Bonnet gapping along bulkhead

[gmunro]

Hi Gents,

I am very close to the completion of the body shell restoration of my 1967, Series 1, 4.2 OTS but have hit a problem with the bonnet gap. We have managed to get all the gapping round the doors and boot really even but on fitting the bonnet, I have come across a gapping problem. With no shims fitted between the bonnet hinges and the bonnet I have a significant gap all along the edge of the bulkhead where the bonnet rests on the landing seal.

I have heard that modified hinges may be available to fix this problem, i.e. to bring the bonnet several mm closer towards the windscreen, so here I am on the forum seeking help.

Have any of you heard of such modified hinges and if so, where I should go to source them.

Many thanks as always gents, (and ladies of course!).

Yours aye,

George

[ManniB]

http://classicjaguar.com/cjparts/hinge.php

- Manfred

[mgcjag]

Hi George....i suggest you read this whole thread befor just fitting new hinges...pay particular attention to the posts from Angelw...Bill....a regular poster here...Steve https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/extendi ... gth/373768

[gmunro]

Many thanks Steve and thanks also for such a speedy reply.

Yours aye,

George