When we restore bonnets here, we systematically restore or fabricate panels until we have a complete kit of the items above that can then be assembled into a complete bonnet.\u00a0 Our next step for this particular bonnet was the smaller inner panels – of which we had none in stock.<\/p>\n
So, it was literally “back to the drawing board”, and we patterned and fabricated all of the internal panels for V-12 E-Type bonnets – now available in our website and eBay stores.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tHere are the inner panels that came out of the donor bonnet that provided the center section and lower valance for this project. These are absolute junk, but will make good patterns for these pieces.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tAfter a great deal of time spent tracing, measuring, patterning, and prototyping, here is our solution to the photo above – all new panels!\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tThis is the RH rear mudshield – it looks exactly like the 6 cyl. version, but it isn’t – it’s a little shorter and the curve is a little different. The hole placement is very critical as well, as this piece mates to the rear of the RH inner valance and holds the shape for the entire rear section of the bonnet when assembled.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tThis is the LH rear mudshield – not a super complicated piece, but all of the dimensions are critical if the final assembled bonnet is to have the correct shape. The lower edge is wire-edged, as per the original.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tHere is the RH headlamp diaphragm, complete with the mounting tabs for the gas strut that supports the bonnet when open.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tHere is a shot of the backside, showing the tabs and reinforcement plate. This is all EXACTLY like the original in every dimension.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tThe LH headlamp diaphragm – containing the bonnet plug mounting holes.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tand that one from the backside as well, although it’s not as exciting as the other side…\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tWith this much filler in the lower air scoop, we’ll definitely be needing a new one – but you always do with a V-12 anyway.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tThis was a VERY tricky patterning job! The flat patternd doesn’t look anything like what you think it would, and all of those bends at the bottom of the photo need to be just right, as this piece is actually an important structural part of the entire bonnet support built into the lower valance, which you’ll see detailed in the next blog entry.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t- \n\t\t\t\tHere is the topside of the air scoop – I was very happy with the way this turned out – including the hemmed leading edge, and the bead rolled into the bottom – all exactly like the original, of course. \ud83d\ude42\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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- \n\t\t\t\tHere is the topside of the air scoop – I was very happy with the way this turned out – including the hemmed leading edge, and the bead rolled into the bottom – all exactly like the original, of course. \ud83d\ude42\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tThis was a VERY tricky patterning job! The flat patternd doesn’t look anything like what you think it would, and all of those bends at the bottom of the photo need to be just right, as this piece is actually an important structural part of the entire bonnet support built into the lower valance, which you’ll see detailed in the next blog entry.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tWith this much filler in the lower air scoop, we’ll definitely be needing a new one – but you always do with a V-12 anyway.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tand that one from the backside as well, although it’s not as exciting as the other side…\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tThe LH headlamp diaphragm – containing the bonnet plug mounting holes.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tHere is a shot of the backside, showing the tabs and reinforcement plate. This is all EXACTLY like the original in every dimension.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tHere is the RH headlamp diaphragm, complete with the mounting tabs for the gas strut that supports the bonnet when open.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tThis is the LH rear mudshield – not a super complicated piece, but all of the dimensions are critical if the final assembled bonnet is to have the correct shape. The lower edge is wire-edged, as per the original.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tThis is the RH rear mudshield – it looks exactly like the 6 cyl. version, but it isn’t – it’s a little shorter and the curve is a little different. The hole placement is very critical as well, as this piece mates to the rear of the RH inner valance and holds the shape for the entire rear section of the bonnet when assembled.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tAfter a great deal of time spent tracing, measuring, patterning, and prototyping, here is our solution to the photo above – all new panels!\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
- \n\t\t\t\tHere are the inner panels that came out of the donor bonnet that provided the center section and lower valance for this project. These are absolute junk, but will make good patterns for these pieces.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl>
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