These lamps can now be wired up according to section 13. The rear indicators (100) are fitted on
angled alloy brackets that mount on the rear inner side panels just below the rear body so are discreet
and don’t need holes drilled in the body. Rear reflectors (101) could also be fitted in the same way to
save spoiling the rear body’s smooth lines.
18 Bonnet
Parts required 128 (inc129,130),131,132,134/5/6,063
1. Now the bonnet (128) can be fitted. Start by bolting on the four hinge plates (131) at the front of the
bonnet. Fit one either side of each bonnet alloy inner panel and secure with four M6 bolts in each.
With the help of at least one other person lift the bonnet and whilst holding in the upright position
offer it up to the chassis and slide through the main 7/16 UNF hinge bolts from the inside to ensure
the hinge plates are not sitting on the threaded part of the bolts. With the bonnet secured by the main
hinge bolts gently lay the bonnet to the centre body section whilst carefully watching to make sure it
doesn’t catch anywhere. If you find it doesn’t fit correctly loosen the eight M6 bolts and re-lay the
bonnet again, then tighten once the bonnet is sitting correctly. If necessary file the holes for the M6
bolts to allow more movement. Once happy with the bonnet position, the side catches (135) can be
loosely fitted to the bonnet with the screws provided. Next pass through the bonnet release handle
(with escutcheons already fitted); secure with the nut and washer provided before tightening the
main catch screws. Mount the latch on the centre body; use a rubber sheet or alloy plate spacers
between the latch and the body to adjust the height of the catch and to line the bonnet up with the
body.
2. Once happy with the fit mount the bonnet stops (136) to the rear inner arches on the inside of the
alloy panels so that once the bonnet is shut they rest on the centre body section which takes some of
the weight of the bonnet. You can now fit the two leather straps (134) that hold the bonnet from
tipping too far forward when open. Bolt one end to the radiator with the radiator stay. The other end
bolts to the bonnet alloy panels that close beside the radiator. To decide on the position to mount
these on the bonnet, tip the bonnet forwards until it’s in a position where it will pull against the
straps making sure the front will not catch on the floor - then drill and bolt this end of the straps.
Finally fit the rubber strip along the return of the centre body, which protects the bonnet from
rubbing.
3. Now that the bonnet is in place it is a good time to set the radiator in an upright position making sure
there is clearance between it and the bonnet when closed. Keeping it in this position mark and drill
mount holes for the radiator stays (063) and these can then be bolted in position.
4. The radiator also has a 3-part set of alloy ducting (132), which can be fitted at this stage. Lay the
lower panel in place before setting the upright panels in place. Drill and rivet the lower part of the
sides through the lower panel and into the front chassis sub frame. Fix the upper parts of the side
panels into the angle section of the front sub frame.
19 Front lamps
Parts required 097/8,137
1. To fit the front lamps (097) start by dismantling the headlamp units and taking the plastic headlamp
retaining ring. Offer it to the bonnet from the front to attain if any edge trimming is required. Trim
or sand if necessary to enable the retaining ring to sit flush in the headlamp position in the bonnet. If
this plastic retainer is the ‘bucket’ type, the rear of this can be cut off to allow access to the bulbs
when fitted as the bonnet has its own cover panel. The retaining ring can now be bolted into place
followed by reassembling the headlamp unit in place in the bonnet. Once the headlamp is in decide
on the position of the indicator lamp (098) (this is sometimes also the side lamp). This should be
fitted in front of the headlamp central in the scalloped headlamp area and central front to back
between the headlamp and the headlamp perspex cover (137), which can be fitted shortly (see
section 20.2). Lay on some masking tape before marking and drilling your mounting hole. The lamp
can now be mounted and the cable from this and the headlamp can be run inside the bonnet cavity
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