Mk1 Bonnet Length?

[Steve 155C]

Can someone please measure the length of their MK1 bonnet , along the centre line , from the back edge to the front lip.

I'm trying to work out why mine has such a large gap along the front edge when it lines up perfectly everywhere else.

 

[Keith Halstead]

Obvious question really - have you wound down the bonnet stops & lock spring to pull it down farther ?

 

[63 GT]

Maybe your grille is bent.

 

[Steve 155C]

Keith - not possible , then the top edge would be out of line with the wings.

The grill sits fine along the top of the slam panel.

I'll get some pictures posted up to show the issue.

 

[63 GT]

Does this help.
Metric tape measure, sorry.

 

[Steve 155C]

Thanks 63GT. That give me something to work with.

 

[David Baldock]

Steve. What's the gap between bonnet lip & top of grille?

Dave B

 

[Keith Halstead]

Keith - not possible , then the top edge would be out of line with the wings.

Ignore the egg sucking noises...... Could that be pulled down on the adjustment of the hinges?