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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 11:44

Title: Will I get a front bonnet.....
Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 11:44
in the front of my car if i take the seat out???
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Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2006, 11:49
with the roof down you might be able to get one behind the seats (providing your not really tall like me!) but otherwise i would say i doubt it. If you do though you have to take a photo and post it!
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 11:51
6'4 so no!!!!

there is quite some room tho with a chair out...
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Post by: kanujunkie on December 8, 2006, 11:59
in a word, no, seat width is same a a 16" wheel
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 12:03
may have to change at the breakers then and leave my scratched bonnet..

if anyone wants a spare scratched silver bonnet its in rochdale...
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 12:09
or would it be illegal if i take the bonnet off to start the journey and strap the bin lid on???

only look a bit weird.  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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Post by: spit on December 8, 2006, 12:14
As per PM, if you can find a way of getting it to me Leon, you're welcome to use the garage for a swap-out.
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Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2006, 13:49
Quote from: "leon_in_uk"may have to change at the breakers then and leave my scratched bonnet..
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Do you mind me asking how much the bonnet was and the condition.  Mines black and has a few chips in it already (2 years old) and will no doubt gather more and more as time rolls on - was thinking about buying a really good 'spare' bonnet sometime and sticking it on before I sell (hopefully not for ages!)....  the chips don't bother me but will no doubt bother a buyer looking for a discount.
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 13:49
thanks ste.

may just leave it there if thats the case.

or might just take the bonnet off later and my seat and test it!!

so can we drive without bonnets or what?

is it illegal?
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 13:51
Quote from: "adetri"
Quote from: "leon_in_uk"may have to change at the breakers then and leave my scratched bonnet..
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Do you mind me asking how much the bonnet was and the condition.  Mines black and has a few chips in it already (2 years old) and will no doubt gather more and more as time rolls on - was thinking about buying a really good 'spare' bonnet sometime and sticking it on before I sell (hopefully not for ages!)....  the chips don't bother me but will no doubt bother a buyer looking for a discount.

£100 pickup..

or for a total strip down on mine + painting and stuff at least £200, thats why i want a second hand 1..
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Post by: firepower on December 8, 2006, 15:18
illegal or not you will draw unwanted attention to yourself possibly from the boys in blue , what distance would you be driving without the bonnet
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 15:28
a long way, forget i mentioned that!!!

i will just leave my bonnet there if thats the case!
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 18:24
just tried it guys...

very easy to take off and put back on....


took top down and its way to big in the car!!

thought id see anyway.. it looks small on the car but as soon as its off its pretty big!!
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 22:36
(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i256/leon_in_uk/DSC00413.jpg)

after all that this was the bonnet...

thanks to firepower he checked it out b4.. and sent me the pic
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Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2006, 22:38
i take it you are walking away?
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Post by: northernalex on December 8, 2006, 23:13
is it covered in dents or are they raindrops?
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Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2006, 23:23
sniper bullet holes  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 8, 2006, 23:52
how bad.. he said it was good con and no scratches or anything...

i was going to travel 2 hours to get there and leave at about 8 in the morning!!!!

however if i did get there and looked at that, i would of ended up hitting him or something..,.,

making me travel all that way and telling lies. idiot..

dont go to

Rochdale Auto Parts.
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Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2006, 23:59
leon, find a local bodyshop and get your own sprayed
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Post by: leon_in_uk on December 9, 2006, 10:38
already have mate..

3 body shops all quoted over £200

its scratched and all the laquer is coming off... because of a crap job done before... they have to strip it and completely start again, so its a big job...

so thats why i was gonna get a second hand one for around £100  s:wink: :wink: s:wink: