Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Thanks Steve, saw them drop into my inbox and have sent a reply. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 I saw Chip Foose make a bonnet by bending a sheet of ali round a circular column in his garage - looked easy enough (but not by me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 I know my limitations. He makes a lot of things look easy, not least when he renders a drawing of what a finished car is going to look like......oh to have a talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Hi Kevin, I wondered how you solved your bonnet issue. I am having similar sagging / gel-coat problems with my 87 pre-lit, and am also interested in going aluminium.. Does anyone know if I can fit a Cate***m S3 unit, at £235 it would seem quite the bargin!! Don't know if the parts shop will sell without paperwork though.. Any experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin (Mr T) Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Pre-Lit Roger said: Hi Kevin, I wondered how you solved your bonnet issue. I am having similar sagging / gel-coat problems with my 87 pre-lit, and am also interested in going aluminium.. Does anyone know if I can fit a Cate***m S3 unit, at £235 it would seem quite the bargin!! Don't know if the parts shop will sell without paperwork though.. Any experiences? Hi Roger, In the end I accepted it as a "feature" of the car, as I struggled to find an option to replace. Not sure on the S3 bonnet. I Just don't know how closely the pre-lit followed the other marque's dimensions. As it happens, with my ongoing engine swap, I have had to cut a substantial hole in the bonnet and have a GRP bulge to fit, so that's me sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks for replying, Kevin. If no one else can offer any experience on the S3 bonnet, I think I am going to take the plunge and buy one. Unfortunately I don't have any circular columns in my garage in case it doesn't fit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammie Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can you let us know how you get on with the S3 bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Sure! I guess I will take a while though, as I have to have it shipped out to Spain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM123 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I know there is a company in called aurora in wrington Somerset that will make a bonnet.They made one for a friend's prelit about 8 years ago for £200.It was vented as well and the fit was perfect.You have to take the car there,so depends how close you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Madrid = Not very close!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960dave Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 I have been told the Caterham imperial panels are the same as Westfield pre lits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 15 hours ago, 1960dave said: I have been told the Caterham imperial panels are the same as Westfield pre lits. Hi Dave, This is what I was hoping to hear! When you say imperial panels, are they special order ones? What should I ask for from Caterham? Many thanks, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960dave Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 If you have a chat with Neil at aerodynamix he will tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre-Lit Roger Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Is Neil an 10 hours ago, 1960dave said: If you have a chat with Neil at aerodynamix he will tell you Thanks for the lead: Would that be Aerodynamix in Lydney or in Perth? Do you have an email or phone number? Please feel free to use my email info@expert-solar.com if you would prefer. Cheers, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960dave Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 The one in Scotland NDS on here I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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