leighc Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 quick yes or no answer please. Will a cateringvan bonnet fit a narrowbody? my bonnet = not good. One on good old ebay your assistance is greatly appreciated in this matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 No... Scuttle angle is wrong at bonnet/scuttle interface along the sides. Westfield bonnet rear edges slope at an angle. IIRC, a C******m bonnet rear edges are at 90 degrees to the base... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighc Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Blatman, you are a wealth of knowledge. Cheers fella Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I've been called some things in my time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighc Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 well, as you were being helpful, I wont call you them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 You're very kind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andoid Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 so do you think the cateringvan bonnet would fit a pre lit westfield? the scuttle / bonnet rear edge is at 90 degree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighc Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 I would presume so, it was the reason why C******m took legal action as it was identical IIRC? Wasn't sure how different a early post lit would be, thats why I raised the query. If I am incorrect I'm sure somebody will be here with a proper explanation shortly. HTH Leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbryan26 Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Unlikely, the depth of the rebates in the nosecone and the scuttle are different (from memory) as the edges of the bonnets are rope clinched (bent back through 180 degrees, with a thicher bead at the edge) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 They definitely do not fit a pre-lit either. I know someone who has tried this and ended up making their own from ali sheet. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 This is IME true also, the cateringvan bonnet is too tall. HOWEVER There are different cateringvan bonnets. So maybe an early bonnet, or a 'classic' bonnet might be convinced to fit. If you are really interested, best nip along to the next L7C meet in your area and try a few for size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbryan26 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Caterham bonnets are all the same (except the SV obviously) in overall shape. There are variations in the cut out for the air fliters, and the louvres in the top only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Purves Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 A friend with Prelit did get a bonnet from Caterham to fit but had to add section to achive this to increase its width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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