S4 bonnet problem

[Bitsilly]

Thanks Richard, it will all help.

[ElanDNA]

I have a replacement bonnet for my Sprint but it has a depression in it.
Someone suggested it is missing the bonded in metal support.
I thought that was only on the +2’s.
If there is supposed to be one could some kind person please post a photo?
Or supplier, in fact any help appreciated.
I’m currently looking for an old bonnet to replace the new one but this may sort me out!
Cheers

I have a lightweight hood. It has a steel tube laminated into it.
I exposed it and cut into it several times. Then point by point
welded with the MIG welding machine. This way I have the top of the hood
to match the body exactly, then re-laminated it.

Cheers

[Bitsilly]

I couldn’t get a new bonnet made in time for my paint shop dates.
Also couldn’t find a second hand old one.
Luckily SJ had the bar with hook in stock so I will glass it in.
I don’t think I need to cut and weld it as I could bend it but it looks to be formed really well.
Thanks to everyone for the help and pictures.

[661]

If you do put a strengthening reinforcement in, keep it away from the forward end of the cam cover as headroom is precious in that area.

[Bitsilly]

Cheers, I have never had tha engine and bonnet together!
Mine will end up as per the red one above.
It is a sprint ribbed cam cover.

[Bitsilly]

Thinking about it, I guess you mean the trailing edge , in which case there is no bar there.