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Hello from showery Worcester, just 10 miles from the shrine of Pickersleigh Road.
There is a wealth of knowledge on TM; I have already found it invaluable, and very addictive, or infectious (morganitis)!
Glenn
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Welcome to the forum. Any pics yet?
Morgan Plus 4
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Brompton M6L
Giant TCX Advanced
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Welcome to the fold. I can think of very few more memorable events than the "Barn Find". Its happened to me twice - but both were long ago when such hidden jems were not quite so rare. The memory is still fresh nonetheless. No 1. Spotted a small western morning news advert. No 2. A word of mouth tip off. 
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Thanks for all the above, I did collect the car today and it's home in the Garage.
(I'm in Epping)
I have started taking some pics, I assume I have to post on the web somewhere then add a link?
One quick question before I start a post on technical, is there an easy/ quick way to remove the bonnet when working on the engine, it seems very fragile with one half open?
Richard
1983 Plus 8 (on carbs)
1975 Land Rover 109" full tilt
1989 Caterham
1999 Honda Fireblade
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There is a brass bracket which holds the front of the bonnet hinge, attached to the cowl. Remove it by undoing its two screws, pull the bonnets forward a little out of the rear brass bracket, and the whole lot lifts off. A bit fiddly, but worth doing if you have serious under-bonnet work to do.
Fjemog
1993 Plus 8
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Drive on the Wild Side Part of the Furniture
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You need bonnet stays from Wolf Performance
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I echo Adrian's comment: buy Wolf Performance bonnet stays. Do not buy the inferior version I have (but now regret). 
Glenn
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There is a brass bracket which holds the front of the bonnet hinge, attached to the cowl. Remove it by undoing its two screws, pull the bonnets forward a little out of the rear brass bracket, and the whole lot lifts off. A bit fiddly, but worth doing if you have serious under-bonnet work to do. To be safe ,its a two man job.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Hi, that is a brave start, I'm looking forward to the pictures 
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Re removing the bonnet. Do as mentioned above. I lay a blanket down the middle along the chrome hinge, open both sides and then bungie cord the two halves together, using the bonnet knobs. Is is then a bit more manageable removing by yourself. Still best with two folks.
Cheers,
Mark
1934 SS MX4
1938 Series 1 DHC
1951 Plus 4
2005 Roadster
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