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#490729 26/12/17 05:01 AM
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Does anyone know if the 1952 +4 had a rolled front edge on the bonnet. I'm just trying to work out if mine has been shortened as I know she had a front end and the radiator fan is now sitting perilously close to the radiator.

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I thought all bonnets through the ages were similar, the front edge being just slightly curved over, the rear folded over and flattened and the lower edges of the side wired.


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The series one is a good three inches shorter than the +4, thought all the rest were similar.


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I can look at or photograph my 51 if you'd like? Let me know.

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Thanks for the replies. I just measured the bonnet. Straight down the middle it measures 44 3/16" or 1123mm. The edge nearest the steering wheel is rolled over but the end near the radiator is sharp metal. BTW its a 1952 +4 Flat Rad 2 seater. I'd appreciate it if you could measure yours MarkB. Cheers

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ozziemoggie, I think you are fine. Mine is P2116, 51 Plus 4 Flat Rad, 2 Str. My bonnet is rolled at the scuttle and straight at the front. It is according to my eye 44 3/8" long. Keeping in mind the darkness of the garage and that I havent had my morning coffee as yet.

I too have the rad fan very close to my radiator, however I have had an engine upgrade from the original vanguard to the TR3. I have attributed the lack of space to the larger TR3 motor? I was looking to increase the fan's cooling capability with the Macy's Garage Hurricane fan blade???

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I measured my bonnet from the 1953 +4 flat rad roadster P2625. It is a full 44 1/2 inches long, and straight at the front.

Mark, I nearly got frostbite getting these measurements. Your move to Florida looks smarter all the time.


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