Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Bonnet Stays

Thanks Geoff. I will look into your suggestions although wanted the simplest solution, so maybe an extra fabricated bracket utilising existing catch mounts. Main issue is that whatever bonnet stay pivot point I use, it will necessarily be that much closer to inside edge of bonnet in closed position.

Richard, I thought all the 3.7's were supplied with 'factory' stays ?

Yes they are, but untethered ones. Having witnessed a gust of wind lifting the bonnet off same on a new car, I decided I wanted secured fittings each end and this thread has got me investigating. Have already purchased 6mm stainless rod and matching fittings from bearing boys.

Yes, I must admit they are a bit 'basic' & mine reside in the spares bin

Hi Richard, I was thinking about that this morning and the possibility of dog legs in the stay.

Perhaps £3 spent on a length of 8mm Ali tube from Wickes to experiment with?

Anyway, best of luck and I love the morgan script on black engine thingy!

Regards

Geof

Thanks again Geof. A lot depends on access to the fixings of existing lower bonnet catch on inside of footwell. Will know more when I next visit my garage although concerned the nuts are hidden under glued down carpet!

Will then take the easiest adequate solution to minimise fabrication work.

I went the same way as Chris but put the males on the bonnets as it seems more intuitive pulling the catch down to engage them rather than across.

Looks good👍

Hi Tmg513
Did you mount the angle bracket underneath the bonnet catch to prevent it twisting round in use?

Chris,
I note hex domes on your bonnet catch. What's on the exterior? Back to back fittings?

Just interested

Regards

Geof

There was a bit of that plus the bracket fouled the angle that runs most of the length of the catch putting in on top.