Bonnet Hinge Stops

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  • 13th July 2026 at 10:21 am #38729
    David Horsley
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      The stops that prevent the bonnet halves moving independently along the hinge are missing from my car and the only other Traction on the isle of Wight doesn’t have them either.

      In consequence, my bonnet halves move forward over the grille every time I drive the car.

      My last Traction had them but as I sold it back in 1993, I can’t remember what they look like.

      I’ll have a go at fabricating them if I can find out what they look like and their dimensions.

      Please can anyone help me with this ?

      13th July 2026 at 12:56 pm #38731
      Paul Barnard
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        Hi David

        Do you mean these

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        13th July 2026 at 1:09 pm #38737
        Chris
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          Traction bonnet parts diagramThis diagram is taken from the parts manual on the TOC website. It is not clear but Paul’s photos help a lot. The screw is H821-100 which is described as 5 x 14 with 2 flats – and the square thing is  298.817 described as 16 x 12 x 4 with a 6.5mm hole in the middle. I don’t see the M5 nut on the diagram.

          Chris

          13th July 2026 at 1:40 pm #38739
          Paul Barnard
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            Hi again

            This may help you.
            You were lucky I have the bonnet off to fit a new battery….

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            14th July 2026 at 10:44 am #38743
            David Horsley
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              Thank you very much, Paul and Chris – just what I needed to know !

              14th July 2026 at 10:49 am #38745
              David Horsley
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                I’m sorry to trouble you again, Paul, but whilst you have the bonnet off please may I have a picture of the hole in the bonnet hinge strip that it goes through ?

                14th July 2026 at 5:41 pm #38747
                Paul Barnard
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                  Hi David
                  <p style=”text-align: left;”>On my car (1950 BL) the bonnet halves slide on to a chrome strip which projects at either end. This chrome strip sit on the top of the radiator at the front and on the bulkhead at the rear where it is covered and fixed in place by two chrome cover pieces. The head of the bolt merely slides into the same slot and down to wherever you have the bonnet position set. I have attached some pictures which I hope help to explain this.</p>

                  14th July 2026 at 8:05 pm #38749
                  Paul Barnard
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                    Sorry David
                    I’m having trouble putting the photos up.

                    I’ll try again!

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