sdibbers
Well-Known Member
Posted this on my member’s project thread but it might be handy for other folks here. I’ve always noticed the leading edge of my bonnet would move when at highway speeds. Also I felt like the bonnet drooped on one side when on the stay. After looking at the X shaped cross braces I noticed the rivets at the leading edge were pretty loose.
I ground away the heads of the old rivets. Normally I would drill them out but with the outer skin being just above them I didn’t want to risk blowing through and denting the skin. I put in new aluminium pop rivets and it’s amazing how the bonnet stays st
I ground away the heads of the old rivets. Normally I would drill them out but with the outer skin being just above them I didn’t want to risk blowing through and denting the skin. I put in new aluminium pop rivets and it’s amazing how the bonnet stays st