Rick,
The rubber, or possibly a strip of canvas (see Clausager, page 68) is laced
through the holes in the shell so as to cushion the bonnet where it rests on, or
against, the shell. It's definitely a replaceable item.
Bud Krueger
52TD
77MGB
Carolyn/Rick wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> List is kind of dead lately so I figured I would ask a question. I'm
> restoring a 52 TD, frame off style. Body is off, getting ready to pull
> the engine.
>
> The chrome shrowd around the radiator has a rubber strip around it. How
> does it come off? I've removed the Head light ears, and I am presently
> pulling the radiator. I wanted to get the chrome redone, but I have to
> remove the rubber strip first. I don't see a way to remove it with out
> cutting it in two.
>
> Rick
>
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