Joe
Where did you find the glass bonnet with the full internal structure? What
was the price? The front hinge kit from Mini Mania works o.k. but requires
the internal shrouds. It bolts on where the original locking rod goes
through the shroud. It's a lift off type deal. When the hood is fully open
you can just lift it off the mounting bolts which go through the old bumper
forward bolt holes. Also you cannot use the bumper with the kit. Don't
think you can use the bumper with any front hinged bonnet. The Mini Mania
glass bonnet is not very good, the wings stick out about 6 inches on each
side and really have to be clamped down. It's also wider at the rear than
the car. It has none of the internal shrouds.
Larry Miller
-----Original Message-----
From: jburruso@pacbell.net <jburruso@pacbell.net>
To: Spridget List <Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Saturday, May 02, 1998 10:59 AM
Subject: BugEye Bonnet
>A couple of quick questions about fiberglass bonnets for the Frog Eye
>Sprite.
>
>I've done some cursory research and it seems there are several
>manufacturers of fiberglass bonnets for the Frog Eye. One type I've
>found has all the internal structures of the original bonnet and another
>is merely a shell. In both cases, the bonnets are primarily set up to
>hinge from the front.
>
>Does anyone out there have experience with fiberglass bonnets for the
>Sprite? If so, Is there a particular name brand or distributor that is
>better than the others?
>
>Does anyone have experience with hinge kits such as the one sold by Mini
>Mania?
>
>The Winner's Circle sells a bonnet that can be hinged from the rear but
>has no mechanical provision for locking from the front. Any experience
>or hints on how to secure the front?
>
>I am open to all comments and advice. TIA
>Joe Burruso
>60 Sprite
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