I don't believe there is any difference... should fit, no problem. I've
seen Bugeye hoods on later model Midgets and hinge structure/supports were
the same on this one. You need to attach your wiring harness to the bonnet
and rig up some way to keep it latched down, but if you can get the bracket
used on a Bugeye, they should work. It's probably heavy enough to not be a
problem though. Personally, I would forward hinge it though.
Gerard
At 1:27 PM -0500 3/17/00, wizardz wrote:
>Well all.... back to my original question about this bonnet.
>would it fit a '73 RWA Midget?
>
>Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
>OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
>http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
>Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
>http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
>Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
>http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
>To: Bill <billh@aaai.com>; 'wizardz' <wizardz@maxinter.net>;
>spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Date: Friday, March 17, 2000 12:06 PM
>Subject: RE: Arkley?
>
>
>Bill,
>
>That is definately the same hood (appearance-wise) that was at the
>Mini-Mania swap meet last weekend. Odd, it's even the same color. It is
>very sturdily constructed and reinforced and definately not home made. When
>I talked to the guy at the swap meet, he thought it was made in California
>back when there were lots of aftermarket choices. I think it's better
>looking than the Arkley bonnet and it is definately better made. I wonder
>if it's even the same one with a quick touch-up for the photos?
>
>Gerard
>
>At 7:07 AM -0800 3/17/00, Bill wrote:
>>Looks to me like the one that guy bought at the MiniMania swap last weekend.
>>This one appears to be in better shape, though it is a dark picture. The MM
>>one looked to need a lot of work for an advertised price of $275.
>>
>>Bill Hunt
>>64 MK II Sprite - HRBYTOY
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Hey does anyone know what/who made this bonnet?
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=285068969
>>It looks a bit like the Arkley SS front end but the nose
>>opening is cantilevered not straight up and down like the Arkley.
>>The Arkley also had Bugeye style light pods, which this one does not.
>>
>>Also does anyone know what the differences are between the fender
>>and front end metal work fitting between the early (61-64) vs. say a 73
>>Spridget
>>as far as this bonnet fitting is concerned?
>>
>>TIA
>>
>>Paul Tegler wizardz@toad.net http://www.teglerizer.com
>>OBie - '73 BGT - daily driver
>>http://www.teglerizer.com/mgstuff/ob_description.htm
>>Punkin' - '78 Spitfire - corner ripping screamer
>>http://www.teglerizer.com/triumphstuff/spit78.htm
>>Lil' Greenee - '73 RWA Midget - lady killer
>>http://www.teglerizer.com/midgetstuff/index.html
>
>
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