Don,
Does not seem to do much for a regular opening Bugeye bonnet but is
needed if you convert to forward tilt. I had to shave about a 1/4" from
the one I got from Moss in order for the bonnet to sit flush.
Peter S.
Charlotte NC
59 Bugeye
59 100-6
71 Midget
Don wrote:
>
> Hi
> I recently bought the rubber strip that goes in the channel at the
> back of the bonnet for it to rest in. On looking at it it seems to me
> that it serves no function except to gather water and cause rust.
> Does it do anything? help preserve hinges? prevent rattles? should I
> fit it? It does not seem visible on any photos of engine compartments
> I have seen.
> Don (1959 frogeye)
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