Bonnet Bar.

[martin]

Hey Ho, does anybody know the size of the rivets that hold the bonnet pad bar on ? Martin.

[Kevin Garrod]

http://www.ldparts.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c=viewproduct&pid=430&cat=57&maincat=9&start=80&sid=sid11be9166a32ebdfb2a40aeb9711d68cf

Peter sells them!

[Rubce]

Your muscles will be working overtime when you come to fitting the pop rivet on the second side! The bar is under tension once it is fitted.

Bruce

[john 4d]

Martin,
The holes measure 7/32" or 5.5mm so a 4.6mm or 3/16" rivet is required, the thickness of materials to be fastened is no more than 3mm or 1/8" but the rivets I obtained from Paddocks where, as I recall a good 1/2" to 5/8" long, well oversize, but they worked, so its your call.
John4d

[martin]

Thanks guys, that's a big help, I didn't dare drill them out till I knew the size. Martin.

[Thom]

Is the bonnet pad retaining bar solid or tubular? I was thinking of buying a suitable length of 15mm chromed copper pipe from a plumber's merchant and flattening the ends to give this look.

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[martin]

Is the bonnet pad retaining bar solid or tubular? I was thinking of buying a suitable length of 15mm chromed copper pipe from a plumber's merchant and flattening the ends to give this look.

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Hiya, it's hollow, but it's also curved, I have a feeling that when you crush the ends, the seam may well open up. Martin.

[martin]

A good job well jobbed ! Thanks folk, especially John for the size. Martin.

[chrisb]

I used 15mm stainless steel tubing.

[john 4d]

Mine's also stainless.
John4d

[Westfaling]

That bonnet pad looks great. Is that SOCTF and does it have to be shipped flat? Bit of a problem getting one shipped down-under!
Nick

[DJT]

That bonnet pad looks great. Is that SOCTF and does it have to be shipped flat? Bit of a problem getting one shipped down-under!
Nick

Yes and Yes. I am sure the suppliers will be able to advise on shipping, but it is a large, flat box.

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