Moss Motors, Ltd

I recently purchased a new Bonnet / Hood from Moss. The hood looks great except that the long bars under the hood are more than a half inch away from the hood. I know they are not supports, and they are intended to stop the sheet metal from flapping.. With these so far away from the sheet metal the bonnet is going to flap..

Has anyone else purchased a new hood and found the same to be true?   Moss is saying all the new ones are this way..  Just be aware
weaster@cox.net

Here is a link to some pictures

http://s968.photobucket.com/albums/ae170/daveandpam5407/TR6%20NEW%20HOOD/?action=view&current=IMG_3388_small.gif

Email me if you have any questions..

Perhaps you could apply a seam-sealing flexible automotive caulk every 6-12" between the long bars and the sheetmetal.  This would stiffen the sheetmetal and give it some "give" for expansion and contraction due to heat.

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Mike

The British drink warm beer because Lucas makes their refrigerators.

Some of my frears are the one is just about sitting on the top of the Carbs..  This is not Good..
And then the last issue it is just not right..  It will hurt the re-sale if I go to sell..

does anyone here knows how the hood ornament can be cleaned? how should i do the cleaning to avoid scratches.

If you think the bonnet under frame is likely to hit the carbs you need to tell someone before you invest any money in painting etc.

Ask the supplier what the problem may be.

Ask the manufacturer, BMH.   link http://www.bmh-ltd.com/index.html    send them your photos.

The pressing of the top skin I believe to be from the original Standard Triumph tooling but the under frame looks like a kirsite press tool item, by its puckered finish.  Perhaps the tooling is worn allowing panel spring, and the frame is now too flat compared to the top skin.  This can be rectified by either refurbishing the existing tools or hand working the pressed frame to give it more 'curve'.  The latter would require a form jig to work in and suitable tradesmen.  Heritage quality dept can check this against their NOS sample panel set for the TR6.  Contact Dave Jane the man in charge of engineering at Heritage. 

Be careful though, the re-investment in tooling may be too expensive and the panel may get discontinued.  This will be because it is not economically viable to rectify due to low sales volumes.  Return on investment is driven by accountants not car loving enthusiasts.

Would you pay an extra $500 if they re tooled the frame? 

 

Cheers

 

Peter W