1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[BDA]

I would wait and see if you need it. I only have the two bolts for the hinge. I never use the prop rod. I open the bonnet and let it rest tilting forward. If it is windy, I have a problem but it's pretty rare that it's open long enough or often enough to matter. Gas struts for the boot are a must! They were one of the best things I've put on my car!

[dakazman]

  Another holdup done except for screwing it in place. As promised!🍻
Dakazman

[BDA]

Looks great, D'man! Too bad  your last picture went upside down! 

[Sandyman]

Wow Dave, that looks fantastic. How can us mere mortals keep up?

[dakazman]

  BDA, That was strange ! Flipped it over and it was upside down again , flipped it again, all good.
On a IPhone it flipped , on a computer it’s wacky.
  Sandy , your doing just fine! I have been on lockdown for 3 years.  after my surgery, I’m just finishing items I started 8 months ago. With that note I won’t tell you how far behind I am on the harness. 🥴🤷
Dakazman

[surfguitar58]

Dash looks great D-man! I also like the bonnet pins idea. I don't think I could get my spare tire out of the frunk with the hood/bonnet in place. These would help a lot.
 
I see you are fabing the spring-pin brackets out of aluminum. Yesterday I tried low temp aluminum brazing rods for the first time on a boat project. Amazing stuff! Your spring-brackets would be a perfect application. You are probably a master aluminum welder, I am not, so I'm a little giddy about the possibilities.

Tom

[GavinT]

That binnacle looks great, D'man, particularly when it's seen installed in the dash.

I'd never have though to do something like that.
I have a serious disability when it comes to visualising artistry dependent stuff.

[dakazman]

Thanks guys , Tom , I have tried those brazing rods on lawn furniture with good results. I have never welded aluminum or stainless . Maybe one day.  For a first attempt the rivets can be drilled out if needed to be removed for some reason on the car.  I thought about that and as a second thought the L bracket should have been secured to the side on the U Channel.

 Gavin , Welcome back!  Your artistry is in engines and all round knowledge.  You can see things there that I can’t see when directed. I for one appreciate the help you give as well as others.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  This was frustrating🤬
  Why is this lever on this lock mechanism? What is a it’s purpose?
 I had to take the door off to get it to open again.


Dakazman

[GavinT]

It's a child lock.

Works with grown ups too . . . . apparently. 

[dakazman]

  How do you get to it when the door is shut?
Dakazman

[gideon]

You should be able to open the door from the outside whether the child lock is engaged or not.

[Nero]

You should not get to it when the door is shut. You put your child in the seat, push the lock and close the door from the outside. Then get in the car yourself. You can only open the door from the outside.

[dakazman]

Got it , it needed a little more, CRC power lube to the outer release . See pic . I only cleaned it in the child off position and not set in shut . Once set , child on , and door shut it sets a spring release.
I also was just pulling on the inner side release and rods weren’t installed.
Thanks All😃

[GavinT]

Apologies, D'man . . I was a bit short. 
Glad you got it sorted.