16 replies to this topic

[Tornado99]

Got a lead on a Minivation articulating hinge kit...looks to be older. Any reason not to go for it? Here's a pic:

 

Edited by Tornado99, 21 December 2020 - 01:47 AM.

[beardylondon]

What does it do?

[Maccmike8]

Articulating bonnet hinges?

[nicklouse]

No idea on the version. But Ben is looking to put them back into production. 

[nev100]

I appreciate how they work giving better access to the engine. A friend has them.

But......how many times do you actually need that much access and for my 78 Van it's only a case of undoing 4 nuts from existing hinges to fully remove the bonnet.

From what I can see a solution to not a very big problem...!!

[Maccmike8]

Id have a pair price dependant.

Would make access so much more pleasant even for simple little jobs.

[Vanman20]

I have the sliding ones,work well and only about £15 a set delivered

[Maccmike8]

I have the sliding ones,work well and only about £15 a set delivered

Are those the type you slide the bonnet off with?

[Carlos W]

I’ve got this version, and I can’t get the bonnet height right at the back, and I think with a strong gust of wind the bonnet corner would hit the wing and mark it.

[Vanman20]

I have the sliding ones,work well and only about £15 a set delivered

Are those the type you slide the bonnet off with?

Yes.Once you've adjusted them properly they're great

[Maccmike8]

 

 

I have the sliding ones,work well and only about £15 a set delivered

Are those the type you slide the bonnet off with?

Yes.Once you've adjusted them properly they're great

 

You got a link? The minispares ones are near £40 now.

[Vanman20]

 

 

 

I have the sliding ones,work well and only about £15 a set delivered

Are those the type you slide the bonnet off with?

Yes.Once you've adjusted them properly they're great

 

You got a link? The minispares ones are near £40 now.

 

https://www.minimail.co.uk

You will need to phone to place an order

[Maccmike8]

Thank you.

[Tornado99]

Watched a youtube video fitting a later type with struts to a mk1.

 

 

 

Presenter stated there are different types for different mk minis as the fitting points change. Not sure that's accurate.
Anyhow, the set I was watching got sold before I could offer. Hope a new production starts up one day.

 

Note: The owner in the video above later switched to hood pins b/c of stress damage on his bonnet from the hinges:

 

Edited by Tornado99, 21 December 2020 - 07:14 PM.

[MikeRotherham]

No idea on the version. But Ben is looking to put them back into production. 

Which Ben?