AhPook Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hi guys, I have two holes in my bulkhead that I need to weld up. Shouldn't be too bad except the holes are right next the bonnet hinge brackets. I think the bonnet buffers must have gone bad and it's spread. I really need to remove them to fix the holes. Can this be done? Last time I had the dash off I couldn't see the fixings. Are they bolts or rivets of some kind? Any advice welcome. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 bonnet hinge part on bulkhead are welded on as part of bulkhead, not listed or supplied as replacement parts, you could cut some of a rotten bulkhead or have some made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 bonnet hinge part on bulkhead are welded on as part of bulkhead, not listed or supplied as replacement parts, you could cut some of a rotten bulkhead or have some made Later hinges are riveted to the bulkhead. The look like countersunk rivets. I suspect that if you drill the heads out, you will be able to refit the hinges with countersunk bolts later, using captive nuts welded on a plate and inserted (and tacked in position) before you weld in the repair sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhPook Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks! Yes mine look like countersunk rivets. The holes definitley need fixing up, so I may have to drill them out. Thanks again for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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