Bonnet latches.

[Mando]

Hi guys, can anyone tell me what you used for bonnet latches to get through rego? At the moment I've got the normal pointy handles you would usually see on a Cobra!

Regards.

[boxhead]

My engineer did not question the use of standard (to Cobra) bonnet latches.
Have you asked him yet?
Or maybe you can apply for an exemption from the SA authorities?

If not then I have seen a version of these latches that has removable T handles?

[Rob. Smith]

I used a couple of electrical cabinet "spindles" They were almost flush with the bonnet and the hole was smaller than the cobra handles..I used a square socket key to operate them. The bezel is black also so the spectral gloss issue isn't there. I'm at work right now .I'll try to find them and post a pic. If I've still got them you can use them.

[Mando]

Dave, I haven't asked my engineer about running with the normal handles but I will next week. I'd love not having to play around with those latches.
Rob, thanks for the offer, I'll try with the engineer first and come back to you if that fails.

Regards.

[boxhead]

No harm in asking, if he says no because it has not been done before then tell him to check with MVR in Darwin if he is looking for a precident.
I would have been approved with 4 ppint harness if they could have found one already done with them.

[Mando]

Dave, one of the guys on this site "ledge" got his Harrison regoed with 4 point harnesses about 2 years ago. I never understood how because I thought they needed to be "retractable".

Regards.

[stephen low]

Mando

I wanted to run my bonnet without latches for a smoother look but their use came up in converstaion with my engineer.

He started to voice his concern for them as a protrusion until I pointed out that if they were going to be an issue in this respect, then the person was a nano-second from smashing themselves against the windscreen.

He had no way around the logic and had to agree that latches were really snot uch an issue. Nor should they be. In my view a protrusion is the first point of impact, such as quick jacks, but latches are well behind the nose and bonnet of the car, so there is already a serious situation if someone is going to strike them.

If you want to use them push your engineer in the same way.

Good luck.

[Baz]

Mando,

I have some pics coming which might help.

Baz

[Baz]

Hi Mando,

I purchased these flat key operated bonnet locks from our local Bunnings store in the Hardware section for $20 each.








Regards Baz

[sambo]

Very neat Baz. Is it easy enough to get a finger under the bonnet edge to open it up? Having watched your build I wouldn't be surprised if you'd fitted a spring loaded stopper or something tricky like that.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by sambo

Very neat Baz. Is it easy enough to get a finger under the bonnet edge to open it up? Having watched your build I wouldn't be surprised if you'd fitted a spring loaded stopper or something tricky like that.

Time will reveal all Sambo. Be patient old son.

[Mando]

Thanks for all the tips. Iv'e just got back home this afternoon so I'll try and contact my Engineer regarding the handles tomorrow using some of the arguments mentioned. If that fails I think I'll try Baz's bonnet latches from Bunnings.

Regards.

[OZCOBRA]

Went to get some stuff for the reno's today and had a look at our local Bunnings today whilst I was there damned if i could find anything???? Lead us to the right isle number Baz,product code even ,would be helpful to all it's a nice little product!!!....did you modify any part of it?..

[Baz]

Originally Posted by OZCOBRA

Went to get some stuff for the reno's today and had a look at our local Bunnings today whilst I was there damned if i could find anything???? Lead us to the right isle number Baz,product code even ,would be helpful to all it's a nice little product!!!....did you modify any part of it?..

Negative mate.

It would appear that Bunnings NSW carry more stock than Bunnings Vic. Up the Blues. More information to come.

Regards

Baz

[Beejay]

Mando,

Try Snakebite, they have them listed on the web site.

Cheers,

Ben

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by Beejay

Mando,

Try Snakebite, they have them listed on the web site.

Cheers,

Ben

Yes but $20 bucks from Bunnings is a tad cheaper than bites $80

[OZCOBRA]

May the STORM of the Century rein over your blues.
...yeah one would imagine the lock and security section of Bunnings NSW would be massive!!!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by OZCOBRA

Went to get some stuff for the reno's today and had a look at our local Bunnings today whilst I was there damned if i could find anything???? Lead us to the right isle number Baz,product code even ,would be helpful to all it's a nice little product!!!....did you modify any part of it?..

Here you are Oz,

This morning I made a special trip to Bunnings to obtain the info which you requested and here it is:-

The product is known as 'Cam Locks', They are manufactured by Prestige and are normally used for securing lockers , vending machines tec. (Spot on assumption by Boxhead there). They come in three projection lengths of 10mm, 16mm and 23mm. I used the 23mm one. They have a 30mm striker and require a 19mm hole through the bonnet. The original style handles which can be fitted later, use the some holes. The only modification to the original style handles, is to fit them with Cam Wedges. The striker on the 'Flat' Cam Locks is adequate and doesn't need Cam Wedges.

The part No. for the 23mm Cam Lock is 0915840, but the best way to track them down is by requesting the Bunnings Fine Line (F/L) Ref., No. of 4022044. The other good news is that the 23mm Cam Locks are $9.73 each with keys. They are found in the Hardware (Locks) section.

I haven't quoted the part Nos., for the 10mm or the 16mm projection Cam Locks as they would be too short, however if you need them, here are the F/L Nos.:- 10mm 4021938, 16mm 4023991.

They don't come with the polished oval stainless steel backing plates that fit between the locks and the duco. These were knocked up and mounted with a rubber backing to protect the paint.

If you need any more info, just ask.

Baz

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by Baz

Here you are Oz,

This morning I made a special trip to Bunnings to obtain the info which you requested and here it is:-

If you need any more info, just ask.

Baz

Baz what a superb effort!!!!
If only those BLUES showed the same dedication to the cause!!!!
This info can only benefit the masses ......cheers for the legwork and sourcing all the relevant codes.

OZ

[boxhead]

It looks (from the outside) like the same key and lock setup used on filing cabinets.