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  1. chairpilot

    chairpilot Formula 3

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    #1 chairpilot, Nov 3, 2009
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    I am trying to obtain a ball-socket type front bonnet stay for my '83 308 QV to get back to a correct look. Two F parts guys tell me the part number #60118007 I got out of my parts manual is for the newer gas strut type stay. One parts guy thinks a GT4 ball-socket bonnet stay would fit mine. Does anyone know what is the correct part number for the ball-socket type and maybe where I can find one? I just completed a repair upgrade to my bonnet that will reduce any future danger of bending at the usual point (see pictures).

    I had my sheetmetal shop bend me up a heavy gauge metal channel to fit snug over the existing support metal. Then I ground down the poorly done old weld repairs and paint coating, custom fitted it and bonded it with 3M 8115 door panel adhesive. Once I paint it black it will almost look stock-invisible. No screws or rivets! That 3M 8115 stuff holds like a solid welded bond.

    Thanks for any input on this.

    Bob R.
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  2. furnacerepair

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    #2 furnacerepair, Nov 3, 2009
    Pretty cool idea. Should work out fine.
     
  3. eurogt4

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    #3 eurogt4, Nov 3, 2009
    My GT4 does not have the ball and socket type of attachment, it has a special shouldered bolt and nut throught the bracket and strut at both ends. The 78 308 parts manual shows the same bolt, and the 81-82 Mondial shows a stud welded to the bracket with a locknut.
     
  4. rolindsay

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    #4 rolindsay, Nov 3, 2009
    My '79 Standard Spec. 308GTB does have the ball strut.
     
  5. myfazzman1

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  6. chairpilot

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    #6 chairpilot, Nov 3, 2009
    I suggest you try Trutlands,I believe they just picked up some N.O.S of these in a buy out! They have them featured on the Ebay section of their website.....

    The same type was used on Euro GT4s and I know Eurospares in the UK have got them!

    Hope this helps,

    Cheers

    Pete[/QUOTE]


    Thanks Pete,

    I have inquires into all these and a few more too. So far Ricambi does not. And, T. Rutlands does not show any in stock via their search box but I emailed them anyway. We'll see what happens.
     
  7. hanknum

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    #7 hanknum, Nov 3, 2009
    Hey Bob,

    Let me know if you can't locate one. I've converted to a pnuematic one and might part with mine.

    Henry
     
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    #8 myfazzman1, Nov 5, 2009

    Thanks Pete,

    I have inquires into all these and a few more too. So far Ricambi does not. And, T. Rutlands does not show any in stock via their search box but I emailed them anyway. We'll see what happens.[/QUOTE]

    Hey Bob

    Checked with a mate who was a series 1 GT4,Identical part I believe!!!

    Eurospares in the UK sells a new one on their Ebay Website!

    Cheers,

    Pete
     

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