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11-03-2009, 04:14 PM
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308 front bonnet strut repair and support stay confusion
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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11-03-2009, 04:54 PM
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Pretty cool idea. Should work out fine.
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11-03-2009, 05:09 PM
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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.
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11-03-2009, 05:41 PM
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[QUOTE=chairpilot;139095075]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 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
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11-03-2009, 06:23 PM
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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.
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11-05-2009, 06:23 AM
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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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