Bonnet Handles

Time for a slight change. The existing bonnet locks are fit for purpose (SVA) but have started to annoy me. For one there is no obvious visual indication that the bonnet is locked, plus when you have unlocked the bonnet you have to heave on the front of the air scoop to lift the bonnet.

So I decided to change to the more conventional type of handle. Problem is.... they are a bit long and have no fixing for the latch (they are supposed to be used with a cam):

No problem though. Using the existing lock as a guide I cut down the shafts then drilled and tapped the ends for the M5 fixing bolt:The latch can then be fixed using a couple of 3/8 washers to space the latch off the shoulder of the shaft:Tomorrows job will be to modify the holes in the bonnet to accommodate the handle base plates.