Would anyone have a photo of the support that was used for the bonnet in 1971 Series 2 4.2 litre?

Presently, there is a length of 1 inch chain.
Don't think it likely that it came from Coventry.




Thanks
Jim

 

It takes a strut. Looks like this:

bonnet strut

 

Great! That looks much more like what I would expect to see.
Would you know the length and lift rating on the strut?
Thanks for the response.
Jim

 

Looks like Terry's has them in stock: https://www.terrysjag.com/product/BD36893.html

You may need the pins and to refresh the mount as well (looks like he has those too). Good luck!

 

The strut Rob shows is interesting and may suit your needs. If you wish to be "authentic", e-types used a pair of linkages, 1 on each side, as in the photo. Each linkage contains the stop and 2 small coil springs that hold the bonnet open. SNG Barratt, and probably others, carry them.

 

Difference between Series 1 and 2. Series I is as you suggest, but series II, '69 to '71, used a strut. The picture you provided looks like late Series I to me (though the cam covers don't appear to be correct for a series I). My '70 has the strut as well.

 

Rob, as, I said, I have not seen (noticed) the strut. But after checking the JCNA judging guide, there it is after 6/69. I am embarrassed. Incidentally, my car is a series 1.5 back dated to triple SU's. So much for authenticity but some changes are worth it.

 

I wondered about that, I had a '67 (loved every part of the car but the Strombergs and the raised headlights), I couldn't remember if it had the strut or not. But the SUs threw me off which is why I thought it was an older car. The Strombergs were easier to work on but man you sure took an HP hit. I liked the side draft Webbers the best, I had those on my racing '64 and really loved them (when they were properly balanced). I should have guessed it was one of the 1.5s. Your engine is a work of art, nice job keeping it that pristine. Of course mine now has that 327 in it (something I'd wanted to do as a kid but couldn't afford at the time, nature of getting old is that some of us like to revisit our youth). Have a great weekend! (Some day I hope to drive my car again...).