A Series Bonnet Repair Advice

[Thomas77GR]

Hi folks

I've cut out the grill from the bonnet as it was rusted and looking to replace it with something else, was thinking of fabricating a frame with a mesh screwed in and then the whole thing (frame plus mesh) welded in and plastered with filler. I can't find any decent vents on ebay that would match the style of the manta.

If I weld a solid piece of metal where the grill used to be wouldn't that affect air flow (or venting of the engine bay)?

Of course I could use a replacement/spare bonnet but not sure anyone here would be willing to part with?

thanks in advance

[Shug]

Get a block of wood and router out the shape of one of the slots. Get a bit of metal, cut a slit and hammer out the Louvre thingy. Then repeat for rest of slots and weld it in.Jobs a good un. Hardwood is obviously best.

[mantaray]

"If I weld a solid piece of metal where the grill used to be wouldn't that affect air flow (or venting of the engine bay)?"

Wil not affect engine bay venting, but will block the heater/ventalation fan intake.