My 68 is left side....
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Rick Fisk <refisk@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Bonnet prop rod on my '61 Sprite is..........on the left side.
>
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On Aug 9, 2013, at 9:43 AM, Peter Caldwell <peter@nosimport.com> wrote:
>
> > The hood/bonnet on my newly acquired 63 Midget has the prop rod on the
> LEFT
> side of the car. To the best of my recollection, all of my previous cars
> had
> it on the Right side.
> >
> > To make the switch would require a different fender/wing and a different
> hood/bonnet as both have the attaching pieces welded on. There IS a part
> number change for the hood/bonnet early on. Is that why?
> >
> > So, perhaps a poll? On early square body (sorry Jay) cars with the prop
> rod, is yours on the left or right? (sounds like a tailor's question)
> >
> > It IS inconvenient to have it on the left, as when you open the
> hood/bonnet,
> and swing the rod out, it invariably gets all caught up in the throttle and
> choke cables. I'm sure that's why they moved it.
> >
> > So, let's hear the refrain "According to Horler..........."
> >
> > Thanks for your time.
> >
> > Peter C
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