Mustang-muppet 11 #1 Posted May 1, 2018 I have recently bought this mowett mustang, it starts first pull, it has been lightly modified to fit the previous owner, non the less I love it, but there’s just one problem... it has no bonnet. I have looked online but with parts being scarce I had no luck! If anyone knows of one for sale or even has one we’re they could note down dimension for me to make one from scratch that would be amazing. Thanks for your interest, Elliot 2 Triumph66 and pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted May 1, 2018 Hello Ellliot and welcome to the forum Just bought a Mustang myself at the weekend having owned a couple a few years back, they are a quirky little machine ! Try forum member nigel for a bonnet, he may have some bits left... Here's some photos of mine,which will be returned to the correct colours soon! 2 1 Mustang-muppet, Triumph66 and Alan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #3 Posted May 1, 2018 Thank you, I will try to get in contact with him. Your machine looks grate with original tread! would love to see it when your finished. Thanks Elliot 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #4 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 7:18 PM, Mustang-muppet said: Thank you, I will try to get in contact with him. Your machine looks grate with original tread! would love to see it when your finished. Thanks Elliot I'll put some photos on here when its done There's not much literature on them, but I have managed to gather together a few bits... 1 Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #5 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 6:58 PM, pmackellow said: I'll put some photos on here when its done Thanks, I’ll look forward to seeing them! 1 pmackellow reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #6 Posted May 2, 2018 Pmd you Elliot 3 pmackellow, Mustang-muppet and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #7 Posted May 2, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 8:23 PM, nigel said: Pmd you Elliot 1 Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #8 Posted May 14, 2018 Finished !! 2 Alan and Stormin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #9 Posted May 14, 2018 Wow that looks outstanding! Incredable restoration and transformation 🙂. unfortantly I’m still looking for a bonnet, think I might have to atempt to make one! 👍👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #10 Posted May 14, 2018 Nice job Paul. Looking forward to seeing you drive it. 2 pmackellow and Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 8:10 PM, Stormin said: Nice job Paul. Looking forward to seeing you drive it. Just as comfy as the Pacemaker Norm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #12 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Throughout the last 3-4 days I had started to make and assemble a bonnet for my mower. I eyeballed the tamplate from genuine bonnets of the internet and matched it with my mower. After transferring it to metal and learning to weld and paint I’ve finally come to a product I’m happy with. Unfrotantly I haven’t been able to mimic the grills and headlights. However the Next step is the decals. Dose anyone have any recommendation to we’re I should get some? Thanks Elliot Edited May 29, 2018 by Mustang-muppet 4 pmackellow, nigel, Alan and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #13 Posted May 29, 2018 That looks great Elliot, top job ! Titch at Machinery Decals (www.machinerydecals.co.uk) did mine recently Paul 1 1 nigel and Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #14 Posted May 29, 2018 You've made a really good job of that bonnet, Elliot. Well done. As Paul says, get in touch with Titch. 1 1 nigel and Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #15 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Thanks, I’ll try and get in touch with Titch. Edited May 29, 2018 by Mustang-muppet 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,877 #16 Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 5:57 PM, Mustang-muppet said: Thanks, I’ll try and get in touch with Titch. Just a thought, the false Louvres could be done with a bead roller , and headlight panels 12 ton press But very nice job you have made their Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #17 Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) On 5/29/2018 at 7:03 PM, nigel said: Just a thought, the false Louvres could be done with a bead roller , and headlight panels 12 ton press But very nice job you have made their I had already considered using a press for the headlights likewise for the grills. However I am unaware what a bead roller is, I’ll have a look after this post. Although I am not sure if i would be able to get acces to these pieces of equipment. My school dose have a press and my teacher would/should let me use it. Thanks for the ideas, I’m defenatly going to look closer into getting the false Louvres. Edited May 30, 2018 by Mustang-muppet 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammoore13bolens1053 11 #18 Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 8:20 PM, Mustang-muppet said: I had already considered using a press for the headlights likewise for the grills. However I am unaware what a bead roller is, I’ll have a look after this post. Although I am not sure if i would be able to get acces to these pieces of equipment. My school dose have a press and my teacher may let me use it! Thanks for the ideas, I’m defenatly going to look closer into getting the false Louvres. What age are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #19 Posted May 30, 2018 On 5/30/2018 at 7:01 PM, Sammoore13bolens1053 said: What age are you? 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #20 Posted May 31, 2018 Got a couple of young lads on here. Ewan (Cub Cadet) and Harryt. Good to have another. BTW. Where are you located? 1 1 Cub Cadet and Mustang-muppet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang-muppet 11 #21 Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/31/2018 at 7:01 AM, Stormin said: Got a couple of young lads on here. Ewan (Cub Cadet) and Harryt. Good to have another. BTW. Where are you located? In the Devon area.. you may know my brother who is also a member, DevonianRedneck. 1 Cub Cadet reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammoore13bolens1053 11 #22 Posted June 2, 2018 On 5/31/2018 at 7:01 AM, Stormin said: Got a couple of young lads on here. Ewan (Cub Cadet) and Harryt. Good to have another. BTW. Where are you located? And me....... 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites