Re: cloth straps on firewall, 35 senior

Posted by Tim Cole On 2022/12/16 19:46:36

I don't think those were part of the original build and were dealer installed later. There must be a service letter somewhere because I have seen any number of variations, including an elaborate contrivance of brackets and rubber parts on a 32, but missing from any number of other original cars I have seen.

I know one of Paul Lamb's cars had them but have check on the other ones. He had 34 Super Eights. His 1104 sedan didn't have them as I recall.

As to this issue in general 12th series and later had the hood rest as part of the rubber cowl pad. On the earlier cars a microfiber towel always can be rolled up and the hood layed over on that. I suppose straps may have been added because of high winds blowing the hood over.