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Old 09-03-2023, 01:05 PM   #1
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Default NU (au) bonnet swap

Hi all < New to the forum , i have recently bought a 2000 NU fairlane Ghia V8 , PO had cut holes in the bonnet , i want to replace it with a bonnet with the Bulge . Can this be done without too much work or better still , straight swap . Thanks Mark
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Old 19-03-2023, 03:21 PM   #2
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do you mean this ?
https://www.ssv.com.au/bulge-bonnet-...airmont-falcon
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Old 19-03-2023, 11:10 PM   #3
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Hi . Yes thats what had in mind ? Would that be a direct bolt on or any mods needed .thanks mark
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Old 20-03-2023, 10:19 AM   #4
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I would say probably no, HOWEVER I would call the guys on that website to confirm you can. (Edited for future questions.)
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Old 20-03-2023, 11:28 AM   #5
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Uncle_ken , Thanks for your suggestions, i will contact them and see how i go . Mark
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How did you get on?
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Have emailed them , but no reply yet .
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I think that what you are essentially asking is if the Falcon bonnet will fit a Fairlane? If so, then no the Falcon bonnet will not a Fairlane.

If you are asking if the bulge itself will bolt on easily then sorry, the answer to this is also no. I am sure that you could do it, but it would not be as easy as bolting it straight on.
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Thanks for the message , will do more research
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Old 02-04-2023, 12:13 PM   #10
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These pics may give you an idea of the difference.


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looks like a no fit to me, Thanks mate.
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