I decided that the Nova needed to breath more easily, so I gave it its nostrils back. I changed to the smooth bonnet design (known as the Mark II) on a whim some 20 years ago. I always knew that one day I would revert back.
The mark 2 bonnet that I changed to and regretted
New " nostril" bonnet placed in position to check the fit
Fibre glassing in the bonnet catch and gas ram mounts prior to paint
Making up the slightly embossed mesh grills to fit into the bonnet's nostril opening
Bonnet painted and grills fitted, plus fibreglass blanking plates bonded in from behind
The final look with the new bonnet fitted
