Hey Spud, I've got a 71 GT bonnet currently in spray putty that I hope to finish soon, once I learn to spraypaint.
It has the original XY twist locks same as yours (I've just bought a new kit from rarespares to freshen it up), and I have the steel mount brackets also.
Being a non GT car though, I'm expecting some head scratching figuring out the correct locations to drill the mounting holes for the lock brackets, short of taking the engine out or limboing in there. Any suggestions or know if theres some location dimensions somewhere online?
cheers
Deano

deano
Being a non GT car though, I'm expecting some head scratching figuring out the correct locations to drill the mounting holes for the lock brackets, short of taking the engine out or limboing in there. Any suggestions or know if theres some location dimensions somewhere online?

Even V6 GTs came without the bonnet locks occasionally (probably specially ordered that way).

For location of the brackets, see pics at the end of this thread: http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=26242

Cheers
Jamie

thanks Jamie, perfect!
Sorry Spud, your up to the fun part now.

Yes I've put the clear coats on today. If u need any more pics/ measurements re the twist down latches let me know - I've brought a new set for this one - surprisingly cheap

Looking good Spud ,I love the silver.What colour stripes you going to put on it?
Cheers

It was a delete option but I'm putting stripes and gt badges on it. Thinking orange stripes may be best

The XW s of the day had silver fox paint with orange stripes- good looking combo. Mate of mine has an old and new falcon in that colour combo, stands out in the crowd. Len

I third the orange stripes Spud.
Any decision on rims? Anthracite superlights/minilights would be me.

spud15
It was a delete option but I'm putting stripes and gt badges on it. Thinking orange stripes may be best

Orange stripes with silver is a good combo, but remember the interior is dark red. Maybe a red or dark red stripe would be more harmonious. IIRC the 68 xt gt falcon came in silver with a red stripe.