Vitesse sill not lining up

[Paul H]

The sill doesn’t line up with the bonnet and from the pic it’s way out . Is it a case of fettling ( posh word for bending the bonnet section ) and or packing the sill ? Both sides have the bonnet overhang 

Paul

[Iain T]

Does the bonnet line up with the doors? How is the door bottom to sill? 

Iain 

[Colin Lindsay]

The bonnet seems quite far out; line it up with the front edge of the door and only then match the sill to it.

[Phil C]

I had a similar problem with my Vitesse bonnet (not quite as bad though)

Is the alignment with the scuttle ok. My bonnet sagged in the middle which contributed a little to the lower section sticking out. Once remedied the alignment with the door was ok apart from the lowest section (where the catch is).

To bring this into line I cut the strengthening rib running vertical along this section allowing the lower section to be realigned to suit the door and then welded it that position. Of course I hadn't painted it at this stage so damaging paint wasn't an issue.

It is difficult to realign the sill if it already aligns with the door bottom.

I didn't get it perfect but it was much improved.

Search my post  "Vitesse Bonnet Alignment" for a few pictures if useful.

[Pete Lewis]

i guess bend the lower wing inwards is the only solution 

we have a local Vitesse and I had to do a V5 certification on a imported 13/60 last month 

both have sills and shuts all welded  to make the body a one peice no welds or screws all very smooth >>>>>

all the fits are great but how you  make any adjustments or removal makes you cringe 

Pete