First I was reluctant to disassemble the huge unit as it looked quite all right to me. But my buddy in the States persuaded me to do it if I want to do it properly with no regrets.
So I started and was soon frustrated. The nuts did not come off, many of the bolts were just shearing off. Lots of oil and other lubricant were used.
Set of bonnet flangesPart of flangesThis how the screws came outleft, aftermarket, right originalleft, aftermarket, right originalleft, aftermarket, right originalbolt between fender and center panelbolt between fender and center panel after cleaning and blackeningSelf-tapping screw after wire brushing
Typial issue for E Type bonnet
Bonnet parts after blasting coveres with primerOverview of parts, center is missing