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Bonnet spare wheel carrier

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muddyjames:
I was wondering 2 things. A; would a rear spare wheel carrier be able to be fitted to the bonnet of a disco to be similar to old series landies and B; what would it look like? cool or rubbish and could I actualy see over it?

anyone else done this?

Skibum346:
Can't help but I have wondered myself!  :-$  :-k

Though as the rear carrier provides some stand off from the rear door I'd consider using something like a series spare wheel carrier... oh... and I'd beef up the bonnet too!

Maybe one of the AV whizzes could mock up a photoshop for us?!  [-o<

Skibum

muddyjames:
I did think about the stand off factor. I dont think I need to leave room for a windscreen wiper to go on the bonnett :lol:

This is why I was wondering if I could see over the top to drive!

The bonnet kind of holds my weight when I climb on it to get on the roof. It does go pop but that is about it, it doesnt dent and I am 60kg. a wheel would be less I hope.

chris9119:
A number of issues here....

Could you see over it......., depends upon your height!!!!

The weight...., the bonnet will hold the weight...., but not sure if you could lift the bonnet with the wheel on or if the bonnet prop would be able to hold it up...., for long.....

Disco Matt:
I suspect lifting the bonnet with the wheel on would become a job for Arnie. The bonnet on a Series is a fair bit smaller than that on a Disco (and the wheels/tyres tend to be thinner and lighter). Quite apart from the effect the extra weight might have on the bonnet and the fixings for it. Also consider your handling - it would be another noticable load of kilos on top of the engine rather than having it at the back which (I suspect) helps to balance the car.

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