Bonnet hold downs

[tgentry]

My new-to-me Rotus Eight has one broken bonnet hold down. 

 

Does anyone know what these are called, or better, where I can get them?

[tgentry]

After a lot of googling, I found what I need at Pegasus (of course) 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=757

 

[MV8]

Mcmastercar and ebay have a variety of latch clamps. May want a local shop to make sunbrella light colored fabric seat and a bikini top to reduce roasting down there.

[IamScotticus]

Ive got both of those on my Cat. I think the Terry spring hooks are larger than the rear latches.  I can measure them tomorrow. 

It's very likely Chris at Redline UK, will have those latches.

I can't imagine the hook breaking!

[tgentry]

14 hours ago, MV8 said:

Mcmastercar and ebay have a variety of latch clamps. May want a local shop to make sunbrella light colored fabric seat and a bikini top to reduce roasting down there.

 

I'm planning the seats. The bikini to is a nice idea.

[IamScotticus]

I measure both front and rear bonnet hooks to be 11 mm wide.  The toggle latch shackle is 14mm wide, inside width.  My toggle latch is not the same as yours. 

I hope this is helpful. 

[EdWills]

On 8/10/2025 at 10:18 AM, tgentry said:

My new-to-me Rotus Eight has one broken bonnet hold down. 

 

Does anyone know what these are called, or better, where I can get them?

Hi @tgentry.  Always good to source locally/in country if possible, but if you need the entire bonnet catch in the future, Holden.co.uk carry the exact model you have number SD/060.060.  I have an old catalogue/catalog and it shows it as 'lockable over centre clip chrome plated'.   I remember on another U.K. Lotus Seven forum where a contributor asked about these clips.  Lotus, like other manufacturers of the time, would source parts for their early cars from various companies.  The bonnet catches on my 1969 Lotus Seven Series 3 are the exact same type as my father had on an old tool box he used at his workplace.  They were a common latch in the day.  The one you have can be padlocked, but the ones I have cannot.  If you just need the top clip, then Pegasus has come through yet again. Cheers W.

[tgentry]

Thanks, EdWills. I'll keep that information for future reference.