Is it possible to replace the threaded mounts on the bonnet hinges or is the whole hinge to be replaced?

Will the UK quick release ones fit?

Anyone wants to sell me a pair of bonnet hinges in good nick?

You should find if you reach your hand up under the scuttle panel, where the threaded bracket pivots, there's a bolt that it pivots on. This can be undone with a couple of 7/16th spanners

Not sure about the fitment of UK ones...

Mike is talking about the `studs' on the end where the bonnet attaches.
They are really a special headed bolt projection welded to the arm.

They can be ground off, the arm drilled out, and stud replaced by a bolt (preferably a grade 5 or better). This can be brazed or welded in- with a proper job done it can look pretty original.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I had this precise problem. Take to them with a bench grinder and grind off the welded head bit and knock them out with a pin punch or the like. Then just use nut and bolt. If you are clever you can weld a new nut again

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Lillee - 1969 Morris Mini K

Thanks guys.

What about the minispares quick release hinges, would they fit the aussie roundnose bonnet?

Doesn't look like it... They say for MK III onwards where the hinges are mounted further apart.

ill have a look, i have a set i took off my roundie

a bit later and let u know

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-jamie-
1963morris 850
1965 solid side van
1994 rover racecar

I would appreciate this very very much

Fixed it ages ago but forgot to update. I just pressed the studs out with a vice, enlarged the holes with a drill, cleaned and repainted the hinges and refitted with 1/4in UNF high tensile bolts.
Works fine. Thanks for your help.