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Offline BDA

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A complete Index of Member "Certified Lotus" restoration of his Europa
« on: Monday,October 25, 2021, 02:17:43 PM »
I don't know why this occurred to me but I thought it might be helpful to those who are doing restorations to be able see how someone else did it. Our own Certified Lotus (I hope he still checks in on us from time to time) documented his restoration pretty completely. Also, he kept his car relatively stock so I thought his thread made a good one to index.

So here's how it works. I went through his restoration thread and found the places where he describes what he's doing. That was pretty easy because he starts with a description and then posts several pictures. I tried to categorize the area of the car he was working on and put a link to that post where I thought it belonged. I didn't keep to the manual categories but rather made them up as I went along so keep that in mind. Also, he would sometimes work on several areas at a time in which case I would dupe the link in the places that I thought appropriate. I didn't take time to read each of his posts so it's probably likely that I missed something but I think it good for a first shot. Because there were sometimes posts from others related to Certified's posts, it would behoove someone using this index to continue reading posts for more information. I focused on Certified's posts since it was his build but that's not to say there weren't good suggestions that Certified decided not to use or insights that could be useful.

It was an interesting experience doing this because it brought back memories and reminded me of some things that are worthwhile. And it made me envious all over again for how clean his car was!

Here it is. I welcome any suggestions on how this can be improved.

Index of Certified Lotus' Restoration of 2358R

Disassembly
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Rear Suspension
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg15554#msg15554
Tip
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg17056#msg17056
Shift Linkage
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg17092#msg17092
Doors
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg19083#msg19083
Transaxle
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg20187#msg20187


Parts
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Front Suspension
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg16201#msg16201

Shocks and Springs
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg21953#msg21953

Assembly
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Engine
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg16512#msg16512
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23315#msg23315
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31769#msg31769
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32112#msg32112
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32634#msg32634
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32795#msg32795
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32922#msg32922
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg33179#msg33179

Throttle Linkage
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32498#msg32498

Assembly
Front Suspension
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg21939#msg21939
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg22377#msg22377
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg33062#msg33062
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg33124#msg33124

Steering Rack
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg22591#msg22591
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg22894#msg22894

Rear Suspension
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg22928#msg22928
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23064#msg23064
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23432#msg23432
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23490#msg23490

Frame
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23204#msg23204

Transaxle
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg21940#msg21940
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg22243#msg22243

Shift Linkage
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23315#msg23315
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23432#msg23432
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31565#msg31565
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31734#msg31734

Rear Brakes
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg23793#msg23793
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32922#msg32922

Brake plumbing
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg24257#msg24257
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg24418#msg24418
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg24524#msg24524

Master Cylinder
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg24374#msg24374

Lights & Body
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg30572#msg30572
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg30670#msg30670
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31734#msg31734
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32581#msg32581

Doors
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32548#msg32548
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32664#msg32664

Glass
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg30854#msg30854
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31410#msg31410

Windshield Wipers
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31038#msg31038
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31313#msg31313

Fan
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31415#msg31415
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31665#msg31665

Interior
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31705#msg31705
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31734#msg31734
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31800#msg31800
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31923#msg31923
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31938#msg31938
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32233#msg32233
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32275#msg32275
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32331#msg32331
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32498#msg32498
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32522#msg32522
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32664#msg32664
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32795#msg32795
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32840#msg32840
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32895#msg32895
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32922#msg32922
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32922#msg32922
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32982#msg32982
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg33034#msg33034

Front
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32357#msg32357

Electrical
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32275#msg32275
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32634#msg32634

Engine Compartment
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31894#msg31894
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31923#msg31923
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32112#msg32112
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32164#msg32164
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32840#msg32840

Fuel Tanks
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32634#msg32634

Trunk
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32331#msg32331

Exhaust
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32086#msg32086
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32164#msg32164

Intake
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32088#msg32088
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32164#msg32164

Fuel Pump
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32088#msg32088

Handbrake
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg31938#msg31938

Windshield
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1704.msg32438#msg32438
« Last Edit: Friday,November 17, 2023, 02:03:31 PM by LotusJoe »

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #1 on: Monday,October 25, 2021, 06:43:25 PM »
Good job BDA,I have spent a fair amount of time trying to ‘refund’ info on Certifieds resto.

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #2 on: Monday,October 25, 2021, 07:40:35 PM »
I hope this helps, Exlimey. I think it would be great if those who document their restorations would post an index of their restoration thread. Turbo? Chuck? D’man?

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday,October 26, 2021, 03:32:00 AM »
Sounds like a helpful idea! Will try to do so when I am further along...
The more I do the more I find I need to do....

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday,October 26, 2021, 06:54:26 AM »
I don’t want to slow your progress on your build but I hope you’ll consider starting now, Turbo. You would probably be able to do a much better job and your describing some of the problems of initial disassembly could be helpful to a lot of people since they are probably pretty common.

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday,October 26, 2021, 04:33:15 PM »
Outstanding work BDA! This forum is an outstanding resource for us newbies, and you efforts organizing Glen’s posts really puts knowledge at our fingertips! Bravo!
Tom

PS - Glen was an excellent “doctor” but just like healthcare, one should always search the site for a second opinion for any major Europa “ailment”.
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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday,October 26, 2021, 04:51:26 PM »
Thanks for the kind words, Surf.

I agree that second opinions are important. I think Glen (Certified Lotus) did a great job with his restoration but there were things I would have done differently - just as as I am sure, there are plenty of things I did that he would have done differently.

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #7 on: Friday,October 29, 2021, 03:59:05 PM »
BDA, can’t tell you how honored I am that you did this. Wow! I know it was a major effort to organize.

I do check in a couple of times a week to catch up on everyone’s projects and see the progress. But I’m staying in the background and enjoying my “arm chair” reading.

I’m now in my 3rd month of living in the mountains of GA and to be honest am perfectly happy trading my sports car life for lake life and boating. It was a bit of a transition to go from owning three (3) classic Lotus cars to none, but I’ve adjusted fairly well (in my previous life I was an ocean sailor).

I’m also very honored that there are over 106,000 views of my restoration post. I never imagined.

Great group here! A lifetime of memories. Thank you!

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #8 on: Friday,October 29, 2021, 05:01:42 PM »
It looks like retirement is agreeing with you! You certainly picked a good place for it!

I've never been much for boats - but if I had taken the opportunity to buy land on Lake Lanier many years ago, I might have taken it up (I still kick myself for not buying land there!).

I'm glad you check in with us from time to time - even if you are a little light on Loti!  :) 

I hope you and your BA continue to enjoy your retirement!

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #9 on: Saturday,October 30, 2021, 10:28:57 AM »
A credit to you BDA for putting this together - this represents a gargantuan amount of keyboard work which is very much appreciated. Well done!!!  :trophy: 

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #10 on: Saturday,October 30, 2021, 03:41:15 PM »
Your welcome! I hope you find it useful!

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Re: Index of Certified Lotus' restoration
« Reply #11 on: Monday,November 15, 2021, 11:56:39 AM »
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  BDA, 
  That is quite a comprehensive list , I salute you.  Members helping members is why I believe we come here. Now if we can get Certified to ask Lotus Joe to insert it into the front of his thread.
  To copy and paste it to the back would just not be right.
Dakazman