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Garage / Re: Fort’s Europa
« Last post by fort on Today at 02:06:25 AM »Couple of resto pics
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FS / WTB: Cars and Rollers / Re: FS: 1974 Europa Twin Cam Special 5-Speed SOLD
« Last post by RacerX on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 09:03:14 PM »Wow, that was fast.
Guess I should have asked for more. I got a great deal on it from a friend, and even though I put a bunch of work into it, it just seemed right to pass on a good deal to the next guy. Still feel that way, but the fact that I'm apparently about 7-8k short on the current Elise market stings a little today...
It was pretty decent when it left here, and now improved with new tires and some carb & distributor tweaking it will hopefully find a new new home.
-Mark
Guess I should have asked for more. I got a great deal on it from a friend, and even though I put a bunch of work into it, it just seemed right to pass on a good deal to the next guy. Still feel that way, but the fact that I'm apparently about 7-8k short on the current Elise market stings a little today...
It was pretty decent when it left here, and now improved with new tires and some carb & distributor tweaking it will hopefully find a new new home.
-Mark
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Garage / Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Last post by BDA on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 08:51:52 PM »I don’t know which picture would be better, that one or the one that guy in the picture is taking!
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Garage / Re: Restoring Europa steel wheels
« Last post by BDA on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 08:49:29 PM »
mitchfloyd!!I’m across the pond so I can’t provide you with any sources to fix your wheels. I wouldn’t expect there to be any cracks in steel wheels. You might do an Internet search for wheel restorers. You might find someone who can help.
We’d love to see some pictures of your baby and know what plans you have for her!
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Garage / Restoring Europa steel wheels
« Last post by mitchfloyd on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 08:24:23 PM »Hello, I need to restore Europa steel wheels after a long time of use. Is there a reputable unit that provides crack inspection, sandblasting, cleaning and powder coating services?
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Thanks.
Thanks for everyone's suggestions. Thanks.
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Garage / Re: Lotus F1 "The tobacco years" type 72
« Last post by Lou Drozdowski on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 07:22:02 PM »I'm always browsing for shots I've never seen before...
This guy either needs to change his pants, or clangs when he walks!
Talk about a close shave...at Monaco
This guy either needs to change his pants, or clangs when he walks!
Talk about a close shave...at Monaco
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Garage / Re: Fort’s Europa
« Last post by fort on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 04:39:03 PM »Rack has rack extensions and mounts are aluminium set to minimise bump steer. I noticed a marked difference in ride and drivability. Mounts are drilled align with T mount holes.
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by dakazman on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 03:37:54 PM » Good day 😁
Finished installing the gearbox, ready for tomorrow’s test drive and see if it wet the floor in the morning. I would have been finished earlier but I took a two hour nap/ lunch/ pool break😁🤣
Dakazman
Finished installing the gearbox, ready for tomorrow’s test drive and see if it wet the floor in the morning. I would have been finished earlier but I took a two hour nap/ lunch/ pool break😁🤣
Dakazman
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Resources, Parts and Products / Re: Carbon Fiber - Molding projects - Reproduction panels
« Last post by TurboFource on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 02:35:12 PM »Nicely done Chuck!
Love the safety flip flops
Love the safety flip flops
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Resources, Parts and Products / Re: Carbon Fiber - Molding projects - Reproduction panels
« Last post by Chuck Nukem on Thursday,September 19, 2024, 09:56:41 AM »Thanks BDA 
Thankfully I have no plans to do the later door. I had a few reasons for doing the S1. Primarily I think it is the best looking of all the doors, they are also the lightest. The second is that I have an S1B that was in need of S1 doors, and the shipping from the UK was a motivating factor to reproduce. The last part was being able to make them out of carbon, since the S1 door has a finished interior I thought it would really look sharp
If there is any US based interest in fiberglass or carbon S1 doors here let me know. I have a few people who are committed to sets.
I am looking at doing esprit doors next. Lotus definitely refined the molding process when it came to the later cars.
Thankfully I have no plans to do the later door. I had a few reasons for doing the S1. Primarily I think it is the best looking of all the doors, they are also the lightest. The second is that I have an S1B that was in need of S1 doors, and the shipping from the UK was a motivating factor to reproduce. The last part was being able to make them out of carbon, since the S1 door has a finished interior I thought it would really look sharp If there is any US based interest in fiberglass or carbon S1 doors here let me know. I have a few people who are committed to sets.
I am looking at doing esprit doors next. Lotus definitely refined the molding process when it came to the later cars.