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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by Fotog on Today at 07:32:22 AM »Well! Congratulations, Dave. Very good. Honestly, I wasn't sure it would ever happen. Keep it drivable, and keep driving it!... I say.
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by Bryan Boyle on Today at 07:07:36 AM »Well today was filled with distractions, after building an 10 x 4 foot awning, that I'm still waiting for final approval on a color I went to work on the Europa. I chose to fix the interior door opening so that I can get out in case of fire. after tearing into the door to get to the linkage that came undone by slamming the door shut to test the rubber seal.
I set a goal for myself to go for a road test. opening my gate that I just built to keep neighbors out and constant interruptions. I pushed "Dolly" out and sprayed her with some of her favorite starting fluid. Then let her warm up as I gained the courage to set a mountable goal. Finding gears was a problem as I needed a few feet to backup to maneuver it down my driveway.
Sucess Reverse,
Off I went in second gear around and around in my cul-de-sac, then went for it down the street where my neighbor stared in disbelief and how low the car was and how big I looked in it.
Tomorrow is another day and I hope to set a first gear journey, and raise the brake pedal effectiveness.
My first drive in 693R, August 2007, after a whirlwind reconstruction that started with disassembling the donor car the last week of April '07, and around the block the 3rd week of August of that same year.
Took another 18 months to do the body work, FWIW. Some things happen quickly...others...not so fast.
http://www.lotuseuropa.us/0693r/photos/movies/cominghome.mpg
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by dakazman on Today at 05:38:09 AM » Now I have a bigger list to complete though. 1 & 3 was impossible to get into gear, so that is job 1, as is adjusting the brake pedal a little higher. Getting the tach and fuel gauge working would also be on top of my list. Hide wires last . Tune carb, add Freon and get the ac system last.
Regardless of the time and energy involved , I LOVE IT!
I’ll post some video of the next ride.
Dakazman
Regardless of the time and energy involved , I LOVE IT!
I’ll post some video of the next ride.
Dakazman
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by BDA on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 06:56:45 PM »Congratulations, D'man!!! Your first drive!! Woo hoo!! 
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by TurboFource on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 06:07:35 PM »I can hardly wait to drive around my cul-de-sac!
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FS / WTB: Cars and Rollers / Re: GKN 47 replica for sale
« Last post by Clifton on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 04:22:53 PM »It's a shame it's listed as a GKN replica as this car was a purpose built trackable car and the GKN was a car built in my opinion, just for magazine hype.
There's a Youtube video of it when it was a 4 cylinder turbo too. Same exact car. I've saved every pic of it in both forms. This car would be a track monster.
There's a Youtube video of it when it was a 4 cylinder turbo too. Same exact car. I've saved every pic of it in both forms. This car would be a track monster.
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Garage / Re: 1970 s2 0453R Reassembly
« Last post by dakazman on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 03:28:31 PM » Well today was filled with distractions, after building an 10 x 4 foot awning, that I'm still waiting for final approval on a color I went to work on the Europa. I chose to fix the interior door opening so that I can get out in case of fire. after tearing into the door to get to the linkage that came undone by slamming the door shut to test the rubber seal.
I set a goal for myself to go for a road test. opening my gate that I just built to keep neighbors out and constant interruptions. I pushed "Dolly" out and sprayed her with some of her favorite starting fluid. Then let her warm up as I gained the courage to set a mountable goal. Finding gears was a problem as I needed a few feet to backup to maneuver it down my driveway.
Sucess Reverse,
Off I went in second gear around and around in my cul-de-sac, then went for it down the street where my neighbor stared in disbelief and how low the car was and how big I looked in it.
Tomorrow is another day and I hope to set a first gear journey, and raise the brake pedal effectiveness.
I set a goal for myself to go for a road test. opening my gate that I just built to keep neighbors out and constant interruptions. I pushed "Dolly" out and sprayed her with some of her favorite starting fluid. Then let her warm up as I gained the courage to set a mountable goal. Finding gears was a problem as I needed a few feet to backup to maneuver it down my driveway.
Sucess Reverse,
Off I went in second gear around and around in my cul-de-sac, then went for it down the street where my neighbor stared in disbelief and how low the car was and how big I looked in it.
Tomorrow is another day and I hope to set a first gear journey, and raise the brake pedal effectiveness.
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FS / WTB: Cars and Rollers / GKN 47 replica for sale
« Last post by Exlimey on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 02:46:09 PM »thomashistoricracecars.com
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The Paddock / Re: Lotus Europa 16V Gordini
« Last post by Lumbes on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 02:31:09 PM »So very cool. Your Europa sounds amazing and looks incredible to drive, awesome video Mecky.
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The Paddock / Re: Lotus Europa 16V Gordini
« Last post by TurboFource on Tuesday,April 30, 2024, 02:29:52 PM »Awesome!