Europa TC added to the Herd!

[wilkrod]

All finally found my Europa TC to add to the collection. Came from Wire Wheel Classsics, Haynes is a great guy to work with. Went down to his shop yesterday to do an eyes on inspection, and was very pleased, it is an older restoration in overall great condition. VIN is 2109 R, it is a 72 TC. They are going to deliver it next week, I will post more pics then.

[BDA]

Congratulations on your new baby! 
She looks to be a beauty! I know I speak for everybody here when I say we're anxiously awaiting pictures!

[TurboFource]

Congrats!

[Bainford]

Woohoo!! Congrats. Beautiful Europa. 

[Lou Drozdowski]

Wilkrod...

Good luck, she looks great. Remember to add some pictures when you can.

ps...2109R is listed in the registry & the original color was pistachio. 

[wilkrod]

HI all,
Well the bad boy showed up today, some of the details:
Hayes did a leak down, and compression test, numbers were great 200+, and less than 5% leakdown.
The exhaust has to go, I want to put it back to the stock location, S.S. header, and exhaust. Then I will be looking for a trunk floor. It is injected, so I need to research what system it is and go from there. Trans is suposed to be an NG5, will have to verify. It has upper links in the rear, adj. coilovers all around. No brake boosters, so need to see what was done there. I can't adjust the seats, so need to see what the issue is. The doors are badly mis-aligned so thats on the list. I don't like the steering wheel, so will be looking for a stock replacement. Body, and chassis are in great shape, no complaints. Thats it for now, welcome your comments, and suggestions.

[gideon]

  wilkrod.  Your car looks fantastic, and your todo list looks small (in 50 year old car terms).  My (armchair) advice is to take a bit of time and drive the car before getting starting with your own changes.  You might get a different perspective on what needs to change. 

The luggage boxes are available from Boss Motors in Snetterton, UK if you can't find one locally

https://www.facebook.com/Boss-motors-1852531295061863

[TurboFource]

 

[BDA]

She is really pretty!!! Short to-do list is good too! Congratulations! 

[Quebec_Europa]

I'll be following your finding about the fuel injection systems because I'm planning to do the same with my Europa Twin Cam Special.
Great looking Europa you found there.

[wilkrod]

So started with the drivers door as it was the worst. need to raise the back corner up by an inch or more.
Got to the nuts on the hinge and got the upper and lower loose.
I am not understanding how these adjustments work.
With the nuts loose do I simply maneuver the door until it is the position I want, or is there some sequence of screwing the top, and bottom nut in/out to perform the alignment?
Thanks

[Kendo]

Like you said, once it’s loose, it’s loose. So maneuver the door around until it is where you want it. Bias a bit too high, because the door will sag. I had best results with the seats out and a helper inside to tighten the nuts when you like the fit. It still takes a few iterations. The door striker plate might also need adjusting.

[JR73]

That looks like an MBE ecu - I would suspect that it was sourced from Banks as Richard used to supply complete kits to effectively ‘bolt on’. - wiring loom, throttle bodies and any sensors.
Exhaust system also looks like a Banks supplied system, the ‘up and over’ was commonly fitted to the race Twin Cams or those running higher hp, the system was actually designed and manufactured for Banks by a well respected race exhaust specialist here in the uk. There was a version available that allowed the rear boot box to be fitted but was a little less free flowing… Banks did have a modified boot box available that worked with the system you have (albeit with a smaller luggage capacity).

Nice looking car, hope you enjoy owning and driving it.

[Quebec_Europa]

That looks like an MBE ecu - I would suspect that it was sourced from Banks as Richard used to supply complete kits to effectively ‘bolt on’. - wiring loom, throttle bodies and any sensors.

Do you think Banks still supply that kit?

[jbcollier]

Banks/Richard used to supply all sorts of things.  Europa body and chassis to take parts from a donor Smart Car anyone?  Most of that is no longer available.

If you want to switch to injection, there are suppliers, no problem.  Just search for Lotus Twin Cam injection.  You can also do it from scratch yourself.  Nothing will be a straight bolt on, drive off.  There will be some fabrication and programming required.  Sticking with Webers or Dells will be a cheaper and simpler option with known base settings and only minor tweaks after that.