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Garage / Re: Reassembling the TCS doors
« Last post by Clifton on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:54:54 PM »I hate to through your topic off but does anyone have a pic of how they use these abrasive washers? Especially with Banks hinges.
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Garage / Re: Anyone using aftermarket seats?
« Last post by Clifton on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:52:58 PM »To do again, I would buy the GT40's they have. I spent so much time fixing rust, weld edges back on, replacing bad foam and then the cost of vinyl and time to put in on wasn't worth the effort.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Kendo on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:40:13 PM »It could be hiding under the rubber surround for the glass.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Kendo on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:39:06 PM »There is a very little fastener on the bottom edge of the triangular frame. It might be a rivet. But I used a #2 machine screw and nut when putting it back together. I think its in the front corner. But it's been a while.
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Resources, Parts and Products / Re: Olivier at Atelierm Ahoa (New Renault parts supplier)
« Last post by dakazman on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:24:54 PM » Thank BDA,
Its nice to find parts for our passion. Sharing what we find is insurmountably more rewarding.
Dakazman
Its nice to find parts for our passion. Sharing what we find is insurmountably more rewarding.
Dakazman
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Resources, Parts and Products / Re: Carbon Fiber - Molding projects - Reproduction panels
« Last post by dakazman on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:20:22 PM » X2 what BDA said,
I wish I can be there with you, Im trying to finish ONE car. Even with painting season coming I'm staying focused.
You have some incredible advancements there.
Dman
I wish I can be there with you, Im trying to finish ONE car. Even with painting season coming I'm staying focused.
You have some incredible advancements there.
Dman
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:10:45 PM »Thanks to all for the input on the door pins. I suspect it'll end up as a hacksaw job, given the way everything else not made of fibreglass seems to have fared...
Worked on with the stripdown this afternoon, another session of mixed progress.
N/s door is now stripped of its door card, internal door locking mechanism, striker and electric winder motor. Drilled out the various rivets, and dug out the mastic round the frame, which is now loose as far as the quarterlight glass, which is not feeling like it wants to move. Am I missing something here? Do I need to winkle out the rubber seal round the glass? Don't want to break anything, so have left it overnight to read up on.
The electric window winder wouldn't work when I tested it, but you could hear the motor trying both ways. Will separate the motor and mechanism tomorrow and hopefully it's just the mechanism gunged or rusted up, and will free off.
Removed the remains of the seat runner fixings, carpet and underlay/sound deadening, and looked at the seat belt. The buckle mount was not even fixed in, sill mount for the belt will not unfasten so far - I fear the problems that EuropaTC (Brian) had with the strengthening plate may be a problem for me too. Will have a look from the wheelarch, where I will also have to retrieve the door catch that fell into the void!
Finally removed the centre console, which as you can see has had a tough life. plan is to strip it back, fibreglass it up to put the strength back in it, and re-cover it. However, if I delete the ashtray then I can put a screen or phone mount in the space freed up, as a nod to the 21st century.
Sorry if this sounds a bit whingy - I can't afford a Lotus and a therapist.
Back to it tomorrow.
Worked on with the stripdown this afternoon, another session of mixed progress.
N/s door is now stripped of its door card, internal door locking mechanism, striker and electric winder motor. Drilled out the various rivets, and dug out the mastic round the frame, which is now loose as far as the quarterlight glass, which is not feeling like it wants to move. Am I missing something here? Do I need to winkle out the rubber seal round the glass? Don't want to break anything, so have left it overnight to read up on.The electric window winder wouldn't work when I tested it, but you could hear the motor trying both ways. Will separate the motor and mechanism tomorrow and hopefully it's just the mechanism gunged or rusted up, and will free off.
Removed the remains of the seat runner fixings, carpet and underlay/sound deadening, and looked at the seat belt. The buckle mount was not even fixed in, sill mount for the belt will not unfasten so far - I fear the problems that EuropaTC (Brian) had with the strengthening plate may be a problem for me too. Will have a look from the wheelarch, where I will also have to retrieve the door catch that fell into the void!
Finally removed the centre console, which as you can see has had a tough life. plan is to strip it back, fibreglass it up to put the strength back in it, and re-cover it. However, if I delete the ashtray then I can put a screen or phone mount in the space freed up, as a nod to the 21st century.
Sorry if this sounds a bit whingy - I can't afford a Lotus and a therapist.
Back to it tomorrow.18
Members Cars / Re: Europa and Emira
« Last post by dakazman on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 03:05:41 PM »Hey Everyone!
I was able to sort out my engine (finally)! All new pistons, bearings, studs, removable water pump, gaskets, manifold ect. New wiring harness has been added as well. She’s better than ever!
Wow, two really beauties.
I just love the hood design and will incorporate it into another Europa bonnet.
Dakazman
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Garage / Re: Reassembling the TCS doors
« Last post by Kendo on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 02:43:25 PM »Yes, thinking about it, the best approach will be to fab up a new stop to keep the glass off of the 'glass. But it sure was nice having a really open window.
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Garage / Re: Reassembling the TCS doors
« Last post by dakazman on Thursday,May 09, 2024, 02:37:13 PM »Next question: I cut the stop washers that keep the windows from going down very far. But now the windows are in danger of breaking through the bottom of the door. Has anyone bent the curved window tracks to give more clearance? And if so, how? I'm thinking of cutting a tighter curve through a 2x4, then clamping it to each of the lower legs of the track to increase their curvature slightly. It doesn't need much.
Not clear on what you mean.
You can't really bend the window tracks because they are set to the curvature of the window glass itself.
What you can do is remove a little from the bottom of the track if it looks to be interfering with the inner door surface.
I just cut another notch off the washer and I got enough of an opening without hitting the inside glass fiber.
I would not bend the original tracks , or modify. It's just to late in the game to test limits.
Dakazman