1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[Certified Lotus]

Thanks Certified, 
  So many directions I can go, so I made a list for that concentrates on a body on . Then wire up and get the engine run. After that and in the interim some interior work. No one sells an exhaust pipe and muffler/ tailpipe for a wedge so that’s another setback.
 I decided on a black interior🤷
Dakazman

There must be someone in the UK that makes a header, muffler set for that engine in a Europa. You might get a wild header design that eliminates the storage box in the rear, but you might want to investigate.

[dakazman]

  Ray at R&D said there is a downpipe in stainless but 345.00 is my unobtaininum😂 Headers will go on the crossflow soon to come .
 I have a 1 1/4 plastic pipe mapping the path and I’ll bring it to a muffler shop to copy .

   I now have a Grandson !  Levi born was his morn at 3:50 am est . 8lbs 5 oz. 🥳🥳🥳
Dakazman

   

[SilverBeast]

  to your Grandson. Congratulations to you (and the parents of course)

[jbcollier]

RD lists exhausts for the wedge engine: complete stock as well as headers.

[BDA]

  Levi!! Best wishes to the new parents and grandparents!

[dakazman]

  JB , Hmmm , I check back but I believe he said no mufflers / silencers at all.    TC and Renault crossflow headers , yes .   wedge - No tailpipe either.
Dakazman
 
Thanks guys , Mom and father doing fine . I’m waiting for them to post the first pics . 😃😁
Dakazman

[surfguitar58]

  Congrats on the grandson D'man!

[jbcollier]

Do check back as they are on his site.

John

[jbcollier]

Failing that, check:

https://www.lotus-supplies.com

They supply everyone anyway.

https://www.lotus-supplies.com/part-category/exhaust/renault/

[gideon]

Congrats on the grandson, and on the roller.

 

[dakazman]

Thanks again JB that’s going to make life easier. Next time I’m shopping I’m going to lock myself in a room away from interruptions. That stainless one is what I call unobtainum.
My next plan Was to walk through a a local salvage yard and I’ll find something for 100$
 I have 12$ into my his pipe , see pic lol. Yeah am frugal.🤣
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   It’s has been a frustrating week for trying to accomplish what should be simple task. Assembling doors and adjustment of the e-brake and grommets around the radiator transfer tubes.  I am loosing the battle and need a break from working in the tunnel area and doors. See pic 1.🥴
  It looks like I need some transaxle seals that I purchased but now need to install. Pic 2  . Then I got some inspiration by a really loud launch of a ULA rocket in a bright blue sky. 😀pic3 . Tomorrow is another day for bleeding brakes , hopefully not my blood, lol. 
   Dakazman

[BDA]

It doesn't seem right that your car should bite you while you're bringing her back to life!

Remembering the name of a famous rally, Press On Regardless!

[jbcollier]

Take the pipe and manifold to an old-time exhaust shop.  The will be able to form the correct flare on the end to match the manifold.

[Certified Lotus]

I remember all to well the mangled hands and fiberglass itch I had for months while I was reassembling my car. Don’t worry Dave, it will all be worth it!