1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[BobW]

The spring looks like the Solex throttle return spring
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[dakazman]

 It looks like the PO just dumped all his old parts into some coffee cans a put them in the car . I just need to do some shopping around  to finish the linkage up.
  Passenger door has no today faster than the other side . Then came all my BA’s to offer some advice.
Lol  tomorrow’s another day , time to run and play.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

Looks like more grandchildren are on the way.  Time to sell the Europa and get a four seater?

;-)

[BDA]

Good work on the doors and continued good luck picking parts out of your coffee cans!

Looks like you have several BAs and may a new one on the way!

[gideon]

Talking of four seaters, for some reason I can see Dave with his grandchildren in this one. Maybe it's the color

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Lotus-Other/193388063498

I felt tempted for a whole morning, but it's ok, I got over it.  Something about the shape of these always reminded me of the Pink Panther car. This one looks good enough that it might be worth real money one day

https://youtu.be/--QVDtpJ2Tw

[BDA]

D'man, it is the right color! 

I liked the Elite when they came out. I never drove one but I sat in the back of one and was surprised how comfortable it was for a 6' 2" guy like me! You can fit full grown grandkids back there!

[dakazman]

I’m betting on 321 ... since were on the space coast. Also tomorrow is 3/21😂

  Wife has a huge hi top van complete with games / dvds / bed . I can’t wait to pass them that ride.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   I have a roller! 4 wheels on and no jack underneath vehicle for the first time in 25 years!
I just need to set the shims on the gearbox.
  The funny part was that after installing the wheel I pushed myself up off the ground and I thought I broke something.... the dampeners actually move . 👍😁😁
Dakazman

[BDA]

Look at that think sitting on the ground all by itself!!! Woo Hoo!!! 

If you're not careful, that might turn into a car! 

[dakazman]

   Brake line test
   Gearbox shims
   I could work on a few more engine items but body can go on soon . My cooling tubes I purchased from eBay from GPlus  are not correct so I am in talks with their incompetent staff . 🤯
  I have plenty to do with the doors / interior/ harness etc . I also see two or three drops of gearbox oil leaking from the half shaft seals. 🤬 that can wait until after a engine run. The engine then will come out and I’ll install the crossflow I’m building.
Dakazman

[Certified Lotus]

Wa Hoo Dave! Fantastic progress. You’ll be moving quickly now 

[dakazman]

 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

[BDA]

D'man... If you're not adding an A/C you might want to remember that you live in Florida. You do know it gets hot down there, don't you? A black on black car is not the (temperature wise) coolest combination...

It's your car so I'm not about to tell you what to do with it, but it's just a thought...

[dakazman]

 I agree 100 % BDA,  I will add AC in the future. I just want to get it road worthy first and have a little fun with it.
   I can’t believe It’s all ready 90 here and I need to paint a few things before hurricane season,( the dreaded honey-do list appeared.🤬🤪.)

Maintain your distance,
Stay safe
Dakazman

[Bodzer]

Great work D’man! The secret to the honey do list is a stainless steel fridge. The magnet doesn’t stick so the list falls off and slides under the fridge.