1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

 Thanks certified,
Glass repair!
   I recently purchased an extra rear window off Ebay which had deep scratches from a orbital sander so since I had some extra time and dubbed , “the shine man” . We’ll I proceeded to sand out the scores of scratches with 220 on a small hand polisher from harbor freight. Stepped it up 400/800/1000/1500/2000/3000 while on a flat wet surface. Initial sanding with some cerium oxide on the 220 pad until I removed all the initial scratches. Next get the glass clear again. The progress went well getting clearer as I progressed . I failed in a previous attempt on my elcamino doing what I saw on YouTube sanding with a felt pad was futile but made minimal progress well over several hours.
My method almost done was done in about 1-1/2 hours. Just a guide bc I didn’t think it was possible.
Live and learn.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Dave, we both have 70 S2's yours is a R code mine is a Q code 7001.020044Q. What is the build date of yours

Sandyman, found a picture of my plates finally. See pics

[Sandyman]

Thanks. I am jealous. You got the big block! Mine is the 1470cc.

[jbcollier]

The blocks are very similar.  Minor cylinder seating differences easily changed by a machine shop.  Your engine is smaller because you have a short stroke crank.

[Sandyman]

I was just kidding. I plan to zetec and 5 speed mine in 2 to 3 years.

[dakazman]

Just ending my test window repair and guides on YouTube.
 
   Cerium oxide aided sanding will blend your scratches in glass . Working on it for two more hours today and at first glance it was clear. However it had a funhouse effect. Not to give up I sanded
again. With 2000 grit wet with cerium oxide as the compound I went over holding the 2 inch pad flat as I put moderately heavy pressure on the buffer at high speed.
  Continued with 3000 and could see an immediate positive result . Went to 5000 , So judge for yourself. 4hours work plus materials or buy a new one. Small short scratches probably much less man hours.

Do not use the felt pad method .

Dakazman

[dakazman]

All most,
  Excited about my last order for some seals, gaskets bumper bolts and
Stainless steel door pin kit😀 can’t wait to see my shelves of parts going back on the car. The doors forward still need a little more work in the luggage area.
Still painting my house exterior but at least I won’t have to polish it..., lol.

Dakazman

[BDA]

21st century black beauty!

[Certified Lotus]

More great work Dave. I’m envious you are making such great progress. I’ll be in assembly mode with you soon (I hope).

[dakazman]

Certified, your way way ahead, I feel am stalling and now have more parts ready to go and no time.
Good thing I’m not working.  Now that the body is just about done I can get to the frame and engine. 😞after I finish painting the house. Lol.

BDA - BTW I started reading the engine section and learned about BDA engine racing heritage. It’s a great call sign for you. Hope you have one in your engine compartment.👍 I decided to forgo the gold strips since I will have all chrome and polished aluminum as trim . Tinting the windows also.
Dakazman

[Chuck Nukem]

Dakazman that looks incredible!! I was thinking about sanding my engine bay like you have done. You have convinced me!

[BDA]

BDA - BTW I started reading the engine section and learned about BDA engine racing heritage. It’s a great call sign for you. Hope you have one in your engine compartment.👍 I decided to forgo the gold strips since I will have all chrome and polished aluminum as trim . Tinting the windows also.
Dakazman

Yup, there's one of those in the back of my car. I've posted some pictures in the gallery (check the main menu). They're a bit out of date but you'll get the idea.

[dakazman]

Sanding and painting the engine bay after troweling on a mix of chopped strands of matting and resin.
It prevents all the road dirt and oils to be washed out easily. Another plus is less fiberglass splinters and it smells better.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Here, I'll give you a direct link to the picture of my engine compartment (http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;pic=13).

By the way, I really like how you finished your engine compartment. I started to try to smooth mine out and then figured, "It's an engine compartment!" I regret now that I didn't continue. It probably wouldn't have come out anywhere near as good as yours, but it would have been a lot better than it is.

[dakazman]

BDA, WOW,  I will do that .
  At least now I’ll know what I’m looking at. I thought a twin cam was a twin cam when I looked at them. It’s nice to learn new things at 64.
Dakazman