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Lotus Europa Forums => Members Cars => Topic started by: 1973JPS on Friday,February 21, 2020, 10:55:10 AM
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So Guys it's been an eventful journey and apologies for not keeping everyone informed about the rebuild but in all honesty it's has been easier to load my photos up to Facebook Europa page than doing re-sizing and stuff which I really don't understand here.
I am going to post a link to my Google Album which I hope 1: Is allowed and 2: I hope works..... Maybe some knowledgeable chap can and will correct my ignorant ways...
I'm getting very close to being 95% of the way ...... I reserve the other 5% for all the silly things I have missed.
So here goes.....Hopefully it works and I would really appreciate any feedback positive or otherwise
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sYeSYcNjbGzjXp3s5
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FuFSPXmHGq5KN3RWqAA2BLsCwcSnpj_adLj5y928Cf26rPJa-ndjEImM29aPS2I9yXMfMaUm6s6biUf2r5TWMlhKWjRUqM6u3LVfAIJQrq-vs3psW1L83bJj42KFWV1Tu5PnRaS6sg=w1228-h944-no)
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That is a seriously good looking Europa. It looks like very high standard work. very impressive, and well done. Looks like you will be on the road soon.
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Thank you ..... lots of hard work but really satisfying....good to know the Album link works
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She really is a beauty, 1973JPS! Congratulations on a very nice build! I'm still going through the pictures - very nice! My only complain is that I have to look at them in reverse order! :)
Just make sure you post a link to a video of your initial drive!
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BDA... just fixed that....lol
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Nice work!
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Nicely done! Congrats!
Tom
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Cracking job well done...
It's always a pleasure to see the effort and patience to detail. Reminds me of my ten year project. Sometimes the journey is just as satisfying as the final result. Looks like you've climbed the mountain and are ready to plant the flag.
Good luck, you have a classic to enjoy for many years to come. Best regards,ld.
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You just saved me a whole lot of time. I was wishing I had a neighbor with same car further along so I wouldn't have to take so many pictures. Thanks for sharing you lucky dog with a 95% Europa and spring coming in Ireland
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What a beautiful job you have done! Thank you for documenting your process, it is a real treat to see.
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Very nicely done restoration! Congratulations!
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Really nice job documenting all your work. I Spent over a hour ogling your pictures. The twin cam engine is the way too go, just a joy to view.
Dakazman
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Lotus Joe....thank you for putting the picture up.....I can build an engine but haven't a clue about this interwebby thing
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Brilliant !! Well done - it is a credit to you, not only the work you have undertaken but the effort spent in photographically recording each stage, (its so easy just to press on and forget this part.) This is a great reference collection for my build - (I didn't quite get the blue suspension components though... )
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beautiful!
:coolpic:
Mark
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Hello how did you do to redo the golden stripes on the body ?
thank's
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:Welcome: yanix!!
The stripes from the factory were 3/16" gold tape. It should be available at most places that sell car paint and equipment or at a body and paint shop. You should also be able to find it at Amazon or eBay.
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Hello how did you do to redo the golden stripes on the body ?
thank's
Here are the 2 x links for the stripes....1st is for the supplier
https://www.greenstikmaterials.co.uk/contact-us/
2nd is the position they should go
http://www.lotus-europa.com/manuals/misc/TCS%20Stripes%2074.pdf
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The exact pin stripe can be obtained from 3M... Scotchcal striping tape...
I have 2 spare rolls.
# 70503....3/16 x 40ft. Gold metallic ( 4.8mm x 12.92m)
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Just saw this topic now :trophy: Congrats on a job well-done and thanks for sharing your photo album. Documented restorations is what makes this sight so great.
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Incredible!! A really helpful reference point for my rebuild. Many thanks for photographing so thoroughly, creating your link and posting.
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Thank you guys ..... it's has and still is great fun
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Well done Richard!
Lovely photos. Hopefully we can meet up once the virus thing gets sorted.
Regards,
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I've just found this map of Europa owners on the Facebook Europa page......is anybody else aware of it??
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1jTRZcWu4mLh2TGGlmcLH5POFnQXI-SHc&ll=14.922923081830287%2C-77.96215857187508&z=3&fbclid=IwAR0bbA6G4sreeddL2COZT8r88PDCAOsxEvGzBt-Qsb4WN1CX7FQjteFkKrs
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I've just found this map of Europa owners on the Facebook Europa page......is anybody else aware of it??
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1jTRZcWu4mLh2TGGlmcLH5POFnQXI-SHc&ll=14.922923081830287%2C-77.96215857187508&z=3&fbclid=IwAR0bbA6G4sreeddL2COZT8r88PDCAOsxEvGzBt-Qsb4WN1CX7FQjteFkKrs
This site is where it originated...ld
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So lots done over lock down....Rear window fitted, rev counter rebuilt to take electronic ignition, side sills painted and fitted .... just fitting sound proofing and then try and get the correct shade of Oatmeal.....impossible to find in the UK
Any ways... Again here's the link to the album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sYeSYcNjbGzjXp3s5
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UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!
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Great collection of pictures and a great restoration result! Very nice! :beerchug:
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Well that's her back on the road.........for 100 miles brilliant experience........slowing down to take a turn selected 2nd and wallop ........Lost all gears.....Pulled the gearbox and she broke the Rocking lever shaft.....so over to Richard at Banks and he's also found that the 1st syncro gear had lost it's pin and was loose and that is hopefully whats causing the rasping noise when in neutral....Oh the Joys of LOTUS
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Disagree, that's just the Joy of 50 Year Old Vehicles.
Glad it's just a simple fix.
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Hi guys.....its amazing how time flies by and you forget to update your progress. The last time I updated everyone on my restoration was almost 2 years ago but more importantly more than 6k miles of pretty much carefree and exhilarating driving. Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious has not been the case for me, yes there has been a few small niggles and annoyances but in all honesty I have had great fun with ti's fantastic driving machine.... I just love her.
Here is the link again with an extra 2 years of using a classic.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sYeSYcNjbGzjXp3s5
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That is a lot of pictures!!! You've done yourself proud! She's stunning and so is a lot of the scenery! Thanks for all of them!
I have to wonder why you kept the 8-track tape!!!
One suggestion is to install gas struts for your boot lid. You'll never regret it!
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Thank you BDA... Yes lots of photos..... She is almost completely factory original and that's why I kept the 8 track.... Mind you I did send it to England and had a Bluetooth module fitted which allows me to use my phone as a media player etc.... I have thought about the boot lift system but again this wasn't available when she was built but was on the very last years of production
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Wow thank you soo much for sharing these pictures with us :).
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Great photo trip. Your Europa is looking great, and great to see it is getting lots of use. I'm digging the 8-track, still have mine fitted, too.