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Title: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: CCM911 on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 09:07:28 AM

Hello:

My name is Chris Mahalick, and I am the owner of a new Lotus Europa.  Mine is a 1974, and has been sitting for about twenty years in a basement, and then a garage.  It has 10k original miles, and it looks pretty good.  The prior owner had the carbs rebuilt, and had the oil sump off the engine.  So I will have to put it back together, and of course, a full brake rebuild is in process. 

I also have a 1984 911 Targa which I now inside and out.  This Lotus looks so complicated in comparison. 

I guess my next step will be to finish the brake rebuild.  Next will be to plumb the fuel lines and get this oil sump and starter installed.

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: Gmg31 on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 09:44:54 AM

What a lovely car.

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: BDA on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 10:16:31 AM

Very pretty! I've never worked on a 911, but I'd be very surprised if the Europa turns out to be more complicated! Let us know if we can help.

 :lotus:

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: andy harwood on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 03:26:50 PM

Wow! Great looking Europa. My Favorite color. We were just in your area last weekend - picking up a 365 transaxle. Very pretty around there.
You'll have a blast with it.
I've a '74 TCS also, 4397R. How close in mfg. dates are we?
Andyh

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: blasterdad on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 08:05:17 PM

 :Welcome:
Never heard of a "basement" find... Never know where these cars will pop up!
Great find none the less!   ;)

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: Bainford on Monday,November 16, 2015, 09:42:09 AM

 :Welcome: Welcome to the club, Chris. Your Europa looks fantastic. Cheers  :beerchug:

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: kiwiokie on Monday,November 16, 2015, 06:08:27 PM

Congratulations on the Europa.  I also have a 911 and joined the Europa fan club earlier this year.  I love it.

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: CCM911 on Tuesday,November 17, 2015, 08:29:06 AM

Looks like we are 600 apart.  Mine is 3797R, built 7/73.

Quote from: andy harwood on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 03:26:50 PM

Wow! Great looking Europa. My Favorite color. We were just in your area last weekend - picking up a 365 transaxle. Very pretty around there.
You'll have a blast with it.
I've a '74 TCS also, 4397R. How close in mfg. dates are we?
Andyh

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: EuropatcSPECIAL on Tuesday,November 17, 2015, 04:04:00 PM

 :Welcome: Hello Chris and welcome. Im always amazed how these cars keep cropping up. A great find, Lucky you
all the best
Stuart
 :lotus:

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: CCM911 on Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 07:35:14 AM

Thanks so much guys, for the warm welcome.  I am sure I will be annoying you all with a lot of questions.  :)

Title: Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
Post by: BDA on Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 08:44:22 AM

Bring 'em on! That's what we're here for (that and pictures, stories, work progress, modifications, and general chit chat)!  :)