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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: TurboFource on Wednesday,April 21, 2021, 04:09:26 PM
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I like the clean look of the S1's lack of door handles....I have not seen any close up pictures of the opening handle/mechanism.
Can someone post some? Is it possible to adapt to a Twin Cam door?
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Yes, it can be done. Finding original handles and lock mech is not very easy. I would talk to Richard as he does this conversion and probably has an alternate source. The S1/early S2 have a cut away like this:
(https://www.leftcoastclassics.com/1967-lotus-europa/1967-lotus-europa-s1-021.jpg)
(https://www.leftcoastclassics.com/1967-lotus-europa/1967-lotus-europa-s1-043.jpg)
(http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/s1parts/b/B2.gif)
(http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/s1parts/b/B3.gif)
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Thanks JB!
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If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.
Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca
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This is one of 1 million projects for me, but since I have a lathe now it is possible. I will probably end up remaking all the hardware because its so damn hard to find.
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You can just use the S2/TC lock mechanism while removing the door handles. You do have to have the S1 body cutout though. Door is opened with fabricated lever hidden as photo shows.
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Good idea as the original S1 stuff really is hard to find.
Lotus supplies sells the cut out sections. Pretty easy to make as well though.
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If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.
Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca
S1 or S2 Elise Joji ? S1 lock set here..... cheap enough at £60
https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078 (https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078)
Brian
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Link is to registered user site only. Can you post more details?
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Screen shot of post on Seloc so you can see what is offered for £60, will have to register on there to add your name to the list though. Registration is pretty much instant once you have filled in your details.
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The parts of the lock come from Renault 16TL.
Not easy, but possible to find them used in France.
http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/r16parts/door.pdf
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If you find a source for the push button S1 doors, please post the findings. I have similar problem with my S1 in that both push buttons are badly rusted. I initially thought of adapting the system for the Elise but found that they are also hard to find.
Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca
S1 or S2 Elise Joji ? S1 lock set here..... cheap enough at £60
https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078 (https://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=476078)
Brian, from what I read on the thread, should fit both S1 and S2 Elises. My 05 federal probably uses the same mechanism. Taking a chance that it will fit so added my name to the running list.
Brian
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Thanks for the replies!
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The parts of the lock come from Renault 16TL.
Not easy, but possible to find them used in France.
http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/r16parts/door.pdf
Hachille, thank you for the illustrations, obviously Renualt 16s will be difficult to come across here in the US.
Joji Tokumoto
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There were lots sold here (North America) as well. But, just like every other mass produced, economy car, 99.99% have been recycled.