Elan +2S Restoration Project.

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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by cla5h » Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:06 pm

Wow - the full treatment. That should be lovely when done.

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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by campbell » Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:21 pm

Solid disks?

EBC greenstuff pads?!

Centre lock wheelnuts?

Kooaaaal!!!

Great stuff Paul. This is going to be quite an item when done.

I think Verona should organise a grand unveiling party, like Artioli did at the motorshow when the Elise was revealed :-)
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by j2 lot » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:53 pm

Lovin your work :thumbsup
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Shug » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:33 am

Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game' :cheers
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by ryallm » Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:41 am

Following this with interest. Looks like a great fun project :thumbsup

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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by ruadh08 » Mon Nov 22, 2010 2:49 pm

Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game' :cheers
Yep, she is very adept with her hands............
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Mr Momo » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:05 pm

8)
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Scotty C » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:24 am

ruadh08 wrote:
Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game' :cheers
Yep, she is very adept with her hands............
we need more photo's :thumbsup
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Sanjøy » Tue Nov 23, 2010 12:11 pm

Scotty C wrote:
ruadh08 wrote:
Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game' :cheers
Yep, she is very adept with her hands............
we need more photo's :thumbsup
Shirely she looks like this ?

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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by ruadh08 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:46 pm

An update on progress (Or lack of it due to original paint shop letting me down)

Now back from the second paint shop, having had to haul it out of the first one we put it into, as they had consistently let me down over the last year with empty promises that "It'll be ready at the end of next week, mate"

Chassis now back on, and the rebuild starts in ernest. It is now back in at Russell Paterson Morgan for its build up, as they are highly experienced in restoration work, having rebuilt from the ground up at least half a dozen cars in the last year!

Target is now to get it on the road for Easter 2012, just in time for the 50 year celebration of the Elan!

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Colour is original Lotus Royal Blue, which is the colour it left the factory in 1969 as, so I decided to revert to that rather that the red someone had painted it in.

On order is a set of period Minilite knock on wheels, which should be here next week.

To stop me from getting bored, I have just bought this on Ebay last week!!

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It is a 1965 Series 2, which is about 60% through a full restoration with new chassis, suspension etc! Came with a load of spares.
Plan is to complete the restoration to a reasonably high standard, and fit the truck cab, and new canvas tilt, with a full respray etc!

Watch this space!
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Mr Momo » Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:54 pm

Looking good 8)

Are you on LotusElan.net ?

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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by ruadh08 » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:00 pm

Mr Momo wrote:Looking good 8)

Are you on LotusElan.net ?
Yep, am on that forum, great for information, advice and history! :thumbsup
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Rich H » Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:07 pm

Nice on both counts!!
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Dominic » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:39 am

That's a very nice collection you are bringing together! Loving your work! :thumbsup
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.

Post by Sanjøy » Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:38 pm

Go on get a Zetec.
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