Elan +2S Restoration Project.
Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.
Wow - the full treatment. That should be lovely when done.
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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
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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Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game'
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.
Following this with interest. Looks like a great fun project
Mark
Mark
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Yep, she is very adept with her hands............Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game'
Paul G
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
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we need more photo'sruadh08 wrote:Yep, she is very adept with her hands............Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game'
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Shirely she looks like this ?Scotty C wrote:we need more photo'sruadh08 wrote:Yep, she is very adept with her hands............Shug wrote:Loving the fact that you managed to find a decent looking female welder for the task - how very 'Still Game'
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Re: Elan +2S Restoration Project.
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
Paul G
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
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Looking good
Are you on LotusElan.net ?
Had the Sprint out last weekend - need to introduce to my friend with the Purple +2
Are you on LotusElan.net ?
Had the Sprint out last weekend - need to introduce to my friend with the Purple +2
Emira - Volvo spec
A1 S-Line - Dennis the Menace spec
A1 S-Line - Dennis the Menace spec
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Yep, am on that forum, great for information, advice and history!Mr Momo wrote:Looking good
Are you on LotusElan.net ?
Paul G
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
The elder, occasionally more sensible member of "Team Still Game"
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Nice on both counts!!
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1980 Porsche 924 Turbo - Funky Interior Spec
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That's a very nice collection you are bringing together! Loving your work!