Congratulations Alex.
It looks stunning and it has been a joy to follow your progress.
I got my foam strip for the bonnet from Sue Miller, it’s just soft foam about 50x50 mm in square.
Thanks. That hood is going to be changed. It is a cheepo plastic version, but I admit it fits quite well. It was on the wreck ..sorry car! when I got it. I am thinking a nice mohair replacement, so I may sell this p.v.c. one. It was brand new when I got the car.
I hand filled the carbs from a little device this am and it started 2nd touch :slight_smile: So an electric pump to fill them 1st is the answer I supose. :confused:
Finished? No such concept with an Elan, surely… but it does look terrific. I’ve enjoyed following the progress too. Congratulations. It’s lovely.
Wow.Looks terrific. Blue over white is surely the best colour combination - much tastier than the common red over white - like mine! Now get out there and get it dirty!
Looks fabulous - imagine how much it would have cost if you hadn’t done a lot of the work yourself! Surely your wife appreciates all that hard work!
I’m still a little way behind you - I look forward to the day, perhaps, when I can park alongside you and take a pic of a Lagoon Blue FHC and DHC Sprint together!
Are you taking yours to Donnington? It would look great inside on one of the stands [ how about a Lotuselan.net stand?] for us to drool over.
Hi All,
Richard, I am going to Donnington if I can. Not sure about using the elan for the trip.It has a shakedown to come yet b4 I head off into the blue.Still to see what falls off. I would be an idiot to think I got it all dead on 1st try.
Ian. Yes send me the link pls. Answer to question re paint job....
The body underwent a complete restoration by a specialist grp body shop. They are called option 1, and are based near Birmingham. Google them for more info’. They refit all the panels (doors/bootlid/bonnet ) to get better fit. The entire body was re-laid with scrim(?) glassmat and re gelled. etc. No filler is used!
The finish is unbelievable. And it’s warranted.
Not cheap though. Allow 5.5 -6 k gbp for the work.
Any idea of the name for the Company Re Wire clips. I am thinking visiting a srappy to have a look. The large dia one might be a pig to get there though.
Hi
Rimmer bros do the wire hose clips, but be warned, they do not have as much adjustment as jubilee clips so you need the right sizes. rimmerbros.co.uk/rimmer/triumph/tr6/hardware
The Sprint looks fantastic, an inspiration in what can be achieved with time and dedication.
Mark
The wire hose clips for the trunking are availiable from any of the normal Lotus specialists for a few pounds. The wire hose clips for the top and bottom hoses as seen here: