Start with something simple!!!!!

I’ve been putting off starting the many body repairs needed to bring my 1968 Lotus Elan S4 SE back to life. It all seems a little daunting…However, as they say you have to start somewhere and the first area I’m going to repair are the headlamp bowls. I think they offer an easier way into grp repair for a relative novice, I have some experience owning a few Westfields, but not to the skill level needed.
…Anyway here’s a look at the units and what I need to repair.

Part two will show how I repair them Gulp!!!

youtu.be/q9Tow2if5eA

Good luck with it. I might suggest rather than practise on your own items you try and get hold of any form of used or broken fibreglass items, from reliants, etc.

Regards
Richard

Good to see a new video, and glad you’re progressing.

I’m half a step ahead of you on the bodywork, no more. After feeling similar fear of attacking the fibreglass, I just went for it - work in progress but I’ve got much more confidence now. Ultimately, you can replace/remake just about anything. The Miles Wilkins book is the bible.

Ned