The Lotus Grand Tourers

I have just received one from a well known Lotus Parts dealer in Devon (SJS) there didn't appear to be any supply problems & it arrived the day after ordering (£98 + vat &P&P) bushes stainless steel hinge pin & nuts too. Just spent the day getting the bushes & pin in. Not absolutely straightforward ...

I think the hinge pin is seized !

Very old fashioned I know bu unless it produces a significant improvement I prefer originality, so they wheels stay!
Simon

We're getting there !

Just had another look at the prepping... Apparently the passenger door was "a bit stiff" to open. It appears that the door beam has rotted through and snapped at the hinge as and the hinge pin is seized solid in the beam. So the door and hinges are now off in one piece & we'll be looking to do a new...

Went to a look at progress yesterday. OMG what a mess, apparently the prev owner's cheap respray was pretty shoddy with lots of micro blisters. Seems to be getting a good thorough prep though, looking forward to seeing some paint going on!

Excited but a little nervous.
"Blossom" 1986 SE in Calypso pink has just gone in for a respray. Should come out bright & shiny RED.
Looking forward to the spring now.

er...the speedo is mechanical isn't it ?

er...the speedo is mechanical isn't it ?

I'd be happy to help out if anyone had the misfortune to be in Lowestoft or nearby.

I recently had the assistance of a chap in an Austin Healey replica, which was most appreciated, turned out be be a toasted coil.

Simon

Very poor showing of Lotuses at Earsham Hall for the Bungay Lions Club Classic show, a couple of Elans, an Esprit in the car park, but a nice Riviera on show. I didn't see anyone around who looked responsible though!
My Excel is still "resting" I'm afraid.

Lunch time Tuesday I spotted a silver with red highlights on the A143 between Beccles & Great Yarmouth, Great to see it on the road, mines laid up at the mo, having a bit of tidying !

Green Excel with a snazzy plate heading up Common Lane in Beccles about 5;15 pm yesterday. 'm sure I've seen you before !

My driver's door window does exactly the same, gets stuck if fully lowered, I can get it up (snigger) if I can pull up the top edge and power at the same time.
Currently I just never fully lower the window !

Just passed her MOT....excellent news with no advisories.
Now I need to find a replacement radiator fan, or replacement carbon brushes for the one I have... Any ideas?
Simon.