Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2024 22:29
Door hinge-pin bushes should be fairly easy to fix. Great that the beam is in good condition.
Pete
Pete
Should be ok to re-fit.
The Lotus Grand Tourers
https://www.lotusexcel.net
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New comer - Progress (edit)
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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 09:45
Glass out! Various tools used. Soooooo much sealant to clean.
Should be ok to re-fit.
Should be ok to re-fit.
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 09:46
The front screen had multiple stone chips so was being replaced anyways. However, it was one edge chip which caught my cutting wire which killed it.
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 09:52
Won't be long before your cars MOT exempt.
Replace the black tape with clear and that screens good for another few years
Replace the black tape with clear and that screens good for another few years
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 09:59
Turns out to be poorly spaced , floating on the hinge pinPete Boole wrote: Sun Aug 04, 2024 22:29 Door hinge-pin bushes should be fairly easy to fix. Great that the beam is in good condition.
Pete
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2024 13:57
What do we think on coverdales swatch colours for 'beiges/golds'?
None are close to the original - "Gold"
None are close to the original - "Gold"
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 16:32
Evaporator section of the Air Con unit and blower fan removed to clear the engine bay
Three bolts hold the Evap in, the 2 seen above and a 3rd just to the lower right off cam.
2 washers later found between the unit and bracket.
The lowest hole is the drain which was sealed with sealant. All in all not too difficult
Three bolts hold the Evap in, the 2 seen above and a 3rd just to the lower right off cam.
2 washers later found between the unit and bracket.
The lowest hole is the drain which was sealed with sealant. All in all not too difficult
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2024 16:54
This bracket which holds the heater valve in the engine bay and the wiper motor behind the bulkhead posed a thought.
After removing the 3 nuts, it was still on solidly, only to find that there is a second nut between the wiper and the bulkhead
After removing the 3 nuts, it was still on solidly, only to find that there is a second nut between the wiper and the bulkhead
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 21:01
Hallo from Italy
I'm the owner of a 1979 LHD Elite 501 originally sold here in my country, one of the very few.
The car is in very original condition but it was standing from a while, in another part of this Forum I asked about where to buy a timing belt as I understand this must be changed ASAP when you don't know if this it has been done recently. Unfortunately the previous owner has passed away therefore I have no info on previous maintenance. Looking forward to use it after a good service. I will post some pics when it will be on the road.
mbracing
I'm the owner of a 1979 LHD Elite 501 originally sold here in my country, one of the very few.
The car is in very original condition but it was standing from a while, in another part of this Forum I asked about where to buy a timing belt as I understand this must be changed ASAP when you don't know if this it has been done recently. Unfortunately the previous owner has passed away therefore I have no info on previous maintenance. Looking forward to use it after a good service. I will post some pics when it will be on the road.
mbracing
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 21:20
Hi mbracing! Welcome to the forum 
. You needed to start a new thread though! Admin - maybe you could do this?
Pete
. You needed to start a new thread though! Admin - maybe you could do this?Pete
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2024 21:44
Here : https://www.sjsportscars.com/mbracing wrote: Tue Oct 15, 2024 21:01 Hallo from Italy
I'm the owner of a 1979 LHD Elite 501 originally sold here in my country, one of the very few.
The car is in very original condition but it was standing from a while, in another part of this Forum I asked about where to buy a timing belt as I understand this must be changed ASAP when you don't know if this it has been done recently. Unfortunately the previous owner has passed away therefore I have no info on previous maintenance. Looking forward to use it after a good service. I will post some pics when it will be on the road.
mbracing
or here: https://lotusbits.com/
You check your pulleys for square or round tooth. Should be square (trapezoidal) unless previous owner modified
or try ebay (this link not verified:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305304798318 ... BMkKLfntJk
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 18:08
Update on some glassing works. Really pleased after my tuition from Mr Boole.
Original crack
Original crack
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2024 22:33
Looks profesh! 
So satisfyingly when done well.
So satisfyingly when done well.
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 09:17
You learn quickly grasshopper!
Pete
Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2024 10:04
Great work! I've been getting into some fibre work recently starting with repairing the radiator under tray on mine. Figured that was a good place to start as it won't be seen! Found a great company called Wessex Resins in the UK that has been very helpful (I have no connection with them). www.wessexresins.co.uk - more focused on marine work but some great videos.