lotdave
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only one gerry
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Mar 31, 2012 21:03:17 GMT
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Last Edit: Apr 2, 2012 8:31:55 GMT by rmad
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Mar 31, 2012 21:07:32 GMT
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You lucky bas-tard! I would love one of these but they are even more expensive in NZ! Such an awesome car.
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Mar 31, 2012 21:43:49 GMT
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looks like a good project.
my boss has a real minter one of these in our workshop under a cover.
its a bloody waste...and shame to be honest........its never used
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Mar 31, 2012 21:53:20 GMT
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Such a pretty car.
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Some days you just need to take a grinder to an inanimate object, just to make your day a tiny bit better!!
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Mar 31, 2012 22:21:47 GMT
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Awesome You get an LS1 and i will fit it for you  |
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benzine
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1970 Lotus Elan + 2benzine
@benzine
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Nice  did it come with wing mirrors? (got a pair lying around if you need some) |
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Mark
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That's just so nice.  I wish I'd grabbed one when they were still a bit unloved. People seem to have finally woken up to just how good these are. |
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well dave a cant seem to find anything to take the curse word out of yet, but that is a lovely car you have brought, what a bargin. well gutted !!!!!!!!!!!
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Sweet. A good scrub and a tidy-up should sort that.
What are the plans?
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Mark
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Was it cheap?
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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Clement
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I think that's my favorite car. I want moar pics Congrats on the purchase! |
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lotdave
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only one gerry
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Thanks for the comments guys I must admit I am in love with it and I did get it for a good price, I was thinking of selling it on to make a quick proffit but when I picked it up and sat in it I knew I couldnt let it go !! I didnt even notice it had no mirrors (Benzine) they might be in the box of bits I got with it and the air box I hope when i first went to look at it it was coverd with curse word stored on it  |
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Last Edit: Apr 1, 2012 23:20:00 GMT by lotdave
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Ive got a set of bumpers for one of those in the lock up back in Essex. They're not mint but certainly better than what you appear to have on there.
£50 for both and their yours
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luckygti
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Loving that. So what are the plans? Is it a runner?
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Mark
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I so want one of these now. Are the original engines expensive to rebuild and valuable? It's probably not to be encouraged but I'd slap a Zetec in there. Just so much potential. |
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79cord
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Beautiful.
Bottom end of engine is basically 1600 Escort/Cortina x-flow... but not the top end. & waterpumps are supposed to be a pain to replace due to the way they arranged the DOHC conversion / timing chain & cover, remembering comments about about removing cyl. head & sump.
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lotdave
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Plans for the car are to keep it completely standard, they were a fantastic little motor when they were new so i wouldnt want to change a thing. There is a company called spyder who do replacement chassis with updated suspension they also do a zetec conversion, it all sounds good reliability economical drives like a modern car but the value of the car drops and i like the the thought of driving an old car with that old car feel
Anyway ive got my 67 viva with a supercharged red top almost finnished to get the old & new feel.
The lotus needs welding on the chassis this being the reason it was taken of the road 6 or 7 years ago, just prior to that the engine was stripped new rings and bearings the head had its first skim, i don't think it will take much to get it running but i cant afford the time just yet as i need to concerntrate on finishing the viva.
kwickwak ill have a look again at my bumpers as i think they are fine if not ill have yours of you cheers
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marcmoss
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I have an original complete hardbacked workshop folder for this car in quite good condition for its age..
If you are interested make me an offer.
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lotdave
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marcmoss: thanks for the offer mate but i do have one you should put it on ebay i see one sell for £100
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marcmoss
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curse word I was going to accept £20 ha ha really!?!?
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did it come with wing mirrors? (got a pair lying around if you need some)
