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My Current Project

Started by tower of strength, October 15, 2006, 00:19:29

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October 15, 2006, 00:19:29 Last Edit: October 15, 2006, 00:36:41 by tower of strength
Its powered by a Ford based Lotus Twincam the diff is Ford, in a lotus case, the original gearbox is a Rocket box and I'm putting an MT75 in it so it is Ford related!!

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right, hopefully this has worked out!! I have removed and  refitted the engine, 4 times now, twice with a type 9 and twice with the MT75, The Mt will go but its tight and the remote gear change needs to be mounted on top of the box (bit of cut n shut required!!) The right Mt is on its way, this early one wont do as he starter is on the wrong side (long story!!). I have now stripped of the front suspension and painted the front of the chassis, and will hopefully have most of  it painted and back on tomorrow(sunday 15/10/06).

the Body was lifted off the car on Sunday 24/9/2006, so I dont think ive done too badly!! I want the car on the road, painted and MOT'd for next summer!!  




Taps

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October 15, 2006, 08:00:44
Looks a good project you got on the go there m8

tower of strength

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October 15, 2006, 20:33:36
Quote from: Taps
Looks a good project you got on the go there m8


Thanks Taps
Spent this weekend stripping of the front suspension, cleaning and painting the suspension arms and chassis and reassembling!!


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Taps

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October 15, 2006, 21:41:22
Quote from: tower of strength
Thanks Taps
Spent this weekend stripping of the front suspension, cleaning and painting the suspension arms and chassis and reassembling!!


Keep us updated m8, looks like the body will need a lot of prep.

glyn

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October 15, 2006, 21:47:09
Its an elan2+2 is it great prodject,dont envy the work involved ive done many morris minors ans midgets but thats some project ...best of luck boyo..glyn

tower of strength

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October 16, 2006, 09:42:43
Yes its an Elan +2, 1970 vintage!, The previous owner attacked it with paint stripper (a no no on grp as it damages the gell coat) then left it under a car port for about ten years! Theres a fair amount of UV degredation to deal with (grind down to the glass matt and re resin(gel coat), cracks and splits to deal with, A quality body shop I deal with through work quoted 200+hours to get it ready for colour!!! Thier painter and resident GRP expert has advised me how to do most of the work myself, so this is what I'll be doing! good job I love the smell of  resin and thinners LOL!

Chassis is nearly finished, just waiting for some caliper seals and balljoints, then its body work time!!


Mark
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