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by MetBlue
Tue Mar 26, 2024 14:54
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show - 22-24 March 2024
Replies: 45
Views: 3929

Re: NEC Restoration Show - 22-24 March 2024

In a word - no. Anodised trims were wrapped, a few minor paint blemishes, but biggest issue looked to be drivers door, which had dropped significantly. Window frames didn't look great either. Alan and I reckoned it would have been a good buy at £12K. Particularly as it's done very few miles in last1...
by MetBlue
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:41
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show - 22-24 March 2024
Replies: 45
Views: 3929

Re: NEC Restoration Show - 22-24 March 2024

Looks like the Excel being auctioned didn't sell. It shows as a buy it now price of £8,650.
The gold Elite looks to have sold for £15,750.

Tony
by MetBlue
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:42
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Rear seat belt brackets - SS
Replies: 14
Views: 701

Re: Rear seat belt brackets - SS

Stu.
I've sent you an email on same.
Tony
by MetBlue
Fri Mar 22, 2024 21:37
Forum: General
Topic: Unobtainium
Replies: 6
Views: 202

Unobtainium

We had a visit today on the LGT stand from the Business Manager for Classic Team Lotus. We discussed the spares they've taken on from Paul Matty and he seemed genuinely interested in how they could support the Grand Tourers going forward. I mentioned that top and bottom windscreen trims for Elite / ...
by MetBlue
Fri Mar 22, 2024 00:09
Forum: General
Topic: Electric window
Replies: 12
Views: 269

Re: Electric window

Don't worry about the wires. Just connect and try. If it's wrong all that will happen is window will go down when you press up and vica-versa. By channel, if you mean the felt seal the window runs in, you'll need to remove the glass first. Awkward job and you will probably need to at least unbolt th...
by MetBlue
Thu Mar 21, 2024 08:11
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers
Replies: 31
Views: 1080

Re: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers

I'll aim to be there by 9;30, rush hour traffic permitting. I've got the mugs and board sticker, so some work to do to dismantle the boards and stick other side. Thanks Richard, they look great.
Hall 5 entrance, is that correct? Who'll be best to ring for the band at that time?
Tony
by MetBlue
Wed Mar 20, 2024 19:44
Forum: General
Topic: Electric window
Replies: 12
Views: 269

Re: Electric window

To take the motor off the arm, you need to take the tension out of a big FO coiled spring. Easy enough if you clamp the arm in a vice, but don't just take the 3 imperial bolts out or you'll be down A&E.
Tony
by MetBlue
Wed Mar 20, 2024 19:40
Forum: General
Topic: Electric window
Replies: 12
Views: 269

Re: Electric window

Motor mounts to a plate with 3 bolts from the rear as already mentioned (imperial bolts). First removed the Motor and plate. The plate bolts direct to the door beam with 4 off M 6 bolts. Once these bolts are free, the glass will drop to any position you want (provided it's not jammed in the frame so...
by MetBlue
Wed Mar 20, 2024 19:31
Forum: Restoration projects
Topic: Elite restoration begins!
Replies: 338
Views: 19737

Re: Elite restoration begins!

That's snug. Looking forward to seeing on Friday. Lovely work Pete.
Tony
by MetBlue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 23:02
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Grand Tourers Register
Replies: 96
Views: 25722

Re: Grand Tourers Register

One more stat for those out there who don't know what your left leg is for :

22 SA's in MY86 and 5 SA's in MY89 Excels.

Tony,
by MetBlue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 22:54
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Grand Tourers Register
Replies: 96
Views: 25722

Re: Grand Tourers Register

Update on current state of the register. We now have eye's on over 800 cars. An overall summary across Elite, Eclat and Excels: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mlpwqsq4z59spukqom3df/All-car-summary-mar-24.jpg?rlkey=vf5t5579druylgj6z1rzl8hff&raw=1 More specifically for Elite / Excel: https://www.dropb...
by MetBlue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 22:30
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Grand Tourers Register
Replies: 96
Views: 25722

Re: Grand Tourers Register

Thanks Bryan.
The one on Facebook is also now on Ebay - Again. I did have it on the register.
Owner is optimistic on price for a garage find. It's been doing the rounds now for about 3 months.
Tony
by MetBlue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 21:43
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?
Replies: 46
Views: 4399

Re: Elite 50th Anniversary - Banner / Display ?

That looks great Marcus.
Well done. Looking forward to seeing on the stand.
by MetBlue
Mon Mar 18, 2024 17:23
Forum: General
Topic: Where Can I find the Engine Number???
Replies: 10
Views: 2547

Re: Where Can I find the Engine Number???

I guess cappies85lotus, has gone AWOL,but shame we didn't get an update on this thread.
Tony
by MetBlue
Sat Mar 16, 2024 17:44
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers
Replies: 31
Views: 1080

Re: NEC Restoration Show 2024 - Call for Volunteers

Richard
Put me in for Friday.
Tony