The Lotus Grand Tourers

Hawaiis0 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 21, 2025 18:00

I found not going the Gym prevented this from happening

Pete

Do we know where the main event is being held?

Pete

Don't forget to drain the gearbox oil first - assuming you have a manual Excel - it pours out past the splines as you tilt the engine/box otherwise!

Pete

Lotus-e-Clan wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 08, 2025 15:57

Now, every time I overcomplicate a situation, my wife just says," transaxle?"

Pete

It was a great stand! Excellent.

Pete

Season's greetings fellow Lotus owners!

Pete

Can't see photos Stu

Pete

Edit - the moment I posted this the photos appeared!! Still a bit flaky with photos.

Edit II - can't see photos now!

Excellent! Good viewing.

Pete

Threads in aluminium parts are often coarse, so possibly UNC.

Pete

I'm pretty sure my spare dashboard just has the steel plate and no mirror, but I'll check. I've forgotten the original manufacturer of the electric door mirrors :roll: but I'll dig mine out to see if there are any brand markings. ISTR that they were also used on Aston Martins of the same period. Pete

Bugger - and it was such a brilliant work space. I really hope the Excel is OK!

Pete

I'm not sure it was an improvement, particularly. I understand that to prepare the seams meticulously to be able to just stick the trim on top was too time-consuming in the body shop, so the later system was used where virtually no prep is needed - quicker/cheaper.

Pete

Early cars were like that Richard - just had some trim stuck on the surface.

Pete

Good work - it would be good to see some before and after photos of the paintwork.

Pete

Stand looked great guys! Loved the balloons . Wished I could have spent more time with you all.

Pete