The Lotus Grand Tourers

Pete Boole wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 28, 2024 09:09

One of the best Excels available. How much is it?

Pete

Doesn’t say.

Shaun’s old stunning Excel up for sale

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lotusel ... 921967968/

The seller reckons it could do with a repaint at some point. They either have very high standards, or the photos are lying, it looks pretty damned good to me! That’s the problem with photos and paint. It may look great in a photo from 10’, but could still be covered in micro blister or have other p...

Saw that and went ooooohhhhh!

The bit about the roof worries me a little.

I recall another black riviera Eclat for sale last year with roof problems - not sure it’s the same one

If we can get close enough!

Hawaiis0 wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 24, 2024 19:49

Worth 5k easy. I like it.

I read it that as it stands he wants the reserve/ but it now price of £7

How would us driveway bodgers accurately ream the tube? Would it be a case of finding an engineering company or is there a diy alternative? Hand reamer with screw-on pilot. The pilots are tapered and slide so adjustable effectively. Pete Cheers Pete, that sounds like a good option. Are there any sp...

An interesting description, and possibly an optimistic price for condition?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186312335714 ... media=COPY

The longer bushes mean the alignment is more critical. You could do the job on a pillar drill, if you can come up with some way of aligning the tube. A long rod in the drill chuck to align the bottom spigot would do it, but you'd sill have to have some was to make the spigots. Thanks, I had a pilla...

That looks very professional.
How would us driveway bodgers accurately ream the tube? Would it be a case of finding an engineering company or is there a diy alternative?

Nothing to do with me, but spotted a brand new genuine A post windscreen finishers on eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364745207695 ... media=COPY

Is the torque converter being rebuilt as well ? I know these have a lock up clutch - is it being replaced due to wear? I had to replace a torque converter for this reason on a Mercedes SL. Found a place in Bristol that specialised in this, but was going to cost !!! Ended up with a low mileage used o...

So where is this other one to be found? I thought I had rusty seat belt mounts covered :D Place head under wheel arch and look up and forwardish. It’s the one that the bracket the rear seatbelt reel mounts to then bolts through to this bracket under the “parcel” shelf. A question for Stu - the part...

I’m sure I’ll need a set at some time, so put me down for a set.
Not actually checked any of mine, so might need some sooner that sometime

I will need new top ball joints as the seals have rotted. Note the car has hardly been used for over 25 years before I bought it, and drives ok. If it’s still got the original upper ball joints and it’s just the rubber boots that have split, I would check for any play and if all good, repack with g...