Pics of Resto

lotii1 · Post by **lotii1** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 17:09

Just posting thse cos someone asked - hope it works and that its interesting for some

GJ1 · Post by **GJ1** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 17:30

Shame you missed a bit

No really, it's a great restoration and I take my hat off to you and your team who carried it out.

Thanks for sharing the photo's with us

alanmoss · Post by **alanmoss** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 17:33

EXCELlent! Well done.

Skeggy · Post by **Skeggy** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 17:43

Stunning is the only word for it - well done.

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 17:45

To steal a line from a classic film/book.

'It's alive'

Very nice to see one returned to the road.

I know we need bits but a lot being disassembles and sold for parts of late. This is a nice change.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 18:51

Looks good, i like the lines of the LC with the toyota alloys, and small rear spolier, it all comes together so well

ylee coyote · Post by **ylee coyote** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 19:21

very nice resoration

and a very nice choice of tow car

my interior looks like the "before" except the leather is not in as good condition

well done !!

malcolm · Post by **malcolm** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 20:57

Peter wrote:Looks good, i like the lines of the LC with the toyota alloys, and small rear spolier, it all comes together so well

You know what after years of really thinking the flared arch models were much much nicer I am really starting to apreciate the lines of the original. Very sharp and clean. I did really like that black one at sportmotive with the supercharger and nitros.
I didnt realise the dash was out as well. Id doff my hat to you ( if I had one), first class job, inspirational.

robertverhey · Post by **robertverhey** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 22:06

Mind if I have a look under the bonnet, sir?

I'd be interested in the process for bringing the bodywork back....is that spray filler you used in those grey/white patches?? Did you remove the original paint and clear lacquer completely, or just seal over the top of it? Mine will be needing the full respray in due course, and I'm interested to know just how far back to the fibreglass you need to go....

Robert

Lotus-e-Clan · Post by **Lotus-e-Clan** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 22:31

malcolm wrote:
Peter wrote:Looks good, i like the lines of the LC with the toyota alloys, and small rear spolier, it all comes together so well
You know what after years of really thinking the flared arch models were much much nicer I am really starting to apreciate the lines of the original. Very sharp and clean.

That's why I reckon this one is probably nearly worth the money

Click for Lc toyota wheeled Excel

Prefer the centre bonnet vent on SE's though...

RobB · Post by **RobB** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 22:32

Fantastic work, and it's great to see the transformation - well done you!!!

nigelrobertson · Post by **nigelrobertson** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 03:18

That'll be the black/gold badge on the nose in memory of ACBC?

nigelrobertson · Post by **nigelrobertson** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 03:33

As with the others-great resto

You may want to check the bump stops on the headlamp pods-If missing you may suffer cracks!

pompey ice · Post by **pompey ice** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 13:43

Looks great, all I can is you;r a braver man than me .... GUNGA DIN..

Cheers IAN

Tanz · Post by **Tanz** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 19:03

Lotii1 -

You should submit this story and pics to a magazine like 'classic and sports cars' you may be able to get some of the money back you have spent

Looks superb

Cheers,

Phil