lsdweb
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:37 PM |
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New Project (long-term!)
I've just done a deal on a new project! I've been hankering for something historic for a while and just gone and bought a
'car' the same age as me!
It'll become a historic race car (Appendix K possibly - scary!) eventually but not soon.
It's a Lotus 26R - it's the lightweight version of the baby Elan - there's a finished one
here. Mine wont be built to that spec (or that price!). They are full of trick,
expensive bits 'so it'll take me some time to pull it all together.
I've only done the deal on the chassis and suspension bits for now but will try and get the shell soon, once I've got some more space!
And here's a picture of a finished one.
Wish me luck!
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big_wasa
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:45 PM |
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 nice
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scootz
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:47 PM |
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Cool
Always had a soft spot for old Lotii
It's Evolution Baby!
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miikae
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| posted on 30/10/09 at 09:57 PM |
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Very nice worth while project.
Mike
If it can be done it i will be done .
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Riskyshift
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 08:11 AM |
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Like the look of that! How 'long term' are you planning on? What's the target date..keep us updated.
Ian
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Staple balls
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 08:13 AM |
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ooh, very nice.
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iank
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 08:39 AM |
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like a lot!
Make sure you get the shell even if it's ratty as IIRC they are thinner GRP than the regular shells.
Even in full race trim they were only 600kg
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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scudderfish
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 09:08 AM |
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Can I have a go when it's done? 
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lsdweb
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 09:41 AM |
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Thanks guys - I can see a blog starting!
Some of the parts will be hard to find and I may need to spread the cost
(price
examples!) so I think it'll take a while!
Wyn
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 10:18 AM |
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Always like them
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big_wasa
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 11:43 AM |
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That is a lot of wedge 
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Flamez
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 12:00 PM |
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Does del know about this one, just in case I put my foot in it....
my build mac1motorsports
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lsdweb
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 01:25 PM |
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Not yet! About to tell her..............
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 04:58 PM |
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Id love to do a resto on an old lotus, but I simply couldnt bear to restore it without modifying it.
For instance, those period lowback seats would have my sphincter twitching every time I drove it, especially if I was considering competition.
Likewise, I dont enjoy burning £20s and hence the idea of building a lotus twink on carbs makes me want to cry. Id be wanting to use something like
vauxhalls 160016v on proper injection and a nice reliable 5 speed type 9 or manta getrag box.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 31/10/09 at 06:24 PM |
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It will be modified!
There's no way I'd compete in it without a proper seat and decent harness! It'll also have a full cage with foot protection and the
seat mounts tied into the cage / chassis not the fibreglass floor!
My first car had a twink in it :-) I remember blowing it up :-(
Wyn
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 08:42 AM |
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twinks are just so damned expensive to get power out of. The Vx engine would be over 200 bhp for the sensible side of 5k IMO
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lsdweb
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 10:51 AM |
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quote:
twinks are just so damned expensive to get power out of. The Vx engine would be over 200 bhp for the sensible side of 5k IMO
Yes, but hardly eligible for historic racing! :-)
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 1/11/09 at 11:03 AM |
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nope  racings awesome but the rules are annoying!
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lsdweb
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 01:17 PM |
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I've now got a blog up and running - http://lotus26r.blogspot.com/
Here is a picture of the bodywork which I
haven't been able to buy yet.........
[Edited on 3/11/09 by lsdweb]
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 01:55 PM |
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Bodywork looks tidy, is it being hld for you?
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andkilde
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| posted on 3/11/09 at 01:57 PM |
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Hello Wyn
Are you the fellow that ended up with the MK II Cooper a few years back?
ted
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lsdweb
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| posted on 5/11/09 at 07:31 AM |
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Alistair - I don't think I've waved enough cash around for the shell yet :-)
Ted - yes it was me. Sadly the Cooper was too rotten for me to restore - I stripped it all out and took it to quite a few restoration specialists but
only one would touch it and he didn't have a slot for me for months. So it went to a new home and I never heard about it again.
Wyn
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andkilde
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| posted on 6/11/09 at 03:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
Ted - yes it was me. Sadly the Cooper was too rotten for me to restore
Wyn
Too bad, the perils of selecting a classic from 3000 miles off 
Hopefully the new folks can make something of the poor thing.
I'm keen to see how the Elan turns out, I've got a soft spot for them, lack the budget unfortunately.
Cheers, Ted
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/11/09 at 05:49 PM |
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Hi Ted,
I think the fact that it had stood for a while didn't help!
I'm not sure if I've got the budget for an Elan either but I'll plod away at it! I've made the decision to invest in a classic
so I don't think I'll be losing money and it's probably better spent on an Elan than trusting it to the bank :-)
Wyn
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lsdweb
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| posted on 8/11/09 at 07:49 PM |
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It turned up today!
Looks nice - the chassis needs a clean but probably doesn't need painting. The wheels are proper Minilites.
I just need some space to get it on stands and start cleaning it up and working out what to do!
Regards
Wyn
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