New lotus bloke

PostPost by: moxog5 » Tue Nov 27, 2018 2:22 pm

Just to say hello to all the other lotus nuts out there.
John.
moxog5
New-tral
 
Posts: 6
Joined: 27 Nov 2018

PostPost by: The Veg » Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:13 pm

Welcome John!
1970 Elan Plus 2 (not S) 50/2036
2012 BMW R1200GS
"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me
User avatar
The Veg
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 2329
Joined: 16 Nov 2015

PostPost by: pharriso » Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:55 pm

Welcome, what car do you have? Pictures appreciated...
Phil Harrison
1972 Elan Sprint 0260K
User avatar
pharriso
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 3596
Joined: 15 Sep 2010

PostPost by: Mazzini » Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:13 pm

Welcome!
User avatar
Mazzini
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 2282
Joined: 11 Dec 2010

PostPost by: moxog5 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:41 pm

Hi
My elan is a 1963 S1 chassis number 181 rebuilt from a very bad basket case in 1989-1995.
Bit new to this, not figured out how to put pictures into the system (not good with electronic devices)!!!
Regards John.
PS. just noticed 'Upload attachment' at the bottom!!! pictures to follow (hopefully)!!!
moxog5
New-tral
 
Posts: 6
Joined: 27 Nov 2018

PostPost by: TeeJay » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:14 pm

Welcome John.

A tutorial for uploading photos is in the Website Questions & Suggestions section.
You could also the procedure out in the Test Section.
Trevor
1968 Elan +2 50/0173
User avatar
TeeJay
Fourth Gear
Fourth Gear
 
Posts: 579
Joined: 30 May 2007

PostPost by: moxog5 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:16 pm

Hi,
Photos of elan S1 chassis number 181 attached.
John.
Attachments
imag0017.jpg and
imag0015.jpg and
imag0013.jpg and
imag0012.jpg and
imag0010.jpg and
moxog5
New-tral
 
Posts: 6
Joined: 27 Nov 2018

PostPost by: The Veg » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:02 pm

Beautiful!
1970 Elan Plus 2 (not S) 50/2036
2012 BMW R1200GS
"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me
User avatar
The Veg
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 2329
Joined: 16 Nov 2015

PostPost by: TeeJay » Sat Dec 01, 2018 3:08 pm

Great looking car. :)
Trevor
1968 Elan +2 50/0173
User avatar
TeeJay
Fourth Gear
Fourth Gear
 
Posts: 579
Joined: 30 May 2007

PostPost by: Barnett » Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:18 am

moxog5 wrote:Hi
My elan is a 1963 S1 chassis number 181 rebuilt from a very bad basket case in 1989-1995.
Bit new to this, not figured out how to put pictures into the system (not good with electronic devices)!!!
Regards John.
PS. just noticed 'Upload attachment' at the bottom!!! pictures to follow (hopefully)!!!


Hi I had an Elan with that number plate, looks different now in early 70's It was owned by Tara Browne (Guinness Heir) I resprayed it red it was green before. The engine was bored out to 1650cc, The flared arches and wider wheels was added by friend of mine. Never raced it but it went round brands hatch a few times.
Attachments
lotus.jpg and
lotus1.jpg and
lotus2.jpg and
Barnett
New-tral
 
Posts: 2
Joined: 27 Dec 2021

PostPost by: Quart Meg Miles » Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:36 pm

Welcome Barnett, and Happy New Year to you and everyone.

Interesting post as your car looks like it had a S2 wide dashboard.and possibly late S2 rear lamps..Would you remember such details?
Meg

26/4088 1965 S1½ Old and scruffy but in perfect working order; the car too.
________________Put your money where your mouse is, click on "Support LotusElan.net" below.
User avatar
Quart Meg Miles
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 1274
Joined: 03 Oct 2012

PostPost by: Barnett » Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:38 am

The rear lights was changed and Hillman Hunter lights were fitted. I don't remember the dash being altered but thinking back a long time I thought the passenger side was just a recess. I think the friend who had it before me was trying to update it. If only you knew then what you know now .
Barnett
New-tral
 
Posts: 2
Joined: 27 Dec 2021

PostPost by: billwill » Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:49 pm

There's no such thing as Chassis Number 181; the Vehicle ID is the number stamped or inscribed on the ID plate in the engine compartment near the windscreen washer bottle.

Officially the 'chassis' is a sub-frame, the structural strength of the Elan comes from the combined strength of the body and sub-frame bolted together.

Your vehicle ID is possibly 26/0181
Bill Williams

36/6725 S3 Coupe OGU108E Yellow over Black.
billwill
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 5060
Joined: 19 Apr 2008

PostPost by: Mazzini » Sat Jan 01, 2022 5:28 pm

Barnett wrote:
moxog5 wrote:Hi
My elan is a 1963 S1 chassis number 181 rebuilt from a very bad basket case in 1989-1995.
Bit new to this, not figured out how to put pictures into the system (not good with electronic devices)!!!
Regards John.
PS. just noticed 'Upload attachment' at the bottom!!! pictures to follow (hopefully)!!!


Hi I had an Elan with that number plate, looks different now in early 70's It was owned by Tara Browne (Guinness Heir) I resprayed it red it was green before. The engine was bored out to 1650cc, The flared arches and wider wheels was added by friend of mine. Never raced it but it went round brands hatch a few times.


I know the current owner. I don't think he frequents this site that often, but I'll let him know that you posted the pictures.
User avatar
Mazzini
Coveted Fifth Gear
Coveted Fifth Gear
 
Posts: 2282
Joined: 11 Dec 2010

PostPost by: moxog5 » Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:21 pm

Just a few words about elan S1 500GXM
I acquired chassis 181 in the late eighties, it was a chassis and body with a dozen or so boxes of bits.
The body was 'painted' black with big wheel arch extensions and so many gel coat cracks and bad accident repairs I did wonder what I had bought!!
The chassis at first sight looked OK, closer examination showed stress cracks so it was replaced.
Every mechanical item on the car was worn out and needed replacement or a rebuild.
All the interior apart from the tunnel cover had to be made or sourced.
And was ten plus years of hard work worth it? oh yes.
Even today driving the car makes me smile.
As has been said in the past on a nice country road the elan can average 50/60mph without ever exceeding 70mph!!!
Every body keep on driving.
John.
moxog5
New-tral
 
Posts: 6
Joined: 27 Nov 2018

Total Online:

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests