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Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:17 am
by John Larkin
My handbrake lever handle was melted in a fire and is irreparable. The rest of the assembly is usable. Can anybody advise me where I can source a new or used handle or entire handbrake lever? I've tried the usual suppliers without luck.

I assume that the handbrake was sourced by Lotus from some other car manufacturer. Anybody know the source?

John Larkin.

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:52 am
by geni
je dispose d'un de rechange si cela vous int?resse faite moi photo de l'objet (voirparts list du catalogue) et vous confirme ensuite en message priv?

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:55 am
by geni
I have this and if it may interest you, I am ready to sell it

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:03 am
by Bombay Racing Green
Mk 1 Cortina John. Needs to be modified. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2944575600

How?s it going?

Regards,

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:53 pm
by John Larkin
geni wrote:I have this and if it may interest you, I am ready to sell it


Private message sent.

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:58 pm
by John Larkin
Bombay Racing Green wrote:Mk 1 Cortina John. Needs to be modified. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2944575600

How?s it going?

Regards,


Hi Peter,

I saw that Ebay advertisement this morning, but I thought it too expensive. I hunting around at the moment, and I may yet buy it if I have no luck elsewhere.

The body shell is ready for the paintshop. Collected the balanced prop shaft this morning. Chassis clean up and painting next. Expect to have chassis rolling again in April.

Regards,

John.

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 5:39 pm
by billwill
If the metalwork of your handbrake is OK I expect you could make a new handle with that new rubber-putty stuff that sets like hard plastic.

I forgot its name for the moment.

...
Ah found it:

https://sugru.com/about

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:07 pm
by Elan45
Because I too had a handbrake that had been a road fire and needed a replacement trigger or push-button, I traced that plastic part when I had my assembly apart. It would be a relatively easy part to make from 1/4inch plastic sheet. Do you need me to send you a copy of my tracing?
Roger

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:28 pm
by John Larkin
Elan45 wrote:Because I too had a handbrake that had been a road fire and needed a replacement trigger or push-button, I traced that plastic part when I had my assembly apart. It would be a relatively easy part to make from 1/4inch plastic sheet. Do you need me to send you a copy of my tracing?
Roger


Roger, I would very much appreciate a copy of your tracing. My email is jfllarkin "at" gmail.com

Regards,
John.

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:27 am
by SENC
John, see Steve's post about 6 down in this thread - you might see if he has any more.

lotus-suspension-f42/hand-brake-lever-t41970.html#p296754

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:19 am
by John Larkin
SENC wrote:John, see Steve's post about 6 down in this thread - you might see if he has any more.

lotus-suspension-f42/hand-brake-lever-t41970.html#p296754


Dear SENC,

Thanks for that link. I've emailed Steve.

Regards,

John.

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:16 pm
by knockoffnut
I have a spare Elan handbrake handle assembly, and would be willing to trade for an original Seven S2 handbrake lever assembly...

Re: Handbrake lever, Elan S3

PostPosted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:50 pm
by geni
a quoi ressemble celui-ci ?
j'ai aussi la poign?e chrom? mais je ne sait pour le mod?le