Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Hi,

I am wondering what suppliers there are for Elan bodys in the UK?

What colour should I paint it once I've got it? <_<


thanks,

Try TONY THOMPSON, you can get everything from them.
Some of my friends did it and they were all happy with the service.
I intend to get there myself to buy a new frame and maybe a full body because mine is full of cracks.

Elan S4SE 1970

Dont know which body you are looking for but I was just looking at Paul Matty's web site and he's got a S1/2 lightweight body shell marked as a "X Special" @ ?1395 + vat.
Brian
p.s. I've no connections to Matty's

Hi

You could get these guys to make you one ..........Perhaps asking for extra thickness in the vulnerable areas (all over? )

Boss Motors in Norfolk on 01953 887471

I'd paint it a colour you like

John

Remember a bodyshell is just that!!!
a Shell..
No light pods
No doors
No bonnet
No boot
No plenum

Just for those who don't know, what is a "plenum"?

Thanks in advance.

The plenum is the fiberglass ductwork for the heater.

and Christopher Neils do them aswell, made to order.

If you do get a new shell don't paint it straightaway as it'll still be settling. Good idea to leave it for a few months - outside in the sun during the summer preferably. Everything settles into it's final resting place then and any air bubbles become apparent and ready for removal.

And don't expect a new shell to fit first time off either !

Lotus yellow looks good B)

The shell at Paul Matty's has gone and a new lightweight one costs ?2750, I know cos I asked yesterday.

Gino

Nowt wrong with old shells if you got time.....

Just strip completely...
Bake in an oven (local shop charged me ?50)
Repair as needed
Tissue whole shell
leave for a few months ... what lovely cracks appear then!!!
Re repair
Leave again
then get the bodyshop to re bake
Spray with Durabuild or Crystic coat
and then prep as you want...

Sound like a lot of work...
but you can get all the panels to fit
do all the niggley bits, and know that it is good!
and what does it cost.. your time, a bit of resin and some matt and a good eye!
The baking is very important though to remove all the moisture from the shell and panels before you start work

depends if you want the car "Now"

There's a brand new Plus 2 body, including doors and boot lid, on eBay at the moment;

<a href='http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31354&item=4509316163&rd=1' target='_blank'>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...4509316163&rd=1</a>

?360 last time I checked, but it's not been on for long and it's already had a few bids - might be worth watching though.... (I took the bvt approach with mine)

Yes,
Lotus yellow is a very nice colour, but getting very popular (common)

There again I have just had my Elan painted yellow so I can't complain, it certainly gets the car noticed.
There is always pistashio green!!

I bought a new body from TTR and it was the best decision I ever made. It's reinforced in the pedal area and the work was wonderful. He died the fiberglas dark green for me, since I was painting it green. HIGHLY recommended
Paul Zimmerman
65 S2

Hello all,
I require a new bodyshell for a S3DHC.
Any advice regarding sourcing a quality S3 shell ?
I was ready to order one from Miles Wilkins/Fibreglass Services at GBP 3,500
when I spoke to another Elan owner who recently purchased a new S3 DHC shell
from them. Appears the shell was very rough and needed 500 hours of work before
it was ready for paint. No heater plenum or battery box/shelf at this price either !
Paul Matty also quoted GBP 3,500 (Shell sourced from Fibreglass Services ?)
TTR advised they do not have S3 moulds, but can source a shell at GBP 2,800.
I'm in Australia, so can't inspect a shell before purchase.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Peter.

Hi

Try calling Norman Lupton on 01257 462899. Good contact, 100% honest and he can usually find what you're looking for. Mention me and you might even get it cheaper too!

John Blackwell