A very different beast indeed :)

I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comments. Regarding the noise damping, I have seen others use a closed cell foam instead of the original material. However, when I took the body off the original rotten chassis, that area was in the best condition. It seemed that it was well protected from the wet.

Very exciting 😯. Odd though, I would have thought more throttle would have created more vacuum.

A yellow Elise :) You can see it on this short video kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6ZZ6R6iNKbqdk

Hi, It's an original Lotus chassis. There are at least two Spyder designs; one is a space frame version and the other is a sheet metal more like the original Lotus design.

@@PaulH_S2_Elan It’s looking good for an original chassis. Did you have a hoist for the body removal or was it a handful of mates and some elbow grease ?

The chassis is a genuine Lotus replacement chassis purchased from a Lotus dealership many years ago. It one of the last from Lotus and is galvanised. You can still buy the original Lotus chassis, now supplied by Classic Team Lotus :) but I believe they don't have them galvanised anymore. With all the components removed from the body it's an easy lift for 4 people, and that 's what we did with mine when it was lifted off and put back on.

Hi, When I bought the seal I went to Woolies and took part of my old window seal so I could select the correct size. I've had a look to see if it was listed on an invoice, but I can't find it :( so I can't be sure which one is correct.

@@PaulH_S2_Elan Thank you Paul. I am in California, and have bought seals from Woolies. I sent them a photo of your seal profile. I believe you can buy the entire front windscreen seal as one piece as well.

Hi. I remember the seat cover kits came with instructions, which were good, but I guess experience will really count in terms of getting the best result. I would take your time and see how it goes with the foam that comes with the kit. I did end up buying some additional seating foam from Woolies-trim. Because I had those original shaped pieces that were is good condition I found it too tempting to use them. So maybe I'd had got a better result if I'd had to only use the new foam. I think you'll be able to tell when you pull the vinyl cover over the side foam how it's going to look. You may be able to use some clamps to hold the cover onto the frame before using the final fixings, so that you can try a few different methods of positioning the foam. Good luck, I hope it goes well.

Thanks Paul. I’ll certainly be using the new foam as the originals seem like their perishing a bit anyway. In any case, your video is very valuable !

I'm really please the video has helped. Good luck with your Esprit :)

😅No, not a diesel. You can hear the timing chain rattling against the aluminium casing. I should have adjusted it before I did the video. Otherwise this is how the old twincam sounds

Hi Valerio, I don't have the crash pad anymore. Regards, Paul

Thanks

No question I'd have loved to keep it. It's gone to a very good home, and I'm having fun with a different Lotus :)

Yes, no electronics and automatic choke to help here. My experience of the Elan with Weber carbs is to start from cold, push the accelerator fully down and release, then hold the accelerator halfway down and turn the key. Starts every time. Pushing the accelerator fully down causes fuel to squirt into inlets, enough to start the car. You don't need the choke to start. If you are in the car, you can keep it running with the accelerator.

Thank you. I hope you manage to get your Elan project.

Hi Art, Glad you like the videos :) I'm pretty sure I've got the dimensions. Do you go onto the lotuselan.net forums? You could message me on there (PaulH) and I can send you the details.

It's good to know it's been helpful. Thank for your comment :)

Yes, I hope to get some new videos done this summer :)

Thank you.

Thanks for your comments. The Elan is truly a remarkable design and a brilliant car.

If it's inspired you drive your Elan, then that a sucess. Thank you.

That's amazing. Can you share any more information about your ownership, where you bought it etc, would love to know more. Do you have any of the original documents?

Hi, it does have a dynamo. You can still fit a cooling fan when it has a dynamo 🙂

@@PaulH_S2_Elan Mine was a fixed head. With the alternator I was able to fit more powerful headlights and rear screen demister, plus rear fogs. Problem with a dynamo is that it only gives its full output at higher engine speeds. In traffic it is not much use, and I was using my Elan for everyday transport. According to the DVLA it is still on the road, 34 years after I sold it. I noticed your comments in another video about the doughnuts. I replaced mine with a UJ and spined drive system which really improved the gearchange and the ride. I did keep the original parts so a purist could easily change them back.

I see you can now buy an alternator which is a direct replacement for the dynamo. I had my car 18 years so there were a lot of different jobs done in that time.

Will check them out

Thank you, glad you liked it.

Thank you.

Thank you, that's great to know it. I hope your enjoying your Sprint :) I still love the little blue Elan

Please don't be too sad. I absolutely loved restoring the Elan, and even more so driving it. I was wanting to drive it more spiritedly than made sense for such a car, so it's gone to a new owner who will take great care of it :)

Hi Mark, I've loved sharing my experiences, and it's great to hear when the videos have been helpful. Thank you.

Hi Adrian, Thank you. Hope to meet you again at Castle Combe, but in a different Lotus next time.

I shall miss it. But I'll have lots of fun in my next Lotus :)

Thank you.

It's great to know that you've found the videos fun :) I'll be posting more Lotus videos in the future.

I can recall seeing those vacuum operated wipers in operattion on 1950's vehicles. It was rather amusing with them accelerating greatly then almost stopping right when you didn't want such variation in their speed. One instance was during a drive in movie when a lot of cars started their engines to get the wipers operating as rain squall came across during the penultimate partt to the end of the movie as the critical last few scenes were becoming obliterated by heavy rain.