Lotus Elise, Fitting a new sill

[@timothynewkirk2654]

Very interesting Steve! I've never worked with these types of plastics, so it is always educational as you explain things with precisely. TY ...Newk from Kentucky

[@D3Sshooter]

Timothy Newkirk , thank you. Its a big difference now and then on how cars were build. Old rusty versus the Elise

[@tribuloustr6othermuses82]

Nice patient explanation of the work involved. A pleasure to watch .

[@D3Sshooter]

TRibulousTR6 & other muses thanks and i try my best to share. Mot always that easy

[@waverider2319]

You're a very well rounded person ! I enjoy all your video's especially 'Old Crusty' !

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments

[@apricusstainedglass]

Hi Steve, there is a plastic or rubber U trim that goes on the sill edge around the perimeter of the opening for the rear vent. It stops the paint rubbing against the vent. There's also a 50/60 diameter flexi pipe that cable ties to a tab on the vent to direct some air to the alternator.

[@D3Sshooter]

Yes indeed, That is something I just fitted last night. I should have stated it...

[@joelspitsnaugle]

FYI to anyone doing this: The sill can be slipped behind the windshield mount support. No need for that aluminum bracket there too. You have to be creative and gentle with the oscillating saw, but after trimming around the area as well as I could, I turned the blade around and was able to run behind that black windshield cover, between the sill, separating the glue. ---to then slip the sill in, you slide the sill in from about a 45° angle (like an open car door).

[@geoham11]

Another great video and as always very informative. 👍

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you for the comment

[@tedohio3038]

Liquid shoe polish had brushes similar to the one you used, many years ago.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks for the comments, that is funny

[@TheJaapioo]

You work very accurate.. Nice to watch.

[@D3Sshooter]

Jaapioo thank you, I try

[@waynekwoods2799]

Nice repair, just like building a large model car

[@D3Sshooter]

Thank you for the comments, yes it is

[@andarthome142]

Nice job neighbor, it's looking great can't wait for the next video, as always thumps upp :-)

[@D3Sshooter]

andarthome142 , thanks pal

[@mzeeraza3516]

Nice work my friend 👍🏾

[@D3Sshooter]

Mzee Raza txs

[@markcorkum3850]

Great video. Do you think you'll do one for putting the front clam on?

[@D3Sshooter]

mark corkum , txs. I am reworking / repairing a secondhand front shell. That video will out soon. I will also create one where i put it all together.

[@nickhill3362]

Hi like the design of your trailer how the headboard folds forward to give you more room

[@D3Sshooter]

Nick Hill , thanks. This trailer has also sides . Its a great tool to have

[@argee55]

What tires do you have on the Elise? I love the tread pattern.

[@D3Sshooter]

Randall Goodwin i am not at home for the moment but as soon as i am back i will let you know

[@taia2121]

It like toyo proxes t1r

[@ShaunCymruDS8]

Awesome Steve, you should be very happy with that repair considering you’ve never done one before. Do you plan on repainting that extra sill piece for a better colour match? Very inspiring.

[@D3Sshooter]

Thanks, indeed it was a lot of work but worth while

[@randyhughes5160]

Do you ever plan on working on old rusty

[@harald.370]

In the latest MGB video Steve actually told he was looking / waiting for parts...

[@D3Sshooter]

randy hughes , oh yes in fact coming monday is such a day. Video to come soon

[@thefailxtreme]

Is it possible to replace the sills on S1 models?

[@harald.370]

Any reason why you didn’t repaint the top bar? Won’t you get a colour difference now? Oh, and when is the first fanclub day? 😀

[@D3Sshooter]

Harald.111’s car adventures! , thanks. Well the newly painted parts are matched to the color of the original panels. Its a 99 % match. The paint was made on the result of the spectrometer reading of an older panel. If there is a difference, then i will spray it as well. But so far it looks identical. Once i get it assembled and outside in daylight i will have another check. In fact i will have repainted the entire car. Part by part except a few smaller pieces. I am Working on front shell at this moment.

[@D3Sshooter]

Harald.111’s car adventures! Maybe a fund raising fan day. Haha

[@Tommy_Poole]

Maybe you should give me your MGB then you would have more time to finish the Elise. Nice job all the same.

[@D3Sshooter]

Tom Poole , haha and you will finish the MGB for me. That would be a great deal.

[@estpst]

interesting you have a high end vehicle, and they don't even make exact replacement parts for it.:( Lots of extra tinkering to retrofit the Sill.

[@D3Sshooter]

itsjustme I know its very strange. The original fitted sill ( factory fitted 2003). Has the proper flange. The original replacement parts do not.