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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:15 pm
by chap foose
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.... is this 'production line speak'?

FWIW I believe someone found a Russian Subway Token, under the carpet of a Soviettski 'resto' they had on...:<)

alfaSleep
It says 3A lotus no ones really sure what it means but it's thought to mean production lane 3 group A car most lotus say that or just 3a.
I will cover it with a load of gaffa tape before it gets blasted.
Cheers Paul

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:01 pm
by chap foose
Thanks to Colin Gin for making me my new purchase.The Best roll over jig ive seen.Simply bolts to the chassis and then
air ratchet on each end to the desired hight.Can be lowered to the ground then slide the ends off and wheel it in to the oven,perfect.
Will now start to remove underseal.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:15 pm
by TerryG
That looks like a damn handy tool, we all need one of those in our garages.

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:16 pm
by jpsh120
Excellent. That should make things easier!

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:54 pm
by SirTainleyBarking
To be fair it looks not too bad at all.

Hell, I've Driven, taxed and tested Fords in worse condition than that back in the 80's

Should turn out very sweet indeed

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:45 pm
by chap foose
TerryG wrote:That looks like a damn handy tool, we all need one of those in our garages.
Best thing ive bought for ages

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:46 pm
by chap foose
jpsh120 wrote:Excellent. That should make things easier!
I had one when I done my capri but it wasn't as up market as this one

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:47 pm
by chap foose
SirTainleyBarking wrote:To be fair it looks not too bad at all.

Hell, I've Driven, taxed and tested Fords in worse condition than that back in the 80's

Should turn out very sweet indeed
Lol,so have i

Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:48 pm
by chap foose
All underseal now removed.Also removed all sound proofing and will replace with new.
Its never had any welding underneath.The only welding I found was a pair of sills.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:25 pm
by TerryG
Looks like you are making good progress, your Mrs must be very understanding.