Well I have done some more work on my Europa so through I would post up my progress so far

Having seen some racing Europa’s done with a Lotus chassis, I copied their modifications to make my chassis stronger and more ridged ready for hill climbing

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Next the chassis went off for powder coating along with the suspension and all the odds and ends

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It was next time to remove the old chassis, seeing a body shell lifting off the chassis and revealing its secrets is always good fun

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I was surprised it was actually better than I through it would be


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I have rebuilt my steering rack and have made up most of the brake pipes and am doing a mock fit up at the moment, this is my favourite bit of a restoration I’m having problems leaving the garage

Thankfully Sarah my wife has the patience of a saint


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Not much room at the moment in my garage I am building a double garage on the other side of the house this spring, so should have more space soon..I cant wait !


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I’m hoping to have the chassis finished soon so I can crack on rebuilding the engine