[JPS Project]

Thanks Dr Doom . I am using the lower holes.

I need some more washers etc before I can proceed.

Got some new spring compressors coming for the smaller springs . 

 

[JPS Project]

Advice please .

Is there a certain sequence to assembling the front suspension ? It looks like if I just have the dampers and lower wishbones in place ( i.e. no upright/top wishbone etc ) the lower wishbone will be in contact with the chassis . The springs ( 2.5inch) are a bugger to compress .

 

Also what is this part ?

Thanks in advance. 

[NEC classic car show 12/13/14 NOV]

On 07/11/2021 at 11:13, Lotusfab said:

Hope you are going to clean it before the weekend 😜

[JPS Project]

1 hour ago, LOTUSMAN33 said:

Looking good, it should be easy enough to get that ground out and tig welded. 👍🏻

 

Mike has some spares , so we will swap it I think . 

[JPS Project]

Went to see @changes on Saturday - a couple of pics of where he's got to . I really admire both his attention to detail and also his complete dedication to doing the best job possible. Quality takes time. 

 

I also collected all the front suspension components - unfortunately I forgot to get a few bolts plated so I can't start the build yet - also took the front hubs to get them cleaned up. 

The gearbox has been stripped down and the casings vapour blasted - this revealed a slight problem with the top - see pics , which is cracked. 

Gearbox was generally very good but needs a new input shaft and output bearings. 

Should have the engine and gearbox back in 3 weeks so I can start to rebuild the rear end. 

 

 

[NEC classic car show 12/13/14 NOV]

I'm going on the 12th - will say hello

[JPS Info]

You can get the decals etc - I know SJ Sportscars does them .

[Road Rage Phenomenon]

It will be a while before I have this experience in my Esprit - I look forward to it as it means it is running !!😜

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

Blimey a bit of a rant . I understand what  @Bernie1806 is getting at , sort of  and The Market do post plenty pictures so you can make your own mind up ( or go and look at the cars ) . 

The JPS was fairly described but it is also fair to say that it needs loads of money spending on it to bring it up to a really good standard or you accept its originality, warts (rust) and all . And "wax" lyrical about it...  

I always laugh when Wayne Carini talks about a "fantastic low mileage  original  car that we will do a complete restoration on ".... 

There was no point in anyone on here talking values down , quite the opposite . But I do think it was fair to point out anomalies if spotted. 

 

As for "willy waving " and suggesting that most on here have £20k cars , well  pot and kettle . 

I can imagine being upset if I'd bought a load of cars and was looking for a quick buck though.

Ho hum . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JPS Project]

Chassis back home . Just need the rest of the bits and I can start bolting things on . This needs to happen soon as I've started looking at new hill climb cars ....

 

Must say , the chassis is looking very nice 

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

Mmm ... maybe not real bids - auctioneers can bid up to the reserve ...

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

JPS sold for £57500 

[JPS Project]

23 minutes ago, Fridge said:

Great timing. Something to work on during the autumn and winter months.

I wish I’d had it sooner … race car gone and been at a bit of a loose end . 

[JPS Project]

7 hours ago, drdoom said:

Impressive! Any info of the cam specs?

No , I must ask . They have the same ones in one of the rally sunbeams 

[JPS Project]

Time flies .... 

Saw the engine running today for the first time - looks really good 😍😍😍

(Note starter and alternator aren't final units)  . 

It's off to the dyno for mapping soon - I've gone for uprated cams so maybe 250bhp ?? 

Chassis also back and ready for rebuild  Needed a bit more than we initially thought - as well as the t floor bit it has had a engine chassis rail and also one engine mount needed work . 

In other news I've decided to have the gearbox stripped and vapour blasted , new bearings etc . Seemed a shame when it is out and looking a bit oily ....

Chassis due " home " tomorrow so I can start adding bits

Body progressing well now that the bonnet and boot seals have arrived from SJ 

 

 

 

 

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

The JPS is at £27500 . If it didn't meet its reserve at £63k .... why bother bidding anything that isn't remotely close . 

[Gerry Marshall Lotus Esprit Turbo]

On 03/09/2021 at 22:37, JonSE said:

I was lucky enough to crew for Gerry and spent many a great night with him in the twilight of his career all over Europe at various meetings.

I often drove him to and from his hotel and had dinner with him on top of spending race days with him, a lovely bloke.

Unbeatable behind the wheel in the cars we ran, would often qualify slowly to allow a spectacle where he would fight to the front, then slow down to give the rest of the field a chance to catch up again and keep the crowds entertained.

Had anyone and everyone drop by at race meetings to give him their best wishes, lots of household names were accommodated for a brew and to share stories from back in the day.

He passed not long after my dad and it was a real double blow, he was such a nice fella.

Bit of Esprit content, he knew I had an S2 back then.

 Mentioned the under steer, never knew he had the racing turbo until years later, we spoke more about TVR’s which we also both had.

He helped with some of the work I did on it, his turbo went to Mike Brewer after he passed I believe.

Lots of interesting stories about ACBC, Delorean, the jet set etc. He was one of a group of guys just enjoying his racing towards the end like Barry Williams and the Lanfranchi’s who were on the circuit back in the late 90’s, lovely guys and enjoyed the craic.

You don’t realise what you have until it’s gone ☹️

 

Did you ever work on the Marsh Plant Aston's ? My mate has RO2 and 4 

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

22 minutes ago, Barrykearley said:

There’s pics of most things on the listing. A quick scan shows that the £40k of receipts looks to be the history file stack rather than what was spent recently. The recent expenditure is probably half of that though.

Maybe really expensive wax 😂

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

7 hours ago, Fridge said:

Does the description mention receipts? I'd like to know where and how they spent £40,000.

Very easy to spend £40k plus on a restoration 

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

I still think that listing them all at once was/ is a mistake . Whilst they are all slightly different , if only one was listed and it was , say , on your list of the 2 options you’d consider , you might be tempted . 

Also they are hardly the best examples , most need money spending to be top drawer ?? 

[K60TUS]

Yes , as a lock nut that’s fine( as there is already a nut there ).  Bit strange to do that thou . 

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

1 hour ago, Barrykearley said:

All very different cars for different buyers

Or not buyers ....   

[For Auction - The Esprit Limited Collection]

Perhaps trying to sell all the  cars at the same time wasn't the best idea? 

[Car swap for a day?]

Try "bookaclassic " - they have links to ones they hire out 

[Lotus Esprit from Salvage Hunters TV show]

Thanks .