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Edit. Just noticed you got an Elise.
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I'm coming to the end of a full mechanical resto and the current running total is a shade over 9K with probably another 1K to go. I've done all of the work aside from the engine rebuild. If there's bodywork and interior work to do, it'll be comfortably 15-20K.
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is a 907 hole engine re-fittable with gearbox in situ (Esprit S2)?
Daniel replied to marode's topic in Engine/Ancilliaries
Just to confuse the issue more, I took my gearbox out from below and then my engine out from above using a normal engine hoist........ I think I'll put them back that way too. -
Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1
Daniel replied to mike_sekinger's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
I've used products from a company called Buzzweld. I'm really impressed with the finish. -
I'm still working through the lockdown, but not going out generally has focused my efforts somewhat. I managed to get over-spray from the wheel arch paint on to the freshly painted underside. Re-prep'd it and painted it again and for some reason the paint kept reacting. In the end I re-did the lot with the textured black, then went over the tub paint with a matt finish keeping the chassis a silk finish........ subtle but I like it. Doubt it'll be noticeable when everything's back together. Front end now pretty much complete I got the refurbished radiator back and the frame had been blasted and re-coated and wasn't in great condition, so I thought about the aluminium replacement. Pete at PNM recommended keeping the refurbished radiator and having the frame re-done in stainless steel, so it's with him now. I've also had to order new coolant pipes. I put the old ones away as they looked ok, but when I cleaned them down they were heavily pitted with lots of micro holes. Considering it was all done with the shell on, I'm really pleased with the finish Just now waiting for those coolant pipes and I can think about getting the engine and gearbox in. I'm now making plans for lots of 2021 road trips!!!
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Nice one Pete. I was hoping that the ARB would pull it up. I'm just having that re-finished as I dropped it. Plenty of other stuff to be cracking on with!! I got my refurbished radiator back the other day. I was disappointed with the finish as they'd basically just tidied up and sprayed the frame and it was very pitted and tatty. That was what I'd asked for but I didn't think it was that bad. Anyway, I've sent it back for them to fit a new stainless steel frame. In the meantime, I've ordered a much better quality spring compressor, so the other side should be an easier job.
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Could someone please update my record? I'm still down as owing Sport 350 no. 32 (row 649), which I sold to Mike Sekinger My current Esprit: Daniel Waugh S2 1979 7904/0725G Lemon Yellow Black / Marcasite interior Lancashire UK fanks