shadeone 0 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 bibs, can you get some pics of the moulds? It would be interesting to see them in current day conditions... i know they probably look exactly like the first picture in this thread... but ya know... i like pics! shade Quote www.shadeone.com Link to post Share on other sites
molemot 521 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 S&J have got less space than we have...last time I was there they were pretty full, and I don't think they'd have anywhere to put the moulds....I think they buy-in their pattern parts and, judging by the rear spoiler and bumper I got from them a few years back, the quality isn't of the best. I shall probably end up repairing the old ones!! Quote Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been." - Albert Einstein Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,096 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 They're 125 miles away unfortunately. We, as a group of owners and enthusiasts have been offered these contraptions in order to save them from a skip. Giving them to a business like SJs would be akin to giving your first born to the Pharaoh for his day nursery. Those who know me know I have no time for SJ Sportscars and why we would want to bequeath what would become a profit making machine to those who don't give a stuff about customer care I don't know! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Eds 280 Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I'm planning on heading up to Lotus on Friday to scope the job we've set ourselves up for and will update after that If you want/need some company I have a huge space in my diary Bibs. Quote Dave. Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,096 Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Tomorrow's been cancelled, it will be next week now but I'll swing by on the way up matey Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Russell Mills 1 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I might be around to help out if you like and can meet up in kent for Recce journey to Norfolkif you need some company and help, also please let me know if we need any more donations or man help, if so i'm in (sorry got to this thread late) Russ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red vtec 173 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I will try and help out as well, Do you want me to ask around the local farms as I live in a rural location and know some of the farmers to see if I can get us storage? Quote Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic "I haven't ridden in cars pulled by cows before" "Bullocks, Mr.Belcher" "No, I haven't, honestly" Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,765 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Bibs, As per our convo, my boss has said he can adjust my holiday so I will be free to drive said Truck. My licence is up to 80 Tonnes rigid and Tractor Unit so no probs there. Just let me know mate. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan 13 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Darn it there needs to be someone there to stand and point ! Quote facebook = jon.himself[email protected] Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,765 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
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cjtpb13 11 Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Have there been any updates on this so far ? I am certain the logistics are quite fun. Similar to me making sure all my equipment has arrived to the site before myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,096 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 There's a good chance they're on their way to Belgium, to the garage a friend who owns an Esprit or two and a collection of Lotus F1 cars! Just waiting an email confirming the logistics. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
shadeone 0 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 well, not really worthless, i just wanna see the awesome molds that may have created my car! Quote www.shadeone.com Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,096 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 It's not a pretty sight but we've had an expert in these things check them out and the inner (important) surfaces are in good condition. First pic is the bonding jig for joining the 2 halves, last are the drilling jigs. They will be emptied of water, someone stole their tarp! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
mike.griese 0 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I've got room for them in a heated, dry space, but shipping would be killer... Quote Mike - '83 Esprit Turbo, Turbo St. Tropez, '87 Esprit Turbo (FrankEnSPRIT), '05 Elise Link to post Share on other sites
shadeone 0 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 WTF... that bin is labelled "keep".... If there is a bin labeled "get rid of", can someone please just stick a shipping label with my address on it??... Ill sort it all out once it gets here haha. Seriously though, considering they were just gonna trash these moulds, there has gotta be some pretty valuable stuff (for a select crowd) getting pitched.... Quote www.shadeone.com Link to post Share on other sites
cjtpb13 11 Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 Bibs, Thanks for the update. I was just curious. Reference to them being filled with water....I have an extra drive system for a SwimEx in my one garage....dual purpose...lol Thanks for all of your efforts in saving them from the scrappers. I take it from a quick glance that the jig is one piece rather than modular? Maybe Simon should have had the Christmas party where they are being shipped to in order to have everyone help off load. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Glad this is happening and that they've allowed us a little more time. Whens it actually hapening now? Quote Chunky Lover Link to post Share on other sites
shadeone 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 so what eventually happened with these? did i miss a different thread or anything? Quote www.shadeone.com Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,096 Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 They're safe & sound in Belgium, thanks to everyone on here and Walter, friend of TLF and hardcore Lotus nut Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
langleytw 5 Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi All, Just reading this thread for the first time. Great work I must say! Did we ever have a similar success with the Giugiaro moulds? Quote 'A pound of rubber is worth a Ton of engineering.'- Jim Endruweit quoting Colin Chapman. Link to post Share on other sites
qwerty123 58 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Bit of a thread resurrection here but I was wondering if anyone knew what happened to the moulds for the doors, bonnet, tailgate and bumpers. Were they rescued? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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