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by **Paul.P** » Sun 05.02.2006, 09:34

Sy V wrote: and Paul (because age isn't on his side anymore) is perhaps a little portly,

Sy, thats the most diplomatic wording ive ever heard :lol:

Matt, the momo handbrake, i got from www.demon-tweeks.co.uk. They do various styles, the one ive got is product code MOMM15511501115, also you will need small rubber adaptor to fit on end of the handbrake, as the opening on the momo one is quite a bit larger, the one i used ( fits perfect ) is product code MOMA225011500002.

by **Gary** » Sun 05.02.2006, 15:16

You've got me interested now Paul - how much would a pair of Turbo Elan stickers be ?

by **Paul.P** » Sun 05.02.2006, 16:16

Gary wrote:You've got me interested now Paul - how much would a pair of Turbo Elan stickers be ?

Don't know Gary, will ask them when i go back, what colour would you be looking at, black ?. Mind you, you have the advantage of being local, & they could fit them for you.

by **Costas** » Sun 05.02.2006, 20:39

The GOD is cheering for you Paul.... :smt023

by **Paul.P** » Sun 05.02.2006, 20:44

Remember them days Costas, it was a beautiful site seeing the black & gold crossing the finishing line !

by **Nige** » Mon 06.02.2006, 11:18

It just gets better Paul. A very nice looking job, outstanding.

by **nitroman** » Mon 06.02.2006, 17:09

Sorry guts! That is simply the result of the 't' being next to the 'y'. Good thing dueling has been banned in our respective countries. (There was actually a case in the early 1800's USA when 2 of the President's cabinet members dueled & one killed the other! Think of that today. How times have changed. One, I believe, was the Secretary of War.)

I too remember the F1 JPS days, and thought they were the sexiest cars rolling. When you are in your formative years newly dealing with testosterone things like that stay with you for life.

Your re-creation is a testament to your tenacity. I know seeing this through has been a challenge. That is why I am "saving" all the expensive & "can't buy them at the local hardware store" parts I can... so things will go more quicky & without the headaches and patience required again. However, any project which is of our own making never truly finishes, does it?

by **Paul.P** » Mon 06.02.2006, 18:35

nitroman wrote: However, any project which is of our own making never truly finishes, does it?

Never a true-er word Matt, already thinking of further improvements ?

Website · by **theelanman** » Tue 07.02.2006, 20:18

saw this and thought of you

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOTUS-CAPRI-VINTAGE-F1-2x-JPS-J-P-S-DOORSTOPS-DECAL_W0QQitemZ6601913185QQcategoryZ72185QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Website · by **theelanman** » Wed 08.02.2006, 17:29

sorry chaps just had to get this idea out of my head.....
paul has shown us the light.......with the nearly completed splediferous, magical jps elan.....yellow peril has a camel racing elan so when I saw that pic of senna this idea just jumped in my head....
what do you reckon???......
sorry the 'art work' is so crap...I've only got MS paint on this machine and it was a spontaneous thing
cheers
G

:shock:

by **Monty** » Wed 08.02.2006, 17:44

Nah

Maybe green stripes thou :-D

by **F1 LOTUS** » Wed 08.02.2006, 21:45

Oh no-no-no-no-no-no NO!

Well, you DID ask

Website · by **theelanman** » Thu 09.02.2006, 01:16

I know I know!!!!......just got caught up in the whole decal, lotus, racing, heritage, senna, ACBC nostalgia trip thing.....
its ok Ive calmed down and got over it now....!!!!
:lol:

by **Paul.P** » Thu 09.02.2006, 08:05

The company that made my decals are prepared to make the TURBO ELAN ones in different colours, if anyones interested, i will bring samples to Dony

by **Enright** » Sun 12.02.2006, 19:51

I like the way that the decals pick up the crease line from the front bumper and join it with the rear. Looks great. Perhaps silver would be a better colour for us mere mortals, or black for the lighter colours. But other than that, very "OEM".

by **Costas** » Mon 13.02.2006, 00:32

Paul.P wrote:The company that made my decals are prepared to make the TURBO Elan ones in different colours, if anyones interested, i will bring samples to Dony

Paul if possible I want 2 sets, Silver and Gold. Can pay through Paypal or at Dony.

Costas

by **Paul.P** » Mon 13.02.2006, 08:19

Costas, is that one set silver, one set gold, or two of each ?, either way its no problem. Will be going back to him shortly, will get a definite price !

by **muley** » Wed 15.02.2006, 13:01

Enright13 wrote:I like the way that the decals pick up the crease line from the front bumper and join it with the rear. Looks great. Perhaps silver would be a better colour for us mere mortals, or black for the lighter colours. But other than that, very "OEM".

My black Elan has a silver pinstripe running along the cheat line - very stylish it is, too.

See pic below

Jim B

by **Enright** » Wed 15.02.2006, 13:10

Cor that's clean! Very nice.

Are you tempted to go for the clear indicators too?

by **muley** » Wed 15.02.2006, 13:20

We're in danger of hi-jacking this thread, but yes, clear indicators are on the list for my project - which is at the 'sod! I'm going to have to angle grind that off' phase at present - slowly moving towards the 'hell's teeth, that rust will never come off' phase ...
and so on

I'll prolly open up another project thread when it's a bit less dull

Jim B

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