Elan 1991 - B post caps

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Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby lipuvret » Thu 22.08.2024, 13:44

Hi,
I'm looking for new B post caps for my Elan 1991. I know some years ago someone was remaking and selling them, but I can't find anything recent.
Can anybody help me ?
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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby Saltire » Thu 22.08.2024, 21:12

I got mine recently from Mike Hopes at South West Lotus (SWLC Performance as they are now). They fit well and have a modified attachment method which is a great improvement over the earlier riveted fixing
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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby wayne » Thu 22.08.2024, 21:20

lipuvret wrote:Hi,
I'm looking for new B post caps for my Elan 1991. I know some years ago someone was remaking and selling them, but I can't find anything recent.
Can anybody help me ?
Thanks


BCN and I had them remade and still have some available if you need a set. Do you need the early or late style caps?
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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby lipuvret » Fri 23.08.2024, 09:40

Thanls Wayne,

I am not entirely sure which one I need, but the car is from september1991, Normaly aspired. Beside going and look at the car, how can I know if the early or late bits will fit ?
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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby Saltire » Fri 23.08.2024, 11:48

Early type: VIN ending 6800 and prior
Late type: VIN ending 6801 and subsequent

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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby wayne » Fri 23.08.2024, 21:58

lipuvret wrote:Thanls Wayne,

I am not entirely sure which one I need, but the car is from september1991, Normaly aspired. Beside going and look at the car, how can I know if the early or late bits will fit ?


As Jonathan says, chech your Vin number, it's the last 4 numbers.

Or if you remember what the top of your b post looks like compare the pictures posted here viewtopic.php?f=30&t=29944

Late style have a metal hinge, early ones have the small metal bracket and need 2 springs
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Re: Elan 1991 - B post caps

Postby lipuvret » Mon 26.08.2024, 10:49

So late version it is !
how much would they come at (shipment to France)?

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