By god, it actually runs!!!

[JethroGreenfinger]

Hello, I've been lurking about this excellent tree of knowledge for a few weeks, ever since I picked up the 'project' car from north Derbyshire, that had been on Facebook MP for a while. It's my first Lotus and I didn't want to play my hand to early, if it turned out to be a nothing more than a pretty paperweight! Any how, to cut a long story shorter, I've recommissioned it and drove it down my road and back for the first time (in about 13 yrs) yesterday - it was BLOODY GREAT. Not perfect, the left light pod goes down with the switch, then comes back up again after 4.5 seconds! There's some, as yet unidentified east-west play in the front wheels/steering rack, and it doesn't have a roof (but it never rains in Derbyshire, so no problem).

I would like to state at this point, the shared knowledge on this forum and WikiLEC is exceptional. I try very hard not to ask questions, when I know the answer is out there and I know that that is ALWAYS the case across these sites - THANK YOU.

[par]

Looks like a good base for a project just beware the 'to do' list seldom gets shorter on these cars!

In the photo is your son praying or saying "Oh no what has Dad done now?"

[HJ2]

It’s the single facepalm, obviously
The double facepalm comes later!

Just kidding.
Good job and welcome aboard!

[JethroGreenfinger]

Looks like a good base for a project just beware the 'to do' list seldom gets shorter on these cars!

In the photo is your son praying or saying "Oh no what has Dad done now?"

He's hoping no one recognises him

Thanks