my 74 tcs project

[3929R]

Hello Derek and welcome to this great forum. As I said on the Lotus Utah page, I'm thrilled to find another Europa in this area (Salt Lake City, Utah).  I've been traveling in Peru since the end of May, just got back this morning, and just read this thread....

There were originally plastic tees that failed and perhaps other plastic bits but I think the fuel lines were originally nylon and last a very, very long time.

[derekfc]

first time running in probably 20 years

http://youtu.be/zL1xCXXAbqQ

[BDA]

That's a great start (no pun intended)! 

[3929R]

Music to the ears!

[derekfc]

did the door panels.




have to work with the wrinkles a bit more. hoping i can figure out how to tighten it up

[BDA]

The stitches look really good. I wish I could give you some advice but you are way out of my league. I'm sure you'll figure it out and it will look great.

It reminds me of a story I read many years ago about an old guy who worked at Lotus and was supposed to be a master at cutting (and presumably sewing) the upholstery for the Loti of that era (Europa, Elan, etc.). I had no doubt that he could cut the patterns out very efficiently but I think he cut it a little too close sometimes!  I also wonder if he chose the glue. He certainly could have chosen better!

[derekfc]

they are pulling themselves out pretty nicely

[BDA]

It looks good on the door! (I like the steering wheel, too. 

[3929R]

Lookin good!

[derekfc]

ive kind of gone quiet.
still working but not really posting as its just boring not much to show for it grunt work that doesnt photograph well

besides the dash replacement



need to find a tach and my radio blanking plate. should be finishing up the center console upholstery this weekend.

[Nuk]

Very nice! and seems like you have a very fast progress, comparing to mime 

[derekfc]

been a little quiet around here. had a lot going on at the shop and with work but finally finally finished the interior. had my buddy do the center console because it took more skill than i had; he did a fantastic job.

[BDA]

It looks like you're making great progress!!! Everything looks great! Will you be driving it soon? 

[derekfc]

i need to go through the brakes and it will be good to go. i probably wont get it registered til spring now. kind of late in the season

[3929R]

It's looking great! I really like the center console. I can't wait to see another Europa on the road around here!!
Have you figured out a plan for you breaks? Boosters? no boosters? Is your MC good?