New member, 71 Renault TS project.

[BDA]

There are several Fuego trannies listed in car-part.com (list parts from salvage yards across the US). That doesn't mean they actually exist but if you are looking for one, it would be worth a call. Make sure you tell them that it's a transaxle because the person you talk to won't necessarily know that. You may have to tell them that there are two output shafts, etc.

I got mine from what is now lotus-supplies many years ago. There are some mods that you should make to the bell housing and the end cover. The end cover mods depend on whether you want a cable shifter or not. The non-cable shifter mods are spelled out in great detail here: http://www.greytower.com/jon/lotus/europa/gearbox/gearbox.html

One site that is very handy is the Europa Central Document page (http://lotus-europa.com/manuals/). There is a LOT of information there about most topics having to do with a Europa.

[Richard48Y]

Before embarking on additional modification I just want to get it going as is.
I have other cars that will be much faster when I feel the need for speed.
The Europa may be supreme for cornering and certainly scratches an itch of long duration.

I hope to begin assembling the engine for my truck this evening.

[Richard48Y]

Well, I did get the truck engine block painted today.
So tomorrow I should be able to get it mostly assembled.
Taking my time, cannot make a mi$take even if it is just a SBC.

Shooting for the sixth or seventh to go after the Europa.

Wondering where I might order a decent but not extravagant quality car cover to fit?
Not sure what the weather will be and might like to cover the Europa during transport.

[BDA]

MG Mitten (if you're old enough to remember them) used to sell "Lotus Leotards" which were fitted for Elans and Europas at least are over so you'll have to find a generic car cover for a small car. They shouldn't be too hard to find and Amazon or ebay would be the sellers of last (or first) resort.