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Offline CCM911

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New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« on: Sunday,November 15, 2015, 09:07:28 AM »
Hello:

My name is Chris Mahalick, and I am the owner of a new Lotus Europa.  Mine is a 1974, and has been sitting for about twenty years in a basement, and then a garage.  It has 10k original miles, and it looks pretty good.  The prior owner had the carbs rebuilt, and had the oil sump off the engine.  So I will have to put it back together, and of course, a full brake rebuild is in process. 

I also have a 1984 911 Targa which I now inside and out.  This Lotus looks so complicated in comparison. 

I guess my next step will be to finish the brake rebuild.  Next will be to plumb the fuel lines and get this oil sump and starter installed.


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Offline Gmg31

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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #1 on: Sunday,November 15, 2015, 09:44:54 AM »
What a lovely car.
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #2 on: Sunday,November 15, 2015, 10:16:31 AM »
Very pretty! I've never worked on a 911, but I'd be very surprised if the Europa turns out to be more complicated! Let us know if we can help.

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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #3 on: Sunday,November 15, 2015, 03:26:50 PM »
Wow! Great looking Europa. My Favorite color. We were just in your area last weekend - picking up a 365 transaxle. Very pretty around there.
You'll have a blast with it.
I've a '74 TCS also, 4397R. How close in mfg. dates are we?
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #4 on: Sunday,November 15, 2015, 08:05:17 PM »
 :Welcome:
Never heard of a "basement" find... Never know where these cars will pop up!
Great find none the less!   ;)
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #5 on: Monday,November 16, 2015, 09:42:09 AM »
 :Welcome: Welcome to the club, Chris. Your Europa looks fantastic. Cheers  :beerchug:
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #6 on: Monday,November 16, 2015, 06:08:27 PM »
Congratulations on the Europa.  I also have a 911 and joined the Europa fan club earlier this year.  I love it.
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday,November 17, 2015, 08:29:06 AM »
Looks like we are 600 apart.  Mine is 3797R, built 7/73.

Quote from: andy harwood on Sunday,November 15, 2015, 03:26:50 PM
Wow! Great looking Europa. My Favorite color. We were just in your area last weekend - picking up a 365 transaxle. Very pretty around there.
You'll have a blast with it.
I've a '74 TCS also, 4397R. How close in mfg. dates are we?
Andyh
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday,November 17, 2015, 04:04:00 PM »
 :Welcome: Hello Chris and welcome. Im always amazed how these cars keep cropping up. A great find, Lucky you
all the best
Stuart
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #9 on: Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 07:35:14 AM »
Thanks so much guys, for the warm welcome.  I am sure I will be annoying you all with a lot of questions.  :)
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Re: New Owner - 1974 TCS - John Player
« Reply #10 on: Wednesday,November 18, 2015, 08:44:22 AM »
Bring 'em on! That's what we're here for (that and pictures, stories, work progress, modifications, and general chit chat)!  :)
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