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[jbcollier]

Yup, that's the way mine is set up.  However you have to use a LHD dip switch off a TR6 if you want "down" for high beam.

[Gary t]

Cool thanks John. Not too worried about the dip switch but I thought the indicator switch would be nice.
Gary

[Stuleslie]

Gary,
Re: your question about wiper switch. I had to tighten mine so I thought I would take it out to show you the components.
It sounds to me that you are missing the two deep dish washer/spacers. One goes behind the dash and the chrome one in front. I also made a tool out of 15mm copper pipe with two teeth to locate in the nut for tightening. The flaw with this switch is that the thread around the spindle is plastic. Prone to cross threading and striping with over tightening - not great.
FYI I have included a pic of the rear of the switch where a PO inserted a push switch for and electric wash pump instead of a diaphragm, sorry I do not have any info on how it was done.
Stuart

[Gary t]

Thanks Stuart that helps a lot.
The pump no longer pumps so I think I will attempt to copy the switch idea, as I have found a new bag with a electric pump in it.
Gary

[Gary t]

The padding/carpet adventure starts tomorrow. The old padding and carpet is of little or no use as patterns. Any hints or words of wisdom?

[Gary t]

Still picking away. I have been working on wiring and instrument panel and now the center console.

Two shots of the panel it is in and all the wires work.
Before and after of the center console. The PO had cut it into pieces I rejoined the pieces with fiberglass then covered with the hide of the great noga. I know the seam is not straight but for a newby not to bad.
Gary

[BDA]

Gary, that looks great! And even better that you did your own stitching! I've never done it but I would think that sewing even the more supple hydes of the naga would be a real challenge!

Something I saw recently on an Elan listed on Hemmings really impressed me and with your creativity you might want to consider it. It is a cover for the underside of the dash.

It's on a very long list of things I might do on my car!

[Gary t]

more upholstery
 I am happy with the seat but I will miss the duct tape and fun fir. The old covers were not even good enough to make patterns.  new covers and new foam all around.
 I am satisfied with the door card.  This is the door that I made a new card for so the bare door is the before picture.
And another picture of the center console and first try at a shifter boot it may not work 
Gary

[dakazman]

  Really nice work Gary, the colors compliment each other and the exterior color. 
Dakazman

[BDA]

Looks great, Gary! There aren't many who would venture into upholstery and probably fewer who could do it as well! 

[Bainford]

Looks great. The colours work well. Nice work.

[Certified Lotus]

Nice work!

[1970EuropaGuy]

Hi Gary,
Just looked through this post. Great job on the upholstery. Hopefully mine will  look as good.

[literarymadness]

Very tastefully done!   

[Gary t]

Looking for something to do  in my warm shop  not the cold garage.  I was  thinking that I could remove  the  carb and  do  a clean up.  The car was shut down 25 years ago what should I do to  rejuvenate the carb?