My 72 Europa SS

[Sofa King]

Finally got my other project out of the way, and actually made some” Lotus progress” today! Not much, but still felt great. Painted these... now if I can just remember where they go!

[BDA]

Whatever they are, they look great! 

[4129R]

Aluminium window frames, apparently painted.

[BDA]

Ahhh! I see it now! I saw that corner on the second picture but it looked like it might have been repurposed.

[Sofa King]

Yeah, sorry about the crappy photo composition! They were still wet when I took the shot, and that was the only place that I could hang them. I obviously remember where they go, but I am a little concerned about getting all the pieces and steps in the correct place and in the right order!

[Sofa King]

I’m making progress, but nothing photo worthy. Today I did get my “hidden” door popper buttons mounted. ( don’t tell anyone where they are.... it will be our secret!)

[BDA]

Nice gas filler cover!

Two questions:

1. What is the second picture of? I don't want to miss what you're doing!
2. Where is the hidden door popper?

[Sofa King]

Both photos show the popper buttons (momentary switches) On the driver’s side the button is right above the filler cap, the passengers side is in roughly the same spot, you can see it if you zoom in. The doors open by pushing either button.

[BDA]

Ahhh!! 

I won't tell a soul!

[Sofa King]

Here is a detail that I forgot to mention. When I found the headers that came up and back, I was concerned that they might get too close to the coils if I mounted them in the stock location. It was also going to be a little difficult to route the plug wires. I decided to mount the coils underneath! It gets them away from the heat from the headers and cleans up the look of the engine. In the photo, it may look like the engine isn’t complete, but it is in fact running.

[Sofa King]

Working on finishing details. Finally getting around to the center console. Today I got all 3 panels covered in vinyl and the shift and brake lever boots mounted and the power window switches mounted.

[BDA]

Your console looks very well done! Are you doing anything interesting with your seats (or did I miss it since I can't easily go back and see one my iPad)?

[Certified Lotus]

Nice Sofa King. Gotta love the details!

[Sofa King]

I built the seats by taking a pair of old Miata seats that I had laying around, and cutting the top layer of foam off of them. I traced the silhouette of the seats onto 1/4” plywood and stapled the foam and the fabric to the plywood. I believe that I posted pics earlier, but I have them out of the car and have redied the fabric, so I’ll take a detail photo and post it tomorrow.
I just Velcro them to the floor and rear bulkhead. They provide me with lateral support and about 90% of the comfort of the full Miata seat, and maximize my headroom.

[dakazman]

Sofa , really nice ,lotus progress. Perfect location for the you know whats.
Dakazman