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Offline JMV

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« on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 07:10:09 AM »
I purchased my Lotus Europa for 2 years ago and I am restoring the car to original (that means as far as I can get). It is a 1969 type 65 a pre 70.xxxx numbered car which I purchased from a friend who had the car for over 30 years in a storage.  Originally the car was sold to a customer in San Diego in the US. I think the car had a rough life, looking to the damage to the body.

 At this moment I am restoring the body. The chassis is already blasted and painted. I have found most of the missing parts (still missing some things). I am planning to paint the car next year and then I am going to build it.

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« Reply #1 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 07:13:52 AM »
Well, welcome to the forum. You'll find a lot of knowledgeable helpful people on here. Goods luck with the restoration!
Dave,

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« Reply #2 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 07:48:42 AM »
 :Welcome: JMV!

Please keep us informed about your restoration and we'd love it if you posted lots of pictures!

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« Reply #3 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 10:36:49 AM »
 :Welcome: Looking forward to your restoration.

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« Reply #4 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 10:49:17 AM »
 :Welcome: from me too.  In my experience,  you'll find lots of knowledgeable members willing to answer your questions. We will however request lots of photos! I personally find pictures usually explain a lot more than words most of the time.

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« Reply #5 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 12:11:28 PM »
 :Welcome:
Looks like a cool project! Keep us involved!
Tom
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« Reply #6 on: Friday,July 03, 2020, 07:56:27 PM »
 :Welcome:
 JMV.
   Congrats on your purchase, post often it will be an interesting read months and years later.
Use this site and other links to manuals , schematics and modifications. Also a lot of great supporters to help when needed.
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« Reply #7 on: Saturday,July 04, 2020, 07:35:46 AM »
 :Welcome:

I always love seeing others restoring their Europas. Looks like a good project, keep us informed.

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« Reply #8 on: Sunday,July 05, 2020, 11:19:46 PM »
Hi JMV!
(another Europa finds itself back in Europe!)

 :Welcome:

Mark
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« Reply #9 on: Monday,July 06, 2020, 11:00:50 AM »
Welcome to the forum, JMV. It's the perfect tool to have in your pocket when doing a restoration, or just driving and maintaining your Europa. Congrats on the purchase and good luck on the restoration. Cheers  :beerchug:
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday,July 07, 2020, 03:03:27 AM »
Thank you all for your welcome! The pictures will give you an impression of the progress.

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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday,July 07, 2020, 03:04:29 AM »
More pictures

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« Reply #12 on: Tuesday,July 07, 2020, 03:05:19 AM »
More pictures

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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday,July 07, 2020, 03:06:32 AM »
Is there a way to post more pictures with one post?

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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday,July 07, 2020, 03:08:01 AM »
The chassis sand blasted and coated again with 2K chassis lacquer