S2 Restoration in Norfolk UK

[Elanman39]

Hello Everyone,
Just doin' as the man says and introducing myself.  I was an Engineer at Lotus for some 30 years working on a range of stuff like the LT5 engine in the ZR1 Corvette and the S2 Elise, Exige and 2-Eleven and now have a small (one man, fred-in-a-shed ) business looking after a range of old Lotus for various customers.  I've a lot of experience with the RWD Elans and varous racecars like the 23B and single seaters, but this is my first Europa so it's learn as you play time!  I've been lurking in here for a while and it's good to find such a well tempered and balanced group of enthusiasts.  Nice to meet you and looking forward to geting to know you better.  Is there anyone out there close enough to me to want to have a coffee round here some time?
Best, Nick

[EuropaTC]

Hi Nick and 

Now that's a great back garden you have there !  Welcome to the forum and with your background I think it's going to be us asking you rather than the other way round. 

We have another member in your neck of the woods, I'm across the Wash in Lincolnshire. We have a map showing where some of us are located....

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1jTRZcWu4mLh2TGGlmcLH5POFnQXI-SHc&ll=50.97950499343604%2C-4.694070614794148&z=6

Brian

[S2Zetec54]

 

Welcome Nick,

Great to see another one being restored. Afraid I'm on the wrong side/end of the country which is a shame

All the best with the rebuild…and your experience and ongoing lotus work sounds fascinating

Andrew

[BDA]

  Elanman39!!!

You certainly have an impressive resume! Not to mention the view of the castle from your back yard!

I can't help much with S2s (it's surprising how different the S2s are from the TCs!) and unfortunately, I can't meet for coffee since I'm across the pond but I'm looking forward to learn about your progress on that Europa as well as other projects you're doing! I can believe they will all be very interesting!

[4129R]

Hi Nick,

Yes, I am very local to you and would like to meet up soon.

Alex in NR20 5SF

[Elanman39]

Thanks for the welcome, I look forward to getting to know you all!  If I you think can help with anything just shout it out!  Alex, really pleased to hear you are so close, and even happier to hear you have a spare rearbumper.  I'll pm you to sort out when we can meet.
Best,  Nick

[TurboFource]

 

[Bryan Boyle]

***DELETIA***
  Is there anyone out there close enough to me to want to have a coffee round here some time?
Best, Nick

Can I get a rain check till I come over to mother country next spring?  Although, talking Lotus, a pint (or two) might be more appropriate if your local public house can stand having a Yank in the establishment!

[Elanman39]

 8)No problem, look forward to welcoming you when you do get over this side of the pond!

[dakazman]

 
    Nick,
  Looks like you’re well into it all ready.
 Thank you for joining our sight.
  Dakazman
 

[4129R]

***DELETIA***
  Is there anyone out there close enough to me to want to have a coffee round here some time?
Best, Nick

Can I get a rain check till I come over to mother country next spring?  Although, talking Lotus, a pint (or two) might be more appropriate if your local public house can stand having a Yank in the establishment!

The local pub has photos of B24s which used to take off from Attlebridge Airfield around 1943-1945, so they are Yank friendly, over here, overpaid, and over sexed !

[Bryan Boyle]

The local pub has photos of B24s which used to take off from Attlebridge Airfield around 1943-1945, so they are Yank friendly, over here, overpaid, and over sexed !

My ex-father-in-law (RIP) was assigned to Wymondham in the air corps during the war (strangely enough) as a bomb loader and almost stole one of your beautiful English lasses as a war bride...but luckily (or not) ended up back here before things got out of hand...would have made my life less stressful if he had, I'm thinking, and wouldn't have been my ex-FIL.  LOL

[4129R]

Wymondham

Pronounced "Windham" !

Andy Graham of Lotus Records works in Costessey, pronounced "Cossy".

Have a guess on "Happisburgh".

[S2Zetec54]

Hi Nick

How close are you to Wymondham?

I spent my childhood holidays in Spooner Row very near Wymondham with my Grandparents…joyous years with a lot of very very low flying military aircraft flying over and not far from Hethel

…..another good reason to nip over from Gloucestershire to say hi and a trip down memory lane when the weather clears up and I get a chitty from the boss

[Bainford]

Have a guess on "Happisburgh".

I'm still trying to wrap my head around Worcestershire, and everyone knows that one.

Welcome to our little sandbox, Nick. Good to have you aboard. Lovely garden sculpture you have there. Looks like it was once Gold Leaf colours.

Cheers