1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

   I think in any crash your an  😇.
 
  The pad covering is very thin probably less than the pad cover.  You can actually compress it in sections .  If it starts cracking I’ll just cover it in vinyl that I have on standby.

 I have the headliner to do still and push my limits working with my arms up to contend to.
Then a good cleaning and final assembly, wiring , rugs , steering , e- brake , clutch and gas cables.
Misc engine jobs , valve adjustment , rear suspension shims and spacers front windscreen and lastly seats. 
Dakazman

[Broadside]

Looking great, as ever. I'll be interested to see your headlining work, that's one of the jobs I'm not looking forward to (along with all the rest of the trimming parts!)

[dakazman]

  Broadside,  I’ll get a few pics in soon . It’s still a work in progress with the material choices I made with the the fabric hangers. Using brake line for the outline and the pleated headliner. ISO’s a total of 4 cross vehicle hangers. One in front, 1 in back and two centrally spaced . I posted pic awhile back on it .
Fabric is stocked at hobby lobby as headliner material. I’ll also ad 3/8 “foam to lower roof panel.
    Continuing with documentation of all wires on the S2 . Gauge/ color / strands / to-from/ and lenght.
Spitting the harness routing of the engine components and the rear lights and reverse lights . Split will be just below the interior light run. BTW my interior light is all metal and chromed.  See pic of the wires that will removed from running thru engine compartment. Routing will be over wheel wells. They will be better hidden.
  Layout of the additional heater/ demister , windscreen washer and AC control wires will be parallel to the original harness routing.
   Just one step at a time, relays and other fun stuff coming soon.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Wiring schematic turning into a wiring diagram equipment list .Thanks to to author of the schematic.    Not sure if automotive technician get this info however on newer cars I know their manuals are very informative. Parts such as connectors and terminal ends no ,detailed illustrations, yes . Crimp tool no. Length of wire , no.
  So on I go , documenting what I can.  See my thread, ever wonder why, for more WTH is this 
    Dakazman
 
   

[EuropaTC]

Y'know that would make a good spreadsheet in the tech section......

 

[dakazman]

  EuropaTC ,  Absolutely.
 Alphabetic by component, and then as shown.

   It will give owners a guide for ordering the correct material and quantity. At the component I’ll add part numbers and picture of component all in one spot.

  If anyone has another type car old harness ( other than this S2 fed ) let me know if you want to get rid of it so I can build another board for information.

Dakazman

 
   

[dakazman]

   Moving along installing some of my visions of a modern day Europa built 50 years ago. Subtle improvements in some ergonomics and comfort. C3 corvette window switches and some ducting path vents.
   I found another source of striped wire and soon will be placing an order. Then I’ll report back.
Dakazman

[TurboFource]

Nice work!

[dakazman]

  Thanks Turbo.
   It’s been a sweat fest today but managed to install a headlight switch, amp meter gauge and the DB10 relay. I also sanded down the crashpad .  Fixing kids toys and. Cleaning the garage.
As fate would have it my pool sand filter tank cracked after 5 years , and then after that the impeller shaft melted .  No worries all is now up and running!🤗
  I just couldn’t take another day of wiring schematics.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Y'know that would make a good spreadsheet in the tech section......

 

  Europa TC, absolutely, I want to clean up all the schematics and I redesigned the S2 FED working now on the S2 Early.
I did over 150 breakout circuits so when your working on wipers the print shows wipers and related gotchas.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  The weather broke a little so I’m back in garage finishing up a few projects from the past .
Assembled another wedge head , sorted out my parts and arranged a little better.  Then I pulled out the crossflow and finished up the headers , now for the stripped out head bolts. Don’t really know if the time certs can be inserted that far down it the block which leaves getting shorter head bolts.
  If things would stop breaking, like lawnmowers and pressure washers , pool pumps and filters I’ll have time to work on my lotus.  Even my motorcycle decided it wanted some attention and locked her cylinders up with fuel. Stuck float probably , brought on by a faulty semi new fuel shutoff valve.
  My old style arts and crafts fabricating the electric demister case is in work .
Well , stay tuned.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Headliner frame completed, plan B .. I used 1/8 Rods instead of the brake line material. I used the line’s as a template for bending the steel rods that stay straight and give the needed flex to expand the material, that now can be draped on like a curtain as you thread it thru as you would a tent. . I get to give my wife a job😃 of sewing some straight lines.
  Dakazman
 

[BDA]

What's that for, D'man? Are you doing something different with your headliner?

[EuropaTC]

If you're having a suspended headliner, check first to see if there's enough headroom for you. Personally I'd be ok because I'm the ideal size for a Lotus (5'8") but if you're normal size (      )you might find your head's close to the liner.
Brian

[BDA]

I don't know all the options for headliners but mine is a foam backed fabric that is glued directly to the roof. It's pretty simple and required nothing to install other than spray glue. IIRC, the original headliner in my TCS was similar except that the "fabric" was vinyl.