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This book is intended for people who own or want to own a Lotus Elan. It contains information they will need for buying as well as restoration. Written in an easy readable style, it conveys the author's considerable experience in restoring a 1968 Regency red Lotus Elan 2 as well as a concours winning 1972 yellow over white Lotus Elan Sprint. Table of Contents Introduction About the author The author's Elans. Chapter 1 Why An Elan Lots of trouble usually serious Myth or legend. Chapter 2 The car, it's lineage Back street special to supercar status Times they are a changing economics and legislation. Chapter 3 Basic description Dispelling the myths An engineer's guide to the universe Form follows function. Chapter 4 Where to start Read Lotus books Join a club Befriend a Lotus enthusiast Developing a strategy How to avoid a heartache Plan ahead Capabilities and resources Budget. Chapter 5 The initial purchase What to look for Avoidance of dead ducks Take a friend Choice criteria Where to buy The sale. Chapter 6 Bite the bullet, reflect, get stuck in Assess the situation The importance of photography Take notes Organization is the key Set the stage. Chapter 7 The strip down Safety precautions Preparation Engine ancilliares Lighten the load Removal and disconnection of body to chassis components Disconnection of body to chassis The lift. Chapter 8 Body restoration DIY body work Use of the professionals Storage. Chapter 9 The rolling chassis Dismantling Engine, gearbox removal Engine strip and rebuild Drive train removal Drive train strip and rebuild Rear suspension removal Rear suspension strip and rebuild Front suspension, steering removal Front suspension, steering strip and rebuild Chassis Refurbish or replace. Chapter 10 Preparation for the rebuild Make a list Reverse all strip down instruction The great manual get out clause Cleanliness is the key. Chapter 11 The rolling chassis rebuild Start up side down Corrosion protection, do it now Work in an orderly fashion Be prepared Brake pipes, hand brake and gas line The hand brake tree Mounting the differential The rear suspension The drive train The front suspension Steering Hubs and brakes Engine and gearbox Exhaust Ancillaries Wheels and tires, Chapter 12 Fitting the body. Chapter 13 Electrics Heater Wiper motor, mechanisms and washer jets. Chapter 14 Finishing the body Windows Trim. Chapter 15 The boot trunk Gas tank Gas gauge sending unit Trucnk locking mechanism. Chapter 16 Sill members 2. Chapter 17 Under the bonnet hood Hydraulics Radiator. Chapter 18 Preparation for the big day Setting up Fire up Tune up Running in. Chapter 19 Preparing Elans for concours presentation Bodywork Engine bay Interior. Chapter 20 Epilogue. Plus appendices book list, technical drawings, conversion tables, and more.
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