s3 chassis help
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does anybody have a chassis i could get some measurements from?
i have my 1967 out to a track day , and the rear inner control arm mount
broke.
i'd like if i can find a width measurement to re-install and gusset the
mount accordingly.
any advice?
BTW the porsche boxster and corvette guy's get frustrated at elans on the
track
thanks gord
i have my 1967 out to a track day , and the rear inner control arm mount
broke.
i'd like if i can find a width measurement to re-install and gusset the
mount accordingly.
any advice?
BTW the porsche boxster and corvette guy's get frustrated at elans on the
track
thanks gord
- lotiguy
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On 5/8/06, Gord Leach <***@***.***> wrote:
If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
- BenL
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seem to recall that someone on here hung one from their ceiling in an
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
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Quite simple to look in the factory manual. Those dimensions are right there in plain sight and then you needn't worry about getting dimensions from a possibly damaged frame.
If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
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If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
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- Elan45
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Courtesy of member M100 of the lotuselan.net forum there is a digital
version of the early LOTUS workshop manual that has complete Chassis
drawings and measurements. It is on-line at -
http://216.92.98.7/Elan_Type_26_Service_Manual.pdf
version of the early LOTUS workshop manual that has complete Chassis
drawings and measurements. It is on-line at -
http://216.92.98.7/Elan_Type_26_Service_Manual.pdf
-Marc '66 Elan DHC (36/6025)
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Priceless!!! No tune-ups or repairs required.
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If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
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If you can tell me what you're looking for, I could take some
measurements. I turned my old S3 frame upside down and I'm using it
to support my bed. So I have easy access to the frame.
It works very well as a bed frame, just bolt a sheet of plywood to
it for a 4'x8' platform. Or get two sheets of plywood, turned
sideways and trim them to the width of your mattress. To raise the
front end of the frame, I use a pair of jack stands.
---Ben
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- rodgerslotus
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My wife has often accused me of having an interest in modern art rather
that classic car ownership.
She reasoned that it is the only explanation for me washing and
polishing such a big piece of plastic and steel that was obviously not a
car (as I claimed) as it never moved!
Cheers
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Behalf Of ***@***.***
Sent: 09 May 2006 12:56
To: ***@***.***
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
seem to recall that someone on here hung one from their ceiling in an
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
that classic car ownership.
She reasoned that it is the only explanation for me washing and
polishing such a big piece of plastic and steel that was obviously not a
car (as I claimed) as it never moved!
Cheers
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Behalf Of ***@***.***
Sent: 09 May 2006 12:56
To: ***@***.***
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
seem to recall that someone on here hung one from their ceiling in an
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
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Tim,
My wife refers to the 6 fine English cars I own as my "Girl Friends", I
see them every night, contantly under their hoods and spending $money$
on them.
Regards
Ty
Tiger, Healey, Morgan, Lotus, 2 MGA's
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From: Timothy R Dafforn [mailto:***@***.***
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:10 AM
To: ***@***.***
Subject: RE: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
My wife has often accused me of having an interest in modern art rather
that classic car ownership.
She reasoned that it is the only explanation for me washing and
polishing such a big piece of plastic and steel that was obviously not a
car (as I claimed) as it never moved!
Cheers
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Behalf Of ***@***.***
Sent: 09 May 2006 12:56
To: ***@***.***
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
seem to recall that someone on here hung one from their ceiling in an
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
My wife refers to the 6 fine English cars I own as my "Girl Friends", I
see them every night, contantly under their hoods and spending $money$
on them.
Regards
Ty
Tiger, Healey, Morgan, Lotus, 2 MGA's
________________________________
From: Timothy R Dafforn [mailto:***@***.***
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:10 AM
To: ***@***.***
Subject: RE: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
My wife has often accused me of having an interest in modern art rather
that classic car ownership.
She reasoned that it is the only explanation for me washing and
polishing such a big piece of plastic and steel that was obviously not a
car (as I claimed) as it never moved!
Cheers
Tim
-----Original Message-----
From: ***@***.***lto:***@***.***
Behalf Of ***@***.***
Sent: 09 May 2006 12:56
To: ***@***.***
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Re: s3 chassis help
seem to recall that someone on here hung one from their ceiling in an
'atrium' as a piece of 'art'....looked pretty cool too!!!!!
cheers
G
- rodgerslotus
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I posted a couple of photos of my Elan chassis in the attrium in an
album called "alternate chassis uses". Feel free to add other
creative uses such as beds, garden sculpture, coffee tables etc !!
regards
Rohan
album called "alternate chassis uses". Feel free to add other
creative uses such as beds, garden sculpture, coffee tables etc !!
regards
Rohan
In God I trust.... All others please bring data
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On a far more simple veign. Caliper pistons make very stable bases for
holding candles. Brill on the deck outside! Other conversation pieces are
used pistons and a couple of knackered wheel bearings. (back and front)
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Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Alternate Chassis Uses was Re: s3 chassis help
holding candles. Brill on the deck outside! Other conversation pieces are
used pistons and a couple of knackered wheel bearings. (back and front)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Waterworth" <***@***.***>
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [LotusElan.net] Alternate Chassis Uses was Re: s3 chassis help
"One day I'll finish the restoration - honest, darling, just a few more years....."
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