So what does your Elan/Plus2 look like today?

[PanoGuy]

Looks good James. Mine was off the road a long time and now I am out doing foolish things with it. Fording the river looked dicey, but it all worked out.
Doug C

[elanern]

So, I have made zero progress since buttoning up the bottom end of the engine. Household projects and the ongoing saga of keeping the '56 Chevy on the road have consumed a lot of time over the past several months. The long block, hidden under the plastic bag, is ready to paint after I installed new crank bearings (.010/.010 after an unexpected regrind), cam bearings, and stock rings. I hope to disassemble the head this week to see how many additional retirement check $$ I have to spend to correct whatever deficiencies there are.

Engine under wraps

The car is starting to accumulate "stuff". That must mean it is time to clear it off and get back to work on it.

Gathering "stuff"

[holywood3645]

Yesterday, on first drive and without a wind sheild....

[gjz30075]

Holywood, your car would look great with a silver stripe. Elanfan1's got them.

Greg Z

[stugilmour]

Looks great Holywood. Who needs a windshield in Southern Cali anyway!

[65 Lotus]

Viper Race Yellow.

[nebogipfel]

Holywood, your car would look great with a silver stripe. Elanfan1's got them.

Greg Z

That's a nice looking car, the colours work very well

I agree with Greg. FWIW I'd also remove the chrome strip ........ and black the sill....We Elan owners should always black our sills

[PanoGuy]

John,
I agree about the black sills. When I did mine I used satin black chassis paint, was that the right choice? On a white car it really makes a difference.
Doug C

[nebogipfel]

.....used satin black chassis paint, was that the right choice?

Satin black is the perfect choice Doug

[prezoom]

James,

Glad you posted the photo taken outside. The one in the garage did not due justice to the car.

Rob Walker
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[adigra]

Finally finished!

Can't bring myself to fit the chrome trim to the nicely powdercoated wheels...

[jono]

That looks lovely - leave the wheels as they are I say.

I do like coupes - is it Wedgwood Blue?

Jon

[adigra]

Thank you Jon.

It is Wedgewood Blue. And yes, I am inclined to leave the wheels alone. It's lighter that way anyhow!

It sits a bit high. It's on regular Lotus suspension, so not much I can do about it, although it handles beautifully, and the ground clearance is nice.

[nebogipfel]

It sits a bit high. It's on regular Lotus suspension, so not much I can do about it, although it handles beautifully, and the ground clearance is nice.

Looks like it's sitting just right to me

Lovely looking car, gorgeous period colour and I agree the trim rings would contribute little particularly on the silver wheels.

PS. Don't forget to satin black the sills

[bast0n]

Ah - all you S4 owners out there just look and be jealous!!

Lovely car, just needs the sill bottoms painting black - not the bumpers chaps, wrong colour combination!

As to the wheel trims I think they do look good and add a little sparkle. Yes they scratch the paint a little but if you Waxoil or equivalent before fitting there is no corrosion issue.

Well done Sir...................looks fantastic.