Elan-related Christmas Gift Suggestions
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I have been assigned the task of being the "Secret Santa" for my girlfriend?s father, the man who has everything...including a 1966 Elan. I know very little about the car other than he has rebuilt the transmission, engine, suspension and that he has replaced the upholstery inside. I am hoping to spend $100-$150 (USD) on something for, or related to, his Elan and am hoping those of you out there may be able to assist me. I appreciate any guidance on parts, accessories or memorabilia that he is likely to need or want.
- mountainpiper
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Difficult one if he has everything...but I was given a pair of these (Sunstar) models. Put a smile on my face...
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... +star+elan
There is the "Autoart" version, but I think they only do the Coupe version
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=aut ... m270.l1313
Have a good one when it arrives!
Cheers - Richard
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... +star+elan
There is the "Autoart" version, but I think they only do the Coupe version
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=aut ... m270.l1313
Have a good one when it arrives!
Cheers - Richard
- ardee_selby
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Hello Mountainpiper, May I suggest something that will last until he sells his 66 Elan. I designed it for my 66 Elan. He can use it anytime he has to deal with his wheels.
I deliver more of them at Xmas than any other time. $139.00 USD If interested, contact me for a gift and delivery pricing.
http://knockoffspinnertool.com/
business-listings-f3/knockoff-socket-wrench-t2268.html
Sarto
I deliver more of them at Xmas than any other time. $139.00 USD If interested, contact me for a gift and delivery pricing.
http://knockoffspinnertool.com/
business-listings-f3/knockoff-socket-wrench-t2268.html
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mac5777 - Fourth Gear
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I quite thought that spinners were meant to be hit with a hammer.................
Just like the underside of the chassis is protected by oil coming from the powerplant. It's what happens to Lotii.
Brian Bucklands book at ?50 is worth $130 dollars any day so I would give him that - it is brilliant. And no, I don't get a cut...............
Just like the underside of the chassis is protected by oil coming from the powerplant. It's what happens to Lotii.
Brian Bucklands book at ?50 is worth $130 dollars any day so I would give him that - it is brilliant. And no, I don't get a cut...............
David
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I do not know, but I would imagine he very likely could be.
- mountainpiper
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We should probably know whether your future relationship with the girlfriend hinges on the success of this gift.
Are we anywhere near "blessing seeking mode"?
Will the owner of a '66 Elan who has fully restored every element of the car himself, and thus owns all the tools and books already, please come forward and help this young man out of his predicament?
BTW, I've got the '66 Elan *and* the daughter(s), but if one of them has a boyfriend buying me a gift for Christmas, that's gonna be some mighty interesting news to me.
Cheers, and good luck,
Dave
Are we anywhere near "blessing seeking mode"?
Will the owner of a '66 Elan who has fully restored every element of the car himself, and thus owns all the tools and books already, please come forward and help this young man out of his predicament?
BTW, I've got the '66 Elan *and* the daughter(s), but if one of them has a boyfriend buying me a gift for Christmas, that's gonna be some mighty interesting news to me.
Cheers, and good luck,
Dave
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bilcoh - Second Gear
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Mountain piper
From the front of my copy.
Brian Buckland
9 Grove Avenue
Coombe Dingle Bristol
BS29 2RN
Tel 01179049549
[email protected]
Fantastic book but you also need the proper Lotus workshop manual to have alongside it.
Good luck - you won't be dissapointed.
David
From the front of my copy.
Brian Buckland
9 Grove Avenue
Coombe Dingle Bristol
BS29 2RN
Tel 01179049549
[email protected]
Fantastic book but you also need the proper Lotus workshop manual to have alongside it.
Good luck - you won't be dissapointed.
David
David
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Ok, just added thoughts:
A case of Oil!
An emergency Cell Phone
A spare Throttle Return Spring
A spare Throttle Return Brass Thing a Magig
A case of Oil!
Spare Fuses 30 amp Ha!
If it still has Donuts, .... a new set
An Alternator
If it still has Donuts, .......a CV Conversion Kit
A case of Oil!
A Pertronics II or
A Pertronics II Distributor pt# D190509
A Flashlight with GOOD BATTERIES
AAA Membership
Hagerty Insurance Towing
A case of Oil!
A case of Oil!
An emergency Cell Phone
A spare Throttle Return Spring
A spare Throttle Return Brass Thing a Magig
A case of Oil!
Spare Fuses 30 amp Ha!
If it still has Donuts, .... a new set
An Alternator
If it still has Donuts, .......a CV Conversion Kit
A case of Oil!
A Pertronics II or
A Pertronics II Distributor pt# D190509
A Flashlight with GOOD BATTERIES
AAA Membership
Hagerty Insurance Towing
A case of Oil!
Famous Frank
67 Elan Coupe
66 Elan S2 SE
65 Elan S2
65 Elan 26R
69 S2 Europa
06 Elise
67 Barracuda
67 Elan Coupe
66 Elan S2 SE
65 Elan S2
65 Elan 26R
69 S2 Europa
06 Elise
67 Barracuda
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Famous Frank - Fourth Gear
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I bought myself these cufflinks, they are very nice and not expensive.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-SILVER- ... _850wt_905
Or a nice scale model:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-LOTUS-EL ... 141wt_1037
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-SILVER- ... _850wt_905
Or a nice scale model:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1966-LOTUS-EL ... 141wt_1037
50/0951 1968 Wedgewood blue +2, 1990 Mini Cooper RSP
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Jason1 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi
If it hasn't already been suggested, Brian Buckland's mammoth (600+ page) Rebuilding of a Lotus Elan is something every Elan owner should have.
Brian has spent a good part of his life learning just about everything one could want to know and has put it down on paper. This is everything a workshop manual should be and more. Loads of pictures and drawings, of both UK an US Elans, help the Elan owner solve most any problem that could arise with his or her car, as well as serving as a basis for restoring a car as well.
As a bonus, Brian will usually respond to questions about Elans.
It just so happens that I sell them in North America. But the above is not hype, as owner's of this labor of love will tell you.
Available from Tottenham Lane Motoring Literature for $135, including priority mail shipping in the US.
Contact Foster at [email protected].
I also have lots of other Elan related, Lotus related, and other automotive and racing books and things.
Foster Cooperstein
Tottenham Lane Motoring Literature
If it hasn't already been suggested, Brian Buckland's mammoth (600+ page) Rebuilding of a Lotus Elan is something every Elan owner should have.
Brian has spent a good part of his life learning just about everything one could want to know and has put it down on paper. This is everything a workshop manual should be and more. Loads of pictures and drawings, of both UK an US Elans, help the Elan owner solve most any problem that could arise with his or her car, as well as serving as a basis for restoring a car as well.
As a bonus, Brian will usually respond to questions about Elans.
It just so happens that I sell them in North America. But the above is not hype, as owner's of this labor of love will tell you.
Available from Tottenham Lane Motoring Literature for $135, including priority mail shipping in the US.
Contact Foster at [email protected].
I also have lots of other Elan related, Lotus related, and other automotive and racing books and things.
Foster Cooperstein
Tottenham Lane Motoring Literature
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