Elan Sprint

[sprint4dm]

I have been logging in and out of this site for quite a while now asking the odd question checking out the for sale section and searching the archive, so it's about time I posted up a couple of pics of my Elan Sprint (if I can make it happen)

any comments gratefully accepted including whether the lower sills need to be black

Cheers
Dave

[sprint4dm]

Sorry guys this has not appeared where I expected it to!

I meant to post this in "What does your Elan/Plus2 look like today" bit.

Dave

[garyeanderson]

Hi Dave welcome

elan-f14/the-lower-sills-look-better-painted-black-body-color-t25496.html

Maybe you have seen this topic, It may answer the sill color question for you or tell you that the folks on this forum just seem ready to pick up on any minute difference in originality and beat it to death.

Gary

[trw99]

Dave

No problem, I'm sure it will sit comfortably enough in Elans!

Unfortunately I can not see your photos - I just get that little red cross in the top left hand corner. Not a problem I've had before. I must be coming out with something.

Yes, the bottom of the sills should be black if you wish to replicate the original factory look. More on my site below.

Tim

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any comments gratefully accepted including whether the lower sills need to be black
Dave

It is your decision is you paint the sills black, the car looks good but I would just like to ask how the bonnet is secured as I cannot see any bonnet catches......unless the fitting just below the top front grill is some sort of catch?

[sprint4dm]

Hi Dave welcome

elan-f14/the-lower-sills-look-better-painted-black-body-color-t25496.html

Maybe you have seen this topic, It may answer the sill color question for you or tell you that the folks on this forum just seem ready to pick up on any minute difference in originality and beat it to death.

Gary

Thanks gary

Your posts are an inspiration, although I have not seen an update recently

Dave

[trw99]

Dave

I have now been able to open your snaps!

I have some information on your Sprint, so please feel free to PM or email me.

Tim

[sprint4dm]

Dave

No problem, I'm sure it will sit comfortably enough in Elans!

Unfortunately I can not see your photos - I just get that little red cross in the top left hand corner. Not a problem I've had before. I must be coming out with something.

Yes, the bottom of the sills should be black if you wish to replicate the original factory look. More on my site below.

Tim

Thankyou Tim
I have seen your web site before, it's brilliant. These images are about 18 months old now so a few improvements have been made to the car in the meantime, the sills will be painted black over the winter.

Dave

[sprint4dm]

any comments gratefully accepted including whether the lower sills need to be black
Dave

It is your decision is you paint the sills black, the car looks good but I would just like to ask how the bonnet is secured as I cannot see any bonnet catches......unless the fitting just below the top front grill is some sort of catch?

Hi Brian
there is a key lock in the centre of the bonnet just below the windscreen fitted when I bought the car, when I get round to doing some work on the body I will revert to standard.

Cheers
Dave

[Milton T]

hi,
lovely photos of your Sprint
I'm intending changing the colour of mine to Colorado Orange over Cirrus White
yours looks like it could be Colorado Orange or perhaps Burnt Sand
could you confirm please
thanks
Milton