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Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:15 pm
by lbcmech
Need a little info. I'm getting ready to repaint my 65 s2. I wasn't going to take the body off. But now I'm thinking about doing the Enginebay also. Is this correct way it is painted?

Re: Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:53 pm
by ericbushby
I believe it is supposed to be black.
Something about an agreement between Lotus and the licencing authority back in the 60`s in order to be allowed to put the registration number on the front grill. The background to the white letters would therefore be dark to improve the contrast.
Eric in Burnley
S3SE DHC

Re: Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:07 am
by Mazzini
The engine bay of Roy Bacon's old S2 chassis number 26/4891

Re: Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:47 pm
by pharriso
Yes the engine bay should be black (satin or Matt?) also the area of the sliding hinges should also be black. Can post a picture if you like... lmk

Re: Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:04 pm
by lbcmech
Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm pulling the body off. Is the trunk area also black?

Re: Factory enginebay

PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 1:08 am
by Sking06
I have repainted my engine bay a couple of times. I have never had the body off. Just pulled the engine/trans.

Skip King
69 Elan S4,
original owner, half a million miles +