Re: 1966 Elan S2
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:14 pm
They are add-ons. Holes drilled in the cover and screws holding them on from underneath.
I will try to post photos of them.
I will try to post photos of them.
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Ianashdown wrote:It occurs to me that the guys who make bodies in the UK must have these parts or an alternative; might be worth reaching out . . .
It’s absolutely not what I’d planned, but flexibility is the key to success. Some wise-arse told me that!
I’m sure this won’t be the last curve-ball this car throws at me!
Ian
Davidb wrote:I have always wondered about fitting an aluminium "I" beam in the door-in the lower part where the door panel "bulges" out. It would require a front and rear roll hoop as well of course.
vstibbard wrote:I had rotten lattice on early car, I removed and fitted a nomex foam panels with resin infused biaxial glass either sides, from behind door to up under scuttle, drilled holes for fitting access, fitted tightly to shell with sikaflex then glass taped joints each side.
Super light, super stiff and no more rust worries.