Re: 1966 Elan S2
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:34 pm
Ian.
Not that big of a deal!
My S1 had rotted lattice that had split the sill most of the way on both sides. I fixed it by welding in just what was rotted. Set the body on 8X8 timbers covered in PVC sheet after I had removed the rusted metal and repaired the split sills. I then made up repair sections that I welded to the good metal and glassed them in. What you remove will make a pretty good pattern to copy even if it is pretty much non existent. A few measurements and clamps is all that is needed to get the dimensions right. Remember it IS an early Lotus. The body isn't even symmetrical from one side to the other.
Have fun!
Kurt
26/3754
Not that big of a deal!
My S1 had rotted lattice that had split the sill most of the way on both sides. I fixed it by welding in just what was rotted. Set the body on 8X8 timbers covered in PVC sheet after I had removed the rusted metal and repaired the split sills. I then made up repair sections that I welded to the good metal and glassed them in. What you remove will make a pretty good pattern to copy even if it is pretty much non existent. A few measurements and clamps is all that is needed to get the dimensions right. Remember it IS an early Lotus. The body isn't even symmetrical from one side to the other.
Have fun!
Kurt
26/3754