New Elan Chassis

PostPost by: Flatcap » Sun Nov 26, 2023 12:03 am

Collected my new Elan chassis from Classic Team Lotus last week. It`s the very first one they have supplied, the finish, welding and workmanship appears first class. I ordered it unpainted as I do not like powder coat for this type of component, I will etch primer and 2k top coat. The service from the parts department was excellent, the whole CTL team showed a great interest and Clive C was there which ensured a perfect collection.

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PostPost by: alan.barker » Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:44 am

Well done.
Does "Gartrac" still make them or is it someone else.
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PostPost by: 661 » Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:43 am

As they have taken over Paul Matty's parts department I imagine that it's been supplied by Gartrac. I'd be happily corrected if there's a new supplier on the scene (chapeau to Spyder)
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PostPost by: holywood3645 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:24 am

What approx price are they?
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PostPost by: Andy8421 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:26 am

holywood3645 wrote:What approx price are they?
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I just checked for myself, £2,520 inc VAT. Link below:

https://www.parts.classicteamlotus.co.uk/chassis-2876-c.asp
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PostPost by: Spyder fan » Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:44 am

Most likely a Gartrac product sourced through Lotparts (Miles Wilkins)

https://www.gartrac.com/pages/lotus-chassis-fabrication

Spyder make “Lotus style” folded metal chassis with a few modifications, such as closing off the turrets, adding a tow loop and making the Crossmember under the sump removable. Normally supplied 2k painted with 8 year corrosion warranty.
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PostPost by: alan.barker » Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:06 pm

Hi Flatcap,
Out of interrest.
Have you checked any critical dimensions before painting.
Quick with Tape Measure.
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