Time for another update!
Sorry, didn't check the glovebox clearance
The condenser according to the receipt is 18" x 14" x 7/8".
Here's the completed bracket for the compressor and alternator, not very pretty but it seems to work well so far. Tensioners aren't shown.
With the wiring being a complete dogs breakfast, I went with one of those universal wiring kits that hot rodders use. Nice tiny mini fuse type fusebox and plenty of circuits. Only thing I had to add was a heap of crimp connectors, earth cable, a few relays (for wipers and headlights) and loom wrap. Also needed a new turn indicator clicker as it was wired for two dash indicator lights rather than one. It even came with new headlight plugs, grommets and zip ties. Cables are labeled every 300mm making it easy too. Very happy with it.
Compared to the old mess
I've made a new dashboard, moved some of the locations just a touch to suit the new HVAC controls but not make it look too out of place. Once it's all good I've got some walnut burl veneer for it. It's very warped so it might be exciting!
Dash wired and evap unit installed behind the dash and ducting in. Very tight fit. If I was to do it again I would try and get another 10mm closer to the firewall somehow. I wanted to keep the unit as level as possible.
Took it out for a run to cars and coffee a few days ago too, no thrown belts and all the electrics are running well. As is pretty normal these days I had the only classic Lotus there
Occasionally a baby Elan turns up. The new Evora GT430 was something special though!
I've now dropped the Lotus down at the AC shop to get piped and gassed up. Winter is a nice time of year for the shop as they don't have a lot of work on
Still expecting a top of 22degC today