Fixing LOTUS bootlid letters - measurements

[dunclentdr]

I need to fix boot letters on my 1967 Plus 2 and will be holding in place with silicone sealant (as per advice in early discussions).

There are currently no hole in the boot so I do not know where to fix each letter - can anyone please post measurements of how far each letter is from the left edge of the bootlid?

Thanks

David

[Europatc]

David I had the same problem.
I had a green over white s4 with no lettering on the boot. Paul Matty has it for sale at the moment ant the lettering is still absent. Im sure I just googled for the information.
Sue miller has the letters if you need them
all the best
Stuart

[john.p.clegg]

I'm sure I've done this before but can't find it in the search function,so...

If your boot lid is 1080 mm wide,my letters centre at L 100mm,O 323mm,T 545mm,U 768mm,S 990mm

and left hand edge of letters are at L 95mm,O 317mm,T 538mm, U 762mm, S 983mm

and to finish it off their base line is 22 to 23mm from the lower edge of the boot/trunk lid.

John

[dunclentdr]

Perfect, thanks.

David

[richardcox_lotus]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the OP asked for a plus 2? John - I thought you had a S4?

[john.p.clegg]

Richard
Correct me if I'm wrong but in the log book it states 50/0813 and since 1998 it does appear to have an extra couple of seats ( albeit rather small ) to the rear.....

John
Yet another bottle of red....

[richardcox_lotus]

Coat....get....me....I'll.

[oldchieft]

I know how, get some magnetic fridge letter and.....................

Oh dam, that won't work!

Jon the Chief

[mark030358]

If anyone is doing a paint job they can make you a template with masking tape.... Anyone???

[billwill]

Find a good photo of the rear of a Plus 2 then with a pair of school calipers and a ruler, determine the distances ?

[Sea Ranch]

David, it looks like John's measurements will be sufficient for you.

If it proves unworkable for some reason, let me know, as I have my car's boot lid off and stripped and could perhaps work out a template.

Randy

[dunclentdr]

Thanks Randy - yes, going to measure up over the next few days using John's information, if I get stuck will re-post!!

David

[Gettyselan]

My boot (Elan S4) is 40" at the top and 37 1/2" at the lip. So I'm hoping someone else out there with this ...