Body off

[chris1977]

Its done

[pharriso]

Looks like magic!

[Sea Ranch]

Yes, magic!

Which is to say, Welcome, and . . . how did you do it? The very narrow A frames that appear to be supporting the body shell don't look like they did the lifting. And look very precarious

Hope you'll share more pics of your set up

Randy

[Certified Lotus]

Congrats! Now the fun begins

[chris1977]

yes its magic , no, the magic was 4 strong guys who helps me to lift it by hand.

[Bigbaldybloke]

Looking good, pity they don?t make garage ceilings a bit higher! What are you planning to do now the body is off?

[chris1977]

i bought the car 2004 near london and brought it to austria, since the+2 was sitting in the garage and was waiting for restoration, and now the time was coming to do the job, and so i started a full restoration.
it is a very early +2, cassis nr is 50/ 157, and engine is LP10091.

[Bigbaldybloke]

Mines just a few days older then as it?s chassis number 143 but had already been fitted with a big valve engine when I bought it in 1977. It?s been off the road since 1985 but it?s getting nearer to being on the road again, I started the engine for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

[chris1977]

Some pics from the car on the trailer and a pic from inside

[chris1977]

Some work is done

[chris1977]

I will replace the original driveshaft with an driveshaft conversion, but which are the best?

[Andy8421]

I am not sure they are best value (certainly not the cheapest), but in terms of best design and quality, I would recommend:

http://elantrikbits.com/

No connection, just impressed with the product.

[Sea Ranch]

I second that.

Mine have finally been installed, but not tested thoroughly. But so far, they are awesome.

Nice guy to deal with, too.

Randy