New guy in Atlanta

Post by: **MrPink** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:05 pm

Hi everyone! I just got a 67 Elan that has been sitting in a carport since 1988 and, as you can imagine, it has a "few" needs. I'm excited to start the process and glad to have found this site. Now, off to the wanted section for 2 steel knockoff wheels! Mike

Post by: **Europatc** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:59 pm

Welcome Mike and happy hunting
all the best
Stuart

Post by: **tesprit** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:28 pm

Hi Mike! It is good to hear of a new Elan owner in the Atlanta area - in what part of Atlanta are you located? Those pin drive wheels can be difficult to find for sale, but I should have a couple I could spare. Send me a private message if you are interested.

Dan

Post by: **velo5338** » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:36 pm

Welcome indeed!

I'm just down the road in Augusta GA, about 90% complete on the restoration of my '72 Elan Srint. Happy to pass along advice arising from my experiences. Also have a few bits and pieces surplus and some special tools I made up along the way that are there for you if you need them.

Greg Z is also in Atlanta and has a lot of Elan experience, super-helpful guy.

Mike
'72 Elan Sprint
'73 Europa
'60 Elite
'67 Seven
'72 TVR 1600M

Post by: **DrinkMan** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 3:14 am

Welcome!

Make sure you contact Famous Frank here on the forum. He lives in metro Atlanta area and is a guru on Elans.

British Car Fayre is coming up in September and there will be a few Elans there (including ours).

Post pictures of your car. We like that!

Some wheels: http://www.davebean.com/specials1.htm

Post by: **gjz30075** » Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:20 pm

MrPink, how about posting a few pics of said Elan. Was it a local car?

Post by: **MrPink** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 7:07 pm

Thanks for all the welcomes! Here's a few pics of the car. The woman in the picture bought it when it was 1 year old and drove it regularly until she parked it in her carport in 1987 and it didn't move again until I got it. The engine turns and the plugs came out easily. The car was in Roswell,Ga and I just happened to hear about it from a friend since he knows my dad races a Europa in vintage racing. I own a bodyshop so the paint won't be an issue but hopefully I can find some time to get it running soon.

Post by: **The Veg** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:30 am

Very cool!

Welcome MrPink!

Looks like you've got a fun project.

I'm in the Atlanta metro too, between Lawrenceville and Suwanee, and back in December I got a '70 Plus 2 from a good friend of mine who had it squirreled-away in her garage. I had an Esprit before that.

So you have a body shop...can you make me a good deal on a paint-job for the Plus 2? :mrgreen:

Post by: **Famous Frank** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:03 pm

Mike,

PM (Private Message) sent

How is the progress on the 67 Elan?

Frank

Post by: **deadline** » Mon May 18, 2020 6:56 pm

Found this old post. I guess I'm the new guy in Atlanta. I have collected several projects (3) and look forward to fun summer building them up.

: TT 26R

: S1, S3 and Frames

Post by: **DrinkMan** » Mon May 18, 2020 7:56 pm

Welcome Deadline Dan. Looks like you have some fun projects ahead of you. Per earlier advice, check out Famous Frank.

I like your green one! Here is ours

Post by: **The Veg** » Fri May 22, 2020 11:38 am

Welcome! What part of town are you in?

Post by: **deadline** » Fri May 22, 2020 8:17 pm

I'm on the south side near Peachtree City. The first one is going back together nicely.
I'm looking for some S1/S2 doors if anyone has some.

Post by: **gjz30075** » Fri May 22, 2020 8:32 pm

There's another Dan in Sharpsburg, with an S2. I forgot his i.d on this forum, so maybe he'll chime in.

New guy in Atlanta

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