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Seems that my list for Redline is getting bigger. Now if they would only answer my emails or pick up the phone lol. Any better time to call these guys?

Thanks Donnie, I think I have some fabricating to do to re modify my frame back to RHD. But I may be of help with the diff. I may have a spare for a standard 10 in the boxes of parts I have. But won't know condition until I get home early in November. Email me and we can continue the conversation. Thanks Allan

Hi Donnie and Wayne, yes if nothing else we can commiserate with each other lol. I have to admit, it has been challenging given the lack of documentation I had been able to find. But quick question, since the cars you have are early SB numbers like mine, under 1500, are your cars LHD or RHD? My email is Gearbox22@Gmail.com let's stay in touch and send me some pictures of your build, love to see them, Thanks Allan

Hi Ron; I'm getting the feeling that you and I are the only ones on this forum lol. But I noticed that you own a 62 as well. I'm currently restoring SB1172 with a Cosworth 1340cc and could use all the help I can get. I am surprised with the lack of documentation for these cars that I could find. Well detailed documentation anyway. I bought all the books and they seems to brush past many of the parts if it addresses them at all. But I do have the Tony Weale book and a Seven factory manual waiting for me back home which I won't see until November. Hopefully those would be more enlightening. But thank you for posting, it doesn't seem so lonely this way LOL. Cheers Allan

Hello all, I have a question on the correct Parking Brake used on a 1962 Lotus Super Seven. I made the assumption that this was an original Triumph or Ford part, but after investigating early Cortinas, Heralds and Spitfires I could not find an exact match. Well at least from the single picture I have found, and not quite sure if this was the correct lever either. Can someone provide a clue on where this lever came from? Thanks Allan

Hi all, looking for the side curtains and the top for a 1962 S2, also need the hood sticks as well. Anyone have a set or know where I can source them in the US? Thanks Allan

Hi All, I know this is a long shot, but I am looking for a Cosworth Valve cover for a Ford Pre X flow 1340cc engine. So anyone with a sapre to sell or a source for these things? Any help appreciated, thanks Allan

Yeah, the Kumos are a hoot. I find that in warm to hot weather they are sticky as any period tire, but in the cold I find myself estimating the speed and run out on each turn lol. I'm using 13 x 70-155's on my 70 Elan and went up to 14 x 6 rims with 65-175's Kumos on my 69, which I am told will fit the body, but I yet to fit the body on the finished chassis yet. I really like the skinny tire look on your Seven, I think it suits the car, what size tires are you using? Thanks Allan

LOL, now we are really showing our ages. Truely a well sorted out car and something for me to strive for. And I love that you kept the skinny tires, what size/brand are they? I found these Kumos for my Elans which works well if you like sliding through fast turns . But I am only at the start of this build. I found a frame reconstructed by ILMOR, that Simple Sevens guy Paul, that was from a original 62 S2 but modified with double front A arms which I will remove and some other mods, and as mentioned, all new Caterham tin. Plus I am not back in the States until November, so all I can do right now is to source parts and information. But I did get a Chrono Speedometer and oil pressure AC guage with the pile and have a line on the correct AMP gauge. Even found the correct dual Weber manifold for the 1340 Cosworth, so making progress. But from what I see, the Tach is going to hurt. I think once I see the car and start getting the frame and suspension sorted out, along with the winscreen, I will bite the bullet. But as you can see, it's a pile of parts, but I have restored worse. Thanks again for the help and maybe sometime in 2016 I'll have something close, Allan

Hey Hank; That is a gorgious car, and I love that "Prisoner" paint scheme. I think like many others, that was my first sight of a Seven. I bought all new polished aluminum for my S2 from Caterham ( NOS from a PO bought years ago) and it still has the blue protective film, so I am tossed in keeping it all polished aluminum with BRG fenders and perhaps a Yellow nose, but still on the fence about that, need to see a few first. The Seven I have was in boxes and incomplete, so I am still searching for those hard to find bits like the Wing Guard tail lights, Smith's Crono's, and AC gauges. So not yet sure how original I can get the car, but nice to see that you went the extra mile on the glass stencil. BTW, do you know how the bottom frame rail ties into the top frame once the glass is installed? Is it just a friction fit being trapped by the side sanctions and scuttle, or is there a mechnical fastener of sorts. Thanks again Allan

Thanks to all for the dimensions and great ideas. I found the Brooklands on the Moss site and even with the full windscreen dimensions I am thinking seriously about having both. Seems that Caterham had a system with one aluminum band that mounts the same way as the standard windscreen so it could be interchanged. I agree that the bottom rail has to be custom made to fit the scuttle and rake, but wasn't so much concerned with that than the overall look of the frame. Based on the dimensions I came up with the following which compared to period pictures, looks right for an orginal Lotus Seven S2, not that any two were made exactly alike. The dimensions I got from another forum was for a early Caterham so the overall hieght of 11.375" should be 12" according to old factory drawings (only dimesnion shown for the windscreen), but I could tweak that as I build the frame and see how high I want it, but the overall look is what I am going for. But thanks again and here is a drawing for any future owners who wants to build thier own. Thanks again Allan

You know, I have been attracted to those Brooklands screens for some time and I liked them, even before I got the Sevens, but not quite sure if I could pull off that wind in the hair and goggle look driving around the neighborhood lol. And driving around on the street in a race helmet is just a bit too odd ball for me. Not that the stock windscreen gives you that much more protection. I did see someone who had these mounted on an aluminum plate that went from side to side secured by cut down versions of the side brackets that looked pretty good and saved the polished scuttle from getting extra holes drilled into it. I guess if I could find a set cheap enough, I could use it until a full windscreen surfaces, or even make a modular unit that I can interchange from time to time. Thanks for the suggestion, you have me thinking (and searching for parts lol), Allan Brooklands.bmp

I think I put this original thread in the wrong section, so here we go. Any help would be appreciated. I've been searching for a windscreen for my 1962 Lotus Super Seven with no luck, and now thinking of making one. Surprisingly I have yet to find any specs or dimensions. So I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I drew up a simple diagram and if you can give me the dimenisons for A to G that would be great. Also thickness of the aluminum extrusion and glass if possible. Thanks Allan WINDSCREEN.pdf

I've been searching for a windscreen for my 1962 Lotus Super Seven with no luck, and now thinking of making one. Surprisingly I have yet to find any specs or dimensions. So I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I drew up a simple diagram and if you can give me the dimenisons for A to G that would be great. Also thickness of the aluminum extrusion and glass if possible. Thanks Allan

Hi KitCat, Thank you! Finally I have something to go on. Back in the day we used to shorten CV axles all the time for our Formula Fords and B cars. I just shortened a Beetle CV axle for My Lotus Elan converting from the notorious dounuts that you can't get anymore, well at least the good ones anyway. As long you have a lathe and a tig, you can make these things bullet proof and true. And the differential in costs between $69 for a complete rebuilt Sierra axle and $400 is worth the effort. I'll send you a pm with my info and thank you, Now if anyone can give some dimensions for both sides, I'll be cooking with gas. Cheers Allan

Hi All; Anyone know if the stock CV axles from a 2.0 Sierra are the ones used in a 2000 Caterham using a DeDion rear suspnsion and Sierra diff? If not, is it because they have to be modified, lengthened/shortened, and if so, what are the dimensions. Thanks Allan

Let me know how it works for you, but I have been using this stuff for years and am very happy with it. I don't think it's made from coolant, as the water based coolant in my Hass CNC dries a bit sticky, but it may be different than what you are using. After this stuff dries, you can't tell it has anything on it at all. Just make sure when you apply the product you let it completely dry before handling. I accidentally touched an area early on before it completely dried and it flash rusted with my hand print, so this stuff is very thin. I use mineral spirits in my clean tank so I just drop the part in there or use a spray bottle and spray the item down and then wipe it off. Based on what you were looking for, I think this is your best bet. Plus when you get it powder coated, the wash and bake cycle will most likely remove the product as it is very light. Good luck, Allan

Thanks Hank, PM sent, Allan

I've been using something on my engine blocks, cams, and cranks for long term storage prior to assembly that has been working extremely well. The item is called "RUST BLOCK" originally I found it years ago at my machine parts distributor and it was used for all the bare parts on Lathes, milling machines, and even saw blades. The solution is like water, just spray it on and let it dry. It does not seem to leave a coating of any sort, but obviously it does, and is washed away with mineral spirits. I just noticed that Pep Boys is now carrying the product in there body department next to the evaporust. I have to tell you, the stuff works. I have cranks sitting for years and not a spot of rust, and you all know how fast cranks will rust even in plastic bags. Plus you avoid all that sticky and greasey mess associated with oiling the part and when the oil dries out along with all the dust and dirt that seems to be attracted to it. On another quick note, I have just started to use another product for rust prevention that I have to mention. Normally I would use POR15 to paint the frame after it is all done, I usually brush the product on as I do not want to thin it down and ruin my spray guns. But often times it would leave brush marks when dried which I would have to sand smooth and top coat. But Eastwood has come out with a product in a 15 oz. spray can in gloss and semi gloss and the paint lays ultra smooth. They call it Rust Encapsulator and I believe it is the same thing as POR15. But the really nice thing is that they have a can with a 24" nozzel to shoot inside frames and hard to get places. And so far, the normal nozzel doesn't seem to clog up after the first use, even after weeks between uses. A bit more expensive per oz. compared to the quart dispensers, but the convienence and application is well worth it. Hope it helps out, Thanks Allan

Hi Sam; I responded to your email and returned you two emails expressing my interest for the heater and haven't heard back. If it's still for sale, please let me know, Thanks Allan

Looking for a Windshield and Frame assembly, complete with side mounts for a 1962 Lotus Super Seven S2. Looking for an original in any condition or an exact copy. Let me know what you have, Thanks Allan

Thanks Xcarguy, yes, I did find those sites, but it didn't seem like I could post up a question, may have not looked too hard lol. But it's getting a bit confusing trying figure out all the original bits with all the Seven variations circling in cyberspace. Little things like the parking brake, was it a cross over part from a Spitfire or Herald? Having a real hard time just finding out where it locates. And forget about trying to find a factory manual or parts manual. Yes it will be a challenge. But someone out there must have an original 62 S2 that could help me out with some pictures, yes? Thanks Allan

Hello all; I'm currently sorting through the remenants of a 1962 Lotus Super Seven which I intend to restore back to original. Well at least that is the plan. While I'll be sourcing numerious parts in the coming days, I have to start somewhere. Among the many things I will need, I could not find good pitures and descriptions of what the original gauges and switches I will need. Does anyone have a good source for this information or better yet, post clear pictures of each guage and switch that I will need? A dash layout with dimensions would be helpful as well. Thanks Allan

Hi All; I have a 1962 Lotus Super Seven S2 in boxes and looking for a frame and almost anything else you have for my restoration. I'm located in NJ. Thanks Allan