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Wiper arms & blades, Hand Brake set up
toldfield replied to Vinman1's topic in Parts For Sale / Wanted
I got mine at Moss Motors. https://mossmotors.com/mm-506-windscreen-wipers-washers-fittings -
YouTube to the rescue. If Cape Cod Gateway airport is handy find the EAA chapter there and you will find people that are knowledgeable and likely very helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLpXnykw5dA tom
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I use a "strap duplicator" to locate holes in the frame and drill a hole in the correct place on the overlying aluminum. Quick, accurate, and easy. https://www.browntool.com/Listview/tabid/344/txtSearch/strap/ProductID/1863/Default.aspx
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I got mine from Demon Tweeks. Look for Pitking Mirrors. tom
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You might try... https://www.aircraftwindshield.com/automotive/ Tom
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My car is similar to yours, '82 S-3 live axle. I source parts from Dave Bean, RD Enterprises, and Moss Motors. Front brakes on my car are Girling, from a Spitfire. I sourced rear brake shoes from Porterfield. Here is a pdf of parts sources from the Lotus Elan Net forum. Chris at Sevens and Elans is also an excellent source. Lotus 7 Part Comparison List.pdf
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The Lotus Club of Southern California hosted an excellent event at The Streets of Willow. Very well organized, small run groups, friendly, and fun. At the end of the day I was able to drive, not push, my car back onto the trailer. This may be a first...
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Try Moss Motors. I think that's where I got mine.
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Is anyone going to the GGLC Track Day at Willow Springs this Saturday? https://www.gglotus.org/trkdays/ggtrkday.htm#trkdayWS
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It is Ted's now.
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My daughter gave me a very nice steering wheel bag from Soft Bits for Sevens. Unfortunately it is for 25cm wheel and mine is 32cm. Rather than deal with the expense of returning it I figured I'd sell it. They currently go for $99 US plus $30 shipping. Anyone want a bag for $50?
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Try these guys… https://www.nhspeedometer.com/
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That was great! Thanks for the ride.
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You might check out, and join, the Golden Gate Lotus Club, gglc .org. They have lots of events, including nice drives. A bunch of good people who enjoy proper cars and welcome Caterhams.
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At this point I agree with Bruce K. Maybe it is that I've done enough dumb/scary stuff over the years that I don't want to take the chances that I used to or I fear the odds could be catching up with me. But I'm okay with a Seven. MV8 is correct, the pilot sits in the back seat. The engine was a Pratt & Whitney R-985. 450hp at full chat and nine cylinders. Buying 18 sparkplugs was ok, but adjusting the valves took an entire day.
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I left the car world for a few decades and recently returned with my S-3. While I was away from cars I fell into airplanes, so while this isn't a car it is a previous toy that is about as useful as a Seven. Eventually we painted it red and rented it to Hollywood for movies and TV shows before selling it to Art Scholl. Twenty gallons of gas and a quart of oil an hour was not prohibitive at the time. Tom
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Noise cancelling headsets and intercom
toldfield replied to jbcollier's topic in General Sevens Discussion
If you don't mind wires Sigtronics makes some portable systems for open cockpit airplanes that work pretty well. They are for high ambient noise applications and have adjustable squelch for hot mic use. The wireless aviation intercoms are pretty pricey. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/sigtronics_spo23.php Tom -
Meteor Motorsport makes it a very simple job. It took me about a half hour on my ‘82 Cat. https://meteormotorsport.com/shop/caterham/steering-wheels/gorace-caterham-quick-release-and-top-shaft/
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You might check with Nisonger Instruments and see if they have a good match. https://www.nisonger.com/cobra-oem-gauges.htm Tom
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Do a search for Strap Duplicator available from Aircraft Spruce, Brown Tool Supply, and other aviation tool places.
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You might try https://www.piercemanifolds.com/
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Dave Bean in California for twincam parts.
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Ron, You guys put in an incredible event! Everything was absolutely top notch. To be able to pull off a hillclimb on public roads in California was mind boggling, and great fun. I'll post some photos in a bit.
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Woo Hoo! Good for you. Happy wife - Happy Life. And you keep your car. Sounds like a win-win to me. Some guys build airplanes for the fun of building them and then sell the project as soon as it is one. You have hit the lottery here. Have fun...
