IamScotticus

I do consider the Lotus 7 a piece of art. I believe the visceral appeal, is difficult to explain, but appealing to the eye. It appealed to Patric McGooham to use the 7 in his TV series, when other beautiful and advanced vehicles were made available to use. Only the Seven would do. The seven was art for his canvas. I believe many 7 owners consider the 7 to be art for the street on a landscape of boring machines destined for the crusher. Sevens don't get discarded, they pass from owner to owner like cherished heirlooms . Like valuable works of art.

the PEZ Caterham dispenser Nice 13 year bump!

Sergio's thread is now more appropriate in Membr's Cars https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/30-member-rides/

I see a spacer in there so you should have a T9 5 speed. These were often standard w DeDion axles but your front is uprated narrow live axle type. Do you have an Triumph Ital/Marina live axle?

I'm keeping a new Kent block new for who knows how much longer... Doing my best to prevent rusting using an enclosure with large renewable desiccant packs to maintain humidity below 30% relative. so far it's working. I want to place the block into a heavy duty zip lock bag. Need recommendations for a suitable bag.

A crossflow?

there are Haynes manuals for Mk1 Escort. if you need page shots, PM me. Don't start banging on anything until you know the correct process. Ask me how I know..

Does SoftBits call that the "Long Nose"? It covers the bonnet louvers whereas standard shower caps stop short of the bonnet?

the pinion preload thrust collar thing? don't forget your pinion/drive shaft angle needs to equal the transmission/ shaft angle.

USA / UK shocks / dampers trunk / boot muffler / silencer speedometer / speedo wrench / spanner hood / bonnet drive shaft / prop shaft windshield / windscreen parts / fiddley bits

for the clutch cover, I can see that. they aren't usually very tight. it's critical these are tightened gradually and evenly.

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external or internal slave? the spacer doesn't effect the clutch. it was used because the V6 T9s had longer input shafts and the back space extended the shifter some. for a car this age, add T9 seals replacement and rear main engine seal and pilot/spigot bearing replacement to the order. it may be better to get everything pulled apart and inspected to identify what you need. it's been a long time.

A title brand, like Bonded, Junk, Salvage, is done for the protection of future purchasers as a warning that there is some possibility a hidden problem that may not be disclosed by a seller, as Mike pointed out. My point is, although it isn't as pretty as we would like, a brand does not necessarily represent the facts about the car, but more of a record of sales, what the car was sold as, not always what the car was. say, a fleet of rental cars was in a flood. The cars get a Flood label on a salvage title. If one of 100 cars was above water, it would still be sold in the lot and labeled flood.. As it has already been said, condition is a case-by-case basis. If you get lucky enough to pay half price, or less, for a written off Cat, that won't break the bank to get going, I would call the title brand or label a coupon. Enjoy the car but realize it's a coupon for the next buyer too. like most toys, the money you put into it you are not likely to get back. I wouldn't pay more than 10k. Anything more, put into a better car with an un-branded title. Unless you're wanting a track weapon, Classic Crossflow Cats sell for 15-25k. Also, selling the parts individually can be very profitable.

So you bring the 7 home and now you have offending fuel smells in the garage, so you have been told. A charcoal canister is the ticket! What have you used and what works? Links to older threads on this subject are appreciated.