MightyMike

Definitely LOL!

I've got a plan for the shifter boot and arm rest...

Back from the powdercoater... http://i39.tinypic.com/vo7psl.jpg

I think it looks cool. I'd imagine you would have to be careful driving it around as it sits so low - kind of like our Sevens.

Yes - it's yours free if you will pay for shipping. It is in okay shape, but could use new vinyl covering. PM if interested.

Here's a pic of the driveshaft loops. Other bits are still out getting powdercoated. Work was done by Tom Beauchamp of Beauchamp Racing and Restoration. 3520 N. Prospect St. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: (719) 635-1201 Tom's handywork is featured in the book, "Lotus Seven & the Independents". He is expert on all things "Seven" along with many other British sportscars. I'm fortunate to have him nearby. http://i41.tinypic.com/2d8faqa.jpg

My family had an Holden that look just like the one in the video - except it was white and slow.

This has got to be a joke or SNL sketch. No one can be that stupid.

Got my driveshaft loop and driveshaft cover fabricated. All I need to do now is get it powdercoated and a couple of boots made. It turned out real nice and photos do not show the craftsmanship the project deserves. I decided to put in a cubby that I had intended to use in my Miata. The shifter lever came out of my Elise. http://i41.tinypic.com/25su7hv.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/2mxl8no.jpg

From my perspective as a Federal government employee and senior manager, local unions drive up the cost of doing day-to-day business. They bicker and put up a fuss on piddly crap as simple as moving a coffee pot from one corner of the room to another. I'm not kidding. They claim moving the coffee pot is a change in working conditions. This is how good government unions have it (at least where I work). I'm sure that when working conditions were originally addressed in the collective bargaining agreement it meant taking an employee from an office envioronment and putting him into a warehouse or something like that. Also from what I've observed, productivity from our union members is just plain minimal at best. Their pay compared with outputs is far greater than just about anything you will see in the private sector. This cuts into our bottom line and drives up costs. I'm not really in favor of pushing out unions from our government, but I believe we should force them into living up to both sides of the collective bargaining agreement and not wasting time and money arguing things that shouldn't be argued. Anectdotally, I believe the problems that I observe on a daily basis may be representative of many other Federal, state, and city unions. Maybe I'm wrong, but in the end, I am convinced unions are a significant part of the waste and higher costs passed onto tax payers. Having said this, I completely agree that the level of services provided by our government is the chief reason for most of our governmental funding challenges.

Still looking for one?

My driveshaft loop and new console are finished and I will post pics when I return from vacation.

Funny like watching someone slip and fall on ice.

Jeff, Congrats with the sale! Mike

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Ditto for the Euro.

A little elbow grease goes a long way.

Appreciate comments and suggestions - car is going in the shop by the end of the week. Besides the driveshaft loop, I will likely get a metal cover fabricated to replace the fiberglass cover.

I'm definitely going to weld in a couple of loops. Seems rather dangerous not to.

I took off my center console to get it reupholstered and upon removal, discovered there are no driveshaft loops. Is this normal? http://i48.tinypic.com/2eg61vn.jpg

Neat idea; kinda pricey!

Today I replaced my fuel pump with a new MSD High Pressure Electric Fuel Pump and am very happy with the results. While at it, I replaced one fuel fuel filter ahead of the electric pump and added a second one about six inches downsteam. I would like to mention that fuel flowed freely out of the tank, so I guess there is no bronze filter in the tank. Upon startup, instead of the old clack-clack sound, the pump just whirred slightly and fired up. Now, only a slight whirring sound is noticeable. Thanks to all who provided tips and suggestions. Your comments really helped!

Very nice! Is the bracketry new too?

Bruce, Another gentleman on the birkinowners yahoo group mentioned the same thing about the restrictive screen in the fuel tank. I'll most certainly take a look at that when I replace my fuel pump. Also, thanks for the photos! I will likely copy your setup. Not sure it will be as clean as yours. The initial pain, followed by numbness made the seats bearable. Mike

I was definitely cooler! Avatar is Vyvyan Bastard from the BBC series, "The Young Ones".