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I did a few ebay searches and came up with nothing. car lumbar auto lumbar car air seat auto air seat etc, Rob Mitchell

Umm .. Good Advice? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/yesnod.gif WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE VEHICLE WITHOUT STEERING WHEEL. WARNING: NEVER REMOVE STEERING WHEEL WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. The above is the text of a sticker on the Grant Vehicle Security System 2001. I just peeled it off! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Rob Mitchell

The ones on my dash are the bolt and nut type. I don't know about the ones which are to help locate the hood in place. They may be the screw type illustrated here. I need to look .. and I need two of these. Also are you finding a source for the plates sewn into the tonneau and top fabric which fit over these plugs? PM me before you order .. so we can coordinate a order together .. just in case there is a minimum order of some amount. Rob Mitchell

Wanted: Chrome Headlight Parts My headlight assemblies are corroded / rusted. I need the two small upside down saucers that support the chrome headlights. The bolts pass through these small chrome saucers. They are about 2 1/2" diameter. Rob Mitchellsolder_guy2007-02-03 12:30:50

Looks like a airfield runway .. with an occasional palm tree in the distance .. maybe So Ca or Florida? Rob M

>Frill Shark Video is here! Rob M solder_guy2007-02-02 07:48:10

Recent parts acquisitions: New fiberglass rear fenders New Caterham tail light assemblies New 7" chrome headlights New Calipers x2 New rear drum cylinders New master cylinders x3 Used master cylinder float caps (from the junkyard) New clutch slave Used Grant F1 Steering wheel (looks great) Used Grant Security System (release system) * it needs a new lock cylinder and keys (ordered from Grant) New Steering wheel storage bag (ordered from Grant) New Grant to Toyota steering spindle adapter Used brass horn pin from the junkyard. New front 7 Grille When warm weather strikes again .. the car is getting a new look! Rob Mitchell

Danger Danger! This should not happen! This car is so under! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif Rob M.

What? Who? Rob M

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Not as cool as a removable steering wheel! Plus the wheel makes a fashionable rapper accessory when worn from a chain around the neck! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif Rob M. solder_guy2007-01-26 01:01:23

I saw this video on BBC last night. The commentary is that fossils of this species have been dated to 60 million years old. A few have been caught in nets .. but a living species has never been seen until now! They called it a living fossil! Rob M.

Hey Baron! This is your lucky year! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/hurray.gif Ditto for you Mr. Ball! Rob M. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif solder_guy2007-01-25 19:57:02

According to wedding planners, 7/7/07 will be the most popular wedding date ever! People think that 7 is lucky .. and 7 7 7 on a slot machine is a winner! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif Rob Mitchell

Martin has been busy again! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/20070125_110231_taz.jpg Tazmanian Devil Character Grille Rob Mitchell

How do you switch out the screens with the windshield? Rob Mitchell

I'll do better .. I'll send my original steering wheel adapter to you to try on your car (verified on three Toyotas ['76,'85,'86] at the junk yard) Rob M

I got my Grant Steering wheel (Formula GT Signature 13") in the mail today .. with my Grant Quick Release Security System setup .. and Grant to Toyota adapter kit. Should be about the same reach. My Rotus steering spindle is standard Toyota .. so Grant kit # 3593 Standard Installation/Horn Kit is what is required. I used a horn pin from a mid '80s Corolla to establish the horn connection to the conductor plate on the kit. Now I have to wire the horn relay to make it work with the horn button which grounds the circuit. Rob Mitchell

As I continue to work on my Rotus I am updating my parts list here. Last updated Monday 1/17/2011 Front alignment 1/16 per side toe in 1/4 to 1/2 negative camber 3 degrees positive caster Front ball joint grease fittings: NAPA . (SAE). Rubber Nipple Covers for grease fittings and bleeder nipples: NAPA and junkyards. ----------------------------------------------------- Rack and Pinion: '80-'82 Toyota Tercel. (shortened) (requires some grinding to fit the mouning blocks) (Note that the Rotus rack has a straight gear pinion whereas other OEM Toyota racks have a worm gear pinion which makes turning slower at the steering wheel) Ratio: 21.7":1 Dust Boots for rack: (MOOG) MOK 9315 (left) MOK 9314 (right) ----------------------------------------------------- My shocks: Koni 80Z 1669 (front and back) can be rebuild at Koni factory in Kentucky. ----------------------------------------------------- Front wheel hub inner seal: '70-'73 Corona (not MKII) Beck Arney 052-2128 (better quality), Timken 1178-S (Autozone) Front inner bearing: L44549 Front outer bearing: LM11749 Front Caliper: Fenco C8500 $44.99 + $7 Core charge at Autozone Caliper part numbers from eBay: Toyota Corona 1970 - 1973 with Akebono brakes new remanufactured left front brake caliper, part number FC697 new remanufactured right front brake caliper, part number FC696 or factory # 47710-21010 Front Caliper kit: Brakewear 66851 x2, $2.99 each side. Front Pads: D48 Front Rotor: Aimco 3111, Bendix 141064, Raybestos 9010, Wagner BD97052, Min thinkness: 9mm. All of the above apply to the '70-'73 Corona (not MKII) ---------------------------------------------------- FRONT: Lower Ball Joint (four bolts): MOOG K8036 (ford) Replacement Dust Cover for Moog K8036: C70Z-3A105B at Auto Krafters (800-228-7346) which must use the 4 bolt retaining ring. Upper Ball Joint: MOOG ES150R for both the Ford F100, F250 '61-'66 also the K10 Chevy (note: not the ES150L ! ) Replacement Dust Cover for Moog ES150R: 9.13101 from energysspensionparts.com http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=9%2E13101 Replacement dust cover for Tie Rod End: Use a modern Toyota dust cover which is the same. ----------------------------------------------------- The lug bolt pattern is 4 x114.3 Lug nut torque: 103 Newton-meters. Lug Nuts: Lug Nut Socket: ----------------------------------------------------- My Front Turn Signal: 1973 Kawasaki Turn Signal Diagram Housing: 569067-001 Amber Lens: 569175-001 "Stanley 045-6588" Gasket: 569216-001 Complete unit: Kawasaki: 23037-005 ----------------------------------------------------- REAR: late 1970s Corolla / Celica solid rear axle with drum brakes: Rear Drum: 3541 (only number on box) 9" inner diameter x 1 5/8" wide brake surface. Rear Shoes: PB407 9" diameter x 1 5/8" wide Rear Drum Cylinder: Wagner F96845; Beck Arnley 072-3247. Note: Lug Bolt Studs are shorter than what is found on the front hubs of the Rotus.. Longer Lug Bolt Studs can be acquired from junk yards. I got some out of a 1980 Toyota Pickup. This adds 5 threads of grip. ----------------------------------------------------- REAR: 1979-1981 Toyota Supra "F" type solid rear axle with disc brakes. If axle code ends in 3 then the differential is a LSD. (popular in Canada) (The LSD guts from the '82-'85 Supra can be installed in the above axle. See Celicasupra.com LSD in the MKI section.) Disc Rotor: 31132 Disc Pads: DB196 Note: Lug Bolt Studs are shorter than what is found on the front hubs of the Rotus.. Longer Lug Bolt Studs can be acquired from junk yards. I got some out of a 1980 Toyota Pickup. This adds 5 threads of grip. ----------------------------------------------------- REAR: Clutch Master Cylinders (3): Beck Arney 072-1449 (for Toyota HILUX Pickup Truck '70-'74). ---------------------------------------------------- Original Hood Latches .. found on the early Rotus and Lotus Sevens: Grayston GE64 "Bonnet Toggle" Hood Latches (UK) (eBay) ---------------------------------------------------- Joe's Original Rotus Parts List from first post link: Tail Light (LH) (Toyo) 81550-60190 Tail Light (RH) (Toyo) 81560-60110 Rear Tag Light (Toyo) 81270-19276 Headlight SW (Toyo) 84110-12050 Four Way Flasher SW (Toyo) 84330-12040-86 Front Turn Signal (Harley Davidson) Wiper SW (Toyo)84650-12020 Indicator Lights (Ron Francis) ??? Mirrors (Honda) 88 110 MG8-770 Left 88 120 MG8-770 Right Pedal Assy (Tilton)72-623 (69-2) Speedo Cable 83710-29345 Steering Rack (Toyo) 81 & up Tercell 88 Tercell 2TC engine???? Steering Rack Boot (large) (Toyo)90461-10273 Steering Rack Boot (small) (Toyo)90467-18003 Steering Flex Spring Pinto or Bobcat Upper Rod Ends Ball & Thread Rod (Big A) PRC ES 150R Ford F250 61-66 K10 Chevy E5150R Lower Ball Joints (Big A)PRC 10230 (Seal Power) 801-11230 (Moog) K 8036 Emergency Brake Cable (Toyo) 79 Supra LR Front Spindles & Rotors (Toyo) 70-73 Corona Front Brake Calipers & Pads (Toyo)70-73 Corona Master Cylinder (clutch & brake) (Toyo)31410-14091 76 & 77 Celica EIS E98224 ?? 31410-1271 ???? Spring Wrapped Brake Hoses (Toyo)90947-02317-86 Stop Light SW (Big A)325-6 US14std Banjo Bolt (Toyo)90401-10047 Banjo Bolt Washer (Toyo)90430-10074 Banjo T (Toyo)90405-10073 Brake Line T (Toyo)90413-10098 Wiper Motor (VW BUG) Wiper Arm (NAPA)60-722 Wiper Blade (Beck/Arnly)193-8208 Windshield to Body Rubber (3M) 2115 Radiator 21" Mazda FRONT BRAKES Front Brake Pads (Toyo)04491-14011 70-74 corona 2Tc 1600cc eng. ?? Seals (Toyo)90311-40108 Caliper Rebuild Kit (Toyo)04479-14010 Rebuilt Caliper R/H (Toyo)47730-20030-84 Rebuilt Caliper L/H (Toyo)47750-20020-84 Rotor (Toyo)43512-20032 Hub Inner Bearing (Toyo)90368-26013 Hub Seal (Toyo)90311-40108 Hub Outer Bearing (Toyo)90368-17017 Hub Washer (Toyo)90214-16910 Hub Nut Retainer (Toyo)43525-20011 Hub Nut (Toyo)43514-20010 REAR AXLE ASSY (Supra 79-81) (Cressida,w/disc brakes)7.7" ring gear Limited Slip Unit (TRD)41301-RA002 81 supra ?? Limited Slip Bearings (TRD)90368-50024 Axle Seal (Toyo)90311-52059 Brake Pads (Toyo)04492-14041 Caliper Kit (Toyo)04479-14051 Brake Hoses (Toyo) 9640-32605 Bendix 77260 REAR AXLE (Corolla GTS 76-79) Brake Pad (Toyo)04492-19030 Caliper Rebuild Kit (Toyo)04479-12110 Brake Hose (Toyo)96940-32555 Axle Seals (Toyo)96940-32555 Emergency Brake Handle (Mazda RX 2-3-4 or GLC Shocks Koni 802091 Motor Mount (4cyl) (Big A)2-4106 Motor Mount (Mazda Turbo) (Big A)2-2123 Motor Mount (V8) (Big A)2-2224 Motor Mount (V8) (Big A)2-2218

I think yes. It is expected to be seen when backing up in a parking lot. Rob Mitchell

Good idea! Rob M.

See what rocket scientists are up to in the flatlands of west Texas! >www.blueorigin.com Scroll down for videos! Rob Mitchell solder_guy2007-01-12 04:31:39

If I had to guess I would say that it is a Toyota 3SGE engine .. 180hp. The child doesn't age at all ..so he must have built it before his wife was pregnant! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif Rob Mitchell, Atlanta, GA

What about the driver?? http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/eek6.gif Rob Mitchell

"Admire the long sleek lines" - Chris Custer, founder of Rotus. Yes Mazda .. we own the American equvalent of the, "Fat Bastard!," http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/lol.gif which is what the wider Caterham is nicknamed. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif Rob Mitchell solder_guy2007-01-11 15:41:00

Sure .. why not? Make it a part of an introduction screen or something. Rob Mitchell