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The Tillett seats are sold. Thanks for all of your interest. Dave

There are have been a few questions regarding the additional trimming I performed on one of the two Tillett seats. I believe I emailed additional pictures to everyone who asked, but I'll post them here as well, just in case in missed someone. The "in-car" photos were taken before I sealed the edge with adhesive. The seats fit in my Seven without the added trimming, but removing the extra material allows for more fore and aft range of motion. Thanks, Dave

Hi Daniel, The release bearing is set up for a .625 master cylinder piston diameter. My plan was to use it with a standard Girling master cylinder, as used on most Seven type cars. To verify that it will work in your system, it might be worth emailing Dave Coolridge at Retro Ford. The time I contacted him, he replied pretty quickly. Thanks, Dave

The images should be visible now, as attachments. For some reason the public album pictures are not visible. I'm going to assume user error... Thanks again for looking, Dave

Hi Dave, I will also add additional images of the seats, if you want to see more detail. Thanks Dave

Can you not see them in the message? They show up for me. I also created a public gallery in the profile, showing the pictures. Thanks, Dave

Weale book Thanks Dave

Hi All, I have the following parts for sale, that will not be used on my Seven. Thanks for looking. Please PM me, with any offers. Thanks again, Dave 1 pair of Tillett B6 seats, carbon fiber over GRP, with trimmed edges and Dinamica panels and mounts. $1000/OBO + shipping The seats include one pair each of Caterham fixed mounts and sliders. The seats and rails are unused, other than for test fits in the car. One seat has additional trimming at the upper edge, as is visible in the image. The edge is sealed off with Hysol HP120 adhesive. Retro Ford Ltd Type-9 gearbox hydraulic release bearing kit. New and used only for test fitting. $100/OBO + shipping http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/content/type-9-rocket-hydraulic-clutch-release-bearing-kit-bc002 Also included are 6 spacers, a braided Teflon supply side hose, a adapter for a remote bleed hose, and an adapter for use with a 7.25 diameter Tilton style race clutch. Stack Pro-Control programmable fuel level gauge. New and unused. $100/OBO + shipping Tony Weale book: Lotus Seven Restoration, Preparation, and Maintenance. $100/OBO + shipping Used but in good condition. I have 2 copies, so I am selling one.

Hi Allan, The set up in my car is nearly identical to Dingo's. I took a few pictures of the mount, but with the transmission in place, they didn't come out particularly well. If you're in the SoCal area, you're welcome to come buy and take measurements of of the trans mount support structure in my car. My car is LHD as well, with the support tube such as a RHD car. Best regards, Dave

Hi Allan, It looks like you may have the wrong gearbox bracket. On page 72 of Tony Weale's Lotus 7 book, the riveted in gearbox bracket shown has a flat surface with holes to mate with the gearbox mount. Also, my Arch, Lotus style S2/S3 chassis, has a flat mount similar to the picture (with additional structure brazed structure to tie the mount to the steel tubes). I can send pictures if needed. I hope this helps, Best Regards, Dave

If it doesn't sell as a lot and you are willing to ship parts, I am interested in the front suspension parts (Item 1, on your list). Thanks, Dave

There is lots to do, but around LAX and the general LA area. Here's my quick list. Car/Aircraft Museums: Automotive Driving Museum (http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org). It's right next to LAX, but relatively small. It's a good way to spend 30 minutes to an hour. Museum of Flying (http://www.museumofflying.com). It's small also, but worth the visit. The museum is located on the grounds of the Santa Monica Airport. The Peterson Mueseum Book Stores: AutoBooks AeroBooks in Burbank (http://www.autobooks-aerobooks.com). If you have a rental car it's definitely worth the drive. Jay Leno and other car owning celebs stop in pretty regularly. Roads/Driving: Drive up Mullholland and have lunch at The Rock Store (another Leno hang out). http://www.rock-store.com Drive up Angeles Crest Hwy in the San Gabriel Mountains and have lunch at Newcomb's Ranch. (http://newcombsranch.com) This is my favorite motorcycle/driving road. Use caution and watch out for motorcyclists, bicyclist, cars, and cops. I hope this helps, Back to work (you can email me with questions if needed dvanlueATgmail.com) Dave

Thanks for the restrictor info. Tony (and his peers) are great resources and have been incredibly helpful to me over the years. I forgot to mention the motor mount. The Caterham unit which clears the dry sump pump is nicely made. It fits well too. Thanks again for the info. Dave

Have you talked with any of the Kent based race engine builders, such as Dave Bean, Craig Chima, Tony Ingram, Jeff at JAE, MWE, Ivey, or any of the others? I know Dave Bean sells press in restrictors for Twincams and BD-series engines, which are sometimes used on push-rod motors. I'm building a similar spec engine for track and street (it's been on my engine stand for a long time, while I work on other aspects of the car) and am not currently planning to run a restrictor. I'm interested to know what you're heard or hear. Thanks, Dave

Harmon Racing Cells built me a complete FIA certified bladder, with foam and a collector, for an old Fuel Safe Lotus Seven cell, for around $1K. It might be worth giving them a call to compare prices. They are a small shop of prior Fuel Safe employees, from when FS was in California. I hope this helps. http://www.harmonracingcells.com/Fuel_Cells.html Dave