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I have this unit from Retro Ford. The casting surface finish is somewhat poor and I have performed some machining on it to improve the fit and finish, but otherwise, the quality is reasonable for a low volume cast part. http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/content/angliacortina-type-9-bellhousing-a003-0 I hope this helps, Dave

PM sent about the Costin book. Thanks, Dave

I'd call it an adventure. I believe James Whiting, in the UK, used to make a rear disc conversion for live axle Caterham Fireblades. A picture may be found in the archive section of his website. http://www.jameswhiting.com/page15.html For my live axle (Ford Escort axle) Seven, I'm using the Milton English Ford caliper mounting kit, for a Ford Sierra caliper (standard Caterahm DeDion rear caliper). I turned down the axle flanges to clear bell of a Ford Fiesta rotor, as well (recommended by Milton). For the master cylinder and front brakes I'm using a late model Caterham .700 bore master and Triumph Spitfire calipers. I placed a Tilton proportion valve on the rear caliper circuit, in case reducing the rear braking is necessary. The car is not yet complete, so I have not tested the brake system. I will go through the math eventually and verify the piston ratios. The parking brake is still in work. I have an under-dash handle, a Caterham cable to adapt an under-dash handle mechanism to a Sierra hand brake cable (found it on the Caterham website a few years ago), and a Sierra cable. The Milton kit included a parking brake cable mount, but I suspect I will have to fabricate some form of cable mount. I hope this info is helpful or at least supports that your idea sounds reasonable (well, reasonable to someone who would build a Lotus Seven replica from scratch, starting with not much more than an Arch chassis and a few pieces of body work). Dave

Hi Kevin, My wife and I live right on the Santa Monica and LA border. I do not know of a shop directly familiar with Sevens in the Santa Monica area, but there are few British car repair shops in the immediate area that might be worth calling. I generally recommend Tony Ingram Historic Racing (an old friend of mine), in Santa Barbara, Jeff at JAE in Goleta, or Frank Monise Motors in Montclair for Lotus and Seven related work or questions. They are all a bit of a drive from Santa Monica, but are extremely knowledgable. Someone from the California Caterham Club may know of other local shops. I hope this helps, Dave

I recieved the same spam from Bykajigo. He most likely doesn't own a Seven... Dave

The hydraulic clutch release bearing kit is sold. Thanks, Dave

The Tony Weale book is sold. Thanks, Dave

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.