Paul Hill

I am sure I am not the only one who will miss your educated opinions and thoughtful observations, not to mention your dedication to fun events! I sincerely hope our paths can cross again somewhere. Maybe I can get my own personal sh*t in a pile and participate in one of your tours, even though they are on the wrong side of the country! Stay well my cyber friend!

Don't they all at some point?

Terry... PM sent.

Thanks Andy. I believe there are 8-10 Sevens/Caterhams in the group, similar number of Europas, Elans, plus a few each of Esprit, Elise, as well as a smattering of other Lotus models. Yup, quite a diverse and fun group! Although I have not spent time there in quite a while, I do have "some" knowledge of your area...my father was born, raised in Limehouse, had relatives in Acton, Guelph, and Rockwood. Sadly most have passed away now so I don't get there as often as I used to but am overdue for a nostalgic visit. Maybe this summer... Meanwhile, if you seen occasion to be heading east on hwy 401 past exit 750 let me know. We are a mile off the highway and always look forward to trading lies with other sufferers of the dreaded Lotus/Caterham disease!

Welcome Andy. Great bunch here full of all kinds of advice, even if you don't want it... Seriously, a wonderful suppprt group. What part of Ontario do you call home? There is Lotus owners group in Ottawa that meets monthly if you are nearby.

Something seriously wrong when it's warmer in Alaska than Atlanta or Orlando... And they have the nerve to talk about global warming??? Be hard to convince a bunch of folks today...

Only in Canada eh.... To paraphrase the old Red Rose tea ads... Pity! Happy New Year from a resident of the Great White North!

Assuming it has been in its present AZ location for a few weeks then I would think Bill to be correct: the heat and lack of humidity would have a strong drying effect. I bought a '93 GMC Topkick truck in Lake Havasu AZ that had spent most (if not all) of its life in AZ. Absolutely ZERO sign of rust, even the brake line running to the rear axle from the front was still shiny. The original paint on the inside of the doors looked like it was painted last week. The brand new trucks at the Chev dealership next door to me show more rust than this truck. So from that experience I would not be too concerned about rust being an issue. Now...corrosion of electrical components, odors from foam rubber or upholstery with moisture trapped inside or behind, different issues entirely!

It certainly is not exactly MY idea of a great deal at the present 15k +.... Time will tell where the price of this pig-in-a-poke ends up.

Well, for the record, I will NOT be shilling for anyone, nor will I be bidding at all. If I had not collected all the bits to upgrade (no flame wars as to the validity of that statement) our early Caterham basketcase to a Zetec then I would be in there like a dirty shirt! Plus, it is a nice time of the year for a trip to somewhere away from the ice, snow, and cold temps of eastern Ontario. Maybe in my next life?

I'm snickering at the irony Skip... Have you done us a favour posting this or created a monster with a bunch bidding against each other?

Curious... Where was the flooding near Kingman AZ?

What engine/trans did the designer/engineer have in mind?

I am sure there is a good reason to polute yet another useful forum/group with political crap. Get a life guys...take this bs where it belongs. Paul

scannon If they called what you pictured a "cowcatcher" I hate to think how much bigger Tabers "bearcatcher" will need to be... Sure hope they make it carbon to keep the weight down!

Aha....I see my post as being at 9:17am. Guess the site isn't going with daylight savings time?

Totally off topic but I have to note a strange observation... Al's last post was noted as being edited at 8:47 am today but my clock on my phone says it's only 8:10. Just what time zone are we operating in? Al would have to be somewhere out in the Atlantic Ocean for this to be true...

Guess Klassic lost his back button? May 16-18, 2014 is the date listed on the Carlisle website.

The depressed centre ones are often referred to as "finishing washers". Home Depot or Lowes should be an easy source although they won't likely be stainless if that's what you were looking for.

There is a very early ('76?) Caterham short cockpit S3 taking up space in my garage. Could take pics/measurements if this matches your car.

The Lugg & Roll is on the Canadian Costco website... http://www.costco.ca Listed under "trailers" if you can imagine. Not getting cheaper though...$1699.99 Still a pretty slick unit though!

to offer it as a base for the weekend. Also have a couple 10 x 10 easyups, and a 10 x 20.

Assuming we have it roadworthy by then, we will be there with our GMC Topkick based motorhome. At 12' high and 40' long it would be easy to find in a field of tiny cars...would be happy

The kit car show is listed as May 16-18, 2014 on the Carlisle Event website. We try to make it down from eastern Ontario every few years. There is always some amazing craftsmanship exhibited, as well as some truly awful designs. The flea market usually has some neat stuff too if you have the time to peruse piles of junk to find that one nugget. And always some neat guys to chat with! Will hopefully have our new motorhome finished, not sure about the Caterham, though am hopeful...

So...what does your wife think of the new paint inside the closet? At least you were thoughtful enough to remove her clothes 1st and not just shove them to the side! Or are they off-camera on the left?:-)