mrmustang

On it's way to it's new home in Georgia :auto:

The seats are actually comfortable for me, having been in race seats on and off all of my adult life. My FIA still retains it's race seat (swapped the passenger seat for a restored 427 unit to keep the wife happy). It has more to do with the extension of my legs and the heal and toe driving that I do in any of my manual transmission cars that is causing the issue with my back. At 6 feet tall and 199lbs (today :blush:), there is not much room for further adjustment to make the 7 work for me like I am attempting in the FIA at the moment (I hate to get rid of everything). I can always buy another down the road if we (doctors and I) can work out my "bugs". No doom or gloom, just reality setting in, that's all. Bill S.

Back surgery may be in my future, this and the FIA are on the chopping block. May be stuck with automatics from now on :banghead: I have set the reserve so low that someone will be getting a truly smoking deal. Bill S.

Thanks, some minor health issues are the reason behind the sale

1969 lotus 7 replica Birkin s3 kit Zetec 4cyl 142hp Jenvey electronic throttle bodies DTA Engine Management System 16,600 original miles 5 spd t-9 205/50/R15 Yokahama Advan-032R tires front and rear Full coil over suspension Custom belly pan rear exit exhaust Heater with 2 speed fan Full compliment of VDO gauges Full weather gear (top and side curtains) No accidents Needs nothing but a new owner Forgot to mention, the car is titled as a 1969 Lotus 7. Also, the stock three point seatbelts are still in the car, just tucked behind the seats. All fluids have been changed, car was just gone through, and it passed PA's safety inspection with flying colors just last month. Paint color is 1965 Ford Poppy Red. Asking $26,000

Well, have the Birkin sorted out (as much as I can with my new lower back issues), runs well, suspension aligned, motor running fantastic. Only issue I have is the temp gauge does not appear to work. I've cleaned the connections (plastic safe contact cleaner and an acid brush), but no reading. Any idea what the part number is for the temp sending unit? Thanks in advance, Bill S.

Posting for a friend: New, complete dual Weber 45DCOE kit for Ford 2.0L Zetec. Webcon # K99001/99002 Includes; Weber 45DCOE x2 pre-jetted for the 2.0L by Webcon UK manifold linkage velocity stacks K&N filters (although never used, the elements would require a thorough cleaning) Fuel pump Webcon Alpha performance Ignition management kit #K97034, which includes; ignition ECU, wiring harness. Instruction manuals for the Webers and the ignition kit. This is the same Weber kit that Superformance utilized on their S1 and was purchased through a Superformance dealer. $1195. shipped within the lower 48. PM member ( Olli )

I generally stick to forums such as this these days as my inbox is sacred and even in digest version it is too helter skelter for me to read. Bill S.

Here it is tucked in for the next few days until I can arrange insurance and plates :cooldude: Bill S.

GB (yes, I know who you are and what you own) foot boxes are an issue, The FPSB rides better The "7" handles better.

Got it, brought it over Same as the VIN on the title (located on the drivers side) anyone that can decipher ? K1NW1AB1015 Thanks in advance,

Thanks, I was wondering if I was ever going to get another.... Who needs summer, I take all of my convertibles out year round :auto:

So I finally picked up another Lotus 7 replica yesterday out of our classifieds HERE, a nice trip up to Boston (not quite home yet), a quick load up, and that is about all the seat time to date in the car. Specs from the craigslist ad 1969 lotus 7 replica Birkin s3 kit Zetec 4cyl 142hp Jenvey throttle bodies Dta ecu 16k miles MA title 5 spd t-9 Once we get home and I find some spare time, I'll be delving into the car. The good new is that it was mechanic owned, so I know the car is up to par. The bad news is, I have never owned a Birkin before and I am starting from scratch knowledge wise. I've already been to the Birkin Direct site and downloaded all of their PDF's, so I guess I will start with those. My only real question right now is, how do I identify what chassis number I have? Have not even had the bonnet off the car yet, so it may be a moot point if their is a chassis plate on the firewall or footbox, but figured I'd ask anyway. Finally, I want to thank Gary for his observations on the car, it helped during our negotiations.:cheers: Thanks in advance, Bill S. Now I have to find a nice set of driving shoes, as my Merrill hiking sneakers were not the greatest fit when I loaded the car on my trailer yesterday :banghead:

This one has been sold

Last September I was walking across my shop floor, the next thing I remember is lying across the customer chairs in my front office and one of my employees calling my wife. Enjoyed a trip to the ER and some pain meds, along with two IV bags of saline solution. The next week was a tough one as they could not do anything else for me. I feel for you. Bill S.

Bruce's Speed Shop on RT46 in Rockaway had worked on my 7 when I was still living there. In fact I just had my FIA up there this past winter, for me to drive the 148 miles each way means I trust him with my life. Shop number is 973-664-0192. Just beware, he has a waiting list, but to me, he is worth the wait. Also beware it is his way or the highway, if you want something questionable done (IE: cheap rubber brake lines when he suggests steel braided for example), he'll probably not take your car in his rotation. He is anal when it comes to this stuff. Bill S. PS: Tell him mrmustang sent you, then tell him I said he does not look a day over 80 :rofl:

You missed the post above yours where he states it is sold :rofl:

I'd buy it if I wasn't currently unemployed and considering a move to a more "3 seasons" area on the east coast. :cheers: Bill S.

Seller has yet to respond to my inquiry Then again I thought I had a line on a SPF S1 and that owner in the middle of discussions dropped off the face of the earth :banghead:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/190800501207

I stand corrected, as you sent the following after telling me you were not sure what you wanted but was open to offers. "Not sure of value...another birkin on eBay now is bin of 27k and is at 19k plus with five days to go....I set my reserve at 21k....we will see...I suspect it will go beyond reserve since it is so nearly new. Thanks again for the interest" Again I wish you the very best with your sale. Bill S.

Older discussion thread from 2011 when it was for sale at a California car dealership on Ebay: http://usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6656 The car sold for $16,600. :blush: to one of our own who then had customs and logistics problems and it ended up back at the selling dealer (which still shows today): http://www.econpch.com/inventory_detail.aspx?@page_inv_id=10057 Believe it sold for $17,500 several weeks later. Current seller states "my reserve is set ultra low and 21K and it will sell for that" Bill S.

Wonder what the seller wants for the Birkin :leaving: Bill S.

Let's just say that the cameras stopped showing the bidding after 300K (unlike every other car that went over the stage), making any number after that suspect. I'll leave it at that. :dupe: Bill S.

Skip, We are going to have to get together one of these days, you with the S1, me with the ERA 289FIA....Of course I drive with the top down all year round :cooldude: Bill S.