Series 2 re-commission

[Tbox56]

I first saw this Series 2 about 8 years ago and tried to purchase it then "not for sale". Fast forward 8 years still not for sale but the owner now wants to get it running again. Has been parked on this trailer for 30 years in a garage. Looks like it has a BMC Series A engine, 950cc version. I figure if I can't own it the next best thing is to get to rebuild it.

 

Tom

[SCse7en]

What a great time capsule! Thanks for the photos and please keep us posted. Eric

[11Budlite]

That'll be a fun project! Looking forward to updates.

[escondidoron]

Very cool! I love the steering wheel. Do you know what year it is?

[Lonnie-S]

The simplicity of it is wonderful to see. Like others here, I'll be looking forward to the updates.

 

Cheers,

[Tbox56]

Hi All,

 

Progress has been made on this re-commission, chassis repairs have been made, suspension components media blasted, engine being sealed up and all ready to paint. I have found the chassis, in undisturbed areas, to be a dark grey and the bolt on suspension components to be a lighter grey. I have tried to match the colors with color chips and have gotten close, does anyone have an actual color or paint code for these? Also the BMC 948cc motor appears to have originally been a medium to dark green, does this sound correct, anyone have a color or paint code for this.

 

Thanks for the help,

 

Tom

[11Budlite]

Hi All,

 

Progress has been made on this re-commission, chassis repairs have been made, suspension components media blasted, engine being sealed up and all ready to paint. I have found the chassis, in undisturbed areas, to be a dark grey and the bolt on suspension components to be a lighter grey. I have tried to match the colors with color chips and have gotten close, does anyone have an actual color or paint code for these? Also the BMC 948cc motor appears to have originally been a medium to dark green, does this sound correct, anyone have a color or paint code for this.

 

Thanks for the help,

 

Tom

 

Tom - I don't have the paint code for the chassis, but this could provide some info: https://lotuselan.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=19688&start= Sounds like there were different shades of grey used over the years.

 

If the engine is a med/dark green it's the early Spridget color that's available from Moss and others: https://mossmotors.com/spray-paint-engine-dark-green I'm not sure if there's a code available to mix and spray your own but I'm sure if you had a clean part it could be matched. I have some of the Moss Spridget dark green paint at home that I've used on my old Bugeye Sprite motor and it came out well.

 

Oh yea, we need some updated photos too!

Edited April 10, 2020 by 11Budlite

[escondidoron]

Hi All,

 

Progress has been made on this re-commission, chassis repairs have been made, suspension components media blasted, engine being sealed up and all ready to paint. I have found the chassis, in undisturbed areas, to be a dark grey and the bolt on suspension components to be a lighter grey. I have tried to match the colors with color chips and have gotten close, does anyone have an actual color or paint code for these?

 

 

Hi Tom;

 

I have just completed reassembly of my '62 S2, SB1351. There was a lot of exposed original gray on my chassis once the aluminum skin was removed. I refinished with powder coat that was a very close match. Cardinal was the brand of the powder that most closely matched my original chassis color.

Cardinal p/n: RAL 7042 Gray 80 Gloss P008-GR21.

http://RAL 7042 GREY 80 GLOSS P008-GR21

 

My car left Cheshunt in December of '61 with a Kent engine.

 

Here is what the Cardinal gray on my chassis looked like during the re-skin operation:

[Tbox56]

Thanks for the responses. Bruce, the link was very helpful I found a BS colour chart and it looks like the original colour might have been Medium Graphite for the chassis. I have printed the chart and will use it as a starting point for the lighter colour suspension parts. Ron Your car looks great but this chassis is a much darker color that yours. The suspension looks about the color of your chassis. Tried to upload some pictures but my internet is too slow right now, will try later.

 

Tom