Stevensonjr Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Croc suggested I post this here for wider distribution. I was involved in a 2 car buy to get an original Lotus 7. The other car was a incomplete project replica 7. The only info I have is that it’s about 4” wider than my 7 and it has a 4 cylinder overhead cam ford engine and 4 speed transmission in it. I’m going to try to attach photos of the project so someone might help me identify it. it was from an estate sale with no one around with any information. I need more information to answer questions from anyone interested in the project. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Looks like an H&S Seven. Porsche 914 seats. Pinto/ mustang II suspension. Probably $5-10k in pieces. Edited July 23, 2022 by MV8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamericano Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 You might have some luck asking on locostusa.com site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 Looks like MV8 is right on, looks to be an HS engineering Sabre Seven. HS produced kits and completed cars from the mid 70’s to 1991 when they shut down. Leo’s 7 Sabre photos in an album on this site show his Sabre 7 as he raced it a while back, this album is where I got the details to ID my project. This is not Leo’s car, it’s an unfinished project with current Louisiana registration and title in my name. lf anyone would like specific photos of the project let me know so I can take them this weekend. I am going to the ranch today and the project is in a hangar there. I have finished the restoration of the original 7 and have no desire to start another project. If anyone is interested, we can talk or email directly. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 What is my prize? Some sort of "Delta pilot" discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 Looks like MV8 is right on, looks to be an HS engineering Sabre Seven. HS produced kits and completed cars from the mid 70’s to 1991 when they shut down. Leo’s 7 Sabre photos in an album on this site show his Sabre 7 as he raced it a while back, this album is where I got the details to ID my project. This is not Leo’s car, it’s an unfinished project with current Louisiana registration and title in my name. lf anyone would like specific photos of the project let me know so I can take them this weekend. I am going to the ranch today and the project is in a hangar there. I have finished the restoration of the original 7 and have no desire to start another project. If anyone is interested, we can talk or email directly. Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 MV8, I’ll give you credit for being the smartest guy on this topic and a ride in my Original 7 whenever you get down here. You still flying or did you retire before they cut everyone’s retirement in half? My College roommate was a Delta pilot after An Air Force F4 stint in Vietnam. Delta screwed him out of half of his retirement during bankruptcy. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Hey, you're too good to me. I guess I'm "smart" about the Sabre at least. It's one of the best imho. I always ask for the "delta pilot discount". I left early for other aviation work I am still engaged in. Started pulling delta retirement early before the recent cuts but no, I was not one of their pilots. Your friends experience does not surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 7/30/2022 at 5:14 PM, MV8 said: Hey, you're too good to me. I guess I'm "smart" about the Sabre at least. It's one of the best imho. I always ask for the "delta pilot discount". I left early for other aviation work I am still engaged in. Started pulling delta retirement early before the recent cuts but no, I was not one of their pilots. Your friends experience does not surprise me. I’m still in aviation too, on a hobby basis. I’ve totally rebuilt a Stearman, in WWII Navy colors with a 670 Continental. Also rebuilt a J3 with an O-200 and put it on floats. I keep a WWII Piper L4 Observation plane at my ranch to run the fence lines and count deer and alligators. When I was in business I had a 560 Commander, boy those Garretts were loud! Too old to travel now, but I remember—- Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 I mostly push GA paper now with an occasional proving run if I must but I don't miss the noise. I enjoy watching the STOL competitions. Out of those, it sounds like the J3 would be the most fun (with tundra tires). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 When I’m solo the Cub gets off the water in 6 seconds. The 0-200 and the flat pitch float plane prop really make it jump. Cruise is about 70 max. I put a C-90 in the L4, replacing the C-65. It’s on wheels with good performance with 2 on board on a no wind hot day. 1400’ strip at the ranch with obstructions. Today I finished rib stitching the 32 ft one piece Monocoupe wing. I’ve got it on a rotisserie fixture which makes it a fairly easy one man job. I built the fuselage up last year, covered it and Poly brushed thru silver, waiting on the wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Charles Lindberg had one of those. https://www.kitplanes.com/warner-185-radial-engine-to-enter-production-again/ Hmmm....... A Monocoupe 90/185 (experimental) and a ballistic chute while you sort out the limitations? Maybe a detuned version that doesn't test the spars so much. It's so hard to leave things alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 It’s a Monocoupe 90, designed around the less than desirable Lambert 5 cylinder radial. Monocoupe people love originality so we are going to try to make the Lambert work. The engine only had a 300 hr TBO back in the day, so that’s the first thing that needs attention. We have a truck load of parts to work with but may have to machine or cast usable parts. We have a great engine man available and a machine shop so we’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toldfield Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 How far afield is this? Tony LaVier, Lockheed test pilot, restored a Velie Monocoupe, flew it for a bit, and donated it to a museum. I met him while he was making engine parts at a shop in Signal Hill. tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV8 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 19 hours ago, Stevensonjr said: It’s a Monocoupe 90, designed around the less than desirable Lambert 5 cylinder radial. Monocoupe people love originality so we are going to try to make the Lambert work. The engine only had a 300 hr TBO back in the day, so that’s the first thing that needs attention. We have a truck load of parts to work with but may have to machine or cast usable parts. We have a great engine man available and a machine shop so we’ll see. Understood. I assumed it was a 90. I've been wanting to build a kiln to cast my own parts using the lost foam method. Bent, scrap alloy wheels are a great source of material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevensonjr Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 6 hours ago, MV8 said: Understood. I assumed it was a 90. I've been wanting to build a kiln to cast my own parts using the lost foam method. Bent, scrap alloy wheels are a great source of material. We will start on the engine after we cleanup all the parts. Here is where we are now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamScotticus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 will 914 seats fot standard 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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