Where can I get a nose cone for a Series 2, Lotus 7?

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

I've got some wonderful news. Carrabelle is a small port on the Gulf of Mexico, so we have a fiberglass repair shop that generally repairs boats that have lost in fights with solid objects. I took my "beyond repair" fenders and snout to them and asked them if they could prep for painting. "We can do that" was the answer.  Two days later they showed me the flared front fenders - smooth as glass. Gorgeous. Reinforced as needed on the back side. I'll see the rest and post some pictures soon.  I'll also tell you what it cost. 

 

As near as I can tell, having searched diligently, there is no source for old Sevens fenders and snouts in the US. Redline is gearing up to produce more, but a set for my S2 would push $2K with shipping. I'm really happy to have found an alternative.

 

 

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

It was a bit more than I expected - $1089 for the set, but that's half the cost of new ones, they did extensive repairs underneath, and they - of course - have all the holes drilled and in the right places. Smooth as glass, and a four day turn around.

[MV8]

Before and after Pictures?

Edited January 18 by MV8

[IamScotticus]

Did you get a gelcoat match?

[wdb]

Did they add lightness?

[IamScotticus]

Here is a USA source for these parts.

 

I got a response from Motorsport composites in Wisconsin that they do have moulds for all wings and nose and are willing to manufacture.

 

I have their permission to mention them on the forum.

They don't have a website but do have a FB page.

They can do color gelcoat by request at additional cost, but the default colors are black and white.  I will add that these guys have been in the business a long time, at least 20 years, so there is no question they know what they're doing.

 

Here is the email copy sans prices, as I believe pricing should be a private negotiation between parties.

 

We have three different versions of a Lotus nose -- The 7 Series LS-II, DSK7 and the Caterham CS3. We have two versions of the front fenders -- The LS-II and 7/CS3. They are quite similar to each other, with only subtle differences. For rear fenders, we have either 9.5" wide or 11" wide. The 9.5" are universal. We have two different 11", which are very similar to each other. One is designated as CS3, the other as 7/DSK. I am told that the CS3 parts were for a special version developed by Carroll Shelby. If you would like to see the slight differences between the different fenders, let me know and I will dig out some pics.

 

Noses are $XXX in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Front or rear fenders are $XXX each in fiberglass, $XXX in kevlar. Carbon parts are also available upon request.

 

Thanks,

Wava Utt

 

Motorsport Composites

2133 County Road W

Grafton, WI 53024

262-375-1930

info@motorsportcomposites.com

[Timothy Keith-Lucas]

Here's the "cap" for the Lotus nose badge:

 

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