New S3 purchase - trying to figure it out - post 2 of 873 :)

[Darcy]

Hi, Darcy again.

 

I just picked up my 1970 S3 yesterday and I'm learning slowly.  I see this number on the brace in front of the brake and clutch master cylinders. 

 

It looks like someone stamped a number, changed their mind, and stamped a new number.  BL2170.  I found a mention that Universal Radiators stamped with a B, but I did not see mention of a BL.  Thoughts?  Is this typical of Universal Radiators? 

 

 

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[Darcy]

You have to imagine the accent...

 

Oy mate! You stamped the wrong bloody number on that bloody frame. Bloody 'ell! Put the right bloody number on the bloody car for xxxxx sake! 

[EdWills]

Hi Darcy.  Message sent to you.

 

If you require a paint match for touch-up, please drop me a line.  I found a source for the oil based paint (Graphite Grey) in Calgary. W

Edited 10 hours ago by EdWills

[Darcy]

Definitely will fixing all rust, so paint matches for body, frame, engine etc would be great. 

[theDreamer]

@Darcy As I’ve mentioned before check out this site:

https://www.anglocanadianlotus7.ca/lotus-seven-frame-and-chassis-numbers/

I’d say you have a Universal Radiators chassis as I’m sure they are the only company that used that particular area to stamp their number. Yes most have just a “B”, but also “UB” which some take to mean it was a replacement chassis. The “L” may be like it is with the Lotus serial number meaning LHD, which would fit your car.

Also as previously mentioned, forward this info, (Universal Radiators chassis number and lotus serial number) in text with photos to John Watson and he’ll give you what info he has.

http://www.historiclotusregister.co.uk/theRegistrars/newperrinwatson.php

[IamScotticus]

Do you have a Lotus SB#?

Arch made S3 chassis for Lotus late in production, didn't they?  When did those start?

Fortunate for you, you can MIG/TIG weld on a Uni-rad frame without worrying about any nickel bronze joint welds.

Please  start a project thread in the build forum with lots of pics! The "general" section is a black hole of everything.

https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/41-build-threads/

Edited 4 hours ago by IamScotticus