fnmag58 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Well after 2 long years and hundreds of hours of work, my 1982 Series 3 moved under its' own power today. Last time this car saw the road was in the mid 1990's when its previous owner started to rebuild/restore it. So here is its first photo. Now for a few more minor parts then off the VDOT to get the plates. The Superlight rims and tires are being mounted and will be on this week!! http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/241047912_DSCN0543.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowflyer Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Congrats!!!! Nothing like the first time the engine starts, the first time you drive it. Enjoy it. :party: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Very nice. I can picture the smile you have on your face after your 7 moved it under it's own power after all that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnmag58 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 The smile was big, the feeling you get inside is impossible to describe. I does take a lot of will-power and determination when you run into problems. Keeping the faith that it will be finally assembled helps a lot. And of course, the encouragement from the members of this group go a long way. Sal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Sal. Congratulations! It looks like a new car. The grins will just keep getting bigger now that you can drive it. Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 :thumbs: seconded keep on motoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Congrats Sal, Nice looking car! Love the clams, BRG paint, bench seat, and it's RHD too! I noticed the cutout in the hood, what kind of induction/carbs are you running? Bruce :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparecr Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Car looks great. Funny thing our old Caterhams.... Would you be looking to offset the cost of your new SL rimas and tires by parting with those in the picture? I seem to be going for the vintage look as of late... I also am sending a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sal, Congrats!!! I hope to join you with a running seven in the garage soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Looks like it is brand new. Nice job on the resto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 That really looks nice!!! You did and excellent job restoration. Just in time for the summer fun. Dave W :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 very nice, it has that awesome vintage look to it..sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnmag58 Posted June 2, 2008 Author Share Posted June 2, 2008 Thanks to all of you for the kind words. I hope to join you for a blat sometime soon. Bruce, It's got the factory twin DCOE 40 Webers with the original air filters. I guess I'm somewhat of a purist as I like to return everything to the original factory delivered vehicle. Being RHD should prove to be interesting around here. Northern VA traffic is a nightmire! Car is fully documented from the initial contact at Caterham in the UK until it was delivered into the US. Driven daily back then and has 98,700 miles on the odometer--that might be a record! The only thing i dont have is a set of seatbelts. Would like to go to 5 point but Caterham did not add in the attachment points over your shoulder in the middle of the car. I am building a 1700 Super Sprint engine now and hope to have it completed in a couple months. I also have the cycle fenders for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 So COOL ! I'm sure you are having a tough time sleeping at night just thinking about driving it..... She looks great keep up the good work. Cheers 7evin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Looks good. Enjoy. There are plenty of Lotus & Se7en folks in NVA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sal: Now I have another local 7 driver to go on blats with. I'll balance your tires tomorrow. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2137811689_smile10.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sal, Your 7 looks great, nice vintage look to it, they don't come any nicer than that. Enjoy, Steve Novelli:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Looks like the Seven I fell in love with, all those many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnmag58 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 I took the 7 to the car show in downtown Fredericksburg, VA yesterday. It was judged against, MG's, Austin Healy's,etc and ended up taking 2nd place. It was a huge draw since few people had ever seen one. Yes, I got the "Is this a kit car?" question along with the "Can you drive it on the steet?" You just smile and try to educate them as best as you can. Several folks from the UK knew what it was right away and tolds stories of owning one. Even had one gent that raced one on weekends. Talking to fellow "RKI's" is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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