MBEARDEN Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 There is an interesting "1965 Lotus 7" project on EBay...new frame and most of the parts appear to be there...EBay item # 320711475840. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 At the bottom of the ebay posting: The chassis used in this Lotus 7 is not the original chassis. The chassis in this Lotus 7 is a new chassis. The chassis was not built by Lotus or Caterham. Makes you wonder who built it and whether they knew what they were doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Not throwing rocks in particular, but I contacted him and got somewhat vague answers as to where it came from, what all was included, etc. Did not inspire me to bid. YMMV.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road SHO Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I would look at it just like any other vehicle bought from FleaBay or Craigslist, with a very critical eye. Unless of course you plan on re-building it anyway. And like doing that kind of thing. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossD Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Closed at $11,200 with 14 bids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 That is not a Kent motor. Carbs on the wrong side. Kents are crossflow motors. The carb is on the right and exhaust on the left. Might be a 2000 or 2300 Ford though. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossD Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Its a pre crossflow kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I stand corrected. I've never seen one of those. Interesting. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougf Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If any of you are curious as to what became of this car, I've finally posted some web pages related to its restoration (resurrection?). This has been a fascinating project - sort of the ultimate big-kids assemble-it puzzle. I know almost nothing of the history of the car. I've spoken with the original owner who sold the car through a dealer and then lost track, and I've communicated with the two most recent owners both of whom owned the car in boxes and crates. I believe the evidence points to a car that was raced and then crashed heavily. The only front suspension components that aren't new are the uprights, and they are both seriously bent. So here's a link to my pages. I invite comments, feedback and what ever advice the community can offer. -Doug [/url]http://www.dougfraser.com/LSB-2072 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Doug: Amazing rescue! Certainly not for the faint of heart, or for those without the requisite mechanical knowledge, tools, shop space, time, patience, etc., etc. Have you tried steam on your plastic protection? Also, I use a 3M adhesive remover on those plastic decals, etc., that wont come off. Helps to soak the item repeatedly. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Doug - After reading your personal history, it's clear this project is in the right hands. My Crossflow is about due for a refresh, if you're still taking on side jobs. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Steve: His site says he built a turbo X-flow. Are you thinking what I am thinking:)? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougf Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments. :-) That was all in a previous life. I've been a lab instructor at Dartmouth College for the last 30 years, and I organize the SAE Formula Hybrid competition. (http://www.formula-hybrid.org) I do think about retirement sometimes, and how it would be fun to get back into engine building. I could become a "Vintage Engine Builder". (That's me I'm talking about - not necessarily the engines ;-) In the meantime, I spend my weekends tinkering on the Lotus and a '66 Jag Coupe vintage race car. -Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanker Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello Doug, We met at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the Formula SAE Hybrid event this year. My wife and I were one of Indy SCCA Region course workers for the autocross event. Really enjoyed reading your build progress on the Seven. I'll continue to follow your progress and bring Raleigh & Velma Boreen up to speed. I think you will find this USA7's group very helpful and always interested in your project. Jack Banker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougf Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hi Jack, We really enjoyed our time at Indy. You guys ran a super event!! We're still talking to the track, but it's not certain that we'll do it again this year. Emerging Tech Day is a week later, and most of our student teams have to get back to their campuses for finals and graduation. I'm appreciating the feedback I've been getting on the Seven pages and will have to be more disciplined than I normally am in keeping them current. Thanks!! -Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 If any of you are curious as to what became of this car, I've finally posted some web pages related to its restoration (resurrection?). This has been a fascinating project - sort of the ultimate big-kids assemble-it puzzle. I know almost nothing of the history of the car. I've spoken with the original owner who sold the car through a dealer and then lost track, and I've communicated with the two most recent owners both of whom owned the car in boxes and crates. I believe the evidence points to a car that was raced and then crashed heavily. The only front suspension components that aren't new are the uprights, and they are both seriously bent. So here's a link to my pages. I invite comments, feedback and what ever advice the community can offer. -Doug [/url]http://www.dougfraser.com/LSB-2072 Just read your web pages about the rebuilding of your Lotus 7. Very nice and looking forward to following the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Doug, Fascinating resurrection/rebuild journal! Can't wait to read the next installment. I graduated from Dartmouth College in 1965, and lately, I've made it back to the NH/VT area about once a year, and at class reunions. I'll let you know if I am going to be in the area, probably mid-June of 2012. I'd love to see your Seven's progress. In about 1978-79, I read the DSK Seven test in Car & Driver. I called Dave Kaplan and made arrangements to drive on a very long Saturday in a borrowed car from Washington, D. C. (where I was on temporary legislative duty for the State of Alaska), to Marblehead, MA to visit the shop and see the DSK. Well, it was a longer drive than I had anticipated, and I arrived considerably after the shop had closed. So after a quick dinner and a brief night in a roadside motel, I turned around and drove back to DC. Don't know what I expected to see at DSK (or to do with any newly-gained knowledge), but I must have been looking for some close contact with a real, live Seven...... It took me nearly three more decades to get one of my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougf Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Small world... Absolutely!! Let me know when you're at Dartmouth next and we'll get together. It's probably optimistic to think I'll have the Seven on the road by then, but who knows? -Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Doug, I'll be sure to let you know. If your Seven is not on the road yet, there is always some bench racing that can be accomplished over a beer or two... Happy Holidays! Alaskossie Anchorage, Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobone Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 great web site. Please keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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