LOTUS ELAN: A RESTORATION GUIDE
Written by Gordon Lund
Published by Brooklands Books
in 2002
ISBN: 1855205963
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LOTUS ELAN: A RESTORATION GUIDE
Written by Gordon Lund.
Stock no. 1817834
1st.
2002.
Softcover.
Large format.
Slightly better than very good condition.
For those who like the look of a Lotus Elan and would love to own one. The inside story of restoring an Elan +2 and Elan Sprint to concours winning condition. Large format. Red pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. 127 pages including index. ISBN: 1855205963. A few creases to covers. Contents clean.
Front cover
Contents
- Chapter 1: WHY AN ELAN
- "Lots of Trouble Usually Serious" - Myth of Legend
- Chapter 2: THE CAR - IT'S LINEAGE
- Back street special to Supercar status
- Times they are a changing - Economics and Legislation
- Chapter 3: BASIC DESCRIPTION
- Dispelling the myths
- An Engineers Guide to the Universe
- Form follows Function
- Chapter 4: WHERE TO START
- Read Lotus Books
- Join a Club
- Befriend a Lotus enthusiast
- Developing a Strategy - How to avoid Heartache
- Plan Ahead
- Capabilities and Resources
- Budget
- Chapter 5: THE INITIAL PURCHASE
- What to Look For
- Avoidance of Dead Ducks
- Take a Friend
- Choice Criteria
- Where to Buy
- The Sale
- Chapter 6: BITE THE BULLET - REFLECT - GET STUCK IN
- Assess the Situation
- The Importance of Photography
- Take Notes
- Organisation is the Key
- Set the Stage
- Chapter 7: THE STRIP DOWN
- Safety Precautions
- Preparation
- Engine Ancillaries
- Lighten the Load
- Removal and Disconnection of body to chassis Components
- Disconnection of Body to Chassis
- The Lift
- Chapter 8: BODY RESTORATION
- DIY Body Work
- Use of the Professionals
- Storage
- Chapter 9: THE ROLLING CHASSIS
- Dismantling
- Engine, Gearbox Removal
- Engine Strip and rebuild
- Drive Train Removal
- Drive Train Strip and rebuild
- Rear Suspension Removal
- Rear Suspension Strip and rebuild
- Front Suspension, Steering Removal
- Front Suspension, Steering Strip and rebuild
- Chassis - Refurbish or Replace
- Chapter 10: PREPARATION FOR THE REBUILD
- Make a List
- Reverse all Strip Down Instruction
- The Great Manual Get Out Clause
- Cleanliness is the Key
- Chapter 11: THE ROLLING CHASSIS REBUILD
- Start Up-Side Down
- Corrosion Protection, Do it Now
- Work in an Orderly Fashion - Be Prepared
- Brake Pipes, Hand Brake Cable and petrol pipe
- The Hand Brake Tree
- Mounting the Differential
- The Rear Suspension
- The Drive Train
- The Front Suspension
- Steering
- Hubs and Brakes
- Engine and Gearbox
- Exhaust
- Ancillaries
- Wheels and Tyres
- Chapter 12: FITTING THE BODY
- Chapter 13: ELECTRICS
- Heater
- Wiper motor, mechanisms and washer jets
- Chapter 14: FINISHING THE BODY
- Windows
- Trim
- Chapter 15: THE BOOT
- Petrol tank
- Petrol gauge sender unit
- Boot locking mechanism
- Chapter 16: SILL MEMBERS +2
- Chapter 17: UNDER THE BONNET
- Hydraulics
- Radiator
- Chapter 18: PREPARATION FOR THE BIG DAY
- Bodywork
- Engine bay
- Interior
- Chapter 20: EPILOGUE
- APPENDICES