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Piguin
Piguin Reader
11/5/24 6:13 p.m.

This is one of the builds that deserve way more attention and engagement than it is getting, with me being part of the problem.

 

I think it is down to two factors:

1) The first couple of pages do nothing to even hint at the glorious fabrication quality and methods used that are truly YouTube fame worthy. One needs to get at least to page 4 with the turbo inlet fabrication to realize what is waiting for them. If you get distracted by something before that point, which is what happened to me more than once, you miss the most interesting part. Maybe an edit of the first post with a few snapshots? Shifty should be one.

 

2) Lack of opportunities to offer input or opinions about possible solutions. The quality of fabrication is, again, amazing which makes people like me just stare in awe. I don't have anything to offer but a lot to learn. And most issues seem to be in the same posts as the either already fabricated, ordered or planned fix. 

 

Thank you for sharing this journey with us, can't wait to see the video of it running. (YouTube!)

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
11/5/24 9:15 p.m.

Piguin,

Thank you for the encouraging words! This is my first build and I am doing my best to Fabricobble all my theories etc into one little creation ! 

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
11/9/24 3:32 p.m.

Finished gluing down raised outer edges of dash with diluted Titebond II with an adhesive syringe. Grafted in piece of veneer from the old dash at right lower chassis mount area.

Glued down raised middle areas by making sure edges did not overlap and there was a hairline gap by running Exacto blade along cracks. This allowed room for the glue to get in and get squeezed out. Glued down with thin superglue and clamped for a couple of minutes.Used  wax paper between wood block and dash when clamped so glue wouldn't stick to it.  Then sanded with 1000 grit. Ready for clear. 

Painted back and edges to seal.

Racingsnake
Racingsnake HalfDork
11/9/24 5:01 p.m.

Nice work on the dash - and everything else too đź‘Ť

johndej
johndej UltraDork
11/9/24 5:12 p.m.

Always love lotus content!

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
11/11/24 11:45 a.m.

3 coats of Helmsman UV resistant clear satin Spar Urethane.

Recon1342
Recon1342 UltraDork
11/11/24 3:38 p.m.

In reply to TurboFource :

Shiny!!!

Piguin
Piguin Reader
11/12/24 2:52 a.m.

Looking good :D

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
11/15/24 11:51 a.m.

Another piece of the puzzle showed up :)

golfduke
golfduke SuperDork
11/15/24 12:16 p.m.

damn, how did I miss this build?  Friday afternoon work read has been found! 

 

golfduke
golfduke SuperDork
11/19/24 9:58 a.m.
golfduke said:

damn, how did I miss this build?  Friday afternoon work read has been found! 

 

Self-quoting-  Just read all 19 pages.  your attention to detail and persistence is awe-inspiring!!!  I can't wait to see this thing ripping around soon!!!

 

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
11/19/24 4:54 p.m.

In reply to golfduke : Thanks! I can hardly wait to rip around in it too!

 

NermalSnert (Forum Supporter)
NermalSnert (Forum Supporter) Dork
11/19/24 7:44 p.m.
golfduke said:
golfduke said:

damn, how did I miss this build?  Friday afternoon work read has been found! 

 

Self-quoting-  Just read all 19 pages.  your attention to detail and persistence is awe-inspiring!!!  I can't wait to see this thing ripping around soon!!!

 

Couldn't have said it any better myself.

TurboFource
TurboFource Dork
12/2/24 7:27 p.m.

Epoxied some minor rust spots in heater box and painted it, ready for reassembly. Worked on new lower dash trim. Removed speedo and tach with binnacle, darned “ignition” light socket was rusted in its plastic holder and a bugger to get out with out break anything. Binnacle is flimsy junk like the center console  ???   The back of gauges are rusty of course but I think the fronts will clean up decently.
 

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