1962 Lotus Seven Cosworth - Full Restoration.
As the car arrived, it has been off the road since 1985
Dismantling the car to it's component parts
The original chassis had been highly modified for racing and was not worth saving so a replacement was found although this also needed work.
The same chassis after soda blasting.
The parts that need replacing are marked.
And new sections welded in place.
Chassis ready for powder coating
Chassis back from powder coating
Fitting the aluminium skins starting with the floor
Foot boxes
Sides
and rear panel which had to be wrapped around the chassis tubes.
Dash board and wiring in place.
Trial fit of scuttle bonnet and nose cone
Transmission Tunnel fitted
Engine, gearbox and rear axle all rebuilt
Engine and Gearbox fitted to the chassis.
Interior Trim panels fitted
Front wings trial fitted
Fuel Tank painted and fitted
Rear wings painted and fitted
New seats made and covered to original specifications
Period Steering wheel restored
Seats fitted
Engine ancillaries connected (mostly)
Front wings and nose cone painted and fitted
Period look harnesses fitted
Almost Finished, a few snags to sort and a couple of good road tests and it will be ready for sign off.
Back on the road for the first time in 25 years....
