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This page has links to documents myself and others have found useful when building a Lotus seven replica.

DISCLAIMER: I make no claim or warranty as to the legality, safety and appropriateness in all situations and jurisdictions of the information on this entire web site, and recommend you seek your own professional, legal or engineering advice on these matters

 Using a GM T-Car (Gemini/Chevette/Kadette/T-1600) as a donor


 

 Page 1 of a 1959 article on Lotus Sevens- funny because it describes the Seven as "perfectly practical", and uses the sort of sexist language you just don't see in car magazines these days

 Page 2 Reference: Grant, G & Bolster, J (1958) High Performance Cars 1958-1959, Autosport, London


 A rough sketch of a support bracket for flared/clamshell fender, includes headlamp bracket. 
 

 How to make budget coil-over shock absorbers.

 A table of parts.

 An article on the Westfield FW400 (acknowledges source).
 

 heres a *.gif that Phil Bradshaw has hidden away on his web page If you've visited his site and wondered what the gearbox-to-engine-mount-brackets look like, here they are! These are essential to fit a Toyota 4A-GE engine to a T-50 gearbox, and you'll find 'em under AE-70 and AE-86 Corollas/Sprinters. The "front" 2 holes on the brackets attach 'behind' the engine mounts, the "back: 2 holes fit on the bellhousing.  

 Kevin Wilson's space frame under construction, June 1999 - my frame will be of similar design, construction starting in July 99. Note the side impact corrugated sheet, the panelling on the 'inside' of the tunnel, and the 'W' at the front of the LA/LB/LC/LD thing. There are five different photos each file about 60K, & you will need to use the "Back" button on your browser to return to this page:

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 What on earth is a TC/TD Cortina? What is a Mark 3 Cortina?

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REMINDER - DISCLAIMER: I make no claim or warranty as to the legality, safety and appropriateness in all situations and jurisdictions of the information on this entire web site, and recommend you seek your own professional, legal or engineering advice on these matters


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