Re: Chassis modification
Thanks to you all for your input....it sounds like this is quite a common modification and I'd be very interested to see some pictures of how it's done. As my business address is public domain I'll
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silvenm <Nigel@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Nigel, I have a car that was modified for a tall driver. I am 6 ft. and have no problem with tubes by my ancles or shins. My only problem is with my knees and the major hoop that holds the
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Don Stark <homes@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Nigel: Actually I was thinking of another car but Carl and I belong to the same vintage race club, Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) here in Northern California. I see you have sent him an email and
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Gary Horstkorta <horsty@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Thanks Gary, I've also recieved a note from Carl and wonder if he is refering to the same car? I would love any pistures or more information about these mods and would be especially interested if they
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silvenm <Nigel@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Carl, Thanks for this and yes I would love to see a photo of the modification. Also do you know when this was done? Do you know if it was done at the factory or with their knowledge perhaps? Best
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silvenm <Nigel@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Nigel: I think I have seen such a frame/car as you describe which belongs to a vintage racer here in Northern California. I also have heard of other 23 owners who have removed the diagonal tube
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Gary Horstkorta <horsty@...>
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Re: Chassis modification
Nigel I don't know when it was done for sure.....the way the chassis and such appears now...it must have been done some time ago....I would have no idea if it was a "factory" mod..but it was done in a
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Carl Moore
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Re: Chassis modification
Greetings. My name is Carl Moore and I own 23S-102 which has a modification to the frame you have described. I am 6' 2" tall and fit in this car very well without rubbing the skin off of my shin
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Carl Moore
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Chassis modification
Hi all, Sometime ago I was told about a 'very early' chassis which had some interesting chassis differences to any other I have seen. These included a triangulated frame down the outside of the the
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silvenm <Nigel@...>
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Re: Vintage Photos of California Racing Partnership Special
Hey, After reading your e-mail I just realized that I have a new never used 23 front bonnet. It sits in my living room! It was a spare from Harry Mathew's 23c. In white. Make me an offer including
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Ellis Cahn <redbaron33@...>
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Vintage Photos of California Racing Partnership Special
Hi All, No progress since getting the car running a month ago. My son has started Little League and that is where I am spending my weekends. Still nice to have a running Lotus 23 V-8 sitting in the
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marinmcgreevy <marinmcgreevy@...>
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Re: how to open photo files
Carl: Four steps: 1. Go to Yahoo Groups 2. If you are signed in, click on Photos 3. If not signed in, click on photos, then enter your password when asked 4. Click on photos again then click on
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Gary Horstkorta <horsty@...>
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how to open photo files
O.k. I keep trying to open photo albums....help
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mclaren6a03 <carl@...>
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Photos
Hello: I suppose it would have been helpful in my last email to tell you that I have posted two pictures on the L23Registry page. Gary
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jmf94550 <horsty@...>
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Lotus Family Album Pictures
Hello All: While at the CSRG Vintage race two weeks ago at Infineon Raceway, our paddock area suddenly became open as my mates took off for a race in their production cars. The only car left was the
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jmf94550 <horsty@...>
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New file uploaded to L23Registry
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the L23Registry group. File : /lotus 23 comparison.DWF Uploaded by : marinmcgreevy
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L23Registry@...
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New file uploaded to L23Registry
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the L23Registry group. File : /frame comparison.doc Uploaded by : marinmcgreevy
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L23Registry@...
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Lotus 23 Frame Tubes
All, I have taken the Lotus 23 Chassis drawings (David Platts) and compared the drawing to the frame and made a quick sketch that compares the frames from the firewall back to the transmission
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marinmcgreevy <marinmcgreevy@...>
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Re: OT Lotus 20 for sale
Nigel I am not sure I am clear on what you have and what is for sale....is it a frame and suspension components for a Lotus20....with appropriate history and documentation??? Carl Moore. California
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Carl Moore
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OT Lotus 20 for sale
I appreciate this is a bit OT but always worth the ask! I have recently done a P/X on a replica 23 (he wants it for road use and already has 15, 22, 23) for a genuine 20 in bits. Car is original and
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silvenm <Nigel@...>
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