Lotus 7 - S4

[S47]

Now I'm a confirmed S4 Aeroscreener, BUT was recently offered a new pair of 'Later type' lower S4 sidescreens {see Photo], these are as common as Rockin' horse poo [having been unobtainable 'New' for many years] so I had to acquire them - my 1970 original S4 'cloth' Sidesreeens though in great condition, were far too tight to use comfortably with my shoulder girth, but the later type have an extra 50mm or so of Shoulder/elbow room, which is really tempting me to try using the car once again with the sidescreens and full windsreen [and maybe even the Hood & Heater] in place
Winters arriving fast so it must be a Winter time job
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What's everyone else got planned for their S4's this winter??
Any pictures of your progress would be nice
Mal

Edited by S47 on Tuesday 2nd November 14:45

[Dave J]

you going soft on us mal ?

dear oh dear .....

[S47]

Dave J
Going soft not only happens to us older gits, but younger 7's too especially those with happy expections around Xmas time
ps
Chain smokin's not good for your health either especially since S3's don't have an ashtray unlike the more civilised S4

[Dave J]

carry on and make the most of it ....

[S47]

Nobody got any S4 pics to post - shame
Oh well here's a coupla Arty type S4 shots courtesy of PS

Edited by S47 on Monday 8th November 19:46

[Mistron]

No photos, but I do have a set of revolutions!

[S47]

Guess one got lost in cyberspace
Here's #2

Edited by S47 on Monday 8th November 20:47

[Eric Mc]

Looks like the Major Tom video from 1980.

[7s4whatelse]

Hello Mal, seeing your recent uploads, I could not resist to bring this one...
But anyway, - if you need a new coffee mug - have a look at Ebay for the new Matchbox Type 60 one. Cheers, Hajo

[7s4whatelse]

Mal, - I forgot: we were speaking about the door locks: A complete new set of them and new felt strips for the Aluminium frames I just bought for 21,50 - I think a real good price! Hajo

[Mistron]

Am I right in thinking the steering rack mounts for an S4 are the same as Europa ones?
part gathering continues apace.
should be making a start on the jig for my front wishbones this week.

[rlj7s4]

Hi we're new on here but thought you might like to see our latest project seeing as there's been no pictures added for a while!

It's got a vegantune 1600 crossflow on a new chassis and not far from completion so should but on the road in the Spring.

Enjoy

[rlj7s4]

and another

not much action at the moment - too cold in the garage!

[7s4whatelse]

Hi - thanks for adding your project! It would be great to hear a little bit more about the earlier history of your 7S4 - hope you can finish it right in time for next season! Hajo

[S47]

RLJ
Thanks for posting up the pics, keep us informed of your progress, doesn't look like you have much left to finish it off
How long has it taken you to rebuild the car??
Hope to see you next summer sometime, whereabouts in Uk are you?
ps
Great colour too
Mal

[anp]

Hi just sorting out some photos and came across the photo of the S4 that I am rebulding its the very car that got me interedsted in the seven S4 in 1975 I bought one seven years ago and eventually came to get this one just over 6 months ago the only missing items are the engine & axle although in poor condition I rekon I can do it quite easily with a bit of effort remarkably both cars have the full weather gear after 40 years !

[rlj7s4]

Thanks for looking Hajo, Mal - glad you like it. Here's a bit more history......

It's chassis number S4 2875 CL from 1970 and last on the road approx 1986. After a generous donation of the car in bits, but with a new chassis to fit, its taken 4 months so far. It was fitted with the vegantune crossflow engine in the early 80's for sprinting (approx 120 bhp) and is low mileage so we'll give it a go. The body was originally blue but needed a respray so went with lotus lime green from the 1970 era. The car and chief mechanic are in Stoke - on - Trent at present.

will keep you posted

[S42652GT]

Hello Everybody,

I'm the new owner of S4/2652/GT The Seven S4 of the Road test, number 3 of production, i have a lot of work to finish. Could you help me to find parts and informations about my car ?
Thank you by advance.
Excuse me for my bad English, i'm Belgian, and i speak french.
Here they are some pictures of the car…

Ben

[S47]

Thanks for the photo's guys
S42652GT
Good to hear from you all the way from Belgium
Was your car originally the red 'WPH' registered road test car driven in the Autocar & Motor Road tests in 1970??
Did you buy it off 'Mike'??
What work needs doing to the car to make it roadworthy?
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ANP
Nice to see your car has the original S4 steering wheel, something that's normally misssing from S4's, it's well worth gettting it sorted, is it Leather or Plastic rimmed??
I hope you have the centre horn push coz that's something which is impossible to source now, I had to make one for my car
I notice your car is also missing the handbrake lever, do you have the oriignal Handbrake lever with the car?
Mal

Edited by S47 on Tuesday 28th December 20:34

[rlj7s4]

Hi Ben

I'm relatively new to the world of S4's so wouldn't know much about your car - the others on here will point you in the right direction i'm sure. Nice to see another one being re-built though so will follow your progress with interest.