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Hello:
I have been a Lotus fan since the late 60s, and had an opportunity to purchase the last "North American" spec Europa off the line while stationed overseas. Laguna Blue metallic with the "oatmeal" interior and a ton of gold pinstriping. However, I was set to return to the Midwest, and at the time, the only Lotus stocking distributors were in New York, Baton Rouge, and Seattle. Regrettably, I decided to back out of the purchase, and walked away.
Fast forward 44 years, through marriage, jobs, kids, and businesses; and more boring vehicles than I care to remember.
At my retirement party, my amazing kids (and their equally amazing spouses) presented me with a Brunton Stalker 1962 Lotus 7 kit for Miata donor drivetrain.
After building a 10 x 20 shop, and prepping for and building our house, I've been spending a lot of time putting together my "car".
Looking forward to following the conversations, and posting some photos to share this journey.

What a thoughtful gift! Looking forward to it.

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Miata UBJ: ES-2074R('70s maz pickup)
Ford IFS cheap viewtopic.php?f=5&t=13225&p=134742
Simple Spring select viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11815
Frame LxcockpitWxengbayH
Lotus 7:115x39x7.25
Tiger Avon:114x40x13.3-12.6
Champion/Book:114x42x11
Gibbs/Haynes:122x42x14
VoDou:113x44x14
McSorley 442:122x46x14
Collins 241:127x46x12

Where are you located????

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You meet the nicest people in a Locost Se7en.

Seattle area

Welcome Tim

We have a pretty active sub-group out in your area. Someone will undoubtedly invite you to their future get togethers. Heck, if you haven't noticed yet, we in the Midwest have a meet coming up. You could come out for that too if you have an inkling. You don't need to have a Se7en to join us. I don't own one anymore but try to stay active. This group is a fine bunch.

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Chuck.

“Any suspension will work if you don’t let it.” - Colin Chapman

Visit my ongoing MGB Rustoration log: over HERE

Or my Wankel powered Locost log : over HERE

And don't forget my Cushman Truckster resto Locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=17766

First off Tim, welcome to the forum and thanks for joining. You will not be disappointed with the respect the members here have towards other members. And yes, pics are a must, and lots of them please. Conversations, well it has been observed that a times we do discuss car fabrication, and all in good fun when it does come time, one of the accepted spellings is br@cketz for attaching various items to your frame (remember this as it will be on the test).
Welcome aboard.

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Perry

'If man built it, man can fix it'
"No one ever told me I couldn't do it."
"If you can't build it safe, don't build it."

Perry's Locost Super Che7enette Build
Perry's TBird Based 5.0L Super 7 L.S.O
Perry's S10 Super 7 The 3rd
Perry's 4th Build The Topolino 500 (Little Mouse) Altered
Perry's 5th Build the Super Slant 6 Super 7
Perry's Final Build the 1929 Mercedes Gazelle

I was somewhat amazed at the number of people I've seen on here from the "Seattle Area".

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Bill J
442 Locost - in progress
Mid-engine Beetle - In Progess
'12 GTI - Daily
'01 Chevy Cargo Van - Workhorse parts hauler

Tim, welcome. We do have an active group in the Seattle area and look forward to meeting you as our respective "bubbles" expand. Lots of resources, contacts and talents among the locals.

Sounds like you have a fun build going. Keep us all posted.

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Cheers, Tom

My Car9 build: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=14613
"It's the construction of the car-the sheer lunacy and joy of making diverse parts come together and work as one-that counts."
Ultima Spyder, Northstar 4.0, Porsche G50/52

Welcome in deed Tim. I'm in the Shoreline area with a 99 and 99 100ths% done. Forgot more than I retain but be glad to assist anyway I can.

Cheers!

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Larry in Seattle