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Congrats on getting a working model, what are the odds of two of us owning Lotus Elise / Exige and FLU419 ? So far, the Lotus is a lot easier to work on. A lot fewer moving parts.No updates in a while. Progress on FLU #1 has stalled as I bought a Lotus Elise and that has taken a lot of my time. Just picked up the last 2 hydraulic fittings I needed to plumb the new cylinder in for the RH stabilizer of backhoe #1 now on FLU #2. Exercised it for the first time tonight and no leaks so far. The old backhoe on #2 would leak a gallon of oil every time I unfolded it.Now I need to clear space for #3! You heard it right. I wasn't looking for another(who am I kidding) but my google search alert for flu419 had a hit two weeks ago for a FLU being auctioned via silent bid from a city in Illinois. Knowing that the state and local governments get first pick on surplus equipment, it seems as though theirs seem to be the nicest units for sale. So I requested pictures and it looked clean, no rust on the cab. I submitted a lowball bid and expected not to get it. I got the call today that I was the winner! It supposedly runs with all systems operating and comes with the hydraulic tools. I also get a title and it is cheaper than the first, non-running one I bought!So plan now is to part out my long suffering FLU#1 and admit defeat. #2 will be listed for sale at a price that I would be happy to sell it at. If it doesn't sell, it will be converted to a 406-like dump bed pickup and hopefully #3 will be the nice FLU I always wanted. A little more digging and a little less mechanic'ing.
It's a FLU thread sure, but you know you just got to give us a drift pic of the Lotus, right?!No updates in a while. Progress on FLU #1 has stalled as I bought a Lotus Elise and that has taken a lot of my time. Just picked up the last 2 hydraulic fittings I needed to plumb the new cylinder in for the RH stabilizer of backhoe #1 now on FLU #2.
Does a Lotus Super Seven count? Even if it's a replica?Congrats on getting a working model, what are the odds of two of us owning Lotus Elise / Exige and FLU419 ? So far, the Lotus is a lot easier to work on. A lot fewer moving parts.
I'm a firm believer in "When in doubt, throttle out.", but would've never guessed that a SEE had enough beans to pull that off.Almost a forward rollover of a stripped FLU419. Great reaction by the driver.
Very nice. I'm singing the SEE #1 Blues as well. Definitely eating a hole in my wallet. Haven't given up yet, I just need a garage full of OEM parts and patience to matchNo updates in a while. Progress on FLU #1 has stalled as I bought a Lotus Elise and that has taken a lot of my time. Just picked up the last 2 hydraulic fittings I needed to plumb the new cylinder in for the RH stabilizer of backhoe #1 now on FLU #2. Exercised it for the first time tonight and no leaks so far. The old backhoe on #2 would leak a gallon of oil every time I unfolded it.Now I need to clear space for #3! You heard it right. I wasn't looking for another(who am I kidding) but my google search alert for flu419 had a hit two weeks ago for a FLU being auctioned via silent bid from a city in Illinois. Knowing that the state and local governments get first pick on surplus equipment, it seems as though theirs seem to be the nicest units for sale. So I requested pictures and it looked clean, no rust on the cab. I submitted a lowball bid and expected not to get it. I got the call today that I was the winner! It supposedly runs with all systems operating and comes with the hydraulic tools. I also get a title and it is cheaper than the first, non-running one I bought!So plan now is to part out my long suffering FLU#1 and admit defeat. #2 will be listed for sale at a price that I would be happy to sell it at. If it doesn't sell, it will be converted to a 406-like dump bed pickup and hopefully #3 will be the nice FLU I always wanted. A little more digging and a little less mechanic'ing.
Open wheels, that's all that matters.Does a Lotus Super Seven count? Even if it's a replica?
If nothing else, it has many less moving parts than an Elise/Exige.View attachment 680764
If I ever get time to play around with that one, it'll be more open wheeled yet. Fenders and windshield will be gone, as they are not required here.Open wheels, that's all that matters.
I've done some open wheeled racing also, every time I get tagged with some clag or rocks, I remember why we invented 'wind" shields.If I ever get time to play around with that one, it'll be more open wheeled yet. Fenders and windshield will be gone, as they are not required here.
Guess I'm just used to motorcycles, and that my Jeep hasn't had a windshield in decades (too expensive to fix after roll-overs).I've done some open wheeled racing also, every time I get tagged with some clag or rocks, I remember why we invented 'wind" shields.
It is easier to get rubber off glass than helmets, and you don't flinch as much when a rock tags the windshield instead of your visor.
Something new, what's that all about? Any idea?Tinkered with my crippled SEE this morning. Even in it's degraded state, it was able to dig up bed rock. I'm going to give the SEE a work out today, if the engine will stop dying on me every 15 minutes or so. We are under another tornado watch today, which may have an effect on productivity
Oh, that's not a new idea, Ahab. He stole that one from me.Something new, what's that all about? Any idea?
LOOKs good, what sort of engine is in that.Does a Lotus Super Seven count? Even if it's a replica?
If nothing else, it has many less moving parts than an Elise/Exige.View attachment 680764
Tinkered with my crippled SEE this morning. Even in it's degraded state, it was able to dig up bed rock. I'm going to give the SEE a work out today, if the engine will stop dying on me every 15 minutes or so. We are under another tornado watch today, which may have an effect on productivity
Something new, what's that all about? Any idea?
That's funny, The FLU farm!Oh, that's not a new idea, Ahab. He stole that one from me. .
Oh, you had to ask, didn't you?LOOKs good, what sort of engine is in that.
According to my bank, that's the only way I can get credit, Ahab.I've heard of people claiming credit for a solution, but I don't ever recall people wanting the credit for a problem.
Interresting. In Europe they put later MGF 16Valve aluminium engines (Rover K series 1600/1800) in it. Much more lighter an more powerful.Oh, you had to ask, didn't you?
The drive train is MGB, for better or worse. Better, because I have lots of MGB parts, and they're cheap. Worse, because it's heavy stuff for what it is.
Although, since I tend to accumulate lots of parts for whatever vehicles I have, it's handy to have a common base for this car, the MG TD (also MGB drive train) and the MGBs themselves.
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