1991 Lotus Esprit - 28 (Stripping the Chassis: Removing Rear Suspension and Wheel Assemblies)

Rear wheel and suspension assemblies removed along with all remaining hardware. This is what a Esprit chassis looks like laid completely bare.
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[@TheNorthernmunky]

Great tutorial mate, looking forward to seeing the whole resto. Btw I live not too far from the factory in Hethel, where these were built.

[@SlippingTime]

Your last two videos are going to be very useful for me in the near future. Thanks for the covering the chassis disassembly.

[@mistiferchristopher]

Looking good. I think JonHimself did a video on the chassis and talked about the cover that was added to gear stick hole to try and compensate the rigidity that’s lost by them cutting a hole in there. I think he talked about it on the FB group too, but you can glue a plate over the top to help take some strain. The cracking is common (it’s on mine too).
I’ve never done powder coating, but I was looking at using an epoxy coating on mine - EM121, you can spray or brush it on. Either way enjoying the updates and good luck!

[@Rick_D]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll take a look at Jon's work to see what I'm up against. EM121...I'll take a look.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day awesome progress mate

[@drew699]

Bare bones now. The only way is up from here!

[@Rick_D]

Exactly!

[@j.a.5038]

Hi Rick,
don´t use the red clutch cable again!! The enginebay get´s too hot so it will expand and your often not able to Get the gears in properly. Take a St/Steel braided clutch hose, L/H/D (up to 1992) in!!!! Best regards from Germany!

[@Rick_D]

Excellent tip. I’ll look into it. Thanks!