I'm looking for the metal peice that goes under the tail lights. It's where your key goes in the rear. Does anyone know what it's called? Thanks.

 

I checked my helms and couldn't find it.

 

You mean the lock???

 

It's called the quarter panel extension, or filler, depending on the publication..

When the piece goes right across the back from quarter to quarter it's just called the end panel filler

Sometimes it's bolted on and sometimes it's welded on, depends on the car..

I THINK the ITR ones are bolted on.. But I haven't looked..


[Modified by lotus, 2:40 AM 4/9/2002]

 

it's actually called a "finish panel"

 

Yes... add finish panel to the list of names

Although the finish panel for most manufactures is plastic or reflective, not metal.


[Modified by lotus, 2:42 AM 4/9/2002]

 

OT: Lotus, do you have a Lotus????

Sam

 

Oh man...you guys are a life saver. I'm going to check it out right now.

 

I couldn't find the part on http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.com anyone have any other sites where I can get an approximate cost of this part?

 

give a&h moters a call. they are very helpful.

 

dood, you dun look to hard.
http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net

component = outer panel (at least for 1998 ITR). cost = $99.21

slacker.

D

 

Well darn. I have the exploded drawing from the dealer that shows the part, but I lost page two that has the listing of the part numbers. Call your dealer and ask for part number 18 of section: BODY/AIR CONDITIONING, Page: OUTER PANEL (B 4920)

BTW, it is held on by 8 bolts.

 

Yes I do... a 66 Elan S2.. Way too much stuff done to remember, but it's been off the road for 20 years cause of a broadside collision, I just couldn't bear to see another of these cars get crushed or parted out, so I have brought it back to life..

Well almost, about a couple of thousand left to finish it ( about 50K into it already over the years, inc lots of spares..) It's been a two year restoration... I'm tired of working on it to tell you the truth...

It started out as my father in laws car, but he has unfortunatly passed on.. He was also a New Zealand boy... Born in Riverton ( Spelled right? ) He is/was one of the Patrick clan... Bruce... We still have a lot of family over there of course.. We will be coming to New Zealand to lay Bruce in his final resting place soon..

He would have just loved the way his Lotus turned out...




[Modified by lotus, 4:57 AM 4/9/2002]

 

Thanks D. I guess I didn't check every single part of the catalog. Thanks everyone. I'm glad this thing isn't going to cost as much as I thought. to helpfull members of H-T.

 

Lotus, Sorry about your father in law.

If you could, could you post up some pics of the Elan??

Must admit I have a bit of a soft spot for Lotus's, Chapmans design philosopy of "for speed add lightness" really appeals to me. One day I'm gonna build a super seven replica with F20C power. 500kg + 240hp = mmuuuuwwaahhhhhh

Where abouts in NZ is Riverton??

Sam

 

Hey.. we have the same number of posts! ( well, I have one more now heh heh )

Riverton is in the south island close to Invercargill ( spelled wrong probably )

I would love to post pics but I never figured out how to do it... I will learn and

post something. If you IM me with an e-mail address I will send you something..