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  @oldgittarist13 күн бұрын

  Superb effort with fantastic results!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan12 күн бұрын

  Thank you.

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  @evansc358015 күн бұрын

  All the different colours made me go get the jelly bean jar. Haha

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  @mrdemocracy710617 күн бұрын

  Prefer the classis lotus. Not many here

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  @ericjohnson233518 күн бұрын

  That's a lot of Lotus! Fun to see them all. I only saw two original Elans.

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  @louislottner942719 күн бұрын

  love it!

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  @jopettigrew566320 күн бұрын

  Fun day! We were the quiet one near the back 😉 I counted around 127 I think....

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan19 күн бұрын

  I had a great time too. I don't think your total is correct 🫣

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  @nickvlaanderen19 күн бұрын

  Wauwww, very very much❤

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  @SYN_Skydance25 күн бұрын

  I've always been a fan of Lotus. I wanted an Elise but the wife said that she wouldn't be able to gratefully get in or out of it. 😂 However, she has agreed, with me, in getting an Emira 😊 I've got a Vivid red one coming in December 🎉

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  @KevinMeeds28 күн бұрын

  Modern doughnut are poor compared to the originals, I've had 3 sets fail, all from different suppliers, and all in less than 2000 miles each time. I have therefore fitted cv conversions. So much better and peace of mind regarding potential failure at speed. Good jackiing mod though.

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  @cannonbull235Ай бұрын

  I prefer my 1972 Buick Skylark 😊

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  @PaulH_S2_ElanАй бұрын

  A very different beast indeed :)

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  @michaeltb13582 ай бұрын

  I had an S3 S/E for 18 years. The doughnuts were one of the worst features. I believe they were originally used on the Hillman Imp. Later ones were stiffened up but they still affected the gearchange and the ride. I fitted a conversion with universal joints and a sliding splined intermediate joint. (CV conversions were not available at the time). The conversion worked well but some alternatives were not as good. Original rear calipers were from Fiat. Handbrake pads wore quiclly as they tended to rub all the time.

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  @Rob-fx2dw2 ай бұрын

  Great video - Thanks for that presentation. I have not seen one as good about the Lotus Elan chassis I wonder if it would not be wise to apply a type of silicon type sealant to that noise dampening fabric so the chassis does not get wet and cause rusting.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan2 ай бұрын

  I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comments. Regarding the noise damping, I have seen others use a closed cell foam instead of the original material. However, when I took the body off the original rotten chassis, that area was in the best condition. It seemed that it was well protected from the wet.

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  @georgesheller60542 ай бұрын

  I’m sure there was a leak so the available vacuum was not enough to keep the lights up

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  @archsailor2 ай бұрын

  I had a 1966 Lotus Elan. Loved it. However, every time I got on the throttle, the lights went down. Exciting to drive at night!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan2 ай бұрын

  Very exciting 😯. Odd though, I would have thought more throttle would have created more vacuum.

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  @user-ei4wk8yw3v2 ай бұрын

  Best drivers cars, ever. Gonna miss the Norfolk factory and the skilled jobs.

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  @kevinbrooks16073 ай бұрын

  What lotus replaced it

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan3 ай бұрын

  A yellow Elise :) You can see it on this short video kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIFqmNN9g9DOo9o.html

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  @alexday58923 ай бұрын

  Is that an original Lotus chassis or Spyder ?

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan3 ай бұрын

  Hi, It's an original Lotus chassis. There are at least two Spyder designs; one is a space frame version and the other is a sheet metal more like the original Lotus design.

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  @alexday58923 ай бұрын

  @@PaulH_S2_Elan It’s looking good for an original chassis. Did you have a hoist for the body removal or was it a handful of mates and some elbow grease ?

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan3 ай бұрын

  The chassis is a genuine Lotus replacement chassis purchased from a Lotus dealership many years ago. It one of the last from Lotus and is galvanised. You can still buy the original Lotus chassis, now supplied by Classic Team Lotus :) but I believe they don't have them galvanised anymore. With all the components removed from the body it's an easy lift for 4 people, and that 's what we did with mine when it was lifted off and put back on.

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  @ryturria014 ай бұрын

  Is the Woolies part number ‘R399’? many thanks

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan4 ай бұрын

  Hi, When I bought the seal I went to Woolies and took part of my old window seal so I could select the correct size. I've had a look to see if it was listed on an invoice, but I can't find it :( so I can't be sure which one is correct.

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  @ryturria013 ай бұрын

  @@PaulH_S2_Elan Thank you Paul. I am in California, and have bought seals from Woolies. I sent them a photo of your seal profile. I believe you can buy the entire front windscreen seal as one piece as well.

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  @user-vp6qg2do8o4 ай бұрын

  Hi Paul. I have watched your video previously on re-upholstering but now having received my new seat cover kit I’ve watched a second time. I’m sure this will help me so thanks in advance. Regarding the use of the original foam - do you think the covers would fit better if you had used the new seat foam from Newton? I do believe reading that the old foams won’t work with the new seat covers (although you’ve proven this mostly wrong) ?

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan4 ай бұрын

  Hi. I remember the seat cover kits came with instructions, which were good, but I guess experience will really count in terms of getting the best result. I would take your time and see how it goes with the foam that comes with the kit. I did end up buying some additional seating foam from Woolies-trim. Because I had those original shaped pieces that were is good condition I found it too tempting to use them. So maybe I'd had got a better result if I'd had to only use the new foam. I think you'll be able to tell when you pull the vinyl cover over the side foam how it's going to look. You may be able to use some clamps to hold the cover onto the frame before using the final fixings, so that you can try a few different methods of positioning the foam. Good luck, I hope it goes well.

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  @user-vp6qg2do8o4 ай бұрын

  Thanks Paul. I’ll certainly be using the new foam as the originals seem like their perishing a bit anyway. In any case, your video is very valuable !

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  @frankhoward76454 ай бұрын

  0:40. The bar is split to make it easier to fold when in storage but eventually, the split tends to damage the hood creating wear where the metal bars meet. My new hood came that way. That's why I replaced the split bar with a single continuous bar. Can't fold it, but I can still lay it flat in the boot. Just something you might want to consider before the damage begins. 1:13. I believe the zippers are there mainly if you have an S3, S4, or a Sprint as the window frames are fixed. You certainly did a nice job fitting both the tonneau and the hood.

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  @OwenGT35 ай бұрын

  Thanks for this video. I'm now about to remove my body from my Lotus Esprit, so this was a very helpful video. I have the quickjack system as well, so to find a video using this system is great. Looks like I just need to get some trolleys to move the chassis around. Thank you.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan5 ай бұрын

  I'm really please the video has helped. Good luck with your Esprit :)

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  @fifedrum57535 ай бұрын

  Really good video only one slight contention. It’s not a chassis it’s a sub frame. You can drive a chassis you cannot drive this. I won this argument with HMRC over an imported S2. DVLA consider it a sub frame because the vehicle details are attached to the body. But great vid.

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  @kevinbrooks16075 ай бұрын

  Sounds like a diesel

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan5 ай бұрын

  😅No, not a diesel. You can hear the timing chain rattling against the aluminium casing. I should have adjusted it before I did the video. Otherwise this is how the old twincam sounds

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  @brandyvalerio87606 ай бұрын

  Hello Paul, do you still have the crash pad repro? Do you think you can seek it to me? Thanks Valerio

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan5 ай бұрын

  Hi Valerio, I don't have the crash pad anymore. Regards, Paul

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  @SaidAko-dw1in7 ай бұрын

  Good job bro

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan7 ай бұрын

  Thanks

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  @frankhoward764510 ай бұрын

  Paul. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your excellent restoration but I must say, I believe you made a mistake. You sold it!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan10 ай бұрын

  No question I'd have loved to keep it. It's gone to a very good home, and I'm having fun with a different Lotus :)

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  @jamesmc127211 ай бұрын

  The problem is people expect old cars to idle from cold like new ones, That's what chokes are for, in the 70s to get a fast enough idle on a cold engine you had to have the chock out just enough to be in contact with the fast idle ramp on the carb linkage, this didn't close the chock butterfly enough to richen the mixture but kept the engine running. Then after 4 miles you could push it in.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan11 ай бұрын

  Yes, no electronics and automatic choke to help here. My experience of the Elan with Weber carbs is to start from cold, push the accelerator fully down and release, then hold the accelerator halfway down and turn the key. Starts every time. Pushing the accelerator fully down causes fuel to squirt into inlets, enough to start the car. You don't need the choke to start. If you are in the car, you can keep it running with the accelerator.

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  @bernardwarr418711 ай бұрын

  Great information, thanks for sharing. Would like an Elan project at some point

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan11 ай бұрын

  Thank you. I hope you manage to get your Elan project.

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  @smartiecooper4702 Жыл бұрын

  Excellent run through, provides some good pointers for anyone looking at a possible purchase. Ran a Lotus 20 for a while, flimsy construction is a understatement. The Elan chassis also looks flimsy but is a brick outhouse by comparison.

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  @ptibbitts-nu9jr Жыл бұрын

  Paul, many thanks for publishing the video's they are brilliant. Any chance you could provide dimensions for the spring used in on the window channel lock please - I need to make some for my S2, please? Regs, Art

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Hi Art, Glad you like the videos :) I'm pretty sure I've got the dimensions. Do you go onto the lotuselan.net forums? You could message me on there (PaulH) and I can send you the details.

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  @kalmmonke5037 Жыл бұрын

  imagine a gr corolla inline 3 i this , maybe with a LimitedslipDiffrential, although i dont know if itd fi, i can imagine it sticking out of the back lol .

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  @iaindoole4060 Жыл бұрын

  Thank you for the video . Just about to start fitting new covers to my early plus 2. Very helpful. 👍👍 John

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  It's good to know it's been helpful. Thank for your comment :)

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  @jeffharrison3930 Жыл бұрын

  Hi Paul. Hoping there will be some videos documenting your new car this summer!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Yes, I hope to get some new videos done this summer :)

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  @racecarrandy99 Жыл бұрын

  I can't do what you can so I watch each video with great interest. Rest up go on a vacation then pick another lotus project because I'm gready for more. And thanks for sharing.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Thank you.

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  @chrisgarside7974 Жыл бұрын

  Just found your channel and I must say you do a great job providing an insight and explaining the simplicity of the Elan design

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Thanks for your comments. The Elan is truly a remarkable design and a brilliant car.

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  @mrm.486 Жыл бұрын

  Two old boy racers

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  @boots_n_coots Жыл бұрын

  Fun watching you two play ‘Lotus leapfrog’. Good job! (My own S2 is deep in the resto shop… out by summer I hope)

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  @cmiimages Жыл бұрын

  Always fun making car videos and editing afterwards.... it might be an idea to place a "dead cat" (Fur muff) over the mic to eliminate that wind roar and flutter... and maybe place the remote mic closer to the exhaust... its all trial and error, but it all comes together eventually, and when it does, take your elan out on your fav twisty road and ring its neck, and keep that video camera recording .

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  @colinhutcheson1365 Жыл бұрын

  Great video Paul I haven't driven my Elan since before covid that has inspired me to get it out again thanks

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  If it's inspired you drive your Elan, then that a sucess. Thank you.

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  @Tselwood Жыл бұрын

  I was interested to see Elan S2 pop up on my IPA as MGY38D was assembled from a kit by myself in 1966! It looks as though it’s had a hard time in the mean time ,I sold it 1968 & built a S4SE at that time which proved to be a better car although it still had similar problems ie water pumps/rear wheel bearings rotor flex couplings but at least the rain did not keep coming through the doors & soaking the carpet (incurable!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  That's amazing. Can you share any more information about your ownership, where you bought it etc, would love to know more. Do you have any of the original documents?

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  @captainbarnes923 Жыл бұрын

  I had missed this one! Good luck with your next project, I trust you will post progress here.

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  @richardcooper9417 Жыл бұрын

  My experience suggests that the problem usually lies with the rubber seal in the slave cylinder; if you look at it, it is situated next to the exhaust pipe, and suffers a lot of thermal stress. That is the first bit I would replace. Cheap enough too!

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  The early units as fitted to my 1967 model had pistons with leather seals. Once the seals dried out the lights would slowly drop whenever you accelerated. They were eventually replaced by the diaphragm types.

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  If you are doing many miles you soon get fed up with working on the distributor. I fitted an electronic conversion but was unlucky as it came from a bad batch which failed quickly. The only time the RAC had to tow me home. The replacement worked fine, but i also had to fit silicone plug leads as there were sparks all over the place in the dark. Not nice on a glass fibre car.

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  I have not seen a mention of the dynamo. Original fitting was a 25 amp dynamo. I managed to get the genuine forged bracket to mount an alternator, which was normally 36 amps, but i was offered a rebuilt 48 amp which also fitted. It was a bit difficult to find the right fan belt to fit. With an alternator you could fit an electric cooling fan. I seem to remember that the polarity had to be changed when the alternator was fitted.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Hi, it does have a dynamo. You can still fit a cooling fan when it has a dynamo 🙂

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  @@PaulH_S2_Elan Mine was a fixed head. With the alternator I was able to fit more powerful headlights and rear screen demister, plus rear fogs. Problem with a dynamo is that it only gives its full output at higher engine speeds. In traffic it is not much use, and I was using my Elan for everyday transport. According to the DVLA it is still on the road, 34 years after I sold it. I noticed your comments in another video about the doughnuts. I replaced mine with a UJ and spined drive system which really improved the gearchange and the ride. I did keep the original parts so a purist could easily change them back.

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  I see you can now buy an alternator which is a direct replacement for the dynamo. I had my car 18 years so there were a lot of different jobs done in that time.

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  @michaeltb1358 Жыл бұрын

  Changed the windscreen on my S3 FHC more than once. Did manage without the tool first time, but eventually got the tool to do the job properly. At least the rubber mouldings were easy to find. I believe I replaced the brake and clutch cylinders completely as they were not expensive. I did replace the pistons in the calipers with Stainless ones as the originals corroded quickly.

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  @williamfisk4841 Жыл бұрын

  Will check them out

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  @SuperChromatic Жыл бұрын

  Really good video. So easy to follow.

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Thank you, glad you liked it.

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  @trevorbailes4835 Жыл бұрын

  It’s been nice to see what you have done , it give me inspiration 🤘🏻good luck with your next project 👍🏻🤘🏻

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Thank you.

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  @Aquanaut99 Жыл бұрын

  It’s been lovely following your journey. You encouraged me to to get a Sprint that I’d been fancying for ages Loved the little blue elan. Can’t wait for your next project - hope it’s soon

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Thank you, that's great to know it. I hope your enjoying your Sprint :) I still love the little blue Elan

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  @kdfolkerts Жыл бұрын

  This saddens me. I can’t imagine selling such a beautiful car with soooo much effort invested. I’m sure your next project will be just as enjoyable to watch you work through. Cheers

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Please don't be too sad. I absolutely loved restoring the Elan, and even more so driving it. I was wanting to drive it more spiritedly than made sense for such a car, so it's gone to a new owner who will take great care of it :)

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  @markwhitaker3673 Жыл бұрын

  Thankyou Paul for sharing your Elan with us-being able to see your progress, problem solving approach and detailed videos has helped me with my 69 S4 DHC Elan as I am maintaining/preserving and not restoring. The new owner is a lucky chap to have your lovely car. Can't wait to see what is next for you with Lotus. Thanks again and cheers from the US!

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  @PaulH_S2_Elan Жыл бұрын

  Hi Mark, I've loved sharing my experiences, and it's great to hear when the videos have been helpful. Thank you.