# Classic project threads **URL:** https://turborenault.co.uk/c/build-threads/classic-project-threads/21.md [Latest](https://turborenault.co.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://turborenault.co.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://turborenault.co.uk/tags.md) --- ## [About the Classic project threads category](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/about-the-classic-project-threads-category/23)
**Author:** [@system](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/about-the-classic-project-threads-category/23 "2026-08-21T11:59:28Z")
All the older build threads ( or projects ) are in here --- ## [No luck but bad luck, James5 gtt the story](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/no-luck-but-bad-luck-james5-gtt-the-story/520)
**Author:** [@James5](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/James5)\ **Replies:** 855\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/no-luck-but-bad-luck-james5-gtt-the-story/520 "2026-10-23T22:17:39Z")
9090 --- ## [1968 Renault R8](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1968-renault-r8/60189)
**Author:** [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Replies:** 1095\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1968-renault-r8/60189 "2026-10-23T19:30:15Z")
Hi, my names Adey and I have a bit of a problem with old rusty Renaults. You my remember me from such Retro Builds as The Renault 5 Campus… Summer Boostings. A C1J turbo swapped base model r5 (sold to fund the next car) … --- ## [J2 MHR](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/j2-mhr/32890)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/j2-mhr/32890 "2026-10-22T07:32:07Z")
You may have seen this car pop up a while back but I wanted to start a new thread on a more positive note! it seems this quadra has been owned by a few members so feel free to add any extra pics and info to help with the… --- ## [Another Red Renault 5 GT Turbo On It's Way Back To The Road](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/another-red-renault-5-gt-turbo-on-its-way-back-to-the-road/60223)
**Author:** [@Leigh5t](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Leigh5t)\ **Replies:** 585\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/another-red-renault-5-gt-turbo-on-its-way-back-to-the-road/60223 "2026-10-21T16:59:37Z")
Hi guys, I thought it was about time I created a thread for my 5, so here goes… It’s January 2005, I’m 18 years young, apprentice toolmaker, proud owner of a mighty 1 litre Peugeot 205. Life couldn’t get much better. … --- ## [67’ Renault R10](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/67-renault-r10/76351)
**Author:** [@Lakers\_133G](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Lakers_133G)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/67-renault-r10/76351 "2026-10-19T07:11:02Z")
Not sure how to start this one… a few of you know I sold up my project R8 around 3 or so years ago now, After sitting back for some time reflecting and eating ALOT humble pie, and perhaps some chewing of knuckles later… … --- ## [Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 1 Full restoration from Slovenia](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-5-gt-turbo-phase-1-full-restoration-from-slovenia/60472)
**Author:** [@Gianni\_D](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Gianni_D)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-5-gt-turbo-phase-1-full-restoration-from-slovenia/60472 "2026-10-18T19:42:52Z")
Hi everybody! The time has come to do a full restoration of my dads 5 GT Turbo in hopes that I complete it for his birthday in april. The story goes like this: My dad bought the car from Italy in the 90’ and imported i… --- ## [1988 Red R21 Turbo](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1988-red-r21-turbo/59687)
**Author:** [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1988-red-r21-turbo/59687 "2026-10-02T15:12:30Z")
Hello! In and ready for jigsaw puzzle time :slight\_smile: This shell has had some major body restoration already, and I dont think I need to do much body wise save tarting the paint up a bit from storage so we’re… --- ## [11 years later silver bullet comes home](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/11-years-later-silver-bullet-comes-home/33314)
**Author:** [@Duncan\_Grier](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Duncan_Grier)\ **Replies:** 1194\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/11-years-later-silver-bullet-comes-home/33314 "2026-09-21T22:20:30Z")
As a few will remember I had the pleasure of owning this car back in 2005 and sold during the incarnation of the vag powered black 5… …11 years on Chris gave me the opportunity to buy back and talked myself into its jus… --- ## [Big Steve's - Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steves-raider/14525)
**Author:** [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/big-steves-raider/14525 "2026-09-20T20:02:33Z")
Realised I didn’t have a thread on here about my Raider :search.gif:so figured I’d start one for those of you who don’t know me? It’s a little bit (in)famous in the UK 5GTT World, I’ll let the pictures do the talking: … --- ## [Phase 2 Rot Box, the project begins....](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/phase-2-rot-box-the-project-begins/60611)
**Author:** [@paulseabrook](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/paulseabrook)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/phase-2-rot-box-the-project-begins/60611 "2026-09-11T06:18:18Z")
Well here goes, the rotbox aka my R5 I picked up locally in Guernsey, originally a UK car, having done 148k I’ve got a 1.4 GL in the garden that I bought for panels, it’s very solid bar the scuttle panel! Sorry for the p… --- ## [C1J/C3J Budget build](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/c1j-c3j-budget-build/79924)
**Author:** [@hpojnk](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/hpojnk)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/c1j-c3j-budget-build/79924 "2026-09-08T19:18:13Z")
Here we go, some people may have seen this but I want to post it here as no doubt people will have some good ideas and opinions. I am building a mild C1J frankenstein engine for one of my cars, the car isn’t really impor… --- ## [Renny 5 sleeper](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renny-5-sleeper/59445)
**Author:** [@Renny\_5](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Renny_5)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renny-5-sleeper/59445 "2026-09-07T10:18:23Z")
Hi guys :waving\_hand:t3: Just joined, I may know afew of you and some might follow me on Instagram. hopefully I will meet more of you next year. Had my Renault 5 auto with a Clio 172 conversion for about 2 1/2years now… --- ## [SIlver phase 1 R21 Turbo](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/silver-phase-1-r21-turbo/79920)
**Author:** [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/silver-phase-1-r21-turbo/79920 "2026-08-13T18:19:11Z")
This car has been around a few owners lately but now resides with Craig who contacted me for some support. It was (supposedly) running but idling at 2500rpm for a few seconds then stalling out. It arrived on a truck - b… --- ## [Renault 5 GT Turbo Phase 1 Red](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-5-gt-turbo-phase-1-red/79827)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-5-gt-turbo-phase-1-red/79827 "2026-08-12T20:55:03Z")
The start of the Renault 5 GT Turbo phase 1 red project The car looks to have had some work done in the past but with lots of underseal underneath so it’s hard to tell what’s gone on, the body work looks presentable so … --- ## [Say hello to BOB!](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842)
**Author:** [@Adey](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Adey)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/say-hello-to-bob/79842 "2026-07-21T18:57:35Z")
--- ## [My C1J Forged build](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/my-c1j-forged-build/15837)
**Author:** [@Fordy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Fordy)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/my-c1j-forged-build/15837 "2026-07-15T21:03:50Z")
Thought I’d upload photos on here, wont be much fluffy writing just parts and photos Whacked a T28 on my car and run 25psi for a bit needless to say it was very enjoyable but engine that was built 4 years ago didnt like… --- ## [How (not) to make your Dauphine Handle](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/how-not-to-make-your-dauphine-handle/59074)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Swan](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Steve_Swan)\ **Replies:** 497\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/how-not-to-make-your-dauphine-handle/59074 "2026-07-05T20:41:02Z")
I have been putting this off for a while, but here goes I have been playing with old Renaults for 30 years now, and the culmination of this was supposed to be my Queron Dauphine, which was bought and started back in 200… --- ## [Abandoned in 2003, going for a big save/restoration](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/abandoned-in-2003-going-for-a-big-save-restoration/14919)
**Author:** [@clarky\_gtt](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/clarky_gtt)\ **Replies:** 613\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/abandoned-in-2003-going-for-a-big-save-restoration/14919 "2026-07-04T18:25:47Z")
So my story is that I had a r 5 gtt as my first car when passing my test 15 or so years ago now. I did the usual respray, bodykit and engine mods that were all the rage back then. I loved the car, it’s noises, character… --- ## [Extra turbo](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/extra-turbo/535)
**Author:** [@Brigsy](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Brigsy)\ **Replies:** 480\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/extra-turbo/535 "2026-05-28T19:56:42Z")
Bit cut and paste but here goes - 2008 to present Take one diesel extra van, Spur of the moment ebay purchase Dug out the old 1986 r11t lump out the garage that had been stored for many years. Rebuild?? i think not.… --- ## [Renault 11 Turbo's in UK how many left? Attempt to track them all down...](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-11-turbos-in-uk-how-many-left-attempt-to-track-them-all-down/564)
**Author:** [@Big\_Steve\_Raider](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Big_Steve_Raider)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/renault-11-turbos-in-uk-how-many-left-attempt-to-track-them-all-down/564 "2026-05-23T23:26:35Z")
As you may be aware I’m in the process of restoring a R11 Turbo and have been keeping a very close eye on Renault 11’s for the past few years that have come up for sale etc. According to howmanyleft.co.uk there are only … --- ## [Raider revival](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/raider-revival/76493)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/raider-revival/76493 "2026-05-17T09:14:34Z")
This project has came about though @sparkie, thanks for the recommendation. He had made a few quick attempts to get it running with no luck. After some testing its likely an engine out job, and while its out the owner wo… --- ## [Mid engined renault extra van](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/mid-engined-renault-extra-van/76433)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/mid-engined-renault-extra-van/76433 "2026-05-13T18:04:23Z")
Where do i start with this thread..lets start with the idea, something that started festering years ago. The turbo 2 and clio v6 are great creations, something was lacking in between. There are a few rwd 5’s, most tran… --- ## [Tungy ph2](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/tungy-ph2/76440)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/tungy-ph2/76440 "2026-05-04T16:44:31Z")
This car was previously owned by lee mcauley. The new owner bought as he had always fancied a 5, but just wants to drive the car, not fix it. In for a few niggles after a while of ownership. Firstly was the knocking noi… --- ## [Ph1 1700cc](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/ph1-1700cc/59420)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/ph1-1700cc/59420 "2026-05-04T15:09:57Z")
I spotted this while looking for projects. It looked presentable in the pics and after further pics and chatting to to seller it was advised not to make a long journey so the chance was took and it arrived a few days lat… --- ## [Cgb motorsport's ph1](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/cgb-motorsports-ph1/76434)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/cgb-motorsports-ph1/76434 "2026-04-26T21:30:59Z")
Remember the car? It seems i dont have pics at the start but its a relatively quick build with pics as it was futher along. This became available as a rolling shell, comprising of : Rollcage already fitted. Fibreglass… --- ## [Project 5low](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/project-5low/310)
**Author:** [@Norwich\_Nick](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Norwich_Nick)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/project-5low/310 "2026-04-09T11:09:24Z")
So where to begin… I’ve owned this car since the back end of 2001, it started life pearl white, I paid £1000 for it. The engine and mechanics were sound, the paint work on the other hand was shot, perfect as it was alwa… --- ## [1991 Renault 21 Turbo 2wd](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1991-renault-21-turbo-2wd/59998)
**Author:** [@DaveL485](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/DaveL485)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1991-renault-21-turbo-2wd/59998 "2026-04-01T16:02:30Z")
Not my car for a change but i’ve got this sickly individual in for examinations. First look indicates little or no oil pressure… oh dear! Stand by for further shenanigans :slight\_smile: --- ## [1988 black 11 turbo](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1988-black-11-turbo/76435)
**Author:** [@Haz](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Haz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/1988-black-11-turbo/76435 "2026-03-21T17:36:00Z")
There has been a little regret chopping the floor out of my 11 for the quattro conversion, after resolving all of its rust issues. It took a while to source a screen too, after breaking mine years ago. That was sourced … --- ## [The Johnny Mac cup car](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/the-johnny-mac-cup-car/14834)
**Author:** [@Pigsnake](https://turborenault.co.uk/u/Pigsnake)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://turborenault.co.uk/t/the-johnny-mac-cup-car/14834 "2026-03-15T19:23:57Z")
Thought I would start a project thread from the beginning. I brought this in a bit of a sorry state , no bonnet, no boot and no ECU plus other various bits. First thing to do was a good clean and polish and … [Next page](https://turborenault.co.uk/c/build-threads/classic-project-threads/21.md?page=1)