restoration

Hello Folks, I've compiled these two videos showing progresf of this car's full restoration after resting in my garage for almost dead in 15 years. I'm very lucky to find it in such good condition, considering the neglect it has suffered. Part #1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgcfNB-OVHs Part...

Really excited about getting this former beauty back from the brink over the coming months! More info and pics to follow

Hi Folks! I'm a new member. I owned 3 R5 MkI autos between 1988-91 and have recently bought an F Reg (1988) R5 Mk II/Supercinq auto 5 door. The first two owners of this R5 (1st owner 1988-91, 2nd owner 1991-2011) garaged it. It was sold on in July 2011 to a person in London who used it as a...

Well had the car for 5 weeks now, was Tony and Haz old car. Since than I have been busy:- Changed heater motor Fixed heater fan switch Changed all leather seats for mint ones New starter motor Gear linkage repair Fixed dodgy door hinge Proper deep clean inside (was a dust bowl!) Changed...

Just stumbled across this whilst searching for something else http://www.renault4.co.uk/renault-4-restoration.htm Thought i'd share it with you guys.

Firstly i bought this car off a friend of mine in 2007 who was a mechanic by trade and a 21toc member. I had my first 5 at the time and loved his car to pieces so when he put it up for sale at the handsome price off 2k i snapped it straight up. I didnt really do anything to her as it was in...

Hi My car has done about 175000 miles and it feels like some bushes are quite worn. I figure I'm going to buy these: http://www.mespiecesauto.com/70-kit-barre-stabilisatrice-r21-turbo.html (obvisouly I need to measure first, do I need to remove the bush that's on or can I measure right behind...

Right then, one cold spring morning at 6:30am I venture up to Stoke to pickup the ol gal. From philip1 (member of retro renault). Stopping off at Birmingham to collect a recovery truck that I hired for £90 (Car Transporter Hire Self Drive OR With a Driver). Here she is at the services one...

Thought I would introduce my recent purchase. I did own a Ts racer, but had to sell it during harder times. Still wish I hadn't. My Dad raced TS's, winning the 1985 championship, so its handy to have him around. Im not really a mechanic, so I'm learning. Would prefer a Gordini, but for a...

Renault 750 4cv, Great project Car - Barn Find on eBay (end time 12-Sep-10 20:27:51 BST) shame about the cracked block

Well after nearly three years sitting about and on top of a container I finally brought down both the resto car and the parts donor car, and was pleaseantly surprised with what I found :D By d3num at 2010-06-09[/IMG] By d3num at 2010-06-09[/IMG] By d3num at 2010-06-09[/IMG] Inside it was...

Whose taking on this ambitious project, Andrew? Looks like it is a very thorough job, how's it going? http://www.r5gordini.co.uk/index.php?op ... 1.jpg.html

It's a shame these guys think this is a Gordini Turbo, but interesting photos nonetheless: http://www.pbcm.co.uk/html/5_gordini_turbo.html

Shame they think it's a Gordini Turbo, but: http://www.pbcm.co.uk/html/5_gordini_turbo.html Interesting to see the photos. Andrew

Turbo 2 restoration with maxi kit? Good to see some of the work was first completed in the UK at John Price, he probably had to sell it soon afterwards to pay the bill........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3DrQucU7pE

Parts required New pistons and liners, new pushrods and bearing shells. New clutch, and replacement release fork. New Engine wiring loom. New King lead. New Front grille, bonnet, front wings front bumper, front panel drivers door, New windscreen surround, rear quarter panel and sill. And...

HI MY NAME IS CHRIS I OWN A 1995 CLIO 1.8 16V HAVE HAD THE CAR ABOUT 2 YEARS BUT UNFORTUNATELY OF THAT TIME HAVE ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF DRIVING IT FOR AROUND 3 WEEKS. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH WHAT I WAS TOLD WAS THE CLUTCH BUT THAT WAS NOTHING I THOUGHT ESPECIALLY...

Hi people just wondering if there is anyone out there breaking a phase 1 as im restoring one back to her former glory 1 of the main components i need is an engine i have the inlet manifold and turbo unit just need the engine itself any help would be appreciated thanks. dave

Now this is taking the rat-look to heart! This is a 1938 Tatra 600 (i think) The designer was at school with ferdinand porsche, who probably copied his homework... Rear engine, unusual three partition setup (not too clear in the pics!) check out THESE wheels!:p Something like 30kg...

19 16v shabby Found Retro Renault after doing some bits and peices already so it is a rolling project:D Leaky soft top in winter:eek: drips on your leg from above front passenger seat where roof frame joins top right corner by windscreen. Fixed using a [B]2mm thick section of rubber...