5 GT Turbo Abandoned in 2003, going for a big save/restoration

[Big Steve - Raider]

Amazing work @clarky_gtt .... I'll give it a month before you're missing the enormity of the actual project work

 

[clarky_gtt]

I still have lots of small little things to do

Did a lovely 25 miles in it this weekend. Its bliss, like brand new! Let's hope it stays that way. I'm not sure the best way of preserving it is yet.

Maybe lanoguard all the suspension bits underneath. I have cleaned the alloys 3 times in those 25 miles

I still need to:
Buy bonnet sound deadening
Battery cover
Fit new front outter window seals
Buy seat covers and retrim
Adjust front bumper fitment
Repair the Interior quarter trim
Flat and polish the roof

Plus, the oil pressure gauge connection at the dial is crap. It is temperamental, even though its a new board, gauge, sensor and loom.

Soon as I pop the clocks out, give it a wiggle, it works for a time. I guess there was always going to be one quirk, I've had it pretty easy.

But boy, it's absolutely great to drive!

 

[DaveL485]

Carcoon is the way forward I think. Dehumidified and keep it away from UV.

 

[clarky_gtt]

yeah, i think that maybe the only way.

need to find one that fits nicely in my garage

 

[Steve Swan]

Carcoon is the way forward I think. Dehumidified and keep it away from UV.

Agreed.
Get one with the internal frame though, I got the one with the zip all the way round which is a major pest. Fine for over the winter, but a menace week to week.

 

[clarky_gtt]

oh, and 50 profile tyres rub every so often! not that i'll have any rear passengers!

 

[clarky_gtt]

Just lovely

 

[andybond]

Just lovely
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Can I borrow this picture please @clarky_gtt ?

 

[clarky_gtt]

ofcourse.

what for? haha

 

[andybond]

ofcourse.

what for? haha

New forum background option

 

[clarky_gtt]

oh nice

yeah go for it

 

[clarky_gtt]

Still not "finished". But been out and about.

Got to it's first classic car meet yesterday evening and nothing but compliments

And here is a pic that makes me happy

My brand new remote, lock set and all new keys from renault ☺

 

[Steve Swan]

I seem to have stopped getting messages of new posts for some reason... That looks absolutely stunning, great Job. They never looked that good when they were new!

 

[DaveL485]

Stupendous. The restoration everyone aspires to.

 

[clarky_gtt]

Finally


Full seat trims and front bolsters arrived
Its just my rear seats that need doing, but my ocd means I'll be doing the fronts to match.

 

[clarky_gtt]

Rear seats all retrimmed, fronts next at some point
Although originals have held up well, so I'll get some use out of them before winter

 

[clarky_gtt]

First long journey stretching it's legs, went out with Kris m and Sophie with their ph1 and cup car

 

[clarky_gtt]

Not touched the car for a month all two while I dealt with some shit "life admin".

Started it yesterday, noticed the fuel gauge bouncing around, so lifted the rear bench and slapped the sender. BAM, gauge died

I noticed the filter had dropped off the bottom of the sender, so got one out my stock and we are back all as good as new.

 

[clarky_gtt]

Had some time out from the cars. Split with my partner after 10 years, bought her out the house and back to being a full time dad of my boy (as well as full time working).

Been a shite year, but hopefully I'll use the phase 2 a bit next year and make a start of finishing the phase 1.

I'm lucky to have a decent storage space free of charge!

 

[Chris Smith]

Hope 2023 is a better one for you bud