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

[clarky_gtt]

Speedo fixed. After using a multi meter to see if it the speedo was receiving power at the clocks and at the plug in the bay(which it did), i had an idea. I plugged in my top speedo cable to a new lower cable i had and with the ignition on i waved a metal bolt at the sensor and the needle would jump. So, the top cable was ok. So, it could be the sensor in the box, but it was reading a good resistance.

running out of idea's i took the speedo face off and moved the needle, to realise it was really stiff! I free'd it up, exercising it back and forth....and now the speedo works again!

 

[clarky_gtt]

Love this car. It was all worth it.

 

[Spooky]

That looks like Whitehill Way headed to Grange Park roundabout; the scene of many backfiring events

Car is looking good

 

[DaveL485]

Love this car. It was all worth it.
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Photoshop surely. All the gauges and bulbs on the dash are working

 

[clarky_gtt]

 

[clarky_gtt]

That looks like Whitehill Way headed to Grange Park roundabout; the scene of many backfiring events

Car is looking good

Correct! I live in grange park

 

[clarky_gtt]

Photoshop surely. All the gauges and bulbs on the dash are working

My Speedo dial keeps getting stuck recently. Bloody thing.

 

[clarky_gtt]

 

[Edp]

Love those turbine wheels. I need a set for my tungy

 

[clarky_gtt]

I noticed the first post of this thread was 2015. Jesus, time flies.

Pulling the car out today for a service and a once over. Hope to get out and about this year!

 

[Steve Swan]

Paint is lovely.

 

[DaveL485]

Absolutely stunning.

 

[clarky_gtt]

I've made the car too good. I found myself cleaning the rear axle and front subframe this weekend!

The Renault stickers are starting to peel off all the new parts and it's hurting my soul

 

[Steve Swan]

Shoulda lacquered them.....

 

[clarky_gtt]

They're powder coated. But every time I drive it, I feel like I'm spoiling it!

 

[Steve Swan]

I meant the stickers

 

[clarky_gtt]

I did consider that, but it would of probably extended the project another 8 years