gordini stu
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There is going to be so many shiny bits alreadyThanks @gordini stu! i chuckled when i read this bit and told my dear @Millie_Bee. Her response, shame its not the diamonds I prefer
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There is going to be so many shiny bits alreadyThanks @gordini stu! i chuckled when i read this bit and told my dear @Millie_Bee. Her response, shame its not the diamonds I prefer
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Any decent machine shop can skim the flange anyway mate, its only the same as doing a head skim (just a bit harder material)I've got plans for the manifold I've chosen
Depends massively on the car and on the resto ethos, if you're a stickler for OE genuine only you will struggle and end up bankrupt!I absolutely love restoration projects like this and wouldn't mind undertaking one. What concerns me is the availability of parts for older Renaults (in particular the 5 GT Turbo) I guess one can only hope within the network of friends and the Renault community there's enough available parts to finish the project. It looks like Steve has more then enough![]()
Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider, I have a project in mind and really need to see it in the flesh first to actually see what's missing. As long as the exterior is OE in look, the engine with box with hopeful associated ancillaries are there. Then if it really comes to it then parts like boost hoses can be say black silicone. It's the potential opportunity to get into a 5 again (a Raider at that) which has my attention. It can take a year to do that's fine, I just don't wanna get shafted on parts from the purists making a buck.Depends massively on the car and on the resto ethos, if you're a stickler for OE genuine only you will struggle and end up bankrupt!
Renault 5 GT Turbo Raider, I have a project in mind and really need to see it in the flesh first to actually see what's missing. As long as the exterior is OE in look, the engine with box with hopeful associated ancillaries are there. Then if it really comes to it then parts like boost hoses can be say black silicone. It's the potential opportunity to get into a 5 again (a Raider at that) which has my attention. It can take a year to do that's fine, I just don't wanna get shafted on parts from the purists making a buck.
That was my thinking, apparently most of it is there, rolling shell, bumpers, glass intact, front seats and dash in place, even rolling on the original wheels. It needs a complete respray but I can deal with that.Get it done Ric, plenty of parts can be purchased 2nd hand, or replicas available in France (interiors, body kits, grills etc, can easily have a 5 looking standard, engine bay is another thing, but you can have a presentable and running 5 without the silly price tag...
Scrap that, it's been sold. Initially I was told no pressure, then wasn't told there was interest from someone else and only found out it was sold when the advert was updated. Great communication!That was my thinking, apparently most of it is there, rolling shell, bumpers, glass intact, front seats and dash in place, even rolling on the original wheels. It needs a complete respray but I can deal with that.
Scrap that, it's been sold. Initially I was told no pressure, then wasn't told there was interest from someone else and only found out it was sold when the advert was updated. Great communication!
I don't wanna clog this awesome resto thread anymore than I have done but was just an insight to thoughts on potentially undergoing a similar thing.
True in one way, i did have a friend who works for a high end restoration company. They would have done the paint for mates rates (that was my plan) it would have been done to a high quality but on their own free time. Not to worry I'll just enjoy the Clio, you never know what's round the corner. Like you say dodging a bullet and/or silver lining.I had a look at the pics and by my reckoning up good paint and missing parts, welding etc would easily tally up to 5-8k on top of initial purchase. The parts are scarce now and expensive - decent useable examples are available for the money needed to restore one to a half decent standard. Gtt restore always screams money pit to me so might have dodged a bullet with that.
:bi::bo::bp::dh:I have started my "box of things to get powder coated / plated" - it's your fault.