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Jimmy5
21-04-2012, 17:18
As a few know on here I havent been on the site long but Im now onto my second R5, and here it is - Many thanks to Roger for sorting out the car and was a pleasure dealing with! Great cup of tea!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00271.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00272.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00274.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00276.jpg


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00277.jpg

Plans at the moment are just to enjoy the car - but with a full respray of the car at a later date!

James

Andyturbo!
21-04-2012, 18:29
Looking great James! Glad you found one, looks nice and tidy and she's in good hands. Enjoy it pal, happy boosting!

dangerous dave
21-04-2012, 18:43
Don't see many silver ones... Looks like that thing needs a hell of a lot of work doing to it. I'll help you out with a job list

1. Wash it

Done.... :smokin:

GTphil
21-04-2012, 18:56
Can't be many about with just one previous owner!;)

Nice purchase!

Jonny5
21-04-2012, 19:12
Love the original faded dealer sticker. Will be keeping a close eye on this. :agree:

Penfold aka The Dealer
21-04-2012, 19:16
What i do love aboutnthis car, its not mint, its not been restored to show room condition.... Its used.... Sure abit of tlc is need but please dont go ott and do a full restoration.... Keep it original & used.

Andyturbo!
21-04-2012, 19:27
What i do love aboutnthis car, its not mint, its not been restored to show room condition.... Its used.... Sure abit of tlc is need but please dont go ott and do a full restoration.... Keep it original & used.

My thoughts exactly, such an honest car and look at that engine bay! So honest and well used, in a good way tho :agree:

philg
21-04-2012, 19:39
Looks sweet, I like silver phase 2s, I'm sure you will do a good job to :)

Jimmy5
22-04-2012, 23:42
Had a spare couple of hours on the R5 tonight - fitted a sony cd player which took ages. Firstly old pioneer stereo had been spliced into the car loom so had to sort that out. Lots of soldering which I hate! Then when I went to fit the ariel cable in the headunit found out guy Id bought it off had split the old ariel in the unit. :mad:

So ended up having to strip down the head unit! But all sorted now.

Just cleaning the interior light circuit board tonight as its abit coroded!

However was good tonight to see all the dashboard switches light up :)

Next job will be to sort glovebox light and boot lights out plus change bulb in one of the front fogs.

James

Jimmy5
24-04-2012, 22:26
Not much progress on the R5 but have managed to get the interior light and map reading light working again plus the glovebox light.

Just a couple of pics I took today before taking the car out for a spin!:)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00278.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00279.jpg

Jonny5
24-04-2012, 22:46
Looks stunning in silver :agree:

Jimmy5
24-04-2012, 23:01
Looks stunning in silver :agree:

Cheers :agree: - car photographs alot better than it looks in the flesh, but at least its straight!

Andyturbo!
25-04-2012, 05:47
Looks cracking James :agree:

Jimmy5
25-04-2012, 21:54
Well was bored tonight and didnt feel like watching the footie so decided to strip the rear of the 5 out so I can make a start on the sagging quarter panels - got abit carried away and ended up with a living room like this!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00280.jpg

Anyway next step of the project is to get these all nice and clean

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00281.jpg

It was too dark to take a pic of the stripped rear but all I can say is its imaculate and I was in shock at how good a condition its in! Big thumbs up to Roger for keeping the R5 in such good condition! :)

Phoenix Autosport
25-04-2012, 22:10
if your fabric is comming away i can turn them into this for £60 + post, colour is matched to an original unbleached piece of door card cloth (taken from where it was covered by top trim)
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525548_353977411315928_265290366851300_992116_5381 50578_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558574_353977511315918_265290366851300_992117_3737 0115_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551572_353977637982572_265290366851300_992118_1299 612501_n.jpg
or if you want door cards to match i can do front and rears for £150

Jonny5
25-04-2012, 23:31
They look better than new! I so need to raise some cash to get all mine re-done from you guys. What is the durability like of the flocking?

Phoenix Autosport
25-04-2012, 23:43
They look better than new! I so need to raise some cash to get all mine re-done from you guys. What is the durability like of the flocking?
its very durable and wont pull away like fabric as its applied as individual fibres, i dont want to flood this thread with flocking info, if you have any other questions please post them in my thread
http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?p=266105#post266105
and i will be happy to answer and advise, thanks, carl

Jimmy5
28-04-2012, 17:36
Interior strip out completed today and doorcards given a good clean!

All seems ok although i need the passenger side sill panel inspection cover and a passenger side parcel shelf support.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00286.jpg

This needs a good clean!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00284.jpg

VIP carpet is now drying after a good blast with the pressure washer. Hopefully can reassemble the R5 over the next week!

Andyturbo!
28-04-2012, 19:51
Boot floor looks great mate looks like a good solid shell :agree:

Jonny5
28-04-2012, 20:01
Did the pressure washer work ok mate?

Jimmy5
28-04-2012, 20:11
Boot floor looks great mate looks like a good solid shell :agree:

So far it seems to be a really good shell! I was surprised how good the boot was!

Hopefully will get interior reassembled on Monday - just got to wait for VIP carpet to dry.

Jimmy5
28-04-2012, 20:54
Did the pressure washer work ok mate?

It seems to have mate but I wont be able to tell until its fully dry.

Andyturbo!
28-04-2012, 21:08
Will defo have to bob round for a nosey sometime pal, coming on nicely

Jimmy5
28-04-2012, 21:22
Will defo have to bob round for a nosey sometime pal, coming on nicely

No probmate,come round whenever you want! Will be nice to see my old 5 :)

Jimmy5
30-04-2012, 00:07
Just finnished putting her back together. Interior looks great now with a clean VIP carpet! Also fitted a better condition parcel shelf! Just a few small parts to get and interior is sorted. Then the next step will beto clean the engine - am not looking forward to that!

Jimmy5
30-04-2012, 14:30
Some pics of the interior after a good clean. light was terrible so arnt the best pics

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00293.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00289.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00287.jpg

Brigsy
30-04-2012, 14:40
Looks nice and tidy!! :)

If you want the rear doorcards to look like new, get yourself some spray glue and carefully stick the original fabric back on. I done mine and a couple of hours later they were like new, total cost of £4 ;)

Jimmy5
30-04-2012, 14:48
Looks nice and tidy!! :)

If you want the rear doorcards to look like new, get yourself some spray glue and carefully stick the original fabric back on. I done mine and a couple of hours later they were like new, total cost of £4 ;)

Cheers :agree:

I had a try with some spray glue and hve sorted them best I can but there not perfect but will do for now. The main problem I have is on the passenger side doorcard next to the door handle where the card seems too have shrunk which isnt too great - No idea how im going to sort that! :confused:

Andyturbo!
30-04-2012, 17:48
Carpet looks like mine now lol u do a good job of cleaning them pal

Jimmy5
30-04-2012, 18:18
Carpet looks like mine now lol u do a good job of cleaning them pal

Cheers Andy - you should see the amount of dirt that comes out of them its proper vile! This one didnt even look that bad but was full of crap!

To finnish today I now have working foglamps and rear boot light. Plus gave under the bonnet a very quick clean. Was good to see shes still on her original engine!

Jimmy5
11-05-2012, 19:53
Decided today to tackle the engine bay. After a good clean it isnt uber spotless but does look loads better. Also got the bumper put on correctly as it wasnt held on very well! Speedo had also packed up but it was just the connector behind the clock that needed a clean, plus gave the tyres a good pump up. Next job is to replace the front driver seat and get a new steering wheel. Plus get some interior plastics that are missing.

Before

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00276.jpg
During

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00295.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00296.jpg
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00298.jpg

After

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00299.jpg

Coops
11-05-2012, 20:38
tidy looking motor this one :-)

Andyturbo!
11-05-2012, 20:55
Looking great James, really is a tidy motor, should really get my arse in gear and start on mine again lol. Are you going to the rolling road day this month?

Jonny5
11-05-2012, 21:42
Great progress mate, no rust too! :agree:

REBEL GT TURBO
12-05-2012, 00:01
Looking good!
Sorry about the stereo didn't know that had happened! You did get it all for cheap tho!!;)
If you need anymore standard parts in good condition I've got a few bits!
Including rear speaker quarters that are very clean!
Rear parcel shelf will look nice too!

Jimmy5
27-05-2012, 20:58
Well big thanks to Jon aka 5279 for sorting out and rebuilding my carburettor today.:agree:

It was in quite a state and looked like it had never been rebuilt, also the accelerator pump was completely seized.

R5 runs loads better now although I need to get the fuelling tweeked alittle for optimum performance!

I will let the pictures do the talking:

before
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00337.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00338.jpg
during
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00341.jpg
fitted
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00342.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00343.jpg

adscan
27-05-2012, 21:32
looking good. will the carb rebuild save your fuel bill do you think? that is next on my to do list as mine looks like yours did.

Jimmy5
29-05-2012, 21:51
Well past few nights ive been working on repairing the drivers seat, which was quite badly worn as can just be seen in this pic

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00274.jpg

A donor seat (cheers Jon:agree:) has helped me make a good seat out of the two.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00352.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00354.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00355.jpg

Jimmy5
29-05-2012, 21:53
looking good. will the carb rebuild save your fuel bill do you think? that is next on my to do list as mine looks like yours did.

No idea mate as when it was put on the rollers i was told it was too lean so id imagine running richer will up the fuel bill!

matty j
29-05-2012, 22:01
Looks good so far buddy

Jimmy5
31-05-2012, 20:58
Seeing my old R5 and how clean the standard speedlines were! It put the speedlines on mine to shame, so after abit of cleaning tonight I managed to make them presentable! Next job is to try and give the paintwork abit of a detail to make the R5 look presentable. Although it will require a full respray!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00365.jpg

Andyturbo!
31-05-2012, 21:37
That looks fantastic James, you've done a cracking job cleaning the wheels and the car looks gleaming!

Jonny5
31-05-2012, 21:59
Looking really good mate. :agree:

Jonny5
31-05-2012, 22:46
Cheers for the comments :agree: - still along way to go, need to get an exhaust as mines blowing so looking for a scorpion with 3" tailpipe! :smokin:

Try CGB i got a full Scorpion 2" system 3" Tailpipe for only £59 + £12 p+p really good condition and came the day after i ordered it.

Mr Raider
31-05-2012, 22:55
Very nice mate, looks great in silver, great original paintwork :agree: :)

Jimmy5
01-06-2012, 19:57
Very nice mate, looks great in silver, great original paintwork :agree: :)

Cheers, paintwork is actually pretty ropey and it needs a full respray.Car just seems to photograph well!

Jimmy5
04-06-2012, 18:38
Ok this weekends project has been to give the rear boot panel a spray totry and make the car more presentable. Am quite happy with how its comeout, its not perfect by any means but looks loads better than it was before. Problem is it put the under light trims to shame so will prob tackle them next.

As it was

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00272.jpg

Finnished

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00367.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00368.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00369.jpg

LYNCHSTAR
04-06-2012, 18:46
awsome looking standard motor i realy like the silver ones:)

Jimmy5
04-06-2012, 19:01
awsome looking standard motor i realy like the silver ones:)

Cheers,still along way to go and need to sort an exhaust out. But R5 is getting there! :)

Jonny5
04-06-2012, 19:05
Looks loads better. :agree:
Love the fact that you're not just replacing everything for new and ruining the cars originality. Top job :yeah:

Andyturbo!
04-06-2012, 19:22
Youve dun a cracking job on that James good work! :agree:

Jimmy5
04-06-2012, 19:30
Looks loads better. :agree:
Love the fact that you're not just replacing everything for new and ruining the cars originality. Top job :yeah:

Cheers mate :agree: - its more down to me being tight on this one and not going mental spending money like on my old 5. Am trying to keep the car to a strick budget but will now think of it as keeping the cars originallity! :).

Jimmy5
04-06-2012, 19:30
Youve dun a cracking job on that James good work! :agree:

Cheers Andy :agree: , have you got your new exhaust yet?

Andyturbo!
04-06-2012, 19:37
Cheers Andy :agree: , have you got your new exhaust yet?

No matey not shipped yet with it bin the bank hol, I've bin too pissed this weekend to sort it anyway even if I had it lol

chris
04-06-2012, 21:43
Cracking car this mate i think it looks really tidy

Jimmy5
05-06-2012, 12:07
Cracking car this mate i think it looks really tidy


Cheers :agree:

Jonny5
10-06-2012, 18:10
:agree: Lovely.

Trevhib
17-06-2012, 21:48
Really coming on this :) keep the hard work up.

Alex
29-06-2012, 07:50
Progressing nicely mate! :agree:

Andyturbo!
29-06-2012, 21:57
They look in mint condition mate! Nice one wot size are they?

Andyturbo!
29-06-2012, 22:08
Yeah they look mint. I think either of those colours would look mint against silver bud. Looking forward to having a butchers round the old girl tmoro

Andyturbo!
29-06-2012, 22:23
Cheers Andy, remember to bring the steering wheel and blue hoses! :)

No probs mate I've got them out ready :agree:

Andyturbo!
30-06-2012, 17:28
Good to see you today James, cars looking cracking, should defo get them together sometime :agree: cheers for the bits aswell, let me know about that bumper

Jimmy5
30-06-2012, 18:24
Good to see you today James, cars looking cracking, should defo get them together sometime :agree: cheers for the bits aswell, let me know about that bumper

Cheers Andy, was good seeing you also, we definately need toget the 5's together :)

Cheers for the steering wheel, hope that boost hose will sort out your air intake problems

Andyturbo!
16-07-2012, 21:00
Looking good mate, will look great with all your new hoses on :agree:

Jimmy5
17-07-2012, 19:35
Looking good mate, will look great with all your new hoses on :agree:

Cheers Andy, hopefully thats this weekends project ready for national day!

Jimmy5
17-07-2012, 23:06
Got borred tonight so decided Id have a look at the condition of the battery tray and what other hidden surprizes id find underneath.

Well the tray is knackered and I need a new one! No surprize there, but with the amount of rust i was conserned id need to replace all the metal underneath but luckly it just had a little surface rust which has now been rubbed back, crust'd and then undersealed.

Few pics of tonights work.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00406.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00407.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00408.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00409.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00410.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00411.jpg

Jonny5
02-08-2012, 22:39
There is light at the end of the tunnel mate.....you'll get there :agree:

Jimmy5
03-08-2012, 10:20
There is light at the end of the tunnel mate.....you'll get there :agree:

Hopefully, I have a house full of engine bay parts. Alternator cleaned up nice though. Doubt I will get this to the standard of your mint tungy!

Jimmy5
06-08-2012, 20:16
Well after National Day and deciding to go OE - ive been busy cleaning up the bay of the 5. A troublesome water inlet on the manifold has stopped progress but after a few days work the car is coming together nicely.

Some pics as always

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00421.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00420.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/599731_396567753740412_90229296_n.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00433.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00433.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00436.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00437.jpg

Nottswoody
06-08-2012, 20:33
Looking good buddie I even used auto glym under the bonnet not because I'm a shiny boy just because it cut through the greese :) hey I like the red one in front of yours :D

Andyturbo!
06-08-2012, 20:40
Looking great James, much fresher and new header tank really helps, good wrk buddy :agree:

Jimmy5
06-08-2012, 20:56
Cheers Guys! Alot of autoglym got used on cleaning the bay up. Not perfect but 100% better than it was. Plus no rust :)

I managed to get one manifold inlet out but other has just chewed up, so will try an easy out later this week else its take inlet manifold off!

Nottswoody
06-08-2012, 21:51
I rubbed the oil feed pipes from the radiator down with very fine sand paper as they are alloy and they came up sweet.. And the fan motor cover.. You could take the actuator off to and spray it black to tidy it up abit.. Or get another actuator I'm sure johnny5 was selling one cheap.. See if you could get that boost up a touch :) I took all my manifold off when I did the headgasket it would be a pig to get off on its own I think.. Once you start cleaning it's hard to stop :)

Jimmy5
06-08-2012, 22:08
I rubbed the oil feed pipes from the radiator down with very fine sand paper as they are alloy and they came up sweet.. And the fan motor cover.. You could take the actuator off to and spray it black to tidy it up abit.. Or get another actuator I'm sure johnny5 was selling one cheap.. See if you could get that boost up a touch :) I took all my manifold off when I did the headgasket it would be a pig to get off on its own I think.. Once you start cleaning it's hard to stop :)

Stop it or i will be getting the wet and dry out lol :)

Actuator does let it down a tad but will make do for the time being, unless i can get one cheap. Difference from when i first got it is unreal!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00276.jpg

Nottswoody
06-08-2012, 22:15
Speak to johnny mate I'm sure he only wanted £20 and you have done brilliantly bud.. It was the most honest untouched 5 Iv ever seen and in very dry condition... Not too many of them around mate

Jimmy5
07-08-2012, 18:58
Speak to johnny mate I'm sure he only wanted £20 and you have done brilliantly bud.. It was the most honest untouched 5 Iv ever seen and in very dry condition... Not too many of them around mate

Cheers mate, appreciate that. Once I get the offending water inlet out then it wont take me long to get her back together again!

Jimmy5
25-08-2012, 14:55
No progress of late as been busy with other things.

However Mike GT TURBO SPARES sorted me out with some top quality parts this week the gem being the hot air feed below cant thank him enogth :agree:! Thought id never get one!

so hopefully next month she will be all back together and OE under the bonnet.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00447.jpg

Jimmy5
07-09-2012, 18:04
Big thanks today to Jon 5279 for getting the 5 back together today - top guy :agree:

Car is now running a couple of issues found but may have sorted these but will have to wait till i take car out for another run.

Looks lovely and OE under the bonnet :)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00454.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00455.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00456.jpg

Nottswoody
07-09-2012, 18:10
Somebody's had there marigolds on :) so much cleaner now bud so what you two been doing to old silver? General service? Looking great bud :agree: blue was never your color anyway. What's next?

Jimmy5
07-09-2012, 18:24
Somebody's had there marigolds on :) so much cleaner now bud so what you two been doing to old silver? General service? Looking great bud :agree: blue was never your color anyway. What's next?

Well we - well minly Jon drilled and retapped inlet manifold for new inlets, changed all manifold bolts to new binx ones. Fitted enlarged turbo elbow. Then put all breather pipe system together, refitted carburetor and then bled the coolant. Took her for a run which was good. Had an issue with top radiator hose where the bleed nipple is leaking :(. Will try a new bleed nipple in and see if that cures it.

As for future plans - an under bonnet lining is required next.

Jonny5
07-09-2012, 18:31
Looking really good mate :agree:

Jimmy5
07-09-2012, 18:41
Looking really good mate :agree:

Cheers :agree: Am really pleased with how the bay looks now

Jonny5
07-09-2012, 18:55
As for future plans - an under bonnet lining is required next.

Im trying to find a supplier to see if i can get these reproduced, bare with me ;)

chris
07-09-2012, 21:45
you have been busy mate its looking really good so what you planning on doin next

Tony Walker
07-09-2012, 22:37
Little bit of ptfe tape on the bleed screw should sort it.

Thundercat
08-09-2012, 00:15
Will chase up hoses from Roose motorsport, he has some very good bled pipes in the pipeline.

Jimmy5
04-10-2012, 19:23
Big thanks to mike aka GT TURBO SPARES for getting me these!


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00461.jpg

Under bonnet linning and a correct model OE stereo next on the list!

Nottswoody
04-10-2012, 19:38
I'm sure I sore the lining on eBay today think its cgb for £99:eek:

Jimmy5
04-10-2012, 19:40
I'm sure I sore the lining on eBay today think its cgb for £99:eek:

Ai has been on there a while - think last one auctioned was under half that

Jonny5
04-10-2012, 19:44
The one i messaged you about James sold for £16 + £15 postage but was very tatty!
Nice find with the mats mate, its all about the little details :agree:

bood
04-10-2012, 19:48
love this it looks great, i have not seen many silver ones but really like it :agree::agree::agree:

Jimmy5
04-10-2012, 20:01
The one i messaged you about James sold for £16 + £15 postage but was very tatty!
Nice find with the mats mate, its all about the little details :agree:

Yep definately - trying to keep the car as OE as possible!

Its a shame that I never got a reply from the renault dealers who originally sold the car - youd have thought they may have had an interest in a car they sold 22 years ago!

Jimmy5
04-10-2012, 20:01
love this it looks great, i have not seen many silver ones but really like it :agree::agree::agree:

Cheers Mate :agree:

Andyturbo!
04-10-2012, 20:43
Nice find there mate, it's gona be a lovely oe example with all these bits on it :agree:

bood
04-10-2012, 20:46
oh and i forgot to say if you are considering the grey flocked door cards i have a full set in my car and its one of the best parts, they are nicer than standard and if you were not in the know about Renaults you would think they came from the factory.

phase i 16 v turbo
04-10-2012, 21:41
Hi James, I am pleased you are happy with them. I maybe able to help with the Under bonnet lining and a correct model OE stereo after this weekend.

Thanks
Mike!

Jimmy5
05-10-2012, 17:58
Mats fitted after a quick clean!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00462.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00464.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00465.jpg

Adam L
05-10-2012, 23:26
Did you buy this car from Roger in twickenham?

Edit. I just noticed you mention Roger in your first post. He lives the street behind my parents house. He owned that car from new and took pretty good care of it, it's good to see it staying standard and not being ruined by modifications.

Jimmy5
26-11-2012, 17:20
Well was woken up at 7:30am this morning with the return of my R5.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00492.jpg

So today was spent, stripping the kit off plus removing the interior.

Steering collum is completelly knackered plus theres a really weird smokey smell in the car. No electrics work - possibly flat battery.

Thats progress no for the time being, probably new year now before any restoration work is carried out.


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00493.jpg

TopCat
26-11-2012, 18:02
Good luck with it all mate. I hope to see it nice and gleaming at the nationals.

Really love the originality of this car

Andyturbo!
26-11-2012, 18:50
Glad she's back with u pal all safe and sound, wots plans for restoration then? Full paint

Jimmy5
26-11-2012, 20:24
Cheers, its such an original car hence why I saved it from the crusher!

It will be a long term project, but will be done right. To be honest im not aiming for a completion date at the moment.

Will be full respray, any welding needed doing and then going fully OE.

But when finnished wont be left on my drive!

Andyturbo!
26-11-2012, 20:35
Sounds like a good plan pal, will look awesome with fresh paint and decals :agree:

gtmatt
26-11-2012, 20:54
Full restro mate. Glad she's back

Jimmy5
26-11-2012, 22:03
Full restro mate. Glad she's back


Cheers :agree:

Mattv6
26-11-2012, 23:00
Dead chuffed she is back pal

Jimmy5
27-11-2012, 21:26
Dead chuffed she is back pal

Cheers mate!

Now R5's back, its time to start getting parts for the restoration.

First arrived today, big thanks to James :agree:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00522.jpg

Tony Walker
27-11-2012, 21:29
ooooooooooooooooooh gotta be £500 worth there lol ;)

chris
27-11-2012, 21:38
What a lovely knob:laugh:

Andyturbo!
27-11-2012, 22:08
Is that a resin copy mate? Looks mint

Jimmy5
27-11-2012, 22:23
Is that a resin copy mate? Looks mint

Cheeky, its a genuine one!

TopCat
27-11-2012, 22:31
Jel

Andyturbo!
27-11-2012, 22:39
Cheeky, its a genuine one!

Lol must have cost a packet!!!!

Jimmy5
10-12-2012, 18:41
Well big thanks to the legend that is Jon (5279) for sorting the steering collum on me r5 today :agree:

However we did find out that the dashborad and dash loom are junk so some more new parts required. All the wiring is burnt out :cry:

Heres how 5 stands now

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00530.jpg

and this is what the low life did to the previous collum

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00531.jpg

As said before this is going to be one major rebuild :eek:

Andyturbo!
10-12-2012, 19:19
Blood hell! Mate they done a number on that have t they, scumbags! Keep up the good wrk tho mate it's well worth it :agree:

Jimmy5
10-12-2012, 19:43
Blood hell! Mate they done a number on that have t they, scumbags! Keep up the good wrk tho mate it's well worth it :agree:


Yep will be worth it, but its a long term project now! No dash in the car and a living room full of parts!

Andyturbo!
10-12-2012, 19:47
Yep will be worth it, but its a long term project now! No dash in the car and a living room full of parts!

Lol my mrs would go nuts lol she went mad when I wo rebuilding the carb on kitchen table lol

michael tierney
10-12-2012, 20:14
they(brainless scumbags)nearly got mine but for my cutout switch!!and 2 passenger doors have been bent!so i removed the lock buttons and fitted LED's and i also fitted a snapoff steering wheel!hope this works:(

r5_scotty
10-12-2012, 20:26
Jel


dave we need one lol halfs haha

Jimmy5
16-02-2013, 18:51
Project is still ongoing, just at this moment getting together a few parts.

Have made my seats mint after buying a donor interior from Barnsley.

Thanks to coop for the soft clutch conversion

Andyturbo for turbines and 3" scorpion system

And of course Jon - Thundercat for his help and a rather mint steering wheel and rear lights!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0009_zps128ab9e0.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0036_zps5124ad54.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0039_zps5e1a2a49.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0040_zps7a767c1a.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/TURBINES_zpsacac6ad3.jpg

gttjames
16-02-2013, 21:21
old school scorpion system - same as mine

Andyturbo!
16-02-2013, 22:03
Glad the wheels went to a good home mate, will look mint on yours when it's done

Jimmy5
16-02-2013, 23:38
Cheers, will be great once it's finished! Nice seeing you today Andy. Hopefully you decide to keep the 5.

Jimmy5
24-02-2013, 21:02
Huge thanks to Thundercat for sorting the wiring looms out in me 5!

The 5 lives and sounded uber sweat! Amazing since it has'nt been run since October!

Pics for anyone who maybe interested

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0059_zps3d9bd795.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0058_zpsaf480554.jpg

Also carried on parts buying, got some OE Decals, new indicators, and various other parts. Also just ordered some OE Dials from the club shop!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0057_zpsd03ec8f5.jpg

TopCat
24-02-2013, 21:08
This is gonna be seriously good when its finished.

chris
24-02-2013, 21:12
Glad your getting it back together well done mate. And fairplay to mr thundercat thats the second person he has helped in as many weeks top bloke :agree:

Jimmy5
03-03-2013, 17:44
Purchased a few parts again this weekend, big thanks to Johnny 5 for these parts!

Also dropped off parts of the bodykit for fibreglass repairs and turbines to be refurbished!

Finally got some replacement dials and towingeye cover from the RTOC shop.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0066_zps82f34ae5.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0067_zps59e20759.jpg

Jimmy5
05-03-2013, 20:11
Todays arrival

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1362511034172439_zps2b966db2.jpg

TopCat
05-03-2013, 20:19
Nice mate!!! Fitted mine yesterday

Jimmy5
05-03-2013, 20:36
Nice mate!!! Fitted mine yesterday

Nice one, hows it sound? Just temp connected mine up to see if it worked.

Not bad for 1 Euro lol!

Andyturbo!
05-03-2013, 20:41
Wots that old mankey! Thing!!! Lol gota hand it to you oe boys your dedicated to the cause :). Glad to see your still getting on with the project James :agree:

TopCat
05-03-2013, 20:47
They sound pretty good mate. As far as 80's stereos go! Lol.

Typical crackle if its not tuned perfectly.

I got mine for £40 and thought I got a deal. What model is it?

Jimmy5
05-03-2013, 20:52
Cheers Andy, its getting there - at least r5 runs now!

Dave its a Pioneer KE-3090, which is the Pull out version of the original stereo fitted to my car. Original stereo would have been a KE-3060

chris
05-03-2013, 21:33
Wow you are keen i love the little facts that you oe boys know very dedicated. Keep the updates comeing :agree:

TopCat
05-03-2013, 21:44
Think mine is the same- looks a bit different though. Ill check again tomorrow.

I only know that's the stereo cos dale told me. Lol

Jimmy5
05-03-2013, 21:59
Lol I only know original stereo as instruction manual came with car history folder.

chris
05-03-2013, 22:00
Yea yea lads:laugh:

Jimmy5
19-03-2013, 19:34
No progress on the 5, but have been collecting required parts.

Went to see Mike last weekend (top lad) and spent a fortune.

Anyway cleaned my replacement VIP carpet. has come up well and no clutch hole :)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/718_10151310889835060_382749568_n_zpsc7cbaf39.jpg

Andyturbo!
19-03-2013, 20:35
Looking good pal! Proper VIP! Style

Jonny5
19-03-2013, 20:57
Great Progress :agree:

Gtturbo
19-03-2013, 22:48
First post!

Excellent progress mate and glad you got it back :)

Spoke to you at Blyton, I live just outside of Sheffield.

Jimmy5
20-03-2013, 13:27
Cheers for kind comments.

GtTurbo - are you from killamarsh?

Gtturbo
20-03-2013, 16:34
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Yep that's me pal :)

Only just joined but spending more time reading than posting ;)

Gtturbo
20-03-2013, 16:35
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Out of interest, is that 3rd seat pictured up for grabs?

Jimmy5
20-03-2013, 16:43
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Out of interest, is that 3rd seat pictured up for grabs?

Sorry I traded the remaining interior parts for replacement wiring looms. Have you got a 5 now?

Gtturbo
20-03-2013, 16:52
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Got 2 buddy, phase 2 black and a phase 2 white. Black one is nearly done :) white one is still work in progress - waiting for decent weather!!!!!

Trying to keep them oem+, standardish, lowered with 15" alloys. But getting standard parts that are cheapish is a challenge, lol.

Jimmy5
21-03-2013, 19:07
Got some pics from Jonny5 showing great work him and his dad have been doing on my bodykit and steering wheel!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1363850131741577_zpsd383e4bf.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1363457762886072_zps6f423053.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1363457744900565_zpsbbf7ac43.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1363457718720686_zpsdeaafbff.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/image_1363457682157796_zpsaadc6068.jpg

Andyturbo!
21-03-2013, 19:09
Nice one buddy, wot have they done to your steering wheel?

Jimmy5
21-03-2013, 19:11
Nice one buddy, wot have they done to your steering wheel?

Sprayed the centre oe black

Andyturbo!
21-03-2013, 19:14
Ah yeah it looks spot on pal, I went out in mine the other day made me Wana keep her lol but seeing all these resto threads makes me Wana do a full job on her lol

Jonny5
21-03-2013, 19:19
Nice one buddy, wot have they done to your steering wheel?

Used to look like this

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0009_zps128ab9e0.jpg

Hope you dont mind me replying James :)

Jimmy5
21-03-2013, 19:20
Ah yeah it looks spot on pal, I went out in mine the other day made me Wana keep her lol but seeing all these resto threads makes me Wana do a full job on her lol

Leave her as is mate, wait till you've got a garage then do a proper job!

Andyturbo!
21-03-2013, 19:25
Looks great jonny proper oe!. I may have solved the garage thing lol so will see if the missus let's me spend ;)

Jimmy5
21-03-2013, 19:27
Used to look like this

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0009_zps128ab9e0.jpg

Hope you dont mind me replying James :)


Of course not mate - your hard work and dedication that sorted these parts out :agree:

Jimmy5
29-03-2013, 13:10
As the car stands today - speedlines off for a refurb!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0095_zps3c5513de.jpg

Gtturbo
29-03-2013, 21:09
Who is doing the refurb mate? fully recommend metal magic at Barnsley pal.

Jimmy5
29-03-2013, 21:28
Who is doing the refurb mate? fully recommend metal magic at Barnsley pal.

I've got Jonny to do the refurb, the ones he did hair his own car look amazing

Gtturbo
29-03-2013, 21:56
Got you mate :) have you gone off the idea of the turbines?

Mattv6
29-03-2013, 22:06
Who is doing the refurb mate? fully recommend metal magic at Barnsley pal.

Can second that. Mine looked stunning when I got them back.

Mattv6
29-03-2013, 22:07
Coming together now mate. D you think it will be done for summer?

*MrB*
29-03-2013, 22:08
Great project, love seeing you keep it original and giving it a real spruce up :cool:

Jimmy5
29-03-2013, 23:00
Unfortunately wont be done for summer, needs a small bit of welding and a full respray. Jonny's sorted out the front bumper and skirts. If I could get welding done then that'd be a big problem sorted. Problem is I can't weld!

Turbines will be refurbished at a later date as they need 45 profile tyres

Jimmy5
31-03-2013, 18:01
Small update - speedlines off for a refurb and turbines temporarily fitted

got back my bumper skirts and steering wheel from Jonny5 and what am amazing job him and his dad have done on them. :agree:

Also went to see Thundercat and traded K+N's :agree:

Looking like a 5 again!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0097_zpse27ca161.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0098_zpsa945a33b.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0099_zps330f23a8.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0100_zpsbfde985c.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0101_zps1a48dced.jpg

Jimmy5
07-06-2013, 15:40
Well nice weather today, and some nice work done on the 5. Replacement door fitted by Jonny5 - top lad and huge thanks for sorting this :agree:

Also Jonny brought over my refurbished battery tray and bb tuning lobster.

Progress is good and its nice to see the 5 straight again.

Also ran the 5 up for first time in a few months and she sounded sweet!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0208_zps4ebc7fad.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0208_zps4ebc7fad.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0209_zps7c37e015.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0209_zps7c37e015.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0210_zps57772fff.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0210_zps57772fff.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0211_zpsf1f8ff89.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0211_zpsf1f8ff89.jpg.html)

Jonny5
07-06-2013, 21:52
Was a good day mate, cheers for the pizza :D

Adam L
07-06-2013, 23:31
I met Roger nearly 10 years ago when he owned this car in the local Shell station, very nice old chap. I used to really like this car back then and I'm glad someone bought this car on here and is using it as a resto project. Well done.

Jimmy5
08-06-2013, 10:50
Glad you enjoyed the pizza Jonny! :)

Adam has the car always been standard? As there was a lot of info on aftermarket parts in the receipts folder?

Its a good 5 (in supposeably the rarest colour) and will be fully restored with a nice helping hand from Jonny5 and Thundercat! - Top lads!

Jimmy5
27-06-2013, 18:16
Few pics of parts purchased this year so far

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0106_zps474458a5.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0106_zps474458a5.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0084_zps3a7e056a.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0084_zps3a7e056a.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0134_zps7bb00202.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0134_zps7bb00202.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0157_zps592d11eb.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0157_zps592d11eb.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0225_zps41c55d1a.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0225_zps41c55d1a.jpg.html)

And how 5 stands at the moment

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0212_zps96a26635.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0212_zps96a26635.jpg.html)

Trevhib
28-06-2013, 11:57
Ace.

The radiator looks like it might have a damaged core. Halfway down on the left hand-side.

Gtturbo
28-06-2013, 13:29
Getting there mate :)

Jimmy5
28-06-2013, 15:18
Ace.

The radiator looks like it might have a damaged core. Halfway down on the left hand-side.

Will have to have a look at it, just opened it when it arrived for a photo. It seems no different to for sale pics of it on here.

Jimmy5
28-06-2013, 15:18
Getting there mate :)

Yep very slowly but with help from Jonny5 and Thundercat

Jimmy5
15-07-2013, 19:21
Todays purchase from Renault

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/970080_10151486779300060_1131592585_n_zpsb25bd8cb. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/970080_10151486779300060_1131592585_n_zpsb25bd8cb. jpg.html)

safehands
15-07-2013, 19:47
Looks good mate... Well done

Jimmy5
15-07-2013, 22:16
Looks good mate... Well done

Cheers, it's getting there, very slowly

Jimmy5
08-11-2013, 17:07
few updates

no r5 progress but a few parts purchased!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1003226_10151707177165060_853364001_n_zpsaf667b0d. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1003226_10151707177165060_853364001_n_zpsaf667b0d. jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1396565_10151645133300060_7285492_n_zpsff609b97.jp g (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1396565_10151645133300060_7285492_n_zpsff609b97.jp g.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1396706_10151688610720060_1746078838_n_zps34bc5c03 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1396706_10151688610720060_1746078838_n_zps34bc5c03 .jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1395092_10151650814155060_237071327_n_zps959da578. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1395092_10151650814155060_237071327_n_zps959da578. jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1376425_10151655861535060_809958464_n_zps2c161edc. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1376425_10151655861535060_809958464_n_zps2c161edc. jpg.html)

Gtturbo
08-11-2013, 17:18
I like them shiney turbines pal. Have you had them done or have you bought them like that?

Jimmy5
08-11-2013, 17:32
I like them shiney turbines pal. Have you had them done or have you bought them like that?

I bought them like that, but had to do centre caps to match the rest as they were still painted. Really pleased how they came out.

gtmatt
08-11-2013, 21:25
Nice mate ,where did u get alt from and fan motor

Gtturbo
08-11-2013, 22:05
I bought them like that, but had to do centre caps to match the rest as they were still painted. Really pleased how they came out.


Look really good mate :)

How's the body of the car coming along?

Jimmy5
09-11-2013, 10:16
Nice mate ,where did u get alt from and fan motor


Hi mate Alternator I got from JR Richard Surplus

Fan motor was off ebay item 230579698068 - still some available.

Cheers

Jimmy5
09-11-2013, 10:18
Look really good mate :)

How's the body of the car coming along?

Cheers mate - Really like looks of your white 5 :)

Nothing done body wise apart from fitting replacement door and having bodykit fixed.

No-where to get bodywork sorted under cover at the moment

Gtturbo
13-11-2013, 14:27
Thanks mate.

Always had a soft spot for silver GT's and this will be lovely when it's done mate, just takes time, money and determination.

boostjunky
05-12-2013, 23:17
Let me know if you decide to stick with the OEM look and want to offload these :)


few updates

no r5 progress but a few parts purchased!


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1395092_10151650814155060_237071327_n_zps959da578. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1395092_10151650814155060_237071327_n_zps959da578. jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1376425_10151655861535060_809958464_n_zps2c161edc. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1376425_10151655861535060_809958464_n_zps2c161edc. jpg.html)

Gtturbo
06-12-2013, 02:38
You maybe too late ;)

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=1776&pictureid=9661

Jonny5
06-12-2013, 09:22
You maybe too late ;)

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=1776&pictureid=9661

What tyre size is that?
I dont usually like turbines but they look really good :)

Jimmy5
06-12-2013, 17:47
Let me know if you decide to stick with the OEM look and want to offload these :)

Too late mate, I exchanged them with Paul for a mint refurbished set of turbines.

They will look better on Paul's mint 5 than my "work in progress one"

Gtturbo
06-12-2013, 21:47
and thanks James for the exchange, just finished removing the red paint from the 3rd and 4th wheel today, next job is to spray the fins and fit the other 2 tyres.

Gtturbo
06-12-2013, 21:49
What tyre size is that?
I dont usually like turbines but they look really good :)

Hi Jonny, tyre size is 165 50 15, the wheel width of 6.5J allows a bit of stretch but not too much.

Jimmy5
30-12-2013, 18:26
A little more part progress in the end of 2013

Cant decide weather to go 100% OE or OE+

Anyway at moment have parts to go either ways.

As mentioned before exchanged my polished turbines for a refurbished set with tyres.

Bought OE leads and fan belt - plus managed to get hold of very good condition doorcards.

Under bonnet lining also purchased.

Plus managed to get hold of a really good condition bosal centre section - hopefully I have a matching bosal backbox on its way.

Pics for anyone interested

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/620811_216652678517324_544072879_o_zpse44086ed.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/620811_216652678517324_544072879_o_zpse44086ed.jpg .html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1479033_10151797314855060_492219688_n_zps2139ba7c. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1479033_10151797314855060_492219688_n_zps2139ba7c. jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/999159_10151721270240060_240349413_n_zpse41cd11b.j pg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/999159_10151721270240060_240349413_n_zpse41cd11b.j pg.html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1485053_10151759812160060_1189412932_n_zps16f8043a .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1485053_10151759812160060_1189412932_n_zps16f8043a .jpg.html)
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Nad-5GTT
30-12-2013, 18:37
You should do what you want to do at the end of the day, oe is ok but once you've seen one it gets a bit mundane. I think Johnny5 has the best of both worlds. Obviously these are just my thoughts ;) nice car though.

LeeR5GTT
30-12-2013, 19:29
Doorcards look great buddy :agree:

Looks like your making great progress now :D

Trevhib
30-12-2013, 19:59
Love OE plus :agree:

Lowiepete
30-12-2013, 22:30
Well big thanks to Jon aka 5279 for sorting out and rebuilding my carburettor today.:agree:

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00341.jpg
fitted
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00342.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/DSC00343.jpg
Can you please describe the process of how you got from grotty to clean?

Cheers :agree:

Regards,
Steve

Jimmy5
31-12-2013, 13:41
Can you please describe the process of how you got from grotty to clean?

Cheers :agree:

Regards,
Steve

I believe Jon used Wynn's carb cleaner and a very fine brass wire brush.

Adam gt E
31-12-2013, 15:36
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Top work looking tidy

Lowiepete
31-12-2013, 15:38
I believe Jon used Wynn's carb cleaner and a very fine brass wire brush.
Cheers! I'm struggling with getting mine clean.

Regards,
Steve

Jimmy5
04-01-2014, 21:48
Bosal backbox to go with the centre section.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1598374_10151814379845060_1687283960_n_zps7f5420a4 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1598374_10151814379845060_1687283960_n_zps7f5420a4 .jpg.html)
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Jimmy5
05-02-2014, 18:30
Bit of progress from last weekend when we had a little nice weather.

Started engine strip down and started cleaning engine brackets ready to zinc plate them later in the year.

Also ordered another load of parts off Mike! Excellent as always!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1545654_10151871994550060_729097755_n_zpsa0d433d1. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1545654_10151871994550060_729097755_n_zpsa0d433d1. jpg.html)
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TopCat
05-02-2014, 22:28
Have u won the lottery mate? ;)

Get building! Lol. Looking forward to seeing it being done

Jimmy5
05-02-2014, 22:42
Have u won the lottery mate? ;)

Get building! Lol. Looking forward to seeing it being done

I wish - just about got all parts I need now for the rebuild. Just a case of starting the rebuild proper.

phase i 16 v turbo
06-02-2014, 09:06
Nice 1 James. It will be good to see another Silver one back on the raod some. Keep up the good work. :agree:

Mr Raider
06-02-2014, 21:15
Have u won the lottery mate? ;)

Get building! Lol. Looking forward to seeing it being done

Lol Great collection of parts mate, love them being allover the kitchen floor, the mrs must have been out! ;) Good work :agree: :)

Jimmy5
08-02-2014, 11:09
Lol Great collection of parts mate, love them being allover the kitchen floor, the mrs must have been out! ;) Good work :agree: :)

Cheers all

Luckily I have an understanding wife!

Hate to think where im going to put remainder of engine parts - am quickly running out of space!

Nottswoody
08-02-2014, 11:47
Cheers all

Luckily I have an understanding wife!

Hate to think where im going to put remainder of engine parts - am quickly running out of space!

DONT YOU DARE GO IN THE LOFT AGAIN!! :):D:ashamed:

Jimmy5
08-02-2014, 15:38
DONT YOU DARE GO IN THE LOFT AGAIN!! :):D:ashamed:

Lol - I don't want to have ceiling replastered again.

Jimmy5
16-02-2014, 20:08
Bit of progress today as Blades weren't on TV - But as we won will watch highlight tonight.


Starting with my refurbished Koni sports thanks to my good friend Mr Smith - this just need a top coat now.





http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1690474_10151891157955060_1987775242_n_zps0ccb443d .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1690474_10151891157955060_1987775242_n_zps0ccb443d .jpg.html)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1902773_10151891157640060_1078040211_n_zps200c2b5a .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1902773_10151891157640060_1078040211_n_zps200c2b5a .jpg.html)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1654407_10151891157785060_2108951644_n_zps47c8ce96 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1654407_10151891157785060_2108951644_n_zps47c8ce96 .jpg.html)




And so on to todays progress removed turbo, radiator and a few other parts.


Doesn't seem like much but took me all afternoon.





http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1908241_10151898716635060_2093446507_n_zps912ba3c6 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1908241_10151898716635060_2093446507_n_zps912ba3c6 .jpg.html)

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1958103_10151898715830060_1787036704_n_zpsa9f178c1 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1958103_10151898715830060_1787036704_n_zpsa9f178c1 .jpg.html)

Also found me spare has a brand new MXV on it


http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1779330_10151898714590060_1560243763_n_zps3d2cfe99 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1779330_10151898714590060_1560243763_n_zps3d2cfe99 .jpg.html)

bood
16-02-2014, 21:41
Great progress and a good read

Nottswoody
17-02-2014, 10:24
What's with the name change?

Thundercat
17-02-2014, 12:46
Yer would of thought itd be salty5 lol

Jimmy5
09-03-2014, 19:26
Bit more progress today - shame I don't have BT Sports as would have watched another historic blades win!

Anyway today was tank removal - what a fun job! Got all the brackets to clean up now.

Next is engine out - remainder of interior stripped and then she's off for new sills.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1939835_10151939727505060_2041272291_n_zps09059fa7 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1939835_10151939727505060_2041272291_n_zps09059fa7 .jpg.html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1966814_10151939607875060_2020784226_n_zpsd857cf88 .jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1966814_10151939607875060_2020784226_n_zpsd857cf88 .jpg.html)

Wallace
10-03-2014, 16:11
Nice one James, soooo wanna take my fuel tank off and have a route around......one day I will

Keep it up mate, yours is clearly gonna be a lovely car when it's done:agree:

Jimmy5
10-03-2014, 22:01
Nice one James, soooo wanna take my fuel tank off and have a route around......one day I will

Keep it up mate, yours is clearly gonna be a lovely car when it's done:agree:

Cheers mate, taking tank off is loads of fun. not looking forward to putting it back on

Jimmy5
06-04-2014, 20:51
Well a productive day thanks to Jonny5, Thundercat and Paulo

Engine removed from the 5 and gearbox split off.

Just to get 5 fully stripped for welding.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/IMG_0650_zps0093051c.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/IMG_0650_zps0093051c.jpg.html)
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LiamR
07-04-2014, 07:14
Good team effort there getting the engine out :)

Keep the updates coming - it's looking to be a good un :agree:

Jimmy5
18-04-2014, 20:36
Car has gone off for welding - few pics of the final completely stripped shell!

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10255218_10152009934980060_1979480353_n_zpscd06fa9 7.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10255218_10152009934980060_1979480353_n_zpscd06fa9 7.jpg.html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10264605_10152009934990060_76449712_n_zps0db3f17f. jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10264605_10152009934990060_76449712_n_zps0db3f17f. jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10248893_10152001616770060_1156349527_n_zps652b14c b.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10248893_10152001616770060_1156349527_n_zps652b14c b.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10268245_10152001338305060_2091052433_n_zps199278a 3.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10268245_10152001338305060_2091052433_n_zps199278a 3.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10273719_10152010370120060_2468633138761301189_n_z ps79904013.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10273719_10152010370120060_2468633138761301189_n_z ps79904013.jpg.html)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/10172789_10152010370085060_1512952415164613537_n_z ps67a126ea.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/10172789_10152010370085060_1512952415164613537_n_z ps67a126ea.jpg.html)

chunk552
18-04-2014, 21:05
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Nice thread, Have you been doing the stripping out outside on your drive?
I have thought about doing this as I have no garage at the minute :scared:

Jimmy5
18-04-2014, 21:18
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Nice thread, Have you been doing the stripping out outside on your drive?
I have thought about doing this as I have no garage at the minute :scared:

Yes all work so far carried out on my drive.

A garage would be the dream!

chunk552
18-04-2014, 21:32
New poster! (less than 10 posts)


Yes all work so far carried out on my drive.

A garage would be the dream!

Ha Ha tell me about that one mate, its definetly given me the inspiration to do it on my drive though seeing you doing it, I guess the missus would have a grumble at me cleaning bits up in the dining room though :D , I guess she would get over it :laugh:

Jimmy5
27-04-2014, 21:55
Got some photos from Simon who's doing the welding on my 5

Car is now rot free - and this was a 5 that looked pretty solid when I bought it.

New inner and outer sills plus jacking points and a few other areas repaired - totally quality work.

Here the photos for anyone interested - hopefully get the 5 back later in the week.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/1_zps78522dbc.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/1_zps78522dbc.jpg.html)
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http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/Mauncerblades/19_zps4c331de8.jpg (http://s233.photobucket.com/user/Mauncerblades/media/19_zps4c331de8.jpg.html)
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Mr Raider
27-04-2014, 22:34
Great work, good to know it will be all solid when it returns! :agree: :)

safehands
27-04-2014, 22:39
So cool. Desperate to get mines started :)

Andyturbo!
27-04-2014, 23:17
Quality work that James. All the best for the rebuild :agree:

Jonny5
28-04-2014, 07:44
Great stuff James :niceone:

Nad-5GTT
28-04-2014, 08:01
Looking good matey :)

Jimmy5
28-04-2014, 09:42
Cheers all:agree:

Hopefully back on Tuesday night. Think next step is to tackle rear beam.

Trevhib
28-04-2014, 11:30
Great work. That trip to the bodyshop has just prolonged the life of this GTT by miles :) :agree:

Jeff Ninebar
28-04-2014, 12:32
great stuff a full strip down is the way forward:cool:

Goobie
28-04-2014, 14:23
Some top work there. :agree:

Just goes to show how much seam sealer is hiding on some of these cars no matter how solid they look in areas. :)

GTphil
28-04-2014, 16:12
When i had my jacking points done the rotten floor pan was amazing, looked decent all paint still in tact until you tapped it and it sounded crunchy:disagree:

Had to replace right up to half way up the clutch pedal. The amount of hidden rot was unreal.

Good effort for getting it all sorted. :agree:

All these minty underside of gtt's is making me want to get busy on a bare shell resto......shame the bank manager says no:laugh:

evogill
28-04-2014, 22:54
thanks james..glad your happy with work done, its gave me big motivation to crack on and finish mine. thanks mate.

Jimmy5
06-05-2014, 20:41
Little Update

5 now home - so have started working on some of the brackets.

Also decide to get water pump off block, only two dodgy bolts which came out with mole grips - not bad to say its original water pump!

All brackets have been U-pol Acid 8 and then Engine enamelled except pedal box which was satin black'd.

Few photos for anyone interested

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Andyturbo!
06-05-2014, 20:45
Looking great pal! When's she getting a fresh coat then?

LukeRobbo
06-05-2014, 21:48
Good work its coming along well

Goobie
07-05-2014, 01:39
The pedal assembly looks brandnew! :cool: Also, liking the light lamp dryer set up. :laugh:

Peter Ciganyik
08-05-2014, 13:22
Nice job Jimmy5 :agree:

Dre5gtt
08-05-2014, 13:38
Great stuff, keep at it :agree:

Jimmy5
09-05-2014, 18:28
Cheers all - starting to get a few things sorted.

Need a new heater box and need to source new fuel and brake lines.

Not looking forward to overhauling calipers but they will need doing.

Not sure Andy when shes going for paint. depends what quote is when I get it.

Nottswoody
09-05-2014, 19:22
You really need a garage lol my mrs would kill me..

Jimmy5
18-05-2014, 19:22
Little short of cash at the moment so R5 part spend has been curtailed.

However have been refurbishing a few more parts.

Had to get a new heater box as the control tabs are broken on the original. Sorted all that and when I tried connecting heater controls the housing snapped so now need a new heater control unit!

Anyway Ive carried on with parts overhaul Completed the rocker cover today and my koni shocks which are now in OE Black!

Pics for anyone interested.

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Mr Raider
18-05-2014, 19:31
Nice work fella, re-furbing parts mostly time and paint so great way to keep things moving until payday, look like new! :) :agree:

Shane P
18-05-2014, 21:34
Love seeing parts being refurbished like this, nice mate :agree:

Trevhib
19-05-2014, 10:03
Bang up :agree:

LiamR
19-05-2014, 14:32
I could read threads like this all day :)

Keep up the great work :agree:

Nad-5GTT
19-05-2014, 16:31
That light blue sticker with the spark gap instructions is a nice touch. If I had a standard 5 I know I'd be a nightmare for getting things just right :ashamed:

Gtturbo
19-05-2014, 22:35
Awesome James :)

One question on the new radiator fan motor, mine never didn't come with the locking fan nut and it has been a right pig finding one as they are reverse turn and 1.0 pitch :( I couldn't get mine of the old one :( where did you get yours?

Jonny5
19-05-2014, 22:47
Nice progress James :)

markg
26-05-2014, 13:41
Awesome James :)

One question on the new radiator fan motor, mine never didn't come with the locking fan nut and it has been a right pig finding one as they are reverse turn and 1.0 pitch :( I couldn't get mine of the old one :( where did you get yours?

Try Renault, Part number 77 01 205 080. It's a kit of bits and bobs for fitting the blade to the fan. I don't believe its all needed but it does include the nut.

Jimmy5
26-05-2014, 17:52
Cheers for all the nice comments :agree:

Little bit more progress

Had fun today stripping sub frame down.

Some pics as usual for anyone interested.

Going to have fun next month refurbishing subframe.

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