My Project [Archive]

gtmatt

07-02-2009, 17:17

Well after a long break , im back with a new five , i missed it so much and every 1 said u would get a new one , this is my thrid and its for keeps now .

I am goin to refurb this car back to its former glory , new paint ,seats,door cards nice engine the works standard wheels refurbed ,rebuild engine as its done 113,000miles
i will update the stages as i go along with the repaint, undersealing engine build ,my aim is to make it councours .

the tsw are for sale on the car :)

so i got this car today cheap ,it needs alot of work but it will look better once refurbed

I need some items ,
boot carpet
roof lining
seats
renault jack and nut wrench
centre cousole
clock hood
front bumper

here are some pics
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0242.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0243-2.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0241-1.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0244.jpg

smithsgtt

07-02-2009, 17:35

glad to have help matt hope you do well with her did you get it for that amount i told you?

gtmatt

07-02-2009, 17:38

oh i forgot to say thanks to smithsgtt for finding me a local five thanks mate :)

smithsgtt

07-02-2009, 17:40

not a problem iam allways getting them offered

but due to lack of space they have to either get sold quickly or find someone close to the car that want them .

bye_all_c_ya

07-02-2009, 17:55

i can help out with the parts mate

roof lining
renault jack and nut wrench
centre cousole
these are the bits ive got here now

gtmatt

07-02-2009, 18:00

i can help out with the parts mate

roof lining
renault jack and nut wrench
centre cousole
these are the bits ive got here now

how much ??
door cards u got any of them ??:)

bye_all_c_ya

07-02-2009, 18:07

just sold them lol im breaking 2 campus's so if there is nythink else just ask

bye_all_c_ya

07-02-2009, 18:08

roof lining £6
renault jack and nut wrench £10
centre cousole £10
collection

bye_all_c_ya

07-02-2009, 18:10

do you have the standard wheels yet?

smithsgtt

07-02-2009, 18:44

ive got passanger side if thats any good to you jim

smithsgtt

07-02-2009, 18:45

passanger side doorcard i ment to say

Brigsy

07-02-2009, 19:34

Looks like a decent base for a restore Matt:)

Bushy

09-02-2009, 13:40

Looks good matt, sorry i was struggling so badly to get information out of mate on the other 5!! (blood out of a stone springs to mind!)

Looks like your sorted though :agree: :)

gtmatt

09-02-2009, 16:31

:)yeah no worries mate , its goin to be a long time before finsh ,just in process of stripping it , pics to follow

gtmatt

09-02-2009, 17:36

Well today as i am on a four day weeka t work decided to do abit on the car stripping it for the the respray inside and out , came across some nasty rust in the same spots as normal ,does any any know what the best way to remove the rust ,should a weld in a new plate ??
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0255.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0256.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0254.jpg

Rob@Backyardracing

10-02-2009, 23:16

Looking good mate for the price you paid, Bumper mounts etc easy job for welding up on your own, just cut it right back tho, get your body man to do window sills id say... Ill pop over and check it out soon...:agree: :)

Alex

11-02-2009, 08:39

Looks like a good base Matt. Keep us posted on your progress :agree:

Scoff

11-02-2009, 19:05

I've seen much worse mate, looks like a good base :) good luck, if I can help with anything just shout.

gtmatt

11-02-2009, 20:11

I've seen much worse mate, looks like a good base :) good luck, if I can help with anything just shout.

thanks scoff for that ,yeah just getting the body work sweet respray inside out etc the works , then engine will be out for rebuild will give you a shout then lol :)

Rob@Backyardracing

11-02-2009, 21:12

thanks scoff for that ,yeah just getting the body work sweet respray inside out etc the works , then engine will be out for rebuild will give you a shout then lol :)

Scoff doesnt touch C1j`s ;) you know where i am....:p

Scoff

11-02-2009, 22:11

:D quite, I ment if I could help you with bits / welding or whatever mate just shout :)

gtmatt

12-02-2009, 19:39

thanks guys :) long away until its mint

gtmatt

21-02-2009, 17:01

well just a bit of an update , got the engine out today ,so the engine can be rebulit and the bay sprayed nice and white :)
oh and a nice little oe treat for the inside snapped it up fast:)

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture002.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture003.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture001.jpg

Rob@Backyardracing

22-02-2009, 13:52

Your soon cracking on... :agree:

gtmatt

24-02-2009, 20:29

im goin start on the bodywork ,, there is quite a bit of suface rust , and deep rust , im goin to cut it out in the bad places and weld plates in etc , just want to know whats the best stuff to treat rust ,to make it does not come back ?? or whats the process of treating rust ?? thanks matt:)

Kris M

24-02-2009, 21:04

POR-15 is quality stuff for rust.......:)

gtmatt

24-02-2009, 21:21

where do i get that from :confused: does that remove it :confused::)

gtmatt

24-02-2009, 21:53

or the best rust remover ie kurrust ?? rust primer ??:)

gtmatt

26-02-2009, 17:18

ive started on the bodywork today , and ive noticed to big holes in the outer sills on both sides, goin to get some new ones ,whats the best way to fit them on as ive not done it before ?? do i tack them on over the old ones:)

gtmatt

26-02-2009, 21:05

Alastair

26-02-2009, 21:42

any one ????????????/

You can but i wouldnt, the correct way is to either patch them or cut the entire old panel out and replace with the new one... if you tack over them the rust will still be weak underneath any you have just welded to that.. and the rust will soon attack the new panels. Do it right and cut out the rot - its a pain but worth doing properly, especialy if you think that most of the stregnth in a 5 shell comes from the sills...

gtmatt

26-02-2009, 21:45

thanks mate i will cut it out then and patch them up ;)

Alastair

26-02-2009, 21:56

You can see here what mine looked like before i started. If you look through the first little bit ive cut out at the rear end youll see the inner sill (vertical plate) that also looks quite rusty, be sure to check this bit when you are chomping out the rust. If your lucky they will still be solid and only suffering from surface rust which you can treat with a good grinding and then a suitable anti-rust (I used De-Ox Gel by Built Hamber - top stuff). In the end most of this sill came off and got sorted properly. It is easier to do if you buy a sill panel to chop up to make the patches from rather than 'forging' your own from 2mm mild steel plate, which takes ages!

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.php?albumid=213&pictureid=4836

Good luck :agree:

gtmatt

26-02-2009, 22:14

i will crack on tomorrow cutting it all out:) thanks again just ordered that ox gel as well:)

gtmatt

04-03-2009, 22:55

right the car is ready for spray shop now its getting picked up and it will be in there getting the welding and prep work and the spray work , getting sprayed in 389 white the way it was from the factory few picks stripped:)

next up dated will be when its been sand blasted and preped and sprayed in some stages thanks for reading matt

got some de ox gel thanks alastair
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0325.jpg

dash out

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0314.jpg

sound deading off
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0313.jpg

BriC

04-03-2009, 23:04

Forgot to reply to your text mate.. The windscreen bonds in, and to remove it you need a tool that is basically like cheesewire and it has 2 handles on each end, so you use that to cut through the adhesive. Pretty easy job if you have someone to lend you a hand. I borrowed one from my Mums work, but you can get them off ebay

gtmatt

04-03-2009, 23:06

thanks dude will look on ebay now cheers matt:)

Mart

04-03-2009, 23:10

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture001.jpg

http://www.martin.dilley.btinternet.co.uk/shocked.jpg

Tiny Tim

04-03-2009, 23:12

Calm down Mart.

Matt, you might want to look into dry ice if you want to be lazy removing the sound deadening.

gtmatt

04-03-2009, 23:18

Calm down Mart.

Matt, you might want to look into dry ice if you want to be lazy removing the sound deadening.

ha ha heated it up got most of it up , theres only residue left , that will come off with thinners thanks though tim;)

gtmatt

06-03-2009, 20:44

right the car is in the garaged getting painted ,it will be not sprayed in a booth just a big unit , now the problem is that do i paint the car in 2pack paint or base coat and clear ??
which one should i go for ?? its goin to be painted in white as well :) any advice thanks matt:)

gtmatt

21-03-2009, 17:45

little update , just a few pics of repairs should be ready for paint in the next 2 weeks , i have gone for base coat and clear , audi ibis white ly9c ,so it should be a nice white :)

rear bumper mount plated up
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0376.jpg

rear window seal area fixed
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0377.jpg

getting preped in warm garage :)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_03801.jpg

some nice rot here
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0379.jpg

all welded and fixed now will post pics later on

all brackets and calipers etc have been sent to zinc platers and powder coaters pics to follow:)
thanks for looking matt

smithsgtt

23-03-2009, 01:28

looking good mate if you need anything let me know

gtmatt

29-03-2009, 19:15

got a little further this weekend got the inside preped and sparyed in primer , getting sprayed in base coat and clear next weekend ,then start on the outside engine bay etc

any way he is some progress pics:)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_04021.jpg

rot area fixed.

inside preped and sanded
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_04031.jpg

inside in primer
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_04061.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_04071.jpg

JamesF

29-03-2009, 19:32

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Looking good mate, im missing mine now.

BriC

29-03-2009, 19:45

Fook me mate.. You'll be finished before me at this rate! Looking good :cool:

gtmatt

09-04-2009, 23:58

well got the inside painted today and the engine bay came out well , the colour is ly9c audi ibis white

took the subframe off for power coating ,starting on the outside next week ,with the body panels:)

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture002-1.jpg

subframe off for power coating
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture001-1.jpg

inside car in base coat
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture012.jpg

and some clear coat
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture014.jpg

:)

Wallace

10-04-2009, 00:26

Looking good:agree:

That glossy finish looks fantastic........spot on:smokin:

Bushy

14-04-2009, 13:10

:agree: your definatly cracking on mate! Paint looks like its come out nice, any timeframe on getting it finished?

gtmatt

14-04-2009, 13:32

thanks mate , im looking into winter really , just time and money as it has become expensive little project but it will be worth it , how is yours doing ?? :)

Bushy

14-04-2009, 17:15

I added a quick update, not that theres been loads happened :crap: ....same story really, time/money etc makes it quite a long process. I think you've done well to get as far as you have already mate!! :agree: Im going to aim to have it for national day, if i don't set a target i know it'll drag out for longer!

gtmatt

16-04-2009, 22:43

bought a load of bits today thanks pete@backyard for the parts ,all new oe parts thought i would take a pic of them all:)

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_04831.jpg

Rob@Backyardracing

17-04-2009, 07:40

His place is crazy for OE renault parts.... :eek:

Frix

17-04-2009, 10:05

looking good mate, keep it up!! :D

gtmatt

02-05-2009, 20:43

i little up date , all outside is in primer now , so i stonechip unsealed the sills and inner archs , as it is goin to be concours ,i have gone for white and the whole underneath will be the same ,each to the own , bought some new parts as well

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_05601.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_05611.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_05541.jpg

gtmatt

28-05-2009, 19:45

i little update got some parts powder coated engine parts and brackets and subframe wishbones etc

got the inside of doors painted today and inside door shuts ,fitted doors ,just need the outside preping and the whole car will be ready for paint :)
will show pics of subframe once built up

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0655.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0649.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0662.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0666.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0665.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_05551.jpg
new brake lines for the whole car

Bass J

28-05-2009, 20:25

just read this project ...Nice work! :agree: will be keeping an eye on it :smokin:

gtmatt

31-05-2009, 00:12

a few more pics , subframe powdered coated
rear part of car undersealed in white

also started on engine ,as you can see fully stripped ready for the block to be dipped for cleaning and then can be painted :)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0669.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0678.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0670.jpg

thanks for looking matt

raj

31-05-2009, 09:45

you must be putting some hours into that matt:eek: its looking really good so far mate, will be sweet when complete. top work fella.:agree:

gtmatt

31-05-2009, 11:45

cheers raj , yeah some blood and sweat as well lol:)

r5gt1986

10-06-2009, 14:21

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

wow good joop ;)

Rob@Backyardracing

10-06-2009, 20:13

Nice one Matt, soon be building it back up...

Give us a shout if you want hand with the engine build...:)

JRP

10-06-2009, 20:34

mice one you northan monkey. if your down this way feel free to pop in and see your cars brother being rebuilt :) looks like we both have more money than sense ;)

gtmatt

10-06-2009, 20:54

JRP

10-06-2009, 23:22

Cheers rob need you to check the crank still when can i nip for a brew ??lol

Northern monkey ha ha like it mate ,
yep defo just spent loads and loads on it love it mate .

they can be twins and we can have a picture of them together one day lol :):laugh::laugh:

i have still got loads to do money is a big prob and time only get 1 day a week , still got to get it sprayed :)

mines off to sprayers next week shouldnt be in their long as its one car at a time at that place. yep national day 2010 we shall re unite our cars.. weird we both had red ones now white ehhhhh

gtmatt

17-06-2009, 22:13

got the whole car is white primer i flated the grey primmer and re primered it in white , had a little reaction on the door was gutted flatted it out today and used stoppa in some of pin holes in filler , few pics of the car in white primer, it is getting sprayed on weds night next week ,so will post next week fingers crossed it come out well ,thanks for reading matt:)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0710.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0711.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0712.jpg

reaction
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0715.jpg

new braided oil lines made up
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0709.jpg

JRP

17-06-2009, 22:25

:):)will your be ready for pod day 2010?

thats my target :) wnna set a date for their reunion:)

gtmatt

18-06-2009, 11:02

:):)will your be ready for pod day 2010?

thats my target :) wnna set a date for their reunion:)

thats the same time for me mate , bought in feb and started the project in feb so next year some time is my aim:)

sonic-jdm

23-06-2009, 13:32

Alright matt, where did you go to get your oil pipes made up too?

from your pictures alot of time and effort gone into this five:cool:

gtmatt

25-06-2009, 08:19

Alright matt, where did you go to get your oil pipes made up too?

from your pictures alot of time and effort gone into this five:cool:

Thanks mate got the pipes from a local hose company dnt use pirtec well expensive I know ben does them at hose soulutions

gtmatt

26-06-2009, 13:15

update again
car has been sprayed bought some more parts for her
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics118.jpg
rear window fixing blocks and seals

new brake res bottle
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics119.jpg

brand new konis with new bearings poly dounuts, refurbed top cups and chrome cups as well

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics121.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics122.jpg
final colour need better pics
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics124.jpg

rocker cover nuts
nice touch
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics123.jpg

gtmatt

30-06-2009, 21:27

Hey team , can some tell me the part numbers for front washer jets and door latch poles which the door latch locks onto thanks matt:)

gtmatt

01-07-2009, 19:27

Hey team , can some tell me the part numbers for front washer jets and door latch poles which the door latch locks onto thanks matt:)

Any 1 help ? Please

Os8472

01-07-2009, 19:49

Nice work dude, keep it up

gtmatt

01-08-2009, 23:04

little update , not done much since been sprayed time and money has put a stop on the project few other things i have bought along the way and also done, started a little on engine now:)
enjoy the pics

New screen fitted with new seals
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0746.jpg

New Brake Resevoir bracket holder old rusty one and new ally one

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0748.jpg

Carpet cleaned ready to go in
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0751.jpg

Head just been sand blasted
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0820.jpg

New track rods and track rods
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0821.jpg

New poly bushes for wishbones and new powerflex bushes for roll bar
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0824.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0828-1.jpg

Arrows

01-08-2009, 23:13

gtmatt

01-08-2009, 23:18

Very nice, who fitted the screen and the new screen seal, did you buy the seal yourself and if you did do you have any part numbers and can you point me in the direction of where you got them,

Cheers.

The screen was from renault £150 a while back, i payed a local windscreen guy to fit the screen got the inner seal of the guy its like a black plastic type , and the outta was from renault also , can get parts but will have to pm them you as they are at work.

Arrows

01-08-2009, 23:22

The screen was from renault £150 a while back, i payed a local windscreen guy to fit the screen got the inner seal of the guy its like a black plastic type , and the outta was from renault also , can get parts but will have to pm them you as they are at work.

OK thanks if you could it would be great to have the parts thanks.

Wren5

02-08-2009, 09:45

Love the thread mate! - & the attention to detail! - The work will definetly pay off! - Where abouts are you in Manchester?

Andrew Cooke

02-08-2009, 10:40

scratch that, just spotted your other thread :ashamed:

gtmatt

02-08-2009, 13:28

Love the thread mate! - & the attention to detail! - The work will definetly pay off! - Where abouts are you in Manchester?

Just near altrincham mate

gtmatt

02-08-2009, 13:30

scratch that, just spotted your other thread :ashamed:

? ?

Andrew Cooke

02-08-2009, 13:40

? ?

I made a comment on your AR bushes, then edited it out

Os8472

02-08-2009, 14:56

is this gunna make it to national day? it'll be lovely to see a 5 restored properly like yours has

philr5t

04-08-2009, 00:52

looking great mate cant wait to see it ready and put back togther lovely jubley :agree:

gtmatt

04-08-2009, 08:20

is this gunna make it to national day? it'll be lovely to see a 5 restored properly like yours has

wont be ready nd ,as i still gotta put new brake lines and new fuel lines in:)

shaggy

06-08-2009, 19:36

she is looking sooo sexy

gtmatt

06-08-2009, 22:32

But a few morn bits for her today , oh got a book for my birthday which is a really good book about the history of the five :)

New wash jets

New door Catch's

New Correct Size Arb bushes
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0841.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0839.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0843.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0842.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0749.jpg

dickiegtt

10-08-2009, 19:28

gtmatt

10-08-2009, 19:48

Love this project, hats off to you matt, your attention to detail is obscene! I hope i get to see this car one day in all its glory:) Out of interest where did whoever got you that book get it from mate? Happy b'day!

Thanks still got loads to do ,got the book from amazon it's a great read loads of info about the 5 if your Renault mad like me it's a good book

gtmatt

10-08-2009, 20:52

little update with a few pics dash in subframe in enjoy matt:)
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010002-1.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010003.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010004.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010005-2.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010006.jpg

GTphil

10-08-2009, 21:10

:cool::agree: Top Darts Matty!

dickiegtt

10-08-2009, 21:47

Niceone mate:agree::) Renault mad indeed! Love the pics, wish there was a drooling smiley on here!:smokin:

JRP

10-08-2009, 22:22

Looks identical to mine you sexy minx.

Ohh hold on how did you do the anti roll bar then ?

gtmatt

10-08-2009, 22:32

Looks identical to mine you sexy minx.

Ohh hold on how did you do the anti roll bar then ?

Thanks u southern gizzaaaa , well my car had the early type roll bar clips and roll bar so I ordered the early type from flo flex on eBay fitted perfect I also compared my brackets to the late type and they were very different

JRP

10-08-2009, 22:34

so you ordered new clips from renault? hmmmmmmm explain inmore depth im stupid.. and wanty pictures

Rob@Backyardracing

10-08-2009, 22:37

Coming on well lad..... :agree:

gtmatt

10-08-2009, 22:45

so you ordered new clips from renault? hmmmmmmm explain inmore depth im stupid.. and wanty pictures

No mate my clips are early type as I compared to the late type that pete at backyard had and the clips were totally different got no piccys mate

Wren5

20-08-2009, 12:47

Hi mate, to say your projects impressive is an understatement! Truly amazing work! - Next time I'm in Manchester i must come and have a closer look! :D

Keep us Posted - Wren 5

gtmatt

21-08-2009, 22:06

Well i have started on the underneath of the car rust removal ,new fuel lines new brake lines , new brake comp got that very cheap brand new of ebay ,i have dropped the rear beam teated the rust and soft padded the rust of , new wheel rear bearings and new rear discs,

got all my plating back it has all been done in zinc but the wrong colour still looks fresh though.

new engine bay heater hose clip.

i have just ordered new jacking points (outriggers) for the front £37 from renault in stock as well ,will post pics once i get them.

i had to burn the old rear beam bolts off they were very tight indeed .

started to under seal the underneath of the car as well once undersealed the underneath of the car will be sprayed also.

also masked the block ready for paint (por 15)

enjoy pics matt
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0850.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0865.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0888.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0887.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0889.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0890.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0866.jpg

philr5t

22-08-2009, 17:54

really coming on well mate nice to see lots of hard work being done cant wait to see it finished your have to get your arse down here one weekend mate when the cars are up and running :agree:

smithsgtt

06-09-2009, 02:39

looking good mate glad to see it looking a lot better then when i send you the guy's details about it

philg

06-09-2009, 09:59

another cracking project, soon there will be more good examples on the road than bad.

keep the pictures comming

phil

gtmatt

06-09-2009, 16:37

an other update , started putting engine back together brackets etc.

Took the fuel tank out for a clean ,then undersealed where the tank was ,removed suface rust.

Bought a nice tool set blue point service set ,great bargin for £137 .

undersealed boot floor
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0896.jpg

new home on ramps
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0897.jpg

dirty fuel tank
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0900.jpg

where it lived
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0901.jpg

engine
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0903.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0906.jpg

Nice blue point set
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0908.jpg

thanks for looking matt:)

Wren5

08-09-2009, 20:13

Very good progress, Keep it up! ! !

Wren 5 :D

gtmatt

26-09-2009, 17:39

well i little update started work on the underneath , did not think it was that bad , but it is rust is bad , new front jacking points were a pain to remove inner sill is bad and floor underneath it has but a big blow on the project i made me feel like giving up here is a pic of the old and new jacking point still got to weld the new ones in .

It seems to be never ending and does any 1 else get the feeling that you wish you never started just gets worse and worse.

new front jacking point £34 from renault
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0935.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0936.jpg

new and old outtriggers u can see the how rotten they are
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0939.jpg

new front gearbox mount been on back order for 3 months it is an apline part number ,they had no stock at all and aparently renault made it from new dnt know if it was true???http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0937.jpg

Brand new nuts and bolts for the rear beam
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0938.jpg

refurbed inlet manifold with re zinc plated brackets
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0930.jpg

thanks for looking again matt

Spooky

26-09-2009, 21:37

Keep it up dude, be looking better than new soon enough :)

James5

26-09-2009, 22:22

Looking fantastic, keep up th good work. I am going to have to get some of my engine bits zinc plated looks awesome:cooter:

gtmatt

17-10-2009, 21:37

A little update for you guys , not been up to much really as of money and time , money mainly lol.

Well i have started on the welding underneath cutt and drilled the spot welds out from the outtriggers.

Done some other little things on way to keep me busy.

starter motor cleaned re gressed and tested.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0945.jpg

dipstick stripped cleaned and the end re dipped in red
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0978.jpg

Gearbox Cleaned and degressed
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0943-1.jpg

inlet manifold and carb rebuilt with brackets fitted
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0946.jpg

badges stripped cleaned and re coated ready for top coat of the white of the car to fill the gaps in watch this space
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0979.jpg

tailgate fitted with glass and new lights fitted
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_0980.jpg

Wallace

18-10-2009, 10:20

So much work - and so much effort clearly going into this - good for you mate:agree:

Surely by the time you've finished, this will be one of the best/cleanest/"new-est" 5's in the country:smokin:

Keep it up...........loving the thread:agree:

Big Steve - Raider

22-11-2009, 20:56

Any updates Matt? :)

gtmatt

22-11-2009, 21:11

hi steve , no updates , still getting welded and sent rear beam for powder coating , money is tight at the moment so things are slowing down , will post pics and major update soon ,thanks matt

Spax

25-01-2010, 19:45

gtmatt

25-01-2010, 20:08

Very impressive! are all the parts you've used still available? or were they found off Ebay etc? are there many parts NLA from Renault themselves? I'm thinking of taking on a similar project but want to make sure parts are available thats all :)

yep alot of parts are still there very expensive it helps if the parts man knows his stuff as my renault dealer is an old school fella he used to work with all the old gt turbos at my dealership ,so he sorts and souces alot of parts for me , its costin me alot spent thousands on her , still gt an engine to build :)

Ross

25-01-2010, 22:42

such a good build there mate makes me feel so motivated when i see this!!!

philg

26-01-2010, 08:47

keep it up, if mine is half as clean as yours once done i will be a happy man.

What sort of cost will the whole build be?

Im up to fitting my cage, then of to paint. I can not decide weather to get my running gear blasted to or replace with new. What sort of cost are the parts?

Im not looking for a mint car just something half way there. Looking at this make me want to spend spend spend :cry:

phil

Spax

28-01-2010, 12:35

yep alot of parts are still there very expensive it helps if the parts man knows his stuff as my renault dealer is an old school fella he used to work with all the old gt turbos at my dealership ,so he sorts and souces alot of parts for me , its costin me alot spent thousands on her , still gt an engine to build :)

Ahh thats good then, I''ve got a Series one RS Turbo with 43k on it, just done a light resto on it, parts for those are getting hard and expensive! If anyone knows of a nice 90/91 R5 in white with resonable miles I'd be very interested!

Thanks

Paul

gtmatt

23-02-2010, 20:43

bit of a small update , the front jacking points have been fitted and welded and seam sealed up , sills plated and sealed and stone chipped in white.

have sprayed the floor plan underneath white and left it black undersealed at the back half.

carpet fitted sent it away for a dry clean came out very well as you can see.

sump has been painted up in ht paint nice and shiny .

seats will be going in this weekend

thanks for looking matt:)

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010720.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010720.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010718.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010716.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_1197.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_1199.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/P1010721.jpg

Rob@Backyardracing

23-02-2010, 20:58

Getting there lad, when do you want the car done by?

gtmatt

23-02-2010, 21:02

Getting there lad, when do you want the car done by?

thanks rob
well soon as really this year but its all to do with money , as i need to build as engine , cam,turbo etc etc aint goin to be cheap:)

Wallace

23-02-2010, 22:04

As said before mate.........all this work is going to make this an incredible car:agree:

Keep it up:D:goodJob:

BriC

24-02-2010, 08:04

Looking good mate :agree:

I need to facking hurry up and get mine done :(. BMW is taking up my time atm though

philr5t

24-02-2010, 23:13

getting there now mate you northern m***ey lol really coming on mate are you still going with a standard build :agree:

mattk

25-02-2010, 12:43

Car looks fantastic, keep up the good work mate :)

benj88

10-03-2010, 23:47

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Looking good mate, a love seeing progress threads like this! Respect :)

gtmatt

29-05-2010, 20:32

a little update , few more bits i picked up from renault , money is holding me back alot these days thats why project is slow.

moved the car to a new unit ,which is my own now :)

enjoy matt

rocker cover before paint
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture057.jpg

rocker cover after paint
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture058.jpg

rear brake comp bracket before paint
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture047.jpg

after paint
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture048.jpg

fuel pump anti vibe rubber bracket
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture055.jpg

refurbed rear disc back plates painted using plastkote
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture056.jpg

rust cure from frost great stuff used on rear beam before powder coat
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture049.jpg

rear beam rust cured
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture054.jpg

mech fuel pump cover gasket new
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture050.jpg

new vs old rear comps
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/Picture053.jpg

thanks for looking matt

GTphil

29-05-2010, 20:59

Shiny!:cool:

I quite fancy a new rear brake comp;)

gtmatt

13-07-2010, 13:08

a little update , been slow on this project due to lack of money and moving back to my parents after moving out from my house and splitting from the ex.

i have now sorting myself out and due to crack on with this :)

power coated rear beam and new bolts have all been fitted,just need rear calipers any 1 know where i can get them from ,are they cheaper off different cars saxos ??

beam and bolts
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4128.jpg

pressure reg and new bracket
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4120.jpg

nice arm
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4129.jpg

rear comp bracket coated
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4109.jpg

benj88

14-10-2010, 17:23

Fantastic work matt!

gtmatt

07-10-2011, 14:40

Wow its been so long , ive been lazy no money and family issues etc , now ive settled its time to crack on.

Got all my engine parts apart from cam

new renault headlamps

new renault fuel tank strap

new front calipers

refurb caliper pad carryers

going to start to but engine back together soon once cam is bought.

got a t28 again news a rebuild adam l can you pm us please thank matt.

so heres a few pics enjoy and will start posting again matt.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/caliper.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/turbo.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/bracket.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/strap.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/photo.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/brakes.jpg

some valve lapping also
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_3319.jpg

engine paste
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/iphonepics627.jpg

rikki GT

09-10-2011, 00:28

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

hi matt,

not seen this post before, looks like your doing a proper job there mate :agree:

ps.......when are you going to come an lend me a hand with mine!? :D

gtmatt

30-01-2012, 21:12

Well its been 3 years this feb ive had the old girl still not on the road but this year seems like she will be finally finished.

Started with the engine build now , just need the turbo rebuilt and a cam to buy also a new boonet from renault.

Its been a hard 3 years of lazy and no money.

Few pics of some more treats for her and head been built.

Bottom end gasket and new chain and tensioner,thrust washers
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4412.jpg

New o.e valeo headlamps and indicators

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4411.jpg

Head done new studs
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4383.jpg

missing one valve ,as i lost the top hat ,but ordered one from renault happy days
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4392.jpg

love the fact you can still go in and order parts like that for such an old car.

top end gasket and rocker cover refurbed
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG_4409.jpg

philr5t

30-01-2012, 21:29

So glad your stick cracking on with it mate fair play it's well worth the wait mate I can assure you even though mines apart again lol top stuff Matt keep going you northern monkey ;)

GTphil

30-01-2012, 21:52

Proper job as always mate! I can't actually believe how mint this car is gonna be :agree:

g10far

31-01-2012, 10:24

Great build, keep at it, the hard work will pay off in the end!!!!!

gtmatt

31-01-2012, 20:56

Thanks for kind comments getting there very slowly thanks Phil for valve

Matt Cole

31-01-2012, 22:05

Matt, it might be worth you listing all the part no's so the rest of us have some hope!!:agree:

Nad-5GTT

17-05-2012, 09:16

Top work there fella, just read from the start got moaned at by the missus because she was sortin out me toddler and the baby was crying right next to me :laugh: and i just wanted to get to the end :ashamed:

gtmatt

17-05-2012, 18:47

GT Josh

17-05-2012, 19:06

When am I coming finishing this off for you ha ha :cooter:

gtmatt

05-11-2012, 22:43

Well here's my 12 months update engine is beeing built ,turbo just got back from rebuilt well happy with rebuild great price as well.
Thought I should crack on keep my mind of things with all the bad news I have had finding a bit hard ,so the five will cheer me up fingers crossed ready for December plenty of shows next year.

New camshaft plate from renault.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/5FF14D29-8322-4770-B7F8-78541EB6E070-142-00000009B5884E6D.jpg
Renault brake fluid and cleaner
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/7ECA58CF-B968-4E06-9075-2F561EB95F9E-1423-0000016B65C2A651.jpg
Renault coolant
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/9EE7CF77-7B5B-4F2A-B60C-354EC54D2686-142-00000009ACA822E3.jpg

T28 60trim front wheel full rebuild 360 Bearings stagger seal new cartridge
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/86A1445F-F5CD-440B-9BB5-9517E5499F15-1423-0000016B5E64A855.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/77DA6364-DE90-479F-81A4-920BDAC653DE-1423-0000016B63A747A4.jpg

philr5t

06-11-2012, 07:34

Top stuff for cracking on with the 5 mate after the recent bad news mate I wish you all the best and top news with trying to finish the 5 can't wait to see it mate

Mr Raider

06-11-2012, 12:17

Good work, coming along nicely mate :agree: :)

gtmatt

06-11-2012, 21:43

Gearbox painted and end cap powder coated ,new screws fitted.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/052E239A-A67B-42A5-A4BC-2EBE3AC4D266-689-00000107F723BE87.jpg

gtmatt

06-11-2012, 21:47

Any 1 got a pipe diagram for rear brake comp and master cylinder ? No numbers are stamped on the unit ?

Also fuel lines,tank,reg and pump thanks matt

GT Josh

07-11-2012, 22:18

I will be taking my standard fuel pressure reg off soon so you can have that mate :)

gtmatt

08-11-2012, 21:36

I will be taking my standard fuel pressure reg off soon so you can have that mate :)

Mis understood mate need a circuit drawing for rear brake comp and lines

gtmatt

08-11-2012, 21:46

Well stared the engine thinking was going I finish it first of all lost cam end plate got one from renault.

Got pistons and liners in all new pics to follow.

Then I also misplaced the cam end washer lucky enough renault never fails 1.70 new.

Can't believe you can still get most parts still great IMO.

New to do brake and fuel lines ,has any one got circuits for the brake lines ? What ports on master cylinder and rear comp.

Fuel line circuit ?

Thanks matt :)

Big Steve - Raider

08-11-2012, 21:52

You've got the making of a little minter here Barlonator! :niceone:

Keep up the good work bruv!

gttjames

09-11-2012, 21:39

looking good, i want to see how you do the bootlid badge. What size is the exhaust side of turbo and what boost are you planning on running?

gtmatt

09-11-2012, 21:49

looking good, i want to see how you do the bootlid badge. What size is the exhaust side of turbo and what boost are you planning on running?

The badge paint was match to old colour then my sprayer has masked letters ,we tryed the spray and wipe test but did not work pics to follow.

The exhaust side is .49 I think lol, the boost I will be running is 20psi aiming for 200bhp or just below ,285cam also fitted :)

bood

09-11-2012, 22:17

brilliant build, very interesting. :smokin:

gtmatt

18-11-2012, 17:35

oWell few more parts bought for her .

Missing camshaft spacer from France
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0049.jpg

New samco china specials amazing IMO
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0053.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0054.jpg

New pedal rubbers
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0051.jpg

New gearbox selector rubber joint
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0050.jpg

gttjames

18-11-2012, 17:47

ow much where the pedal rubbers? and the china samco's?

gtmatt

18-11-2012, 17:53

ow much where the pedal rubbers? and the china samco's?

China samco are on eBay winner racing £130 i west to china and payed 90 LOL
Pedal rubbers i get a lot of discount from Renault they arent expensive.

GTphil

18-11-2012, 22:06

Do they make them for samco or just blatently copy the logo?

Either way mate, total bargin:agree:

Won't be long now untill boost o'clock:smokin:

gtmatt

24-11-2012, 16:32

Engine all done now more or less
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMG-20121124-WA0001.jpg

New turbo lol
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0064.jpg

New chain and tensioner
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0062.jpg

chris

26-11-2012, 22:36

U have done some amazeing work mate fairplay

GTphil

27-11-2012, 08:19

:laugh: that might be a little laggy mate:wasntme:

Must be good to see it finally coming toghether:)

Brigsy

27-11-2012, 11:57

Did the cam time up ok without a vernier? Looks like its starting to take shape:)

gtmatt

06-12-2012, 14:36

Timed up fine John ,little update bought a few bits for the engine new Dizzy lock plate and lock plate screw , new Sump plug also.
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0087.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0088.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0089.jpg

All part numbers on pics are correct for parts

Try Drop engine in once brake and fuel lines are done

gtmatt

14-12-2012, 13:08

Some other goodies with correct part numbers picked up today
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0137.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0138.jpg

Cold weather time and work is killing me at the moment let's hope crimbo is kind

benj88

14-12-2012, 16:17

Class mate

gtmatt

28-01-2013, 11:42

Got engine in 3 year later just fuel brakes pipes few other bits

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0228.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0231.jpg

New afr
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0219.jpg

Big Steve - Raider

28-01-2013, 12:04

LOVELY! :crush::crush:

Wallace

28-01-2013, 20:14

I know what a greeeeeat feeling that is:agree:

Good on ya mate its all happening gradually:agree::agree::agree:

chris

28-01-2013, 20:21

Looks really good matt nice and clean. did you manage to get it all in without scratching anything

philr5t

28-01-2013, 21:12

Looking good mate keep cracking on what turbo did you go for in the end mate t28 ? :agree:

w35ty

28-01-2013, 21:29

Looking good mate nice and fresh! :smokin:

gtmatt

28-01-2013, 22:26

Got a few marks when it went in got a t28 phil thanks for commenting just priced up project 6000 opps oh well all hobbies are expensive

chris

28-01-2013, 22:32

Worth it tho mate it is stunning i just had to repaint my bulk head cos i scratched it real bad

Haz

28-01-2013, 23:49

Got a few marks when it went in got a t28 phil thanks for commenting just priced up project 6000 opps oh well all hobbies are expensive

Makes you wonder why you ever sold the red one :p looking good, be good to see you back in a gtt

gtmatt

05-03-2013, 22:12

Little update

Spare wheel refurbed
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0256.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0272.jpg

Front calipers on
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0265.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0279.jpg
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0278.jpg

New oe headlamps and indicators
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0285.jpg

Kris M

05-03-2013, 22:33

Sweet mate!!

Tony Walker

05-03-2013, 23:23

That looks like a fantastic idea for a new bed for my son......:agree: now then, how to convince the missus.

gtmatt

09-03-2013, 18:58

Filled the gearbox with oil today also the engine.

Picked all parts from body shop , bonnet bumpers wings etc all look mint.

Pics to follow

Badge refurb

Hose from Ben.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0322.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0323.jpg

bood

09-03-2013, 19:09

wow that is looking great :smokin:

gtmatt

09-03-2013, 20:01

wow that is looking great :smokin:

Thanks mate

Nottswoody

10-03-2013, 04:51

Did the cam time up ok without a vernier? Looks like its starting to take shape:)

Genuinely interested in this what cam is it? Looks standard timing or isit just me? Have I just wasted more money lol

GT Josh

11-03-2013, 22:04

Going well Matty boooooooom

Scoff

11-03-2013, 22:11

You've done bloody well for 6k matt, I think if people were honest you'd find a lot of people have spent a lot more than that, me included, in the last 12 months alone and nothing much to show for it apart from a garage full of bits.

gtmatt

11-03-2013, 22:19

Thanks chris and josh its just took 4 years wish i didnt lose intrest.

Little update got panels fresh from paint shop.

Front bump strips also bought

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0327.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0331.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0326.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0325.jpg

gttjames

11-03-2013, 23:50

nice

Gtturbo

19-03-2013, 23:00

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG0323.jpg

How did you do the badge refurb matey?

gtmatt

14-07-2013, 23:07

The 4 year project iS the near the end few pics just a few issues idle etc ,then of for Tracking and mot
Badges fitted
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG1126.jpg

1980 font number plates spoiler fitted and rear bumper
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG1130.jpg

New o è front bump strips fitted new o.e headlights and indicators
Fresh looking

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG1131.jpg

Engine bay complete
http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk71/barlow103/IMAG1132.jpg