R5GTT Project - Off the road since Sept 1998

[TopCat]

No. What happened was that the car was keyed - like no panel inc roof, back door and
bonnet left untouched, just weeks after I bought it. The car was resprayed at insurer's
cost, and they asked me if I'd like a coachline. Seemed to be all the rage of the day. The
red was selected to pick up the red motif from the colour combo of the seats. It'll be
replaced when I get the car repainted this coming October. I've already bought the tape

Regards,
Steve

it really suits it mate

[Pigsnake]

I reckon this will be one nice 5 when finished.Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[Junglist]

Great work m8. Great thread.

[gtmatt]

Amazing work again

[Lowiepete]

LOL, he tries to clean Fluffy when I popped over to sort an electrical problem out for him. I ran away.

Tsk... I was only going to show you how easy it is to use a clay cloth on the roof. Whatever
you do, don't go anywhere near that paint with a machine until I've shown you how easy
it is. Machining paint is darned hard work and if you don't know how much clearcoat you
have, you could do more harm than good.

Just to say - I had a quick butchers at Steve's 5 and I have got to say, this is a work of art, he's sparing no expense and it's coming along nicely.

You're a credit to the Club Steve.

Cheers, kind words indeed With the car being in such good original metal, I
believe that it's well worthwhile spending some hard-earned on it. However, it's not
going to look like the finished article until after I've had my summer fun it...

Once the weather warms up, and you've rewired the garage for me, we can have a
detailing meet for the East Coast massive. Starting with a certain black R5 as the test
mule...

Regards,
Steve

[TNT ANDY]

Sounds like a plan.

Put it in the event section and call it 'TNT Turd polishing'

I'll be there.

And Steve I honestly value your opinion where paintwork comes in, I'll be speaking to you before attacking any paintwork with a machine.

Obviously, the nearside will need re-spraying before any of that milarky.

[Lowiepete]

Hello Folks,

With it being wet and windy, I've been playing with MS Movie Maker and
compiled what will become a series of movies covering this restoration.

This is part #1. So pour yourself a suitable libation and enjoy...



It looks quite good at full screen

Regards,
Steve

[bood]

great video, its fascinating to watch the transformation and i must say you are doing the car proud!

[Nad-5GTT]

Great video and a cracking car

[Mr Raider]

Great video Steve, not seen many of them on resto threads! Nice work, caught a glimpse of a new heater matrix in the video, wise move getting that replaced

[LiamR]

A good little video. Quite enjoyed watching that!

[Lowiepete]

Great video Steve, not seen many of them on resto threads!

Thanks Karl. It helped while away a drizzly afternoon. I've got the bug now,
so here's Part 2, which brings us up to date...

Renault 5GT Turbo Restoration Part 2 - YouTube

Regards,
Steve

[Nad-5GTT]

Loving the effort that's gone into centering the badge on the centre cap.

[Lowiepete]

Hello Folks,

Another small update...

More parts gathered. The new bodywork graphics in store for when the car
gets repainted later this year...



...and more goodies, including locking wheel bolts and expansion tank.



The bolts come at the right time because the back wheels can now go back
on the car...











I'll be returning the wheels for refitting tomorrow.

There's a question mark hanging over the radiator. Should I be looking
to replace it..?




Regards,
Steve

[Andy M]

There's a question mark hanging over the radiator. Should I be looking
to replace it..?

For the time, effort and money put into this so far why risk it?? Bosh a new rad on it

[TNT Tricky Nicky]

Not that you would but don't get a cooper core rad, more trouble than they're worth. A new rad would make sense

[Jonny5]

Bottom right hand corner looks shot, id change it.

[TopCat]

Bottom right hand corner looks shot, id change it.

The fins perish over time mate. They rot on coils all the time on condensers (which are a lot like rads) I'm forever changing condensers because of age. For the sake of a radiator I'd just change it, your car is too good not to

[Mr Raider]

Definitely worth getting a new rad on there Steve as can get rather hot in summer. Not sure if oe valeo rads are still available, have seen a few people buy some recently or a really good second hand one with no signs of corrosion. I see theres a new heater matrix to go on so worth it for piece of mind. What was hiding under the new parts, see a fair few wires?

[Alex]

That needs changing for sure. Valeo don't make them anymore so you may need to find an aftermarket item. NOS are pricey if you can find one.

[B18ftMOJO5]

The fins perish over time mate. They rot on coils all the time on condensers (which are a lot like rads) I'm forever changing condensers because of age. For the sake of a radiator I'd just change it, your car is too good not to

[Lowiepete]

That needs changing for sure. Valeo don't make them anymore so you may need to find an aftermarket item. NOS are pricey if you can find one.

Cheers Alex,
There's a Valeo NOS one on ebay for £75 - so that's a goer

What was hiding under the new parts, see a fair few wires?

You're far too observant Karl I'm hoping to fit some DRLs. Don't worry, I'm insisting
on making them as stealthy as I can. I just want to be seen...

Regards,
Steve

[Mr Raider]

Lol attention to detail Steve you're certainly on it

[Lowiepete]

There's a Valeo NOS one on ebay for £75 - so that's a goer

Seems not - it doesn't have the oil cooling

Looks like I'll have to scour Mr. Auto once more...

There's a few sur le continong - anyone going to Calais?

Regards,
Steve

[martynp]

Where did you get your Renault 5 gt turbo badge stickers from?

[Bigfoot]

Seems not - it doesn't have the oil cooling

Looks like I'll have to scour Mr. Auto once more...

There's a few sur le continong - anyone going to Calais?

Regards,
Steve

That hasn't got an oil cooler either. You are after

http://www.amazon.co.uk/VALEO-SERVIC.../dp/B00D0DBQWK

Though can get from work place under half that price.

[Lowiepete]

That hasn't got an oil cooler either. You are after

...but this one has

Referenced on that page is the NRF alternative...

...which is available from Mr. Auto for £129 delivered. Pricier,
but better than Valeo?

Regards,
Steve

[Lowiepete]

Where did you get your Renault 5 gt turbo badge stickers from?

They came from eBay France - same guy supplied my R5GTT Fruit of the Loom Tshirt

Regards,
Steve

[martynp]

They came from eBay France - same guy supplied my R5GTT Fruit of the Loom Tshirt

Regards,
Steve

Cool thanks

[Lowiepete]

Hello Folks,

Yet more supplies...



The rear wheels temporarily in place...







...and more dismantling, getting parts ready to take for powder coating





It looks like I have sourced a replacement radiator - should be here at the
end of next week. It's sometimes useful to have relatives abroad

I cannot believe Mr-Auto.co.uk!! Most of the (expensive) parts I have bought
from them have been despatched from, wait for it, France. Mr-Auto.com
(same company, but in France), who also sell on ebay France, steadfastly
refuse to despatch to the UK from there. Indeed, their ebay listing insists
that this is impossible!

Considering my previous purchase history, I think it's astonishing, especially as
they could offer me no proper reason for their decision. It's making me think
twice about buying more stuff from them

Regards,
Steve

[Mr Raider]

More goodies Steve, keep buying stuff myself although most of it hasnt made its way onto the car yet!

See you've got a headgasket set, are you planning on running standard boost only?

Cant wait to see this in the metal

[Lowiepete]

See you've got a headgasket set, are you planning on running standard boost only?

Well, the seller had a rocker box gasket @ £9 or complete set @ £35 - spoke to
Karl about it and although we'll need to change the rbg this time round - the
box is going for powder coating in signal red - it should come off once more
without gasket replacement if we need to delve deeper. The car is staying as
standard. I'm looking for similar reliability as I had when it was first on the road.

Regards,
Steve

[andybond]

Love the updates Steve. Keep them coming.

[Lowiepete]

Hello Folks,

The very last brand new R5GTT door in the world...



Curious though that it has a 2013 stocking code...



With some of the wrapping peeled back...



Preparation for the Powder Coaters

This is the spare wheel carrier. It's amazing that it's so solid! I'm looking at
getting this coated in signal red...



More bits that will be coated black, except for the springs which will also be
coated signal red. Missing from here are the rocker box cover and the bottom
pulley wheel, both of which will also end up red...



The garage is also getting some love. Pics to follow later today.

Regards,
Steve

[Mr Raider]

Are you powder coating the topmounts allover? Only say that as be handy to know which is which when refitting

[Lowiepete]

Are you powder coating the topmounts allover? Only say that as be handy to know which is which when refitting

Heheheh, I suspect that Karl could pick out which is which blindfolded. The man, and his
knowledge, are full of surprises...

Regards,
Steve

[Markey Mark (BD)]

Are you powder coating the topmounts allover? Only say that as be handy to know which is which when refitting

The top mounts are handed so should be able to tell which is which

[alpina]

Hello Folks,

Another small update...

More parts gathered. The new bodywork graphics in store for when the car
gets repainted later this year...



...and more goodies, including locking wheel bolts and expansion tank.



The bolts come at the right time because the back wheels can now go back
on the car...











I'll be returning the wheels for refitting tomorrow.

There's a question mark hanging over the radiator. Should I be looking
to replace it..?




Regards,
Steve

Epic thread!

Btw, where did you get the side decals from?

[mingblus3]

How is your spread sheet looking now in terms of expenditure lol.

I started one and a week later realised is was not a good idea

[Dre5gtt]

How is your spread sheet looking now in terms of expenditure lol.

I started one and a week later realised is was not a good idea

Lol I went through all my receipts and added up, was a big shock to tell the truth

Keep up the good work 5 is looking great

[Mr Raider]

[quote=Dre5gtt;365612]Lol I went through all my receipts and added up, was a big shock to tell the truth

Dont mate, I just get a folder and chuck all receipts in there, never bothered adding them up for my raider after 10 years, the 11's pile of receipts has got considerably thicker too

[Lowiepete]

Hello Folks,

I can't believe the replacement cost of the rear number plate light
inserts - no less than £19.99 each plus delivery! So, when this 2nd
hand one came up for a fiver delivered...

...it was in fairly good order, but not fit for muster





So, some APC and a sonic brush cleaning, followed by a couple of goes with
Xerapol, aided the first time by the sonic brush, here we have something now
awaiting its new bulb...





The ones on the car looked a bit delicate, so if we break one, it can be
replaced, else I will have a spare

Regards,
Steve

[phase i 16 v turbo]

£19.99 where did you get quoted that???

[Johnp]

I just paid 26 inc vat for a brand new Renault pair ?

[Lowiepete]

£19.99 where did you get quoted that???

CGB has been the only online seller I've seen have them.

Regards,
Steve

[Trevhib]

http://www.gt-turbo-spares.co.uk/?page_id=26

[Lowiepete]

http://www.gt-turbo-spares.co.uk/?page_id=26

Which, when you add postage is more or less similar price...

Regards,
Steve

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Which, when you add postage is more or less similar price...

Regards,
Steve

For RTOC members I did a group buy for always worth sending me an email.

[Lowiepete]

For RTOC members I did a group buy for always worth sending me an email.

Yeah, I realise that Mike. However, the existing ones are not broken, so I had only noticed
the prices in passing, compared to the front indicators which I bought from you. When we
looked at removing the number plate lights, they looked a tad delicate. However, for a fiver
delivered, I do now have a spare...

Regards,
Steve

[phase i 16 v turbo]

No worries.