Ol' Whitey

[Ashy]

Well, here we go again....

Not sure how it all came about but the upshot is I've ended up with a new project.

Heres a pic



Its not in the Mint condition, needs some TLC and a lick of paint but the shells nice and solid and it also has full electric tilt and slide sunroof.

Not sure what the main aim is yet. Options so far are:

Keeping the C1J and restoring it to totaly standard and just running around in it for a while.
Keeping the C1J and fitting a T25/28, Cam etc and going for fairly standard but quick.
Or something wierd like finding either a written off clio Dci or Twingo Turbo and building the whole car into the R5 shell...

Just ideas floating around my head, not sure when I'll get time to do it as the other one needs a lot of hours throwing at it.

So... I've got a few questions...

Does anyone have - A passenger side under light trim, pair of wing mirrors and petrol cap cover. Any colour is cool but would prefer white if possible. Also a mint interior if there is such a thing?

Also, I've a set of campus rear windows that i'm thinking of fitting instead of the rear openers... Can anyone confirm if they can be fitted and still fit the interior plastics?

Finaly does anyone recognise the car? Its been around a bit... It has an old R5 GT Owners Club Sticker & Radbourne Racing written on the rear window.

[Ashy]

Also the rear number plate has "RENAULT - Trinity Cars Ltd - 01-871-2611" on it.

Any ideas where that is? I guess the phone number is before they added the extra digits...

Cheers Ashy.

[Big Steve - Raider]

Also the rear number plate has "RENAULT - Trinity Cars Ltd - 01-871-2611" on it.

Any ideas where that is? I guess the phone number is before they added the extra digits...

Cheers Ashy.

That's London isn't it??

[Ashy]

That's London isn't it??

Duno, I googled it and it came up with Renault on Trinity road Salford, Manchester. However, the phone number doesnt tally with a Manchester code?!

[Scoff]

its an old london dialing code I guess. like manchester used to be 061, then it went to 0161 (added the 1) so maybe parts of london used to be 018 then it became 0118 ?

[Mart]

Yep, defo an old London code - Was in use upto mid 1990 iirc, before changing to 071/081, then 0171/0181, then to 020 as it is now.

[Os8472]

I vote resto project

as much as I like fast R5's I do have a thing for bog standard mint examples, just a very nice thing to see

[benj88]

Looks lovely ashy, I think I rekonise it.. Il have a look on the computer later, is the reg plate smaller on the front??

I just love White gtturbo's

[BriC]

I vote resto project

as much as I like fast R5's I do have a thing for bog standard mint examples, just a very nice thing to see

If I ever restore / own another R5, it will be very close to standard

[philg]

Great ashy, looks a nice car any more pictures, how much was she?

[philg]

were the balloons on the door to celebrate

[Ashy]

were the balloons on the door to celebrate

Nothing for me mate, it was the little un's 2nd birthday... Just sorting the place out now as the cole brothers and speedy have made a right mess. Not to mention the bother they've got me into with the Mrs

[Ashy]

Looks lovely ashy, I think I rekonise it.. Il have a look on the computer later, is the reg plate smaller on the front??

I just love White gtturbo's

So its from dooon sooooth then? There was no number plate on the front I'm affraid, so can't confirm...

It came from Dave SBS / V8 Andy, not sure who they bought it from.

[gtmatt]

Witt wooo very nice ashy defo c1j t28 setup restore her also keep us updated

[Matt Cole]

The carpet smells of beer

[Alastair]

looks nice! the campus seals will allow the plastics to remain, not much difference on the inside.

[benj88]

just had a look its not the one i thought it was mate

good look with the project

[Ashy]

Done a bit digging and found a bit of the old girls history... Seems she is from down south.

1990 Contract Hire, Vamp Health
1993 B Brooklin, Rudhill, Surrey.
1997 Mr Gavin Fox, Claygate, East Surrey
2003 Julian Shepherd, Reading.
2004 Dean Matias, Newbury, Reading.
2005 Andrew McCartney, Baisingstoke.
2009 Andrew Wright, Maryport, Lancashire

Started life as a company car... Mint

She's nearly ready to hit the road now, just need to get a front plate made up...

[SP33DY]

When do I get to take her out for a spin?

It'll be my first drive of a five so she better be perfect

[wrightygtt]

Julian Shephard rings a bell. I thought that car was familiar , haha small world

[Ashy]

Julian Shephard rings a bell. I thought that car was familiar , haha small world

He lived on Wensley Road...

Steveo, I'm sure you'll cope if its not perfect, you're used to driving a bit of a dog

[Ashy]

Well, I've been spending a bit of time on the old girl over the past few weeks getting her ready for an MOT... She's booked in tomorrow so I guess I'll find out what needs doing to make her road worthy.

Hers a few pics I took today, paints not mint but she scrubs up OK

[Brigsy]

Looks tidy enough like cant beat the white gt turbos.

[philg]

looking good, whats up with the front arch, looks like it been slammed and rubbed the arch away

[Ashy]

looking good, whats up with the front arch, looks like it been slammed and rubbed the arch away

Aye, both sides were like that, I painted and fitted one of my spares to the drivers side but for some reason never got round to doing the other one... Its on the list of things to do tho

[NayJ]

Done a bit digging and found a bit of the old girls history... Seems she is from down south.

1990 Contract Hire, Vamp Health
1993 B Brooklin, Rudhill, Surrey.
1997 Mr Gavin Fox, Claygate, East Surrey
2003 Julian Shepherd, Reading.
2004 Dean Matias, Newbury, Reading.
2005 Andrew McCartney, Baisingstoke.
2009 Andrew Wright, Maryport, Lancashire

Started life as a company car... Mint

She's nearly ready to hit the road now, just need to get a front plate made up...

How did you find that info out mate?

[benj88]

shes lookin well

[Ashy]

Well, I've been spending a bit of time on the old girl over the past few weeks getting her ready for an MOT... She's booked in tomorrow so I guess I'll find out what needs doing to make her road worthy.

Well good news, I took her along to the garage this morning knowing she would fail the MOT as it had no seatbelts in the back... Still they've arrived today and just need fitting.

Anyway, other than the rear belts she failed on:

Rear stop light bulb.
Wiper blade.
Headlight alignment.
and the passenger front seat belt buckle (the stalk bit) is broken...

So I can sort everything tonight... Just need the seat belt stalk... Best get a wanted advert up. The chap that did the MOT said it was a mint little car, the brake lines are original but look brand new goto be happy with that

[James5]

Ashy pm me your address I have a spare seat belt stalk you can have FOC as not needed now I have Clio leather seats in situ now

[Ashy]

Ashy pm me your address I have a spare seat belt stalk you can have FOC as not needed now I have Clio leather seats in situ now

Awesome dude, PM coming your way... Let me know ur paypal and I've cover postage & a pint

[SP33DY]

Not long now

[James5]

Niall, as said no need for any payment matey these are FOC I have sent you both sides just in case, I have sent them special delivery today under ref AR083776877GB

[Ashy]

Well, just taxed the old girl... First of March an all.... Gona get changed and go for a boost out now I'm fully legal.

Just taxed it on the DVLA website and it said, vehicle's last tax disc expired 30-11-2004!!! Blimey its been off the road a while!

[philg]

enjoy

[Ashy]

well what a good laugh that was Goto love standard 5's

Only issue is she smokes like a goodun on over run and at idle... Like fills the road with smoke I'm guessing the blowers died, gona stick my spare on and see how she gets on!!

[Matt Cole]

well what a good laugh that was Goto love standard 5's

Only issue is she smokes like a goodun on over run and at idle... Like fills the road with smoke I'm guessing the blowers died, gona stick my spare on and see how she gets on!!

You should have bobbed on over here marrow and we could have chucked it on!!

[R5TURBORON]

Looks very nice mate

[Ashy]

You should have bobbed on over here marrow and we could have chucked it on!!

Aye, didn't have time marrow, just had a quick blast before tea... Plus it might not be a 5 min job, its probably been on the car for 20 years....

[Ashy]

Well after an engine change, 2 different cylinder heads, 4 different turbos and god knows what else she's back up and running... Runs sweet now so well happy with that.

So today I decided to strip the interior out as the carpet was minging and the seats were tatty. Having a spare 5 up the garden I decided to strip the interior out of both cars and pick the best bits for old whitey.

I've now got a complete interior with boot carpet and luggage finishers & spent a couple of hours with the jet washer making the carpet nice and fresh... Its all coming together now and should be all back together tomorrow.

What was a nice supprise was how solid the floor was... It almost looks brand new...

[philg]

wow that is a clean inside, droopy doors though, got to love them

[djinuk]

looks sweet, just lift that sound deadening as mine had been jacked up in the wrong place and put a small slide in the floor under that!

[gtmatt]

pure class that car keep it up mate

[Ashy]

looks sweet, just lift that sound deadening as mine had been jacked up in the wrong place and put a small slide in the floor under that!

Aye mate, had a look, its all good under there too

[Brigsy]

Looks tidy under the carpet like ashy! What was the cause of the smoking, duff head??

[Ashy]

Looks tidy under the carpet like ashy! What was the cause of the smoking, duff head??

Seems to be a combination of a duff engine to start with, then a new engine with a duff head, then the new T25 was smokey

So now I have rebuilt bottom end, Skimmed and re-built head and the original T2 turbo...

Gona getthe T25 rebuilt at some point and put that on

[gtmatt]

how did you find out bout the old history ashy ???

[Ashy]

how did you find out bout the old history ashy ???

Just through all the paperwork that came with it marrow

[Ashy]

Whats more expensive than a R5gtt resto project?!

Two R5gt projects!!

Anyway a leather interior cam up for sale in Mnachester that I thought would look just the part in old whitey... Anyway robbed the van from work and shot down on sat.

Gave it a good clean yesterday and sorted the slack ratchets out... Looks mint Well happy with it

Just need to give the whole car a lick of paint and shell be a little stunner!

Pics aren't great cos she's up on axel stands in the garage but here goes.

[5 turbo]

Man that is clean inside. Love em in white,Leather combo is very nice,subtle but noticeable, spot on

[V Man]

Beautiful seats George!
Get the shiny stuff bought before the Jam eater turns up eh?
Keep the C1J....Slap a cam in there and keep your t25 and get it tweaked