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Nov 25, 2007 18:15:12 GMT
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  Just picked this gorgeous 5 up. 845cc but quite nippy. Drum brakes and a seriously large dose of gallic charm! Chavvy Civic has gone and I think I've managed to find a darned fine replacement! Only issues so far are over-reacting self-cancelling indicators, a wobbly passenger mirror and the fact that the clutch will soon need replacing. However, came with a large amount of spares (including a clutch plate) so can't really complain. I love it! More pics once daylight and the Renault combine their next meeting with my camera! |
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Neil
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Nov 25, 2007 18:19:12 GMT
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Nice! You sorted my 'problem' yet yan?  |
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Nov 25, 2007 18:20:36 GMT
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That is great!!!! I love it!!! My father had two of these and I know a guy who restored a non turbo 5 Alpine and is supposed to be in the progress of restoring a second one now.
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Nov 25, 2007 18:22:55 GMT
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Ash - wasn't aware of your problem (presume it was trouble logging into France-scene, the number one forum for French vehicle lovers? Plug plug!  ) but I've now sorted it having had a guess. If it was another sort of problem, you'll have to enlighten me!! I've always had a soft spot for Renault 5s. Can't remember the last time I saw one this early so I had to have it! |
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luckygti
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Nov 25, 2007 18:35:39 GMT
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Wow! Seriously cool piece of French there! Can't remember the last time I even saw one of those, Let alone in that kind of condition. Good work that man!
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Nov 25, 2007 18:43:40 GMT
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Brilliant! That car just looks wrong on an 'M'-plate...a testimony to how far ahead of its time the R5 was when launched. Must surely be one of the earliest left, congrats on a super purchase Yan!  |
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Nov 25, 2007 18:51:39 GMT
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That is deeply, deeply lovely. Excellent work  Don't go messing it about either.... banded steels cut springs stretched tyres NEED NOT APPLY! |
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Nov 25, 2007 18:53:16 GMT
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The only mod I've ever made to a car was lobbing "that" sticker on the Honda. I ain't gonna touch this!!
It isn't quite as good as it seems. Rust is bubbling up in a few places but I should be able to get that sorted - no holes!
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Nov 25, 2007 19:18:14 GMT
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Nice early example. Is that a tax-free 1973? Guess it doesn't matter if not as you'd get the reduced tax on an 845cc anyhow. I owned an M-reg '73 Fiat 126 (594cc) which just missed tax-free status - why couldn't they keep it a rolling 25-year old exemption?
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Nov 25, 2007 19:21:49 GMT
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That is very very very very cool, and cute! And I agree seeng an M on a reno 5 just seems mad, ahead of their time, yeah. Love it. |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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VWDan
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Nov 25, 2007 19:23:14 GMT
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If only everything in life was as cool as a retro VW racer.
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Nov 25, 2007 19:37:14 GMT
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What a honey! How good or bad is that 'umbrella' gearshift to use? |
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Last Edit: Nov 25, 2007 19:37:27 GMT by milfordcubicle
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Nov 25, 2007 19:48:37 GMT
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Tax - it was registered Oct 73 so is currently not tax free. I do plan to investigate the build date however...
Gearshift - I drive a 2CV so should be used to it. Still takes some adjusting to though! Pulls from 10mph in third though so you don't have to change that often!
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Me and my little bro were supposed to be buying a Early renault 5 TL with the Umbrella shift for my dads 25th Wedding anni but there as rare as a poor quality wobbly children's play pony that poops hens teeth!.
Yours looks very awesome!
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Nov 26, 2007 11:54:03 GMT
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More photos please! Has it been restored or a rare non-rusty one? Would be ripe for a 1.7 GTX engine transplant?!
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Nov 26, 2007 12:02:29 GMT
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Doubt dropping a 1.7 in would be that easy - longitudinal engine with the gearbox out front like a Traction Avant or DS. Ain't going to happen anyway!
It has had the sills replaced - don't think there is such thing as a non-rusty one! More pics later - haven't yet encountered enough daylight!
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Nov 26, 2007 12:21:53 GMT
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Ace car! It must be one if not the earliest survivor in the UK. Good to see it in good hands.
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Nov 26, 2007 12:39:24 GMT
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That is a very nice looking example indeed. Love the basic interiors in those early cars. |
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Nov 26, 2007 18:53:14 GMT
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 The Seabrook fleet as it currently stands. Complete with tiny caravan! The cars are actually in engine size and power order. 602/29 then 845/36 (thought it was only 32 but checked another book today!) and finally 998/40. Feel the power! They are also in reverse size order (taking length as the measurement) as the 2CV is the longest of them all! |
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) but I've now sorted it having had a guess. If it was another sort of problem, you'll have to enlighten me!!
