Some progress on my 62 Renault
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WOW,,WOW,,WOW
I got most of the electrical parts I'll need to convert to 12 volt, plus the steering wheel, light controls, water pump and thermostat, rack & pinion, and cylinder sleeve to replace the one that was not salvageable. Plus some more.
I cleaned up the cylinders and the pistons, found that when it had been put together 20+ years ago (although never driven much) one of the oil rings was missing a piece, so had to order rings. Here are a few pics. lots more on my site in month 14 and 18.
Polished up the alternator
honed the sleeve
Pulled the stainless roof trim and started taking out dents and polishing (details on my site)
Now I'm back and took the shell to the body shop to patch the undercarriage while I assemble the engine and power train. Hope to be able to install it all before I go back to Santa Cruz at the end of the month.
First shot shows the installation of the stainless water tube I had made
Then the engine parts and assembly
Still have a ways to go, but I'll keep my site updated as I go these next couple of weeks
http://www.widman.biz/Dauphine/English/index.html
I cleaned up the cylinders and the pistons, found that when it had been put together 20+ years ago (although never driven much) one of the oil rings was missing a piece, so had to order rings. Here are a few pics. lots more on my site in month 14 and 18.
Polished up the alternator
honed the sleeve
Pulled the stainless roof trim and started taking out dents and polishing (details on my site)
Now I'm back and took the shell to the body shop to patch the undercarriage while I assemble the engine and power train. Hope to be able to install it all before I go back to Santa Cruz at the end of the month.
First shot shows the installation of the stainless water tube I had made
Then the engine parts and assembly
Still have a ways to go, but I'll keep my site updated as I go these next couple of weeks
http://www.widman.biz/Dauphine/English/index.html
You seem versatile and competent in many areas!
Congrats!
But... why THAT car?? For resale or use, I just don't get it when so many others are available and better.
Congrats!
But... why THAT car?? For resale or use, I just don't get it when so many others are available and better.
are you keeping track of the cost? ill bet it will cost less than a new one.
I bet Richard has no plans to sell it.
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Great project and wonderful work!
Got a little more done today. Had to replace one stud in the head.
Had to go to town to get shims for the differential, so that will have to wait for Friday.
Here is a little before and after on the engine. All exterior parts are original except the chrome nuts on the valve cover.
Had to go to town to get shims for the differential, so that will have to wait for Friday.
Here is a little before and after on the engine. All exterior parts are original except the chrome nuts on the valve cover.
Originally Posted By: widman
No plans to sell. And yes, I keep track of the costs.
And cheaper than golf, women, or bars.
Cheaper than golf...
It always amazes me how many expensive gadgets golf companies introduce every year, and how few of them actually change how well the game is played.
No plans to sell. And yes, I keep track of the costs.
And cheaper than golf, women, or bars.
Cheaper than golf...
It always amazes me how many expensive gadgets golf companies introduce every year, and how few of them actually change how well the game is played.
The before and after pictures of the engine is amazing. Great work.
That's really nice restoration work!
Got the oil filter adapter back from the machine shop with 3/4" threads instead of 16 mm, so now I can use the Donaldson P502016 that I use on the Corvair. So now the right hand side of the engine is finished.
I'm going with an electric fuel pump, so made a plate to cover the hole.
I'm going with an electric fuel pump, so made a plate to cover the hole.
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Originally Posted By: widman
Got the oil filter adapter back from the machine shop with 3/4" threads instead of 16 mm, so now I can use the Donaldson P502016 that I use on the Corvair. So now the right hand side of the engine is finished.
I'm going with an electric fuel pump, so made a plate to cover the hole.
You are the kind of neighbor every BITOG member wants.
Got the oil filter adapter back from the machine shop with 3/4" threads instead of 16 mm, so now I can use the Donaldson P502016 that I use on the Corvair. So now the right hand side of the engine is finished.
I'm going with an electric fuel pump, so made a plate to cover the hole.
You are the kind of neighbor every BITOG member wants.
Any chance that you could integrate a PCV system instead of the road draft tube?It would keep you new engine cleaner and reduce leaks [internal pressure].
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