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geraldandannie · Moderator

Sounds like a lot of work. I admire your stamina!

Gerald

wakaday

It now has a new straight rear valence fitted fabricated from a drivers side sill and a new rear wheelarch which is huge but fits incredibly well.

wakaday

A year on and im still at it. I now have a very solid Express. 99% of the rust has been cut out and replaced with new metal. I came across replacement doors and a bonnet at a good price and picked up a windscreen as a spare cos I just knew I would break mine when I remade the windscreen scuttle.
It now has its power steering set up sorted after using a pump from an Espace with home fabricated brackets to mount it.
My next job is a clutch replacement which is happening very soon. I have nice light steering but a fairly heavy clutch. I'm going to pull the engine and box as one because I need to change the Exhaust Manifold Gaskets on the head. I have heard the studs are notorious for shearing off so i'm going to carefully cut the edges with a die grinder so they all come off easy.
The Bus looks awful because it needs paint. Its a mixture of Autosleepers hearing aid beige and grey and white primer. Once i'm happy with repairs not bubbling then its in my garage for a fresh coat or 6 of white.

sallytrafic · Southern Rally Co-ordinator

What persistence and what a worthwhile project, can I bequeath you my Renault in 20 years time or so, for it to get some TLC in its declining years Smile