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  1. JdeW

    Paint Color

    This site gives the colors and (mostly) in which year it was applied. https://www.la4ldesylvie.fr/nuancier-de-peinture-des-renault-4-informations-detaillees
  2. JdeW

    Bumpers Interchangeable?

    In fact, primarily by design it is a tubular reinforcement cone for the front fender and the secondary design idea is that of a parking aid. Nicknamed a "tonker" as for the distinctive sound "tonk" when you drive into something, very handy when you want to park in Paris. :D They are also...
  3. JdeW

    Aerial measurement

    This is an easy schematic of a 1/2 lambda 3 meter band FM antenna. Old school electronics is still the best :D
  4. JdeW

    Mystery VIN Number

    The Oval plague says it is a GTL (R1128). The stamped VIN number next to the lateral chassis beam passengers side is somewhat unreadable. There should be a rectangular plate on the bulkhead as well with the VIN, next to the oval plague. R4's build in Europe always start with a V See my partial...
  5. JdeW

    need identifying... Ducellier dizzies 525355B F3 (R309 D59) & Duc. 5 OR S 25352A K2

    Hi Reid, I took a look at https://www.123ignitionshop.com/ in Gouda and according to their webshop it should be available now And yes unfortunatly original items are becoming rarer and rarer, but maybe the Marreau brothers might have a spare one ;) Cheers, Joop
  6. JdeW

    need identifying... Ducellier dizzies 525355B F3 (R309 D59) & Duc. 5 OR S 25352A K2

    This might do it https://www.leboncoin.fr/offre/equipement_auto/2482637536 But when parts become unfindable why not use 123 ignition https://123ignition.com/product/tune-4-a-v-renault-5-alpine/
  7. JdeW

    Filler necks available?

    NOS are becoming rare indeed, second hand widely available here at https://www.palace-de-lancienne.com/products/goulotte-en-fer-de-remplissage-de-fourgonnette-f6/ or here at in good nick https://www.leboncoin.fr/offre/equipement_auto/2113293109 or...
  8. JdeW

    Wheel nut thread?

    R4 wheel nut thread is metric M10x1.25 thus absolutely not imperial 3/5" unf. 3/8" is smaller than 10 mm by about 0.018701 inch.
  9. JdeW

    Villiers MK25

    Maybe this site can help http://www.villiersparts.co.uk/
  10. JdeW

    doors interchangeable?

    Or this guide http://www.allez-y.info/dating.html ;)
  11. JdeW

    Steering Rack Gaiters Wanted

    At the Frenchmen Germany (Der Franzose) https://www.franzose.de/en/Renault/R4/steering-gear/ANR83104/ At Melun France https://www.melun-retro-passion.com/gb/cremailleres-rotules-soufflets/3617-soufflet-cremaillere-renault-r4-r5-r6-a-partir-du-071979.html At R-Quatre The Netherlands...
  12. JdeW

    Continental R-Engine model 839-46

    It's indeed the Renault 839 engine with 782cc which gives 47.8 cu in. @Andy McGhee the piston rings size is correct the bore is 55,8mm and also the price is nice. At Melun the price is times 4...
  13. JdeW

    R4 on Reunion Island..

    This Renault TV movie shows the Iceland volcano expidition car from timeframe 10 minutes
  14. JdeW

    R4 on Reunion Island..

    It is really a great asset and nice pictures and I partially agree with @angel At first glimpse this car could indeed be a real route du monde R4 Iceland volcano expedition, but some car details are inconclusive. The steering wheel is the second generation 2 spoke applied from 1967 until 1976...
  15. JdeW

    688-06 engine

    The engine is from a Renault R8 Major (R1132) with a 50 bhp Sierra (Cleon) 668-06 1108cc engine. Good acquirement should be valuable
  16. JdeW

    R688-46 parts catalogue

    It is a 1108cc Renault Cleon engine. Use this link https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2013/11/16/p-r-1104/p-r-1104.pdf to download . For Cleon engine parts follow the C1C, C1E or 688 engine codes. DO NOT follow the 800 and B1B engine codes that's a Billancourt engine. Maybe this site might be useful...
  17. JdeW

    Alternator Brushes

    It's a Ducellier 514012 A (or B-C-D) alternator. Before replacing the brushues and regulator (it comes in 1 piece) check the slip rings and the two bearings first, they could be worn. Replace parts are here...
  18. JdeW

    Electronic ignition question

    This one https://123ignition.com/product/renault-4-a-v/ is for Renault R4 Cleon engines with vacuum advance. Just look at the curve table, if it's compatible with the original distributor. This model https://123ignition.com/product/tune-4-r-v-renault/ is also useable for Cleon engines but needs...
  19. JdeW

    Electronic ignition question

    Go for the best https://123ignition.com/
  20. JdeW

    Renault 4 full resto

    :clapping: Is the body now straight and fermly attached to the rear chassis legs? It's looking good.
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