Grill / Calandre Aluminium Long wanted

[Tripyrenees]

I really want to change my new GTL to have the long aluminim grill. If any one has one complete, please let me know.

Cheers
Ian

 

[Tripyrenees]

Anyone anyone. C'mon, you know you have one somewhere

 

[pepper]

Got one on my car

 

[DavidN]

http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/477987190.htm?ca=1_s

http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/479062957.htm?ca=1_s

http://www.leboncoin.fr/equipement_auto/481444050.htm?ca=1_s

 

[Tripyrenees]

1st one I made an offer yesterday (he accepted)

2nd one does not want to sell with out the Capot (he called me last week)

3rd one is not complete.

So I think I will go with the first one although it has some little dents. I seem to study Le Bon Coin every day for 4L, 2CV and Solex parts - it is becoming addictive.

 

[DavidN]

I have one, complete with inner grille, fasteners (very rare) and 2 different Logos.
Bought it NEW for a lot of $$$. :eek:
I'm actually willing to sell, but doubt that you are willing to pay what it's worth to me ...
ops: :?

 

[r4atthebasin]

Front grill (and a few other questions...)

Views please: Aluminium grill on a modern (1983) R4L - a good move or should I stick with the authentic plastic grill?

Also: Best colour for a '83 4L? What would you choose?

Also: My seats will need to be rebuilt - would appreciate views on how to include headrests (and source of head rests)

(Final thoughts before my restoration commences)

David N: I might be interested in the bits you have for sale - can you PM me with the sort of money you are looking for?

 

[DavidN]

Views - I have to admit, that I was tempetd to convert my 85 F6 to the old grille. Hence all the stuff that I bought.
I even have to admit that I actually had mounted that grille for what was exactly two days.
Figured that it was too much of a clashing with a style and ruefully changed back to the matching but cheap looking plastic version.
The aluminium version is just so MUCH mor appealing. :?

Headrest - the tubing of your seat will have the fixing to hold the headrest already built in. It is hidden under your original seat cover.
If you can live with non-original headrests do a search on this forum. Someone sourced fitting headrests of -I think - some Austin or Rover model which is common on your scrapyards.
Originals are availlable on eBay Germany right now. I can assist in buying them if needed!
Here's the auction:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Renault-R4-Kopfstutzen-/190851699286?pt=DE_Autoteile&hash=item2c6fa5d256

Colours - Definitely a matter of taste!
My favorites are light blue, soft orange and grey.

Regarding my grille - Make me an offer and we can discuss!

Cheers,

David

 

[r4atthebasin]

Headrests

David

Thanks for your response - I will pick up on the head rests first.

Re 'Originals are availlable on eBay Germany right now. I can assist in buying them if needed! Here's the auction: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Renault-R4-Ko...item2c6fa5d256'

My (non existent) German suggests the seller on eBay won't ship to the UK - is that correct? You offer to assist in buying - that would be great - let me know how you are able to assist - clearly happy to pay all costs plus a bit extra for you - please let me know how you are prepared to help me! Thanks, Michael

(I will respond re grill and colour later)

 

[Tripyrenees]

Thank you David for the fantastic Grill.

Packed very well indeed. Opened it today when I got back.

I love new parts - cheers for this.

Ian

 

[DavidN]

Glad you like it !!!

 

[Lobster]

Views please: Aluminium grill on a modern (1983) R4L - a good move or should I stick with the authentic plastic grill?

Personally I'd stick with the authentic plastic grill. I know its subjective and not everyone will agree but I prefer GTLs to look like GTLs and I rather like the plastic grill to be honest.

Not to say that I don't like they aluminium one but they seem to work better on earlier cars.

Just my 2p.

 

[Tripyrenees]

I would agree but this is for the missus and she likes the chrome - so it will be resprayed an olive green with chrome grill, bumpers, handles and hubcaps. Then a sunroof fitted.

Not authentic but I have another resto project on my Citroen AZU which will be totally authentic to the book.

The 4L is just going to be a nice fun car.

(plus we have the TL with the plastic grill and that looks good too)

 

[Cornish4]

Don't blame your missus, she has good taste, I too like the retro look.