Lux renault
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Apologies for having just joined and asking questions straight away, however I am trying to help out a Damsel in distress... she has a Renault 4, aprox ‘76-78 model 4 door that for its 117,000 Ks is in fantastic condition...apart from the floor panel and the rear subframe arms where the rear torsion bars attach.
I have bought a complete new floor plan for Francoze.de as this is knackered, and could do with complete renewal, the rest of the lower cross beams and panels/sills are still in great condition. I have read some of the posts here, but was wondering if anyone can offer some advice on cutting out the old floor pan and welding in the new one complete. Will the subframe flex at all on the ramp, (keeping body on) ...two post variety. Also I think another headache will be releasing the front torsion bars... (Haynes manual ordered!!!)
So has anyone done this and have some advice for a guy new to R4’s and as an ex-mechanic was never a French car fan, but this little thing is in such great condition it deserves a worthwhile restoration!
I have bought a complete new floor plan for Francoze.de as this is knackered, and could do with complete renewal, the rest of the lower cross beams and panels/sills are still in great condition. I have read some of the posts here, but was wondering if anyone can offer some advice on cutting out the old floor pan and welding in the new one complete. Will the subframe flex at all on the ramp, (keeping body on) ...two post variety. Also I think another headache will be releasing the front torsion bars... (Haynes manual ordered!!!)
So has anyone done this and have some advice for a guy new to R4’s and as an ex-mechanic was never a French car fan, but this little thing is in such great condition it deserves a worthwhile restoration!