Noddy 62

[Simon P]

Starting a new project,
A 1962 R4L with round bumpers,
The car has been dismantled already.




The first job was to get the chassis shot blasted,
When i got it back i had to bring my plan to Build a jig forwards,

 

[Simon P]

The front left is put back together with new splash panel.


The the left rear chassis leg was removed,

And replaced with new part,


At this point i can give all the inner part of the chassis box a coat of
under seal before the half floor is fitted,

Floor panel pinned in place.

 

[alewis]

Very nice work !
That jig is amazing !

 

[Rutger-peer]

Already enjoying this project massively! I'm looking forward to the progress of this! Good luck with it .

 

[mike4gtl]

very best of luck to you. early cars are wonderful

 

[angel]

A lot of job, but definitely worth on such an early R4! And...do I see correctly, is this a sunroof?!
Is it complete, or are there any parts missing?

 

[Simon P]

Just about got to the end of the welding ,Starting on sealing the joints and then i have some Eggshell black Enamel paint to go on.

 

[politeperson]

That is looking very good indeed

 

[renoir cigar]

The front air vents on Renaults certainly proved to be a restorers big job - 16s, 4s, and rear mounts, I guess they never thought people would want to bother with them decades later! Great post, good to see where some anti rusting need to get sprayed into care of the chassis photos.
Cordialement
Steven

 

[alewis]

Nice work !!!

 

[Simon P]

All joins have been sealed on chassi


Underside of chassi has had a coat of stone chip mastic
.

Chassi has been painted with a Eggshell black chassi paint.


Some of the axle parts have been painted and fitted.

 

[Rutger-peer]

Nice Work Simon! Great!

 

[Simon P]

Chassi is back in one peace,New shockers ,ball joints,hoses,pipes,wheel cylinders,shoes,master cylinder,front wheel bearings.

Replace A panels
.
Repair rear wing tops

Dry run for body panels

Body in under coat

Body in paint.

 

[iMacThere4iAm]

That's a very classy little wooden chassis you have

 

[4l1962]

hi Simon,

You have a very nice car in a rare color. I think it's a "beige Sirocco".
What is the colour of the sunroof, burgundy or black?

I have a similar car in blue " Ile de France".

I followed your restoration and your work is remarkable.

Good luck for the final straight.


PS: Sorry for my english, I'm French

 

[Simon P]

Seat are back with new covers

Engine going back in.


Bonnet repaired at the bottom



Car starting to take shape,

 

[Snoopy1974]

Nice car, and nice color, I've never seen beige Scirocco closely, but I find that it looks like the Daim number 111, doesn't it ???

 

[simonM]

Colour

Thanks - it was originally 111 - we tried to get as close as we could

 

[Piet]

That looks great- what was the wheel colour???

 

[allez-y]

Very nice work! I always thought that Daim 111 naturally fits the renault 4 body. In combination with many chrome details - full expression of true classic that time. In that sense, reservoir cap must be the chrome one