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R4 TL restauration

Jurjenz

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A few months ago I bought myself a new car. A Renault 4 TL from '86. I was searching for a new restauration project and found this one on the internet. It was standing two years outside without a MOT. I picked her up and brought her to my home town, Groningen Netherlands. I have been busy with her since two months. I would like to share my progress here. This is my first full restauration project!:)

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First step was a good cleaning and removing the bodypanels:
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Well done
I am so glad my chassis was not as bad as yours but you are making a fine job replacing rust with new metal
 
Nice to see that one more R4 is getting his/hers life back.

we love full restoration project here so please do fill up pictures
 
;)Fast Work ! And great work too ....you have great facilities ..a huge workshop so space to move around. Working in a single garage is challenging
 
Progress is slow, but nevertheless, some new pictures.
Outside fender spotwelded, will finish it next time
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Very good work.
If only there was somewhere similar to use in UK.
 
I missed have missed your reply back in December...... The penny has finally dropped there are several of you all in the same place. Man cave indeed and shared skill sets too!! How right you are it's SUPER cool. Shame it's coming to an end but must have been a huge spurt to help you all along the way
 
Rust in the corners..
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Some cleaning!

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Love this last picture!!!
 
I know the feeling! Well done with the holiday ...hopefully others around you won't line up other things to steal your time . Great progress ☺️
 
I missed have missed your reply back in December...... The penny has finally dropped there are several of you all in the same place. Man cave indeed and shared skill sets too!! How right you are it's SUPER cool. Shame it's coming to an end but must have been a huge spurt to help you all along the way

Hi JonathanT, I'm afraid you are mistaking Jurgen with me (harbourseal) and my R4 cronies from the south.
We happen to be in an old bus workshop just like Jurgen and his friends.

Nonetheless, Jurgen you are doing a super job with your restoration.
 
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