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French chod obtained: 1974 Renault 5 ... Now SOLD


Alexg

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Excellent result - love the look and patina resulting from a life in the South. It's how alot of French stuff used to look - nicely oxidising paint to reduce the power of the sun's rays, parking scuffs and so on. Does it smell like a Renault, or is it more bouillabaise and garlic?

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Yes yes Yes!

 

Some excellent stories and cars on here at the mo, how fab to have another.

 

I was expecting dash change too. Was that to do with engine size/spec or was it just the very first ones (72/73?)? The floor change looks miles away too, have the french got go go gadget arms?

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I think dash change was only standard for the first year then after that floor change or dash was optional for a bit.  That console looks like a proper one, possibly a Boutique one but more likely aftermarket. 

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Proper old French chod - absolutely lovely.

 

Once its Uk legal,  (tape on the headlamps will get it through the MOT) get it waxoiled & rustproofed, whilst its warm & dry out there.

 

Now you've done this once, successfully, are you going to build a French fleet. Its very contagious ,and dead easy! 

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