nigel bickle Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Ok -here's the plot. My old Renault Prairie is now seemingly going rather well -and settling down -having covered nearly 300 miles since I bought it. My rule of thumb is first 500 miles is snagging (expect the unexpected, always carry comprehensive toolkit, and AA card!)-but so far (digits crossed etc) it all looks fine. So -I'd like to make use of the hook on the back -as although its dog slow -its got oodles of torque. But it came without any of the apparatus -just the winch and hook -which looks very similar to a 60's H/Frost.So -has anyone got the brackets, chains, rubber strops and retaining irons -or dimensions I could get copied? I think it will look the biz with the Fregate on the back (or any other 50/60's jam jar)Tried L/Rover forums (all a bit yah de dah arent they) -even the Austin Gyspy reg- but to no avail.Those on the bay seem to hit big numbers these days -presumably the high cost of steel -so thats out -unless I grit my teeth VERY hard!So go on -dig yours out -you know it makes sense . I'll even pay a reasonable price too...
bones96 Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 as you are based in arundel have you tried popping along to the race track at angmering they might have one or 2 sitting around ???
nigel bickle Posted September 27, 2007 Author Posted September 27, 2007 Good idea- i'll give it a whirl
keef Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 You see this? :-http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_13964-Renault-Colorale-Prairie.html
nigel bickle Posted September 29, 2007 Author Posted September 29, 2007 Bloody hell -where did you find that? Mines a van -no side windows and about a foot of the rear bodywork gone -but, BLOODY HELL.Marvellous, is it the same one that was a Goodwood Revival prop a few years ago -or similar. Been told there was an orange stickered one there -but never found any info or pics
keef Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 nigel bickle said: Bloody hell -where did you find that?I Googled for "Renault Prairie" as I didn't know what the vehicle looked like and .... nigel bickle said: Mines a van -no side windows and about a foot of the rear bodywork gone -but, BLOODY HELL.I think you posted some pics on here when you collected it via an A-frame; from France wasn't it? nigel bickle said: Marvellous, is it the same one that was a Goodwood Revival prop a few years ago -or similar. Been told there was an orange stickered one there -but never found any info or picsNo idea on that I'm afraid.
nigel bickle Posted September 29, 2007 Author Posted September 29, 2007 Wel done. Mine is technically a Colorale -to confuse the issue -but thats just a Prairie van.I'm going to print that off -stick it in the cars document file.Thanks
keef Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 Found the original thread now :-http://autoshite.commlm/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1732&highlight=renault+prairieYou should get that film and watch it.
MrRegieRitmo Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 Nigel, if you're unfamiliar, that website is all about vehicles that have featured in films or on tv, therefore that Renault van was used in a film called Week End. That site really is the dog's wotsits! http://www.imcdb.org
pogweasel Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 Nigel, Have you tried putting a 'want it now' thingummbob on eBay?I did that when looking for a Harvey Frost, got a reasonably good response.
nigel bickle Posted October 1, 2007 Author Posted October 1, 2007 Reg -ta -never watch much TV -daylight hours spent surreptitiously playing jamjars- evenings catching up on thw work I should have done allday.Pog -ta. Reluctant because the damn prices seem suddenly so high. But -in hindsight- what have I got to lose?Ta both
nigel bickle Posted October 17, 2007 Author Posted October 17, 2007 Still hunting an H F -all the Ebay ones fetch ludicrous sums -or even the slings to get copied...
Mash Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 God, I've got all sorts of random cack in my archives
nigel bickle Posted December 8, 2007 Author Posted December 8, 2007 Lovely pics of the brackets and bits I cant find!!!
Ratdat Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 Not a Harvey frost but I have a brochure for a Datsun tow truck from the states that uses a similar setup. I can scan the brochure if you want. I've been sat here scanning brochures all day so one more won't hurt
nigel bickle Posted December 8, 2007 Author Posted December 8, 2007 keef -thanks -but a 7 ton trailer for £5oo isnt what I need -just the board and brackets, chains and rubber straps Thanks thoughEddie -if it looks relevant thanks -but dont bust your bits
keef Posted December 8, 2007 Posted December 8, 2007 nigel bickle said: keef -thanks -but a 7 ton trailer for £5oo isnt what I need -just the board and brackets, chains and rubber straps Thanks thoughWonder what that's like? You could always ask if they sell the bits separately
Richard Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 It might be worthwhile contacting the guy in this thread.http://autoshite.commlm/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3141&highlight=recovery
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