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Nobleman
24-04-2009, 11:30
Well it certainly looks like it. Put my Williams 3 in for its MOT back in January and it failed on a few things, the most important being the dreaded rust. I knew there was a chance it would fail as the bottom of the near side rear arch is pretty bad but to be told there were areas underneath that needed sorting too was a bit of a shock as i'd never had any advisory on previous MOT's (all done at a different garage). The car has been put away in my garage since and i really need to make a decision as to what to do. It pains me to consider getting rid but i cant really justify the cost of repairs. I also dont have the time/space/tools to consider breaking so guess the only option is to sell the car as it is and let someone else either restore or break it themselves. How much is it worth though? Over the years ive had fitted the Avo adjustable Road Sport suspension kit, Powerflex Polyurethane bushes, a Superchip, Magnex stainless steel exhaust system and a Hill Power induction kit.
Comments, suggestions, advice and offers all welcome!

J o n
24-04-2009, 11:36
might be worth a second opinion, I'd get it to a garage and up on ramps so you can judge yourself how bad it is. You'll be better equipped to make a decision as I still regret selling mine in a way even though it cost me a fortune

Richardcard1974
24-04-2009, 11:37
Reshelling is the easiest option if you want to keep it.

J o n
24-04-2009, 11:41
Andy GDI has a shell he wants rid of iirc. might be worth contacting him via Clio Sport. He's away at the moment, but will still get PM's on there

MAXIBOY
24-04-2009, 11:55
but re-shelling is still a major job and not viable to pay a garage to do really.

as for what its worth..not breaking it your self 400/500 for willys on ebay at the moment without m.o.t's.


any pics of the bad area's please..

Wobba
24-04-2009, 12:34
I panicked when they said rust was too close too suspension on the rear.

I was imagining having to get a complete sill and having it all sorted for about £400.

I had it sorted for £30. You can't see the welding either, though first rust signs are there.

Coops
24-04-2009, 12:37
underbody rust is not such an issue, weld up is cheap when it doesnt have to be pretty :wink:

MatrixGuy
24-04-2009, 13:03
Sorry to hear mate

To be honest am getting to the point where i don't know if i can justify keeping it anymore. :cry:

Nobleman
24-04-2009, 14:31
Off side sill & wing. Wing is actually surprisingly solid despite how it looks!Near side is nowhere near as bad. Havent any pics of underneath yet.

MAXIBOY
24-04-2009, 15:53
yeah looks quite ruff...mate..

what have you been quoted repair wise..

500 a side..or more using geniune renault panels..

cliolord
24-04-2009, 18:05
i have an original full Renault o/s rear arch for a 16v/williams :P

Jamie.
24-04-2009, 18:47
Why didn't you repair it as it got worse instead of letting it get to that stage?

Nobleman
24-04-2009, 19:52
Yep, was waiting for somebody to ask that! Well, I've had 2 cars for pretty much the last 9 years and i've used the Williams just as a run around to places where i didnt want to take the other cars, so i hadnt really taken notice of how bad it had become. Poor excuse i know!

Jamie.
24-04-2009, 19:58
How you have not noticed that I do not know. Should have gone to specsavers :wink: !

Nobleman
24-04-2009, 20:13
Well i did have one eye on it but i had a Noble to run and maintain which got all of my attention! lol

MatrixGuy
24-04-2009, 21:53
Well, at least my rust seems very minimal now, lol :lol:

1995clio16v
24-04-2009, 22:33
Christ...I thought my rust was bad!!

Im a happy bunny now after seeing that, feel 100 times better!!

Sorry mate!

8)

Rob72
24-04-2009, 22:34
i have an original full Renault o/s rear arch for a 16v/williams :P

pm me if its for sale..

Jamie.
24-04-2009, 23:19
Well i did have one eye on it but i had a Noble to run and maintain which got all of my attention! lol

Go on then... Pics.

1995clio16v
24-04-2009, 23:20
Go on then... Pics.

:o

Nobleman
24-04-2009, 23:53
Here you go, owned from new for 4 years up until November 2007 and then swapped for a Clio V6 255 plus cash with a local lad who knocked on my door to ask for some advice about buying a Noble!

kneesparks
27-04-2009, 23:19
Ooh I love the M12's 8)

MatrixGuy
28-04-2009, 12:45
God i feel depressed looking at that Noble.

Tommo
28-04-2009, 12:48
Sell the V6 and use the money to get the Williams back to minty mint... :wink:

Tell us more about the Noble, what was it like to drive, running costs etc. I want one badly after seeing them photo's!!