View Full Version : 0425 Show Prepared - Ready for the NEC!
talkingfish
07-11-2010, 20:03
After the past four weekends spent cleaning and detailing - 0425 is ready for the Classic Car Show at the NEC next weekend. The car will never ever be this clean again.........!! Hopefully it will put up a good show for the Williams!
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Nice! good luck.
Has that gear knob got markings?? :shock:
looks mint mate! would love to pop round urs and have a look at it! couple of things.......wheres ur drivers wiper gone? and, the only thing i dont like about ur williams is the tax disc holder! nasty that is lol!
oh yeah, and get a new knob!
Dunc
How are you getting it there? I'd get it trailored to keep it that way...
Looks absolutely amazing does that. This the one that was on the stand @ Renault World Series? Looked amazing then too.
WAW man! :shock: MINT! 8)
talkingfish
07-11-2010, 20:45
Taking it down on a trailer - however weather forecast does not look good... :cry:
RAC tax disc holder was what they came with when new - points for originality there :wink:
Yes, the gearknob is worn, however new ones from Renault are plastic rather than the leather of the original - I have contemplated buying one and just removing the blue bit and putting that on mine..... as I have also contemplated buying a new steering wheel.... how far do you go I suppose....
talkingfish
07-11-2010, 20:46
Also, Driver's side wiper has now been returned to where it belongs! :wink:
looking very good, awesome sample of an icon
as far as I know, the genuine gear stick gaiter is black.
Laine_16v
07-11-2010, 21:27
Look fooking beautiful, a prime example.
IMO a black battery would finish it off...
Looks perfect mate.
I'd def get a new gear knob though, spoils an otherwise spotless interior. I bought one for mine a while ago and just swapped the blue plastic centre
zmaster2k
07-11-2010, 21:48
pictures of this car do it no justice whatso ever
This is one cracking example, hope the weather is kind to you on the day. It is a credit to the hours of hard work you have put into the car.
Wow mate , excellent detailing there, couple of q's if you don't mind.
The gear gaitor isn't that supposed to be black ????
That stereo the original they came with???
And those carpets original too???
Juts curious, good luck and enjoy it.
MatrixGuy
08-11-2010, 09:04
Absolutely stunning mate!!
How long did you spend on the engine bay? you could eat your dinner off it!! :shock:
have you repositioned the williams sticker on the tailgate ?
Any pictures of underneath buddy ?
Defo looking very clean though - good luck with the judging mate. Send us a text when you get that trophy!
Do u need the wc banner at all ?
looking great, best of luck with the show, post up some pics of it on the stand when you can
talkingfish
08-11-2010, 09:59
Thanks for you comments guys.... I kinda knew the originality police would be out on this one....
1) The gaiter is one that was supplied by Renault - black ones no longer available apparently... I'd rather have that than a ripped and damaged one... (unless anyone knows of a good seamstress who can make some???)
2) Stereo is from a Williams 3 I think - it is not the original Phillips item from The Williams 1.
3) Boot lid sticker is still in it's incorrect place Northy I'm afraid.... It will remain that way until I replace the tailgate at some point in the future.
4) Carpets are all original and standard as far as I know - the boot carpet still has its 1993 manufacturing sticker on it! Williams 1's had a blue boot carpet as far as I know, the later models had a grey carpet I think...
Northy - will try and get some underside shots at the show now the subframe has been replaced and I have painted the rear beam...
Engine restore took place last winter - it was six months work on and off - many nights in the garage with a toothbrush scrubbing engine bits...!!
ahhh, so the RAC tax disc holder is original! i see! cool then! :D
love ur car mate, looked mint when u popped round mine with coops to sort my door hinges!
Need to have another look at it while its still like new!
HAve you got a tailored car cover or anything for it?
Dunc
To be honest I'd find a standard black gaitor and get a new gearknob anyway - they both let the interior down
get some vinyl spray paint Darren and paint the gator black. Job done!
jamiecrookston83
08-11-2010, 15:36
A credit to yourself mate.
A stunning example.
robi1000
08-11-2010, 16:13
Amazing, but that gaitor and gear knob are... Disturbing? :D
Imho i prefer yours to Number 1 that they roll out at shows,absolutely stunning effort mate you should be really proud of your car 8)
jamiecrookston83
08-11-2010, 17:46
Imho i prefer yours to Number 1 that they roll out at shows,absolutely stunning effort mate you should be really proud of your car 8)
Couldn't agree more mate. A bench mark of how I want my williams to be
Absolutely stunning as usual.
MatrixGuy
08-11-2010, 18:31
Mate, what did you use on the exhaust manifold to get it that clean & shiny?
MatBrown
08-11-2010, 19:35
It's a supersprint i believe.
Mat.
talkingfish
08-11-2010, 20:10
It it inspires more people to do what I have done in terms of restoring more examples of this fine car then I will have succeeded... :D :D
talkingfish
08-11-2010, 20:12
Mate, what did you use on the exhaust manifold to get it that clean & shiny?
As Mat says, I made the decision to go with a stainless option for the "show look" - a standard manifold would only rust over time... plus it makes a most excellent noise on full throttle :wink:
Mate you gotta get a full cover for the trip to the show, if the weathers bad it will ruin weeks of work, at least the cover will take the brunt of it.
Where did you get the rubber mats for yours from? I want some the same for Winter?
Red_Dash
09-11-2010, 13:52
Are you going for the full weekend or just a day?
MatrixGuy
09-11-2010, 13:53
Mate, what did you use on the exhaust manifold to get it that clean & shiny?
As Mat says, I made the decision to go with a stainless option for the "show look" - a standard manifold would only rust over time... plus it makes a most excellent noise on full throttle :wink:
How much was that mate?
Mate you gotta get a full cover for the trip to the show, if the weathers bad it will ruin weeks of work, at least the cover will take the brunt of it.
If you do get a cover, do some research as some can scratch the paintwork as they move about over the car.
MatBrown
09-11-2010, 17:59
Cling film!
The whole car? Hehe!!
I guess it could work :p
talkingfish
09-11-2010, 18:56
Where did you get the rubber mats for yours from? I want some the same for Winter?
Genuine period Renault items found after watching ebay for a long time... you can get non=standard rubber items still fairley easily I believe....
talkingfish
09-11-2010, 18:56
Mate, what did you use on the exhaust manifold to get it that clean & shiny?
As Mat says, I made the decision to go with a stainless option for the "show look" - a standard manifold would only rust over time... plus it makes a most excellent noise on full throttle :wink:
How much was that mate?
Think they are around £350-£400.
talkingfish
09-11-2010, 18:58
I am worried about how crapped up the car is going to get on the way down, even on a trailer. I have a cover but this will blow about and potentially damage the paintwork.... The clingfilm is an interesting option....
talkingfish
09-11-2010, 18:59
Are you going for the full weekend or just a day?
The car will be on the Meguiars stand for the whole show - 3 days.
I have a Classic Editions outdoor (breathable/waterproof) expensive cover if you want to borrow it?
Where did you get the rubber mats for yours from? I want some the same for Winter?
Genuine period Renault items found after watching ebay for a long time... you can get non=standard rubber items still fairley easily I believe....
Yeah, I spoke to Renault and they are long out of production. I will scour the Internet for some, condition wise it's irrelevant, as they should always clean up well with a bit of elbow grease!
Hire a enclosed car trailer. Job done.
Are you taking ramps down to show off underneath like the pro's do ?
stevie_b
10-11-2010, 13:20
I towed mine once under a high quality cover and the thing was completely destroyed by wind resistance that caused the baggy bits to flap around and shred themselves to bits.
Cling film sounds like a really good idea for what you are trying to achieve to be honest. Maybe not a roll from the supermarket but the industrial stuff that they wrap around pallets and the like to ensure that nothing falls out in transit.
stunning mate. good luck with the show. ramps and mirrors to show the underside and jobs a good un ;)
and yes, those mats are std items, well sourced. getting rare now .
stunning mate. good luck with the show. ramps and mirrors to show the underside and jobs a good un ;)
and yes, those mats are std items, well sourced. getting rare now .
I have those mats sat in my shed :D
talkingfish
10-11-2010, 18:56
looked at an enclosed trailer... serious ££££££££££££'s!! Car won't be on ramps as how it is on show is dictated by Meguiars..... Looks like cling film then...
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stunning mate. good luck with the show. ramps and mirrors to show the underside and jobs a good un ;)
and yes, those mats are std items, well sourced. getting rare now .
I have those mats sat in my shed :D
mine are the slightly rarer 1/2 rubber 1/2 carpet ones ;)
Are you going for the full weekend or just a day?
The car will be on the Meguiars stand for the whole show - 3 days.
Cool, I'm going down on Sunday so will check out the Williams, looking forward to seeing the minter!
(thought I'd already posted this but can't see it) :?: :?:
I've got a Classic Addition waterproof / breathable cover (expensive so won't do any damage) you can borrow if you like? Has two straps, but will prob need a few more in with the current gusts!
if you need it just pm me and its yours!
talkingfish
11-11-2010, 20:20
Thanks for your offer of the cover - I went down the route of an enclosed trailer in the end - did a deal with my local friendly trailer hire company this morning! :wink:
doh my post was on page 2, newbies for you!
good plan, weathers shocking! Good luck
good lad darren - a covered trailer is the way to do it!
get a wheel off aswell to show off the arches - the judges love that !
it will look even better under studio lights - enjoy the weekend.
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BigSteveT
15-11-2010, 02:03
Dazzler.... Surely the gearstick gaitor is the same as the 5GTT and that comes in black.
Had a new one earlier this year?? :wink:
Not Proper leather mind, faux Vinyl Leather Wannabe :(
But if you wanted me to bring my old one up for you to compare I can do mate? :wink:
PM me on the 'toc!
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