Restoration on my williams 3

[jimwilly80]

hello everyone,
ive finally bought myself a williams 3 ive wanted one for years, and at 32 im thinking insurance wont be too bad and its my 2nd car so no pressure to get it sorted quickly. ive wanted one for donkeys years after owning a 1.8 16valver it was always the next step.

So i bought it for £750 of ebay needs body work etc and respray and a ton of welding but engine,gearbox are perfect, with new brakes and Rad etc.
My biggest problem at the mo is sourcing front grill, especially the rear arches,door skins and door sills does anyone have any idea where i can buy these part or recommend somewhere who can poss help?many thanks
James

[northy]

i have a grill that i can sell you.

As for panels - sills and rear wings are very hard to find. The best you can do is use a 1.2 section as a donner and modify to fit where needed.
The only way really is hand make each part.

[jimwilly80]

how much for the grill?and thks for the advice
cheers

[p4cks]

James, this is a link to a recent restoration of my Williams 3. It might come in handy, you never know.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=1070914&mid=96210&i=0&nmt=My+Clio+Williams+3&mid=96210

[anyideas]

Hi James

Where about's are you based? I'm currently doing something similar and as northy said rear parts are difficult to find. I've sourced a 16v as a donor car and the body shop is going to have to make it work.

Not sure what else you need but I have a few bits.

[jimwilly80]

hi
im in leigh on sea essex. will take alook at the bits i need. i know i need 3 or 4 tyres you got any decent ones, really trying to do it on a budget. having said that need to get the car up on ramps to see what the rust situation is like as gotta feeling it isnt gonna be good hehe but looking forward to getting started on it though
cheers

[jimwilly80]

thks mate!

[anyideas]

thks mate!
No problem, I've got some tyres on a spare set of alloys I'll have a look for you.

I know someone breaking another willy 3 at the moment so let me know what you need.

[FATBOY]

im sure paul turbo was from rochford way???? he was always breaking valvers!!!

[jimwilly80]

hi mate
any luck on those willy 3 tyres?

[anyideas]

hi mate
any luck on those willy 3 tyres?
Yes mate will post some pictures up tomorrow.