Rodeo 5 encouragement needed

[ecurb.renots]

aha so you may know that I actually worked for him in 1977 when I left school then

No i did not know that, i have not seen Rod for about 8 years but we were good friends once.

 

[mr-reno-139]

have you missed me ?
i will start with my video leaving the Nec classic car show as i had both my rarities on Renault owners club stand a Facebook friend of mine caught me leaving so i added some suitable music

 

[mr-reno-139]

since earning money is priority Rodeo has been on hold waiting for me to get the metal roof structure powder coated grey
tricky as plastic coated and eventually got a local firm to put in burner oven and shot blast
anthracite grey was chosen ral 719 this was last month
stripped the front end had one door welded and several cracked panels re fibre glassed then primed and painted blue
hopefully progress will continue at this pace pics to follow soon
more in my album linked here https://photos.app.goo.gl/J3L7mCenGVycQh7J8

 

[mr-reno-139]

few pics if i get this bit right

 

[mr-reno-139]

that worked coudnrt remember max upload i did post these in date order never mind
did some go pro spraygun videos but too big to post here unless i link to site

 

[mr-reno-139]

more pics
took rodeo back to workshop today as easier than bringing parts and tools home
back end panels to prep and paint
need to make sure metal roof frame is aligned on adjustable fixings as windscreen needs to fit

 

[mr-reno-139]

more pics
painted plastic pillar sections grey and
trying to get panel gaps correct on front end bonnet hinges and wings bumper etc
found the wiring loom now too

 

[mr-reno-139]

and saturday i fed the wiring harness through bulkhead and tried to remember where the wires went tricky so went back to my other partially stripped donor for details

 

[mr-reno-139]

more fun
video on YouTube and a few pics including unoccupied mouse nest in donor Rodeo
wiring could be a challenge but found online pdf

 

[mr-reno-139]

bit more progress painted wheels yellow figured out wiring loom using 5 Gordini speedo and extra wiring for RPM and temperature gauge rear fogs and reverse lamps etc
dashboard was plastic and shattered so next plan is make one from alloy sheet

 

[mr-reno-139]

strange i tried to load 8 pics

 

[petak]

Are that copper brake lines?

They are not allowed in Croatia.
If at MOT they find out brake lines are copper it is instant fail!

Is engine standard 1108 or something stronger?

 

[jjad]

Why are copper brake lines not allowed?

 

[mr-reno-139]

Are that copper brake lines?

They are not allowed in Croatia.
If at MOT they find out brake lines are copper it is instant fail!

Is engine standard 1108 or something stronger?

The engine Is from a 1300 Renault 5 TS bolted 2 HA1 5 speed 1100 gearbox Copper brake pipe is easier to fit and is definitely ok for MOT test here

 

[mr-reno-139]

 

[petak]

Actually do not know why copper is not alowed.
It does not make sence to me.
But some acquaintances that restored old cars did not pass MOT because of them.

 

[malcolm]

Actually do not know why copper is not alowed.
It does not make sence to me.
But some acquaintances that restored old cars did not pass MOT because of them.

Copper is more prone to fatigue than the alternative materials. Also flaring tools when badly used can leave deep depressions in copper which doesn't help with the fatigue. I've used copper in the past and it's fine for the UK MOT. I use cunifer these days (copper alloy).

The build is looking fun @mr-reno-139 Those are some plush looking seats for a Rodeo, and a fancy dash too. Looking forward to watch progress. I think you are well ahead in the race for a functioning Rodeo. I have less to do and it's not doing it that slows me down.

 

[petak]

I am aware that copper is softer and more easier to damage. But not convinced that is not usefull for brake lines.
CuNiFeR is much better choise but more expencive and not so easy to buy. It is used a lot in ships pipelines.

 

[JdeW]

Petak is right, it is indeed a copper, nickel, iron alloy for car brake lines as well and not pure copper, but it will be an easier form of saying because to a layman it looks like copper rather than an alloy that can withstand much more brake fluid pressure than an ordinairy copper line

 

[mr-reno-139]

not completed yet but some dashboard construction pics
originally brittle plastic and neither car had anything more than shattered remains to work with so this is my own diy effort