Can't rush these things. Does that mean it is approved for road registration?
Gawd, another R8 upgrade
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No John, just that this mod meets the requirements for engineering approval. The place that did the work was recommended by the place doing the approval. So not there yet.
Thanks. Good luck with the next stages now you have it back!
Here’s some pics of the steering column mods. Bit hard to photograph but you can maybe get an idea of bracing and mods added.
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Are you going to pull all that new stuff apart then paint, plate or powder coat it ?
Bustamif, the bracing in the scuttle panel I will plate if I can get it out. It is bolted in, but Terry welded a plate across it in situ the day before I picked it up so it may not come out as easily now. The dash brace I won’t bother. It is stainless, so I may just clean up where it looks a bit rusty on the surface and leave it there. It is covered up by the lower dash panel so little will be visible when finished. The A pillars I may cover anyhow with some form of trim.
Like my 4CV engineering-compliant seat belt mounts (i.e. INSURANCE compliant), that lot looks stronger that what it is bolted to! Amused comment, not a criticism I hasten to add.
You are correct John. The engineer was surprised by how thin the metal was - we did joke that the rest of the car will wrap around me while the steering column stays in place. I said if I ever needed the collapsibility and breakaway feature of the column, I’d have much bigger issues than just that.
Dead right Kevin. Don't go there please!!!
Apologies in advance for swearing but a mate of mine had an "EH Holden Premier".Like my 4CV engineering-compliant seat belt mounts (i.e. INSURANCE compliant), that lot looks stronger that what it is bolted to! Amused comment, not a criticism I hasten to add.
He fitted a bench seat and seat belts in place of the original buckets.
All engineered and complianced.
Long story short, got hit up the clacker by a drunk driver in a new Laser (it was quite a few years ago obviously) and all the engineered seat mounts tore up through the floor and he, his adult son and the bench seat all ended up in the back seat.
Pretty much what I expect would happen with the 4CV! In my case, the issue is insurance. In WA, and elsewhere I expect, if you fit seat belts that aren't certified as compliant, you void your insurance. If you haven't fitted them at all, your insurance is fine. Taking the view that in at least some accidents, we'd be better off WITH the belts, I had them upgraded so we have an engineering certificate and they are on some database or other. I don't think they are significantly stronger than what we did at home in 1967 but we are at least insured so can't lose the house over an accident that injures someone else.Apologies in advance for swearing but a mate of mine had an "EH Holden Premier".
He fitted a bench seat and seat belts in place of the original buckets.
All engineered and complianced.
Long story short, got hit up the clacker by a drunk driver in a new Laser (it was quite a few years ago obviously) and all the engineered seat mounts tore up through the floor and he, his adult son and the bench seat all ended up in the back seat.
Swearing quite OK!
This R8 project is now up for sale. looking for someone else keen to finish it off.
See the For Sale in the relevant area.
See the For Sale in the relevant area.
However, if the seat belts were fitted originally by the manufacturer or were legal at the time when they were fitted, they remain legal (and presumably insurable) today, in spite of not meeting current ADRs.Pretty much what I expect would happen with the 4CV! In my case, the issue is insurance. In WA, and elsewhere I expect, if you fit seat belts that aren't certified as compliant, you void your insurance. If you haven't fitted them at all, your insurance is fine. Taking the view that in at least some accidents, we'd be better off WITH the belts, I had them upgraded so we have an engineering certificate and they are on some database or other. I don't think they are significantly stronger than what we did at home in 1967 but we are at least insured so can't lose the house over an accident that injures someone else.
Swearing quite OK!
Correct, my 57 Studebaker has had three lap belts fitted in the front at some stage in its deep dark past. They are actually a silver coloured webbing and the car is a LHD import so I'd say they were fitted in the USA.
They passed an RACQ inspection and RWC no problem when I bought the car, even though the ADRs have never allowed lap belts in outboard seating positions.
Silly part is if they had of said they were no good, I could have completely removed them and it would passed anyway (given the car's age).
I think that is correct. That does require that the webbing is in pretty good shape though. For our 4CV, I have the new mounts and they are on the authorised fitters database.
Sorry to see it up there for sale, someone is getting a bargain. So much time you have invested there.
KB this is for you..
Looking for an R8
Hi All Anyone who knows renault8&10 can you tell him I am wanting to speak with him on his R8 for sale. I am from Perth and had the Green Machine. I am currently working on an R8 now. I hope someone recognises me, I also had the 1949 Single Spinner. Can you help me please.
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Hi all,
The car is sold pending payment.
thanks to those that expressed interest. IF there are any issues with the sale, I will let those keen know.
Many Thanks
KB
The car is sold pending payment.
thanks to those that expressed interest. IF there are any issues with the sale, I will let those keen know.
Many Thanks
KB
KB, is it coming over here?
No,
It is a local purchase. I won’t say any more as the buyer may want their privacy.
KB
It is a local purchase. I won’t say any more as the buyer may want their privacy.
KB