1952 Paris built Normale RSJ 834

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  • 27th September 2015 at 8:54 am #4431
    Anonymous

      Ok, today is the official start of my project. Reason being I now have a garage the car will fit in!
      Any history on this car would be welcomed. I have the previous two owners details and will be contacting them in due course.
      My first jobs will be repair or re skin all 4 doors. They all have varying amounts of rust at the bottom and rather than repair I will replace.
      I also need to source the rain gutters, does anyone know if I can buy these or will I need to make them? I have minor rust between the gutter and roof which will get worse if not treated and to cure it properly they need to come off. I also have a small hole in one gutter.
      Once they are done I will move on with the interior.

      27th September 2015 at 5:19 pm #6649
      Anonymous

        DVLA will supply MOT and owner history, for a fee, circa £5.00 (well it was)

        There is a form on their website to download and complete, you have to say why you want the info, basically to build a history file 🙂

        Also the conservatoire in Paris can confirm build date for a fee and supply a certificate for 50 euro, but they can’t tell you were the car went from the factory as they don’t hold the info.

        Body parts?

        Given the good exchange rate v the euro look at Jose Fransen http://www.citroen-traction-avant.com/Content/C_Produkte.aspx?SPR=4&KATSEITE=064 CTA and Der Franzose (tend to be more expensive) etc. etc.

        Plus the Club Stores has some parts and on a big job the Parts Membership fee scheme can save quite a bit of money with the 15% discount.

        27th September 2015 at 10:10 pm #6650
        Anonymous

          I have the last two UK owners so will contact them in due course. I thought there was no MOT because of the car’s age? Thanks for the info re the gutters. My list of parts I need is getting longer, most are cosmetic so not urgent.

          28th September 2015 at 7:31 am #6651
          Anonymous

            MOT exemption only came in a few years back so there may be history available pre then. I have it for my 11BL which has been in the UK since 1985.

            28th September 2015 at 8:18 am #6652
            Anonymous

              Is there no MOT for classic cars in the UK ❓ I thought France was doing well with every 5 years.

              Bit daft really, they should be MOTed more often than modern cars, specially the old bangers that fall into the classic car class but without the enthusiastic owner 😆 (like many the farmer here in rural France)

              28th September 2015 at 10:16 am #6653
              Anonymous

                No MOT for cars built pre 1960 here in the UK Ian, but everything else gets an annual one when it’s over 3 years old.

                28th September 2015 at 10:47 am #6654
                Anonymous

                  Ah pre 1960. Makes sense. Here it is 30 years old and has to be registered as a classic.

                  28th September 2015 at 6:16 pm #6655
                  Anonymous

                    I know what is required for a pass so will keep it checked for safety. I still have the 1999 CT sticker on the windscreen.

                    8th October 2015 at 5:24 pm #6656
                    Anonymous

                      Has anyone got any pictures of the power steering conversion? I have a Corsa unit and the wiring all sorted but want to see where it is fitted on others cars.

                      8th October 2015 at 5:42 pm #6657
                      Anonymous

                        Should be a good guide on my Barn Find Project page. Not sure of the Corsa unit as I used the EZ Power Steering from the Dutch company. Would assume they are all similar though.

                        I have mine set to minimum assist as the steering is so light it is a little scary. Need to put on some riders tires I think 😀

                        8th October 2015 at 6:12 pm #6658
                        Anonymous

                          Thanks Ian. I have Taxi tyres on my car that are 175 wide. I am going to fit the control unit that offers full assist or minimal at the push of a button. I might change that to a pot if required. I am worried about making sure I transfer the stress through the body properly.

                          8th October 2015 at 6:49 pm #6659
                          Anonymous

                            Volume 38, Issue 2 of “Floating Power” (Mar/Apr 2014) contains a 9 page article by Tim Waters who lives in Hobart, Tazmania.

                            You can access the article here:
                            http://traction-owners.co.uk/members_only/fp/FP-Vol-38-Iss-2.pdf

                            Remember that the Username and Password you will be prompted for is that printed on the letter which accompanied your 2015/16 membership card!

                            The article contains email contact details for Tim, so you could contact him and ask if he has any more photos.

                            9th October 2015 at 7:31 am #6660
                            Anonymous

                              This was the thread on EZ Power Steering – viewtopic.php?f=4&t=124

                              It was easy enough to do although a bit finicky when putting it in its final position under the dash. had to modify and remanufacture the fixing bracket but otherwise it all went OK.

                              I can literally use one finger to turn the wheels lock to lock.

                              9th October 2015 at 5:28 pm #6661
                              Anonymous

                                Ian you say one finger is that with power turned right down? Thanks for the how to it has answered a lot of questions.

                                9th October 2015 at 5:44 pm #6662
                                Anonymous

                                  @bazessex wrote:

                                  Ian you say one finger is that with power turned right down? Thanks for the how to it has answered a lot of questions.

                                  yes, turned to minimum.

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