1952 Paris built Normale RSJ 834

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Thanks, I have the original material on my Normale.

@bazessex wrote:

It looks like it is original, long diamonds. I will make sure it does not get damaged. The seat covers are in in good shape really, no holes or tears and only minor stains which I reckon would clean out and a bit of stitching come undone.

Worth taking them off carefully and putting them up for sale – Le Bon Coin, you can sell anything on there and original covers in good condition if priced slightly lower than a complete new set would sell quite quickly, I bet.

I scrapped mine 🙁

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Pictures of when I went with Paul to collect the car.

@Den Hewitt wrote:

Why not reuse the original covers Baz? It will help the car sell easier if you ever wish to.

I forgot to mention that it should be on the bottom 5 inches or so of the door cards

Yes it is on the door cards too.
I understand that many want to keep their car original and I respect that. I on the other hand believe every car should reflect the person and what they want it to do and be. I intend going down the ID19 engine and 4 speed box in the next year. I have already started on rewiring and converting to 12v electrics. I intend fitting a electric oil pump and also a electric water pump and pressurising the system. I also have a Corsa steering column to adapt which will give me power steering and the safety feature of a collapsible column in case of a accident. Add to that the Landrover engine mounts and you probably get the picture.
My aim is to end up with a car that can hold its own in modern traffic and be reliable. I bought a LHD purely because most of the touring we want to do will be in Europe.
Back to the seats and it is just that I do not like the colour or finish. I wanted to go leather but with us both being vegetarians and my wife threatening to use my skin to cover the seats it has been decided to go for a all material look. I hope it turns out ok but if not it will be redone.

I am just being lazy with the power steering. You made me realise I forgot about the heater, might even go for air con but I think that may be a step too far.

I have all the parts to make a heater, I will probably use the vent in front of windscreen to draw air in and try to hide the rest behind the dash. I will use small electric heater for demisting should it be needed.

Is the DS gear linkage still required with a LHD car?