Renault 1929 RY1 Monasix

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After some confusion with the NZ Customs the Monasix engine should arrive on Monday, also due to arrive at the same time are the five new 18 inch rims to be fitted to the wheels. The engine is going to need some considerable work and I am aware that it is missing a couple of parts. Hopefuly Fossoyeur and his friends on the R.A.G.Forum will be able to assist me in finding these.

Bj.

2-23-2015

It finally arrived late yesterday afternoon and was quickly unpacked, What an understatement. First thing is to get a quote on a set of 6 new con-rods, then sort out some bigger inlet valves and a cam re-grind etc etc. With everything pulled apart I really will not know what is missing until I start to put it together.

All good fun!

Bj.

2-28-2015

Hello Ian and Rob

Ian, Thanks for the offer, I now have two very helpful friends in France. Perhaps I will get to see the Dodge are you taking it to Tony McConnell for the trim? We will be at the VDC Swapmeet next Sunday.

Ron, if you can manage to pass on his details I would be very interested, according to the French RAG Forum there are very few of my model, 1927-9 "Monasix RY-RY1" known to exist.

Cordialement

Bernie j.

3-1-2015

That is a common problem, at 78 I too wonder how much time I have. One reason why I only ever have one project car at a time and the Lagonda Rapier, which is almost up to 100,000 miles since I rebuilt it in 1979. I would hate to leave a pile of "stuff" for my family to get rid of. All to often next of kin give up and just send it all to the scrap metal man or the rubbish dump.

Bj.

3-2-2015

Hi Ian

Not with the Renault! It is the most frustrating car I have attempted. The only place it seems to find parts is France and the French move only at their own pace. Like the rest of the Northern Hemisphere it is winter and too cold to expect people to go fossicing about in what ever they call their barns or sheds. Officially it is the first week of Spring so "Hope springs eternal". The other problem is of course according to the experts the 1927-9 Monasix RY and RY1 are the rarest of all vintage Renaults but I am sure that would probably apply to whatever the model that I am looking for parts for is. Ok well! As one of my French friends keeps reminding me "Patience Bernie Patience..........

Meanwhile I am busy cleaning up obscure bits like door latches that I will not be needing for another 12 months if then.

Bj.

3-4-2015

With the help of two or three of my very good friends in France I have now arranged to buy a complete 1929 Monasix engine from the south of France. It has been inspected and is complete with manifolds, carburettor, dynastart etc. It will certainly be a far better start than the box full of rubbish I was sold from New Zealand.

You live and learn!

Bj.