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GRAB THE THERMALS! the Renault 4CV & Dodge come out to play in the snow
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2023
- The Renault 4CV was well due a winter warm-up having not run in a while, and as it was blocked in by the Dodge pickup, both were fired into life and moved outside a) to warm them through thoroughly b) to take photos in the snow and c) because why not!? d) see c!
I can't wait for the better weather and the classic cars show season to come along, as we're all keen to get out and about again in the oldies. There are a few prep jobs I want to do on the Dodge and the Renault 4CV before they see too much use, so those are pencilled in for the near future (greasing, fluid checks etc), and the Standard 8 now wants a check-over having seen a fair bit of regular use since being pressed back into service in 2022. So plenty to be getting on with at Old Classic Car HQ.
The Renault 4CV (as it was known in France) was sold here in the UK as the Renault 750, and was assembled from a knocked-down kit of parts in RHD form at Renault's facility in Acton, although I believe a certain amount of content that went into the 750 / 4CV was of local, ie British, origin. I have seen maybe a handful at shows over the years, including a rare 4CV van, but if you remember owning a Renault 4CV, or do now, please pop a note in the comments and tell me (us) all about it. I wonder how many were sold here in the UK? Going off the chassis number, our 4CV dates to 1953 although didn't see registration in the UK until 1954.
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Thats it dad you tell him, " You just watch where you're going" it's great that your son takes an interest in your classic car hobby.
Being surrounded by this stuff was going to end one of two ways, either he'd really like it, or hate it - fortunately, so far, it's the former :-)
I moved to the US in 1985 and about a year or so later I found a 1959 Chevy Apache 32 Long Bed Fleetside Big Back window for $200. It was the stovebolt 6 with a granny low tranny. I lived in Nor Cal and was self Employed and I dont know how many trips to So Cal, Nevada, Oregon & Washington did in that truck, put 1,000's of miles on it, worked it hard and loved it dearly !!!
Another lovely video. Memories of my Dad allowing me to drive his 68 Austin Cambridge along the private road around the allotments. Never the keenest gardener, I was bribed to help him with the promise of a drive. The phrases "careful, watch what you're doing, steady etc" still make me smile. Good to see Harley having a bit of a go.
Father and son, add in a sprinkle of snow and old vehicles and you have a recipe to make some family memories. Excellent!
That Renault is one beautiful car, my favourite of all your cars. So clean and tidy, it looks three years old! Thank you. Peace be unto you.
Thanks Martin, we took the Renault out for a quick blast today just to keep everything work correctly.
Nothing wrong with a bit of fun in the snow. As a keen photographer myself we rarely get much snow down South of the UK. So make the most of it. You could put a bag of gravel in the back of the Dodge truck to add some weight but I would guess that is only an issue in ice or snow. As Harley said possibly one of the brakes sticking but I couldn't tell from the camera which one. Thanks for the video Rick and Harley.
I could probably put the 4CV in the back of the Dodge! Thanks for watching
Do like the new little Dodge. Harley is getting good with reversing, well done Harley.
Here in Northern Massachusetts, that snow is what we'd call a 'sprinkling'! Unfortunately, the UK usually gets the wet, slushy stuff which is icy & a lot more slippery. I remember shovelling out the walkways at a heritage rail center one Easter at about 10am a few years ago - it had all melted by noon!
Indeed there was no risk of us being snowed in, it's been a while since we've had this much so had to make the most of it!!! :)
Hi Rick An excellent video real fun I liked Harley’s Radio controlled 4WD The dodge is looked great and Harley did a grand job backing into the garage. Best wishes Alan
Thanks for giving this one a viewing!
When you said "Go Steady" to Harley it brought back memories of my dad yelling the same thing at me nearly sixty years ago.......
I had a ‘75 Beetle 1300, traction was superb in the snow, you just had to be aware of the lighter front end, despite a couple of paving slabs in the front boot.
The little Renault is just gorgeous!
That's a nice looking Renault. Looking forward to seeing more of it in the future.
Hopefully we'll get a lot of use out of it this year, thanks for watching
Ha haaa great minds think alike! I got my Kubelwagen out for an off road session in a local Forrest I have access to, wanted to give the limited-slip-diff a workout. Three quarters of an hour of fun followed buy no fuel supply despite full tank🙀 I whipped off the fuel pump thinking that the diaphragm had gone only to discover that the activating rod had snapped clean in two! So I jury rigged a Jerry can gravity feed to the carb and went home😊 all good fun👍👍
Can't beat nice simple mechanicals eh!!
Harley did a good job maneuvering around the yard in both vehicles (Love 'em both!), but I cringed each time he got in without knocking the snow off his shoes. I realize there's no salt involved, but water can be harmful as well. The first vehicle I bought was a '40 Ford 1/2 ton pickup (same color as the Dodge), which I discovered had a severely rusted frame just at the back of the cab. I didn't know at the time it was repairable (I was 19) so I very much regret selling it. My second was a '62 VW convertible and I concur as to how good rear engine cars are in the snow. BTW, in Vermont, that amount of snow is just a minor nuisance (chuckle, chuckle). 😁
Yes it wasn't a huge snow covering but it was enough to take a few photos, don't worry I brushed out the snow from our shoes before I put things away. I've got to the point where I don't over-worry about things so much as I once did, although I try to avoid salty roads.
Smashing video ; love the dodge , I’d use it for work ! (Gardening) Like Renault 4s as well used them in agriculture great traction !
Renault cv is a beautiful car I have never these seen before. Our only one was the Dauphine
We like the Dauphines too! Thanks for watching
The first lady driver I'd ever encountered when I was aged around 4 drove a Dauphine. Early 60s and a lady driving a French car! My very young brain was amazed 😊
Yes it was in the late 60s unfortunately it was like most cars then and prone to rust especially in the front wings
Nice collection ,, I'm waiting for road service for frozen air lines on the semi truck in Glendive Montana...
My Dad started driving when I was 14 years old at his works car park and around the yard etc what a great start that was. Harleys driving is looking good and these skills will set him up well. good luck. Bob
Brilliant
Thanks Eliot
Great fun! And glad that you get Harvey to learn to drive. I had an indulgent father who allowed, mainly after a full Sunday lunch(!) my sister and I to drive (quite illegally on empty country lanes years ago in the 1950s. And on the farm I regularly drove the farm Fergie, even with things like the haybob attached to turn the cut grass for hay etc. - or was it he was just short of a farm labourer! However, as a youngster and unlike Harvey I was lacking in the leg department and to drive the tractor I had to stand and shift my weight left to right to operate which ever peddle I needed! I am great believer that we should be taught to drive very early to get the ingrained skills, and not as late teenagers when full of testosterone-fuelled angst minus skill can lead to tragedies. So well done, and great video! Rob
Thanks Rob, yes he's tried out a few different vehicles now, starting with the Grey Fergie when he was 9
Many thanks sir&son,i hated the snow for the damage the salt grit did to my car even though I was very diligent in washing off
True salt isn't good news at all, roll on the better weather (saying that it's nice and bright today)
The 4cv is really a cute little ODT !
Love that play on her registration! I thought it was a short version of her name, Odette 🙂
I'm still pondering whether I can give cars human-like names or not ...
@@oldclassiccarUK if you haven't felt the need to give your vehicles "pet names" so far, it's obviously just not for you Rick. In my opinion, it helps you to bond with them which, in turn, makes it more difficult to part with them. Maybe in your situation, it's better to stay detached 🤔😉
don't apologize the video is fine it's interesting.
I really do hope your son realizes how lucky he is and does not take it for granted, there are teenagers who would love to have what he has.
Gotta say love that little Renault, but as I live in the USA probably will never get one.
He doesn't take anything for granted, thanks for watching
The Renault looks fantastic in the snow…
Oh what fun you had ! I'm surprised you hadn't put a cover over the Standard as a matter of course - so sad to see her all snow covered. Having said what I said about the Dodge previously, I must admit it will be a very useful vehicle, and the condition is superb. Thanks for another great video to watch with my morning coffee - take care both of you 🙂
Thanks Michael, the Standard is meant to be used as it would have been back in the day, no great cossetting etc etc, just brush the snow off and carry on. It's a fine bright day today so I'm currently attending to something on the Dodge that went amiss yesterday, more soon.
Nice to watch thanks both ! 👍
Nice 👍
Very nice 👍👍👍
Little Dodge could've done with a load on...
Ideally it'd have a couple of 1920s Indian motorcycles in there, purely for grip purposes of course ..
I love that little Renault it can only be described as cute and it is a perfect fit for HJ, all good experience for him driving. I reckon he is itching to reach his 17th. On the other hand I hate now with a passion.
Yes I think he's quite keen on hitting his 17th!
@@oldclassiccarUK iam sure he will pass with flying colours.
I've decided that the 4CV needs the wheels painting pale cream/off white 👌
If I ever find myself needing to repaint the wheels, or change the tyres say, then I might well do as you say, but for now I'll be leaving well alone. Thanks for watching.
Having previously and enviously waxed lyrical about the 4CV I like it even more now! Watch out, I'm planning an expedition north under the cover of darkness! That gorgeous colour was set off so well in the snow and the bodywork is in such good condition. What colour is it? (The car, not the snow)
I don't know if this pale blue is a factory colour, probably not, I've also seen photos of it in red, and also white, so it's had a few colour schemes over its life.
@@oldclassiccarUK Nonetheless, a really nice colour.
A great video as usual.
Great video “Christmas’ scenes
Crickey - you got a fair dusting of snow! What date was this actually filmed?
19th
Loved watching you 2 having fun in the snow. I live in a village and love driving on snow covered country roads where I can pretend to be the Stig. I'm in Central Scotland and it's been a few years since we've had any decent amount of snow - seems you've stolen it! 😁
If the Renault is UK built why the yellow headlights? I ran its successor R4 my only new car from 74 until 80 very enjoyable.
Someone fitted them to give it more of a French look, and as I like them they'll be staying
That's ok then.
You call that snow! Big sissy! Love the Renault.
More of a sprinkling admittedly, but we get so little here :-)
What are the black flaps under the sill ?
I'm not quite sure unless they are just a fancy mudflap, I'm not 100% but there may be an additional air intake underneath so perhaps it's to keep mud away from the engine/cooling system? I need to have a proper look underneath sometime!!
What year is the mx5 ?
It's a 1995, Mk1 1.8
Ah generational speak. Harley says slippy, dad says slippery. The Renault is much more characterful that the Beetle was. Who needs a reversing camera when Harley is around !!
Renault 4. The worst car I ever owned. If anything could go wrong, it did.