Steering wheel.

I received my leather steering wheel cover from the UK and I'm very happy with it. After reading the instructions and watching the U tube instructional video (yes, I read the instructions first!) I set to work covering the wheel. It took around 2 hours and at times a bit frustrating as the cotton became tangled now and then on the longer section due to the cotton length. I'm happy with the finished job and it looks quite good as well. A cheap and easy way to repair a worn steering wheel.

 Steering wheel prior to fitting the cover. Note the damaged rim.

 After I fitted the cover.

All hand stitched, what a job!

All panels fitted.

I have fitted the rear panel now and that is all the panels now fitted to the car. I know it is easier to fit the engine without the rear panel in place however with hands the size of mine I would never get to the panel bolts later. I hope the engine goes in without any problems.
I have stripped the front and rear bumpers down and packed them ready to be re chromed.
The last things to do include-

• Engine rebuild and fit new clutch and install.
• Reco the radiator.
• Chrome the bumpers.
• Complete the electricials.
• New tires to the Cosmic rims.

Still a lot of work to be done but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

Trim completed.

I picked up the back seat from the trimmer and he has redeemed himself with the seat. The vinyl match and job is excellent. The seat is now the last piece of trim to be fitted except for the lower section of dash which will be fitted when everything else is done and working.
The steering wheel needs a bit of work to the rim. I got a quote to have the rim trimmed in leather which would have cost $500.00! I have ordered a custom made leather cover from the UK for AU$39.00. When it arrives I will fit it myself.
Update 11/05/2016.
I had intended to leave the front seats as original as they were OK. However the drivers seat split along one of the seams and in reality they made the interior look a bit shabby. So I have now had the front seats re-trimmed to match the original design and the re-trimmed rear seat.

 The back seat prior to going to the trimmer.

 Back from the trimmer.

Back seat fitted. You can see in this shot the original front seat
Which does not match the back seat. This has been rectified by
having the front seats re-trimmed.

Front seats now re-trimmed to complete the interior.

Fitting up the panels

I have fitted the engine bay lid and today I fitted the bonnet. All new rubbers and seals on both the bonnet and engine lid makes a tight fit. I need to adjust the LHS bonnet hinge. Note the brand new LH headlight.

 Bonnet now fitted. Just needs an adjustment on the left hinge.

 Lighting makes a huge difference to the colour.

Preparing the panels

I have put the rear panel together with all the lights and trim. I have also put new seals on the underside of the bonnet. The larger seals on the side where it sealed on the guard are good used ones. Locktite contact adhesive is the best I have found for gluing the rubber seals to the car.

 New rubber seals in place using original clips and contact adhesive.

Rear panel ready to be fitted to the car.

The last of the panels.

I picked up the last of the panels tonight. Bonnet, Engine bay lid, front right guard and rear panel. I will fit all the bling to the panels and fit them up during the week. Note the New Old Stock RENAULT engine bay lid badge.

 The bonnet, ready for new rubbers on the underside and fitting.

 Rear panel ready for its bling.

Engine bay lid with its NOS badge.