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Jan 22, 2019 20:11:09 GMT
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Excellent thread, this will be an interesting resto, Please keep the updates coming, looking forward to reading them. (Your "writing style" is, as previously stated, great and makes enjoyable reading.)
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BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Jan 22, 2019 21:55:15 GMT
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Loving this thread and the story so far, most definitely following. Keep up the good work.
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1964 Saab 96 two Stroke 1971 Hillman Avenger 1500 GL (Tuned 1600 fitted) 1976 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Project of very slow progress) 1978 Saab 99 2dr EMS (Awaiting reshell) 1981 Saab 99 2dr Turbo (Awaiting reshell)
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Jan 22, 2019 22:52:34 GMT
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Hi everyone..A massive thanks to everyone for all the positive comments and your interest..Youve all made a good day even better! gess the engine on my van is a standard 602cc air cooled flat twin boxer engine..originally this van would have been fitted with a 435cc boxer, According to legend A series lumps were based on bmw flat twin motorcycle engines. I don't have the transfer box and rear diff as i bought the van after they had been removed. I'm running the van in a standard 2x4 configuration as I have Zero interest in returning it to 4x4 status. I like my citroens to be reliable and able to cruise all day every day at 70mph without constantly breaking
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 22, 2019 23:08:29 GMT
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The carb looks like it's got a mixture of cockroach and rodent nests. The egg looks like a snake egg, but that's just a guess. Hi sciclone definitely not rodents..cockroaches..possible Could the egg be a turkey or goose egg?.....my neighbours keep both and I know there were various birds nesting under and in the van over the years We do have snakes in hungary but not that big i hope
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 22, 2019 23:21:54 GMT
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I'm very much enjoying this thread so far, I think that your writing style is spot on for RR, tongue at just the right depth into the cheek! I work in Princes Risborough in Bucks, not too far from the former garage of a certain 2CV specialist...... Hi village thankyou mate! Ah princes risborough I know it well....he he yes thats the garage where my van was born.
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 22, 2019 23:47:49 GMT
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WOW! What a fantastic story and a great surprise from your wife. Please tell me you plan to keep the patina? Hi forkliftfred Thank You..Now on the issue of patina! It was always my intention to retain and preserve the patina...howevar due to the extent of bodywork required the poor quality respray in land rover mid grey carried out by someone else and the fact that in my rush to complete the van all those years ago so I could get to Hungary ,I had chosen to paint the bonnet front doors/wings with a paint brush loaded with grey primer. This was done as a temporary measure at the time in order to avoid unwanted attention from “le plod”and never got done properly. In fact I grew to love that primer and its ever evolving patination I think Ive come up with a decent compromise on the paint that I'm happy with but you will have to wait on that...so keep reading..all will be revealed
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Last Edit: Jan 23, 2019 0:11:11 GMT by antopipac
1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 23, 2019 12:36:18 GMT
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Definately worth saving, great news that the engines not seized and runs! Look forward to seeing the progress unfold
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Last Edit: Jan 23, 2019 12:38:38 GMT by Speedle
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Jan 23, 2019 14:09:31 GMT
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Missed this but will be following with great interest, great stuff.
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Jan 23, 2019 14:34:05 GMT
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so now would be an ideal time for anyone whos reading this to let me know what you think so far..about the van..the thread...my writing style... Good . Bad . Or indefferant Are you interested? Shall I continue? Id love to hear some comments And don't forget the imaginary prize for identifying those carburettor bugs is still unclaimed I can reveal that the imaginary prize consists of an imaginary tropical island paradise with adjoining salvage yard crammed with the classics of your choice (all needing restoration) A fully equipped air conditioned workshop (with adjoining infinity pool) A fully staffed parts department where you never have to wait and they are already holding the part you need before you walk through the door! Oh yeah and probably somewhere to sleep as well? Anything you want as long as its imaginary! Seriously though lets have some comments please Loving this. I've owned a good number of 2CV's myself, but have moved on now. Bookmarked!!!
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Jan 23, 2019 22:22:30 GMT
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so now would be an ideal time for anyone whos reading this to let me know what you think so far..about the van..the thread...my writing style... Good . Bad . Or indefferant Are you interested? Shall I continue? Id love to hear some comments And don't forget the imaginary prize for identifying those carburettor bugs is still unclaimed I can reveal that the imaginary prize consists of an imaginary tropical island paradise with adjoining salvage yard crammed with the classics of your choice (all needing restoration) A fully equipped air conditioned workshop (with adjoining infinity pool) A fully staffed parts department where you never have to wait and they are already holding the part you need before you walk through the door! Oh yeah and probably somewhere to sleep as well? Anything you want as long as its imaginary! Seriously though lets have some comments please Loving this. I've owned a good number of 2CV's myself, but have moved on now. Bookmarked!!! craigrk thankyou a lot of people have been asking for more pics..I blame you and grizz as I spent my whole sunday afternoon reading and enjoying your American roadtrip thread when I should have been collating pictures of the van from all my various devices! Great thread and I'm honoured to have so many great people get on board my own humble thread!
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 23, 2019 22:43:14 GMT
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Right lots of you have been asking for pictures So..we were at the point in the story where unexpectedly the engine was a runner After my tears of joy and impromptu “dad dancing” I was obliged to connect up a few cables and a lawnmower petrol tank and summon my wife and kids so they could bear witness to the majestic glory of a rubbish rusty old van that can still run like a freshly serviced rolex! Having done all that they were swiftly ushered out so I could get on with removing the engine Random picture of my van with engine removed! Ok so now heres the thing...I know you all love pictures cos they are very important right? It has now come to the point where we need to assess the state of the bodywork! That means pictures....So anyone on a mobile internet connection may wish to wait till they get home before reading my next post You asked for pictures and pictures you will get! Be warned It wont be a pretty sight! Ps apologies for the out of focus shot they do get better!
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 23, 2019 23:16:54 GMT
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 23, 2019 23:57:49 GMT
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This next one is a classic...Its a typical bodge....Please pleaseplease if you ever think about getting any a series car ie 2cv/dyane/azu etc pay close attention to the front bulkhead/toeboard area! Especially where the bulkhead meets the floor! Due to rubber floor mats and the vehicles propensity to leak particularly at the front moisture was trapped and the rudimentary heater blasted hot air onto the area thus providing the perfect microclimate required by rust. We all know that we need to check the integrity of the chassis as they love to rot...but nowadays most 2cvs are rolling on replacement galvanised chassis’s..so we assume that as long as the chassis is sound the bodywork is not so important.....No No No!! Check the front bulkhead and if the bottom six inches have been plated over like this either walk away...or base your offer on the fact that it Will need a complete new lower bulkhead welding in! To do this job properly involves removing the engine/gearbox etc so whilst not a difficult job it is labour intensive and time is money! To be fair to the person who performed this abomination ready made lower bulkhead panels were not available at the time (1990s) So he did what he had to do in good faith and for a sensible price!
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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craigrk thankyou a lot of people have been asking for more pics. I blame you and grizz as I spent my whole sunday afternoon reading and enjoying your American roadtrip thread when I should have been collating pictures of the van from all my various devices! Great thread and I'm honoured to have so many great people get on board my own humble thread! Excuses, excuses!!! :-) Blame away!! We're all here living vicariously through each others adventures while we commute/avoid cold garages/dream about our projects/etc
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Jan 24, 2019 21:22:14 GMT
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We're all here living vicariously through each others adventures while we commute/avoid cold garages/dream about our projects/etc Very true.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Jan 27, 2019 13:14:35 GMT
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1967 citroen azu 250 1988 lada 2104 combi 1970 citroen azu 250. 1984 mitsubishi l300 camper 1987 citroen 2cv6. 1998 daewoo matiz 1970 citroen dyane. 1996 mazda bongo 1988 citroen 2cv6. Vespa pk50 polini 102 Vespa pk50 polini 75 cc highlytuned. 1996 hyundai galloper 3.0 v6. 1988 seat marbella.1980s lada samara, Lots of bicycles..and boats an vintage hifi. Vespa pk50 xl2 needs tuning!
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Jan 27, 2019 13:45:50 GMT
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Consider this thread BOOKMARKED. What an amazing thread, having a vehicle that means so much to you and rebuilding it in a foreign country is epic. I can associate with how much your van means to you, i've had my Cavalier since 2002 and i'll never sell her. Just opening the garage door and seeing her sit there makes me smile.Roll on spring when i can get to enjoy driving her again. Anyway, the writing of this rebuild is terrific as are the photos, it's good to see the battles that others are fighting as we can give encouragement/ advice with the process. Yours looks saveable, rusty, yes, but with some time and effort jobs a goodun. I follow Ian Seabrook (Hub Nut) on You Tube and his exploits with Elly his 2CV, very good and the more i watch the more i learn about these cars. Keep up the good work.
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1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1 1970 Mobyleete 40T custom 1978 Mobylette 50V 1965 Moulton Standard 1979 Raleigh Grifter custom 1980 Raleigh Grifter 1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom 1982 Raleigh Bomber 1987 Strida
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