mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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robbo86 - The BX is another cool yet quirky Citroen!, the CX is where my desire is, you cant beat the smell of rust in the morning! akku - Lovely colour!, Citroen designs around that time are like marmite, either love or hate, the concave glass, the odd ashtrays, indicator buttons the lot! Thank you everyone for bookmarking!
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mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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Have not progressed that much since the last update, due to work commitments taking over. However I did manage to get the front bumper on and in place, provisionally, please also note this car will never be concourse condition, however my aim is to make it roadworthy and maintain it to keep it that way!  Such a happy looking car don't you think!, I am missing the bulb holders for the main headlights, so that will be something to address. Anyway, going back to the rear rusty boot, I know it looks bad but itll all be fixed, clearly the window was leaking at somepoint, getting under the boot carpet, and then becoming still water 
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You will get it done.
Patience and vision.
I like the colour too.
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mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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grizz - Patience and vision is what keeps this project alive, if you think "oh ill get it back on the road in 2 months" every time a unexpected problem arises, it'll knock the motivation! The colour was somewhat special to say the least, however the full thing will need a repaint at some point, due to the patchiness of the paintwork, I was thinking a glossy red or pastel colour? As ive stated previously, the car was originally silver, and to me that is too simple! something unique, abit like the car
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I absolutely love this. A CX estate is the stuff of dreams. Good luck!
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mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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Jun 10, 2022 13:34:42 GMT |
Horncastle - The CX Safari estate was always a dream, if I didn't buy one when i did, who knows it possibly would have been a dream lost in time? Thanks for your comment -Michael
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Jun 10, 2022 13:46:23 GMT |
My family has been Citroen bonkers for many years, my first car was a 2CV and I've had an XM too.. Good luck with your wonderful machine!
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mrmichael
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Jun 13, 2022 11:41:53 GMT |
Unfortunately not much to say! The front metal has had its second coat of primer, and I have finally ordered some 5W bulbs for the front bumper lights. Picture below of them in the two holders. 
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skodacious
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Jun 13, 2022 17:55:56 GMT |
Looks like it has found the right person to get it back in shape.
The colour choice is a tough one - the silver kind of works with the 1980s space agey vibe it has - a kind of 'earth orbiter' 😎
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Jun 22, 2022 16:20:47 GMT |
I always liked the Silver/grey that the "Leader" editions came in (BX, CX, VISA I think?)... my step-Dad had a 25 GTI Turbo CX that was in Dark Green that was nice...
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mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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Horncastle - Very cool! Dark green was a thought (and still is) for this build!
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mrmichael
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**1990 Citroen CX Safari**
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Sadly, I haven't got any photos to show for my recent work!, The car is planned to be moved address on the 23rd so its small jobs that will help move. Recent work that has occurred is: - More rear welding - bolting the passenger seat in - Cleaning all of the car carpets. - Trying (and failing) to unseize the windscreen wiper mech 
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