New 2cv project arrives so Let's unbox it. Can we fix it though, rust fans?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ส.ค. 2024
- They thought it was all over...
A new project has arrived and it might be a challenge too far.
I need your help to decide what to do next..
1. scrap it
2. rebuild it
3. twist it - into something else - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
The only thing good seems the chassis. I can hear my wife go: what did you buy now? Can’t wait to see what you will make of it.
It’s too far gone! Get rid and look for one in the £1500 to £2000 range.
New body shell around £4,500 is the best way forward in the long run. I bought the MCC one from the 2cv shop made on original Citroen tooling and cataphoretically dipped. No regrets!
Yep I think I would go for another shell and build one good car. Look forward to the build!
I’ve got a 1988 2cv body shell available for around £200 which needs a lot of work but is much better than that one. East Lancashire
Much as I like your videos Phil and would love to see you have a go at it, I’d say that shell is beyond redemption. It’s stuffed in every weak location that a 2cv can be. You’d end up spending more time and money on it than you’d get for it. If it was a rare model it might be worth doing but an 86 602cc isn’t rare. At least you were still laughing at the end of the video. Best of luck with it, if you do go ahead with it.
I hear you. There aren't really any good bits except the underpinnings. I'm on first name terms with the scrap man fortunately 😂
Trouble is that restored 2cv's on galv chassis are fetching some reasonable money now. You might see some return if you re-shell it. Otherwise it might be worth you thinking about a Lomax conversion. Those inner wing to side panel and the boot floor repairs are 'interesting'.
I have dug better 2CV wheels up in my field than that! I cant believe someone fitted a galvanised chassis to this, it must have been in an advanced state of decomposition so why would someone do that ? It looks like i has been in a salt marsh for 20 years, I have never seen rust like that. At least you have a VIN plate, with the chassis it would be worth buying a new body, that could go straight on the chassis, and you could spend your time working on the ancillaries . Good luck! Chris B.
Burton Kit Car with a 652cc conversion, uprated suspension springs and Burton dampers.
I like those. Good idea!
That glass fibre and all those bolts must have cost more than a replacement boot floor.
You're not wrong! 🤣 Did you spot the rivets holding the B pillar on at the top? I didn't until last wk 😂
@@philwesty21 I didnt but had another look,Christ almighty!! Iv'e seen some bad repairs in my time but that car is unbelievable.
@@johndilloway9762 classic stuff🤣
Go for it Phil! The joy for me is to see how you tackle the problems, I would love to see some more welding detail in the videos, I have a similar project running at the moment and would love to fix rather than re-shell. If it’s not hard it’s not worth doing 👍
Very true, but I still have to make a living!
@@philwesty21 - very true!
Just finished the last restoration and was a little bummed that it was over, so happy to see you starting another one I can't wait to watch you fix this one up too!!
a lomax wouldn't be that bad of an idea imo
How about finding another one that is moderately decent but is a major MOT failure on the chassis. Transfer the chassis over. There may just be a few parts on this one that might be usable/recyclable.
Good idea. I think most of the chassis and underpinnings look quite good. It's just everything you can see.. 😆
@@philwesty21 re shell may be better
Great to see you’ve got another 2CV we can watch being saved. Looks pretty bodged up that shell. Almost as rusty as a late Portuguese built one. Ha. Handy galvanised chassis and parts to have though, if you can get a better shell. Looking forward to watching this one :-).
That's doable Phil I've seen what you did with the Alfasud Ti! Shocking condition it will inspire people to do their own project following this one. I've got a 425cc to do! Good luck 👍
paint it blue +cream as looks original
What you have there is a chassis, four doors and most of an engine. I like the Burton idea.
Maybe 2 1/2 doors in fairness! I will cost the Burton idea for sure
Way to go is a new shell from Ecas in Stafford at cost £4700 , you've then got a rust free car?
Well you're right about needing a new shell.. 4700 is a bit dear. I might see if they're in the January sales 😁
You have your work cut out, welding gods be working overtime on this one. Thinking maybe a kitcar conversion? At least your got a decent chassis.
must have seen you coming with that one
It was part of a very sweet deal, but you're not wrong. It's awful!
I think it’s a skip for Christmas.....or is it time to create a dragster 2cv!
Pretty much skip now!
I didn't share it because I didnt think that would be fair to them, Ha' Ha'