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 2CV fourgonnette 60 years 
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Post 2CV fourgonnette 60 years
The 2CV van was first introduced in March 1951 so it´s time to celebrate the 60th birthday of this beautiful creature.

Let's raise a glass or perhaps a whole fourgonnette if available....
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March 19th, 2011, 9:17 pm
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Cheers!

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March 19th, 2011, 9:25 pm
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I died a little inside when I saw that picture :(

But HURRAH! There'll be one more on the road this year :D


March 19th, 2011, 9:28 pm
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My AK is back from painting on Monday. I will have a glass or two tonight. ;)

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March 19th, 2011, 9:36 pm
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Jukka wrote:
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Max, that's your van isn't it? May explain why the doors don't fit! ;)


March 19th, 2011, 10:12 pm
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Jukka wrote:
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Max, that's your van isn't it? May explain why the doors don't fit! ;)


haha. Pretty much.

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March 20th, 2011, 2:14 pm
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I have a van from ´54 with open springs, push insted of pull they where made for about 4 month, it drives like a rocking horse. :lol: :lol: :lol:
I still have to restore it onetime......
new sills and floors and rear beam.........
But it is totaly original no side windows and little windows in the backdoors.

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March 20th, 2011, 3:28 pm
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Cheers!

I'll be getting my van out this year too :D

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March 20th, 2011, 8:16 pm
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See, the van is already on feet, some work left, though.

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That was last summer, now it is waiting the snow to melt (still 65 cm to go).

Comparing the right dimensions:
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March 21st, 2011, 9:42 am
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See, the van is already on feet, some work left, though.

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It's looking a lot better. The repainted wheels make all the difference.

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