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Author:  spanners [ February 4th, 2012, 10:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
It's been a while since I updated this as there's been nothing to report.

However, that's about to change as, after 18 years of ownership, Rachael has decided to move it on to a new owner who can hopefully get it back on the road pronto.

The new owner is a member on here so, I'm quite sure you'll be hearing all about it as it progresses...........
Author:  spanners [ March 30th, 2012, 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
spanners wrote:
The new owner is a member on here so, I'm quite sure you'll be hearing all about it as it progresses...........


Well, okay-turns out I'm the new owner, how did that happen? :?

With the house up for sale and, everything up in the air, I need to find somewhere for everything to go and, some way of transporting a completely disassembled blue celeste 2CV.

I decided yesterday, that the best way to move the 2CV would be in as few pieces as possible.

So, after a brainwave yesterday, I managed to get my hands on a windscreen (the only bit I was missing) so, I went out and bought some paint!

Game on!!

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I wish it was really as good as it looks in the photos. But, I don't care-I'm doing this for me. I want some roof off summer 2CV fun! 8-)
Author:  Sean [ March 30th, 2012, 9:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
cue A team theme tune - as spanners sparks up an oxy flame and has a large cuban cigar clamped between his gritted teeth
Author:  spanners [ March 31st, 2012, 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
I remember why I always have cars with crap paintwork now, it's because I can't paint!

Anyway, regardless of that little bothersome fact, I've carried on anyway.

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Unfortunately, I'm off out in the morning (it's not really unfortunate, I'm off to look at nice cars and eat a mahoosive breakfast) but, I hope to get the shell ready to come back off in the afternoon so I can fit the fuel tank saddle and reinforce the 'northern' chassis!

Hopefully have the shell back on by Tuesday afternoon/evening and start reassembling as hastilly as possible.

If I can get it MOTd Friday, I'm taking it to the Easter camp for Saturday night! I shouldn't anyone go holding your breath though......
Author:  Nelsthebass [ March 31st, 2012, 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
Spanners, if thats crap painting then mine is like that done by Stevie Wonder!
Author:  J-dub [ March 31st, 2012, 11:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
Spanners
Either your good at painting or your usual photography standards are being deceptive ;)
Author:  spanners [ April 1st, 2012, 12:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
Jameswallace wrote:
Spanners
Either you're good at painting or your usual photographic standards are being deceptive ;)


James, you've just hit the nail on the head mate. They say the camera never lies, mine is a right bullshitting bastard! :lol:
Author:  Jonathan [ April 1st, 2012, 12:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
If you need a hand give me a shout, I'm not in work on Monday and Tuesday.
Author:  spanners [ April 1st, 2012, 1:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
Jonathan wrote:
If you need a hand give me a shout, I'm not in work on Monday and Tuesday.


Aha, well volunteered mate. Cheers 8-)
Author:  spanners [ April 2nd, 2012, 6:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 1989 Blue Celeste "Daisy"
Well, haven't managed to lift the shell off yet due to one thing or another. So, got on with a few other little jobs instead like fitting the engine and box.

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And fitting a new tank sender in the vain hope of having an A-series with working fuel gauge-that would be a novelty!

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I thought that a bumper (NOS genuine Citroen) and headlamp bar might be good too....

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And then just lobbed the panels back in the garage over night to keep them safe from wind/pikeys/cats etc

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Think I need to do something about the ride height as well once it's done!

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Really chomping at the bit to get this on the road now! 8-)
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