Shaping up well, looks like you're doing a pretty sound job to me. I could never really be arsed to do all that work so I must too my hat to those who do!

That said, why bother doing all that if you feel the need to raise it up to get over bumps? In my opinion, as you want a low 2cv, have a low 2cv but build into it the ability to take a few knocks. Ideally you need to protect the axle bolts, damper mounts, spring cans and fuel tank. Then you can just drag it over speed bumps and not worry or have to compromise all that work you've done.

Max's problem is he lives in Derbyshire, and low doesn't really cope too well with the state of our roads.

Yes that is true. Heavy duty sump and suspension guards do seem to be the way forward.

As I remember it I was at nearly 90 degrees to kerb, and that was just out of irreverence..

It's been a while and I've managed to get some things ticked off the list!

Please excuse the crap quality of phone pictures.... Sorry
Some seat belt mounts were fabricated outa' this:

12079267_1678149332422843_1868120911393134596_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr


Cut from the large-ass 3mm box section :
12096232_1678149712422805_1098313816345673496_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

Shaped, then drilled:
12106841_1678149892422787_6072159578395638097_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

Then, eeeeeerrrr welded on...:

12106925_1678149912422785_5989050928851307871_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

12144674_1678150725756037_5494914200073181573_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

12141703_1678150189089424_6727305660753897884_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

Not so bad eh?

12088472_1678150085756101_7356086940293021444_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

We removed some paint from the running boards...
12096042_1678148772422899_7920761985146457566_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

Then flipped it over and tackled the underside, welding the other sides of the floors and sills and generally tidying things up:

12122935_1678651572372619_2224974160609528576_n by Max Wyer, on Flickr

Excellent stuff.

Any plans for the motor?

Well.... Stock 602 for the moment I think, until I get fed up of it and when/if the insurance goes down. When that time comes I'll see that I can do with BMW moteur.

My dad is planning to put one in his Bambooo which should keep us entertained. This will still take a while because st the moment he wants a Merc Sprinter

With channeling I can drive around with the car looking as low as a racer.... but with 6cm more ground clearence......