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In the middle of prep on this today. Who would have thought that 2CVs were constructed from long razor blades spot welded together? 
Only cut myself twice so far 
Condition is actually amazing given that it’s not a reproduction body shell.
Not the greatest photos, but there’s not much to photograph really
Only cut myself twice so far Condition is actually amazing given that it’s not a reproduction body shell.
Not the greatest photos, but there’s not much to photograph really
BrownEaredDog said:
In the middle of prep on this today. Who would have thought that 2CVs were constructed from long razor blades spot welded together? Only cut myself twice so far
Condition is actually amazing given that it’s not a reproduction body shell.
Not the greatest photos, but there’s not much to photograph really
Only cut myself twice so far Condition is actually amazing given that it’s not a reproduction body shell.
Not the greatest photos, but there’s not much to photograph really
reminds me of prepping undersides of bonnets. Lost count of the amount of times. A little background for the 2CV. There's a new motor museum opening in Copenhagen and they want an "exploded" 2CV to hang from a ceiling. That's where we come in with regard to the bodywork. We've done the wheels they sent us (banded, I'm guessing an extra 10 mm added for some reason) and the rear wings. The bodyshell is from a newer 2CV, but with the rear 3/4 windows blocked, welded and filled to make it look like a ripple-bonnet model. I hope they send us a period-correct bonnet though; my OCD will not allow the newer bonnet pictured in the photo
Hope I can get some photos of the painted shell, I clean forgot yesterday.
Hope I can get some photos of the painted shell, I clean forgot yesterday.
It’s been a little quiet here, but this turned up today: an AE92 Corolla GTI 16. It’s in very good nick given that it’s probably well over 30 years old. I think it’s in for a full respray, hope I can get more pics next week.
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In other news, there are more bloody razor-sharp 2CV pattern panels. Not a pleasure to work on. ( ._.)
…and the quality of the assembly (such as it is) is questionable
That’s it for now, until next time
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|https://thumbsnap.com/1GhtBHqd[/url]In other news, there are more bloody razor-sharp 2CV pattern panels. Not a pleasure to work on. ( ._.)
…and the quality of the assembly (such as it is) is questionable
That’s it for now, until next time
Nightmare said:
Wow that 2CV is shocking! I guess at least the metal isn’t so thin you can dent it with your thumb like some newer Citroens. Or is it?!
Wonder how many Corolla Gtis there are still on the road. Not sure if I’ve ever actually seen one in the metal!
The metal is amazingly thin apart from the bits of flash where it's been cut or drilled - then it's both thin yet strangely hard; I'm guessing the drilling has heated the metal which has then cooled to become small evil razors Wonder how many Corolla Gtis there are still on the road. Not sure if I’ve ever actually seen one in the metal!
Most of the newer panels are pattern parts produced (rather haphazardly) in Germany as far as I can see.It's certainly a while since I've seen a Corolla GTI. There are actually a few boggo AE92s around here, all seemingly in good condition and possibly driven since new by their current owners
I'll try to sneak a pic next time I see one.
Very old colour.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Blue_(colour)
Cambridge have their own shade of blue too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Blue_(colour)
Cambridge have their own shade of blue too.
Next time someone you know decides it would be a great idea to rattle-can their alloys, sit them down and give them a stern talking-to about the poor b
d that will have to use hours correcting their shoddy work - at the cost of the rattle-canner 
It is always thus
ETA: I’ve asked the boss to suggest glass-blasting prep in future (we don’t have a cab unfortunately)
d that will have to use hours correcting their shoddy work - at the cost of the rattle-canner It is always thus
ETA: I’ve asked the boss to suggest glass-blasting prep in future (we don’t have a cab unfortunately)
Edited by BrownEaredDog on Thursday 15th June 10:06
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