2CV Indicator Fix - Got it! Eventually...

[@davidbarber6268]

Gone from watching Mat Armstrong rebuilding a Lamborghini Urus front end in Leicester to Hubnut sorting out the front end of a 2CV in Mid Wales, us men do love tinkering in our garages 😂

[@mariasnell6868]

Ha ha I’ve just watched that other video also, completely different ends of the scale !

[@martinneumann7783]

Zwei Tage war die Elly krank, jetzt blinkt sie wieder. Gott sei Dank! 🚗💨♥️🇫🇷

[@robertmaitland09]

Thanks Ian, a thoroughly enjoyable video. You're an island of sanity in a sea of madness with the world at the moment.

[@HubNut]

I try...

[@AllThingsAlex]

Amen to that!

[@arieplomp8906]

Job Well done I say! Utter success Ian , Elly looks so much nicer with the clear lenses ! 👍🏻👍🏻🆙 Now I’am going to watch the second part of Jonny’s 2cv project! 🫶

[@welshtony1]

gotta love a deux chevaux Haven't seen any in a few years then suddenly HubNut and Jhonny Smith both put them on ours screens and Im loving it :D

[@nigelh4617]

Gentle progress is, indeed, progress. 😊

[@grayfool]

Elly flashes very well. Ooh err missus!

[@Jaxs2]

Nice .. 👌

[@twocvbloke]

Time for some welding fun, fillin' in some holes and starting afresh for the side-repeaters, and perhaps a lick of new paint for the wings too... :P

[@richardbas2948]

I've always learned that: Standing on the side of the car and you can see the front/rear indicator, you don't need any extra! You brought doubt, so I looked at my 2CV6, Dyane, Ami and Mehari, but they all showed the front and rear indicators! However, There is ONE exception to the rule! If you have a towbar on your car, then YOU MUST HAVE AN EXTRA indicator on either side of the car! 😊

[@tonysargent7787]

another great video has always Ian and Carly miss/mrs hubnut and hublets and hubmutt 👍

[@anthonystevens8683]

This is what we call a good result Ian. Elle is now indicator legal again. I've been in a similar situation on various jobs (not just cars) where I've re-used some old parts as the alleged kits just didn't fit and that's fine but means wasted time. Anyway well done and thanks for sharing.

[@ColinCarFan]

I have followed your channel since you tested the Sirion's boot space, and the clear indicators are definitely the best unnecessary spend you've made. They look great!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Always enjoy the tinkering videos on the channel well done 👍👍

[@thejamesieboy]

Sadly one thing I really hate on classic cars are clear indicators, I don't like them on modern cars either but you don't have a choice with them lol. Nice to see tinkering again, A 5 minute job...aye right lol, I'll believe it when I see it. Never had a 5 minute job last only 5 minutes yet. Hoping to see some Bob adventures, great vid to keep us sane in a current mad, mad world.

[@hunchanchoc8418]

I agree, unfortunately I don't think clear indicators look right on a 2cv. But hey ho. Flint.

[@daniellee9015]

Absolutely brilliant video Ian ❤👍you are a genius with these cars brilliant

[@scottbuchele4814]

Ian, you should consider Ceramic coating Myrtle's headlamps. As for Elly, I love the content you make and have made with her. She's just lovely.

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Tinkering without your supervisor! Dangerous times.... Nice work 👍

[@nekite1]

Nothing better than a bit of mild tinkering that produces the desired result!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great little tinkering video, the clear repeaters really suit Elly.

[@adamlee3772]

Tinkering videos are always good. Thanks for sharing. Please make sure that the S/S components are well insulated from the carbon steel panels/ The stainless is more noble than the carbon steel of the car body, this could result localised preferential corrosion on the bodywork as the less noble carbon steel will act as a sacrificial anode should you get moisture in there, salty water becoming an electrolyte.

[@micheltebraake7915]

You have come up with a good solution for the side indicators. And yes, 5 minutes of work takes at least an hour, especially with a vintage car.

[@MapleMarmite]

Looks like the whole under arch area will be illuminated by the side flashers at night, so you should be quite visible with your indications. Your exploits with the nut splitter has put one of those on my most wanted list - will save a lot of heating and beating in many circumstances. 👍🏻

[@tristanpage6805]

Great content. Look forward to the next

[@PaulCunningham-sf5pu]

Love eilly and I would love one

[@19892CV]

Glad you got them sorted

[@bentullett6068]

Elly's new lights look smart Saw a similar 2CV to Elly on route to work this week parked up by a canal. Also saw a very bright green Mehari. Its been the most hubnut commute i have had.

[@craigyllyn]

Thank you for that. I was wondering how you’d solve that repeater. Your trials have become quite a masterclass. Now you’ve taught me I’ll pop over and order a set for the Romahome. I’ll probably lose them before I get round to fitting them though 😅

[@Parknest]

Ian, with clear indicator lenses you will have a "fried egg" look with amber bulbs. If you don't want that you can get chrome bulbs that are amber when illuminated. Good call on the stainless fixings. Some white grease will make it easier for the next guy (most likely you) who works on it. Even stainless steel can still corrode.

[@HowardLeVert]

4:48 this is where you need the old-fashioned bullet connectors with the "double sleeve" joiners, as sold by e,g, Autosparks.

[@HubNut]

2CVs were full of bullet connectors. To be honest, I've had plenty of issues with them!

[@robertngreen6]

Looks like a good quality piece of kit there! Should last longer than the previous indicator units, hopefully.

[@mbak7801]

A big thumbs up for clearing the top of Bob (well almost), it makes you look far more organised. As for the side repeaters if you took some penny washers and snipped off part of one side (tin snips job) or even ground of the side then they would fit under the new lights and enable them to be bolted down securely. Re having a Dremel. I would highly recommend a Proxxon tool of this type. I have both brands and find Proxxon better made.

[@Zeem4]

I'd love to see a status update on the Alphalan-over-primer job inside that wheelarch, next spring for example so it's been through a winter. I'm thinking of using these kinds of products on my Peugeot Expert and it would be nice to see some real-world results. There seem to be a lot of positive testimonials out there but they're usually advertising the product, so I'm never entirely sure how honest they're being.

[@mrjsv4935]

Nice tinkering, stainless steel parts should indeed last long time. There are no 5 minute jobs, ever, have noticed that myself too :D

[@roberthay8706]

Very true. definitely no 5minute jobs as most of us have found out some time or another.😊

[@giulianomarco]

The Great House Giveaway (on C4) was in Ceredigion on Tuesday, not far from Aberaeron. Thought we might see you flash past on the A487, Ian! 😁👍

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 😊

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

Good job! 👍

[@kenneth7549]

Side repeater lamps look the same as Fiat 850 units 😊

[@BernardSamson-hf6fc]

Primer is hygroscopic, and will absorb moisture from atmosphere, making it rust quicker.

[@BillMalcolm-tn3kq]

Said with authority. Now prove it.

[@meirionevans5137]

BTW, the repeater lamps illuminate under the wings too, until the 1st muddy puddle anyways.

[@michaelsanderson6968]

Ian, please be aware that stainless steel will rust given enough salt, depending on the grade. I used to work in subsea engineering and we used minimum 25% chromium stainless. I'm guessing those bits aren't 25% Cr so make sure you rust-proof them as if they were mild steel - they'll last longer. Mike

[@GaryRobertonBoyes]

From the state of the metal around the repeaters location, a dollop of rustproofing primer might be in order...Cheers

[@davidjack825]

its a rust bucket

[@HubNut]

That's exactly what I did.

[@simonprime5541]

Ian - 2016 it still eight years of Welsh climate lol. Sounds like the new kit should last longer though..

[@Tastytentacle]

It wouldn't be HubNut if it didn't go a bit HubNut!

[@barryhumphries4514]

I suppose you could have used a drill to make the second hole for the new light unit. I think I would have attempted that to make use of the new lenses.

[@HubNut]

I don't really like drilling more holes in a car. I think I must have reshaped the wing holes to take the existing repeaters. Everything is now working. That's the main thing.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I would have drilled 2 new holes for the new repeaters at 90 degrees to the others, and abandoned the front clear lenses for matching new orange ones. Much smarter IMO...

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Stainless mounted to mild steel will cause corrosion of the mild steel in any areas without any paint due to the dissimilar metals. Sad but it happens.

[@HubNut]

Yup. I may add rubber buffers to the ends of the spider.

[@mbak7801]

It is galling that every time you try to do the right thing something bites you in the bum. Also when spinning on a stainless nut using a power tool onto a stainless bolt you can find out the other meaning of the word galling. See bitten again.

[@lesklower7281]

More tinkering on Elly

[@thomasfrancis5747]

You might like to try solder seal connectors - SRUK swear by them.

[@edgarbeat2851]

The wierd thing is if stainless steel touches oridinary steel the ordinary stell rusts faster. Even welded steel against stainless the seam will rust. I do prefer the orange lenses.

[@Mopedauto]

⛽🛵🏍️🚙Well done Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg von Günther.

[@TMxl-w5t]

Dielectric grease, Dielectric grease, and larther it inside the bulb holders... do you have any heat shrink to use on the wiring??? if not you need to get some.. Cheers 👍

[@chrisrumble2665]

So now Up and Down has a Daihatsu and Johnny Smith has a 2CV...are you the most influential motoring youtuber on the net? 😊

[@iangrice329]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you need a new wiring loom for Elie.

[@HubNut]

Very true.

[@panman1964]

Was the most corroded one the near side or offside? I would hazard a guess(pun not intended) that it was the near side . My rationale is that you get more water and crap on the near side due to road camber.

[@ablestringer9063]

I think I would have gone the extra mile and drilled a couple of new bolt holes for those side indicators they look way better than the existing. Which begs an interesting question: Have I ever seen you using a drill before? Possibly not.

[@HubNut]

I do have a drill but didn't fancy making more holes.

[@siriax1691]

Matiz turbo project is a go Ian?

[@send2mc]

Hi Ian, have you ever explained how you named all of your vehicles? I've now started naming mine here in Australia. It gives them just a bit more character. I love standing at my front door and holding 3 sets of keys and thinking should I take Harry, Norman or Beep-beep?

[@HubNut]

Elly got named after Eleanor the Mustang, because I bought her just before going to see the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds. TWC named after her number plate. Myrtle was Purple Myrtle (even though she is blue). Ugly Betty, Desmond named after a previous owner. Bella just seemed to fit.

[@misterthegeoff9767]

can you get white indicator lenses for the side repeaters too? I think it would look better with whites all round instead of a mix of white and orange lenses.

[@HubNut]

Not sure. Will look into that.

[@ben_jam]

Apologies if i've missed an update, have you guys still got the mini Pajero 4X4 !?

[@HubNut]

Yup. We've had issues getting it transported to the unit. All will be explained one day.

[@groeacht8525]

It might be ready in time for the snow

[@ben_jam]

@@HubNut i look forward to seeing the saga unfold ..

[@MattBrownbill]

Speaking of motorways, has anyone else noticed how much worse Lane discipline is nowadays?

[@HubNut]

It's been woeful for years, especially in the South East.

[@TheMondeozetec]

Great video, chrome grill is that standard fitment?

[@HubNut]

It is not. It's a 1960s-style grille.

[@chriseccles1454]

🎉🎉😊

[@Weejie2011]

Wago connectors. I swear by them, not at them.

[@colinhutchinson5282]

"After-market" seems to create several problems !?

[@HubNut]

After market parts can be very variable!

[@RadlerMannheim]

No clear side indicators available?

[@HubNut]

I should look into it. Wasn't planning to reuse those units.

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Doesn't most primer absorb moisture?

[@alansmith1770]

Elly is feeling happier

[@johnnorth9355]

There are some great electrical connectors available these days - just sayin 🙂.

[@HubNut]

I must buy some...

[@joshonthetube]

@@HubNut It might make sense at some point, maybe next time you pull the engine, to get a new complete harness and then make the modifications that you actually need to it (and do it all with nice quality crimps and heat shrink etc), then swap the whole thing out at once. Given how simple the wiring is in these cars, i imagine that's not that expensive, and it may be more reliable in the long run than continuing to patch up what you have.

[@neilboulton2425]

Keep an eye on the centre of Lidl they do good packs of the hear shrink connectors for not much money Aldi also have a great rechargeable dremmel tool with all the bits for under £20 at the moment

[@rogerfenton5210]

Problem white lamps have pins directly opposite ,where as the oranges lamp has offset pins? ,

[@HubNut]

You can get orange bulbs without the offset.

[@2tone209]

AY UP MR HUBNUT

[@COLLSWORK]

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[@nigelrudd670]

Tinkering time 🤓🧰👍