LE PEUGEOT 204 - épisode un - Will it run and drive? 1976 BARN FIND!

Welcome to PiggyPower... thanks for coming along.. in this episode I walk you round a bit of a barn find... a Peugeot 204 from 1976!
Imported into the UK in 2003 and sat in a shed for about 10years...
Lets see what we have and what needs to be done to get it on the road!
Next episode I will get it rolling and running and MAYBE a first drive!
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[@Pongbowin_insurance]

My valued memory when I was young. ❤❤❤

[@PiggyPower]

🐷👍

[@steve24550]

Love it ! Make it safe, reliable and keep it as original as possible.

[@PiggyPower]

Sounds good

[@volt8684]

Love these old pugsthey were beautiful cars in their day. Besst riding most comfortable

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah, I've never driven one but just sat in it ...I can tell it's guna be comfy! Thanks for watching and commenting 😃🐷👍

[@volt8684]

@@PiggyPower father had 204 convertible in pea green. Was gorgeous.

[@eldodos83]

What a great find, get her running and driving and enjoy it for what it is I say

[@PiggyPower]

Me too 👌🐷

[@htimsid]

These are marvellous cars and this one looks very much worth restoring. Looking forward to following the process, good luck!

[@PiggyPower]

Thanks! I look forward to the progress too 🤣👍🐷

[@huwdavies6650]

I would say rust repairs, rust protection and re commission. She is a lovely original survivor and deserves to live again.

[@PiggyPower]

Indeed she does! This plan aligns with my brain waves

[@byronmills5952]

Awesome project. My uncle had loads of these back in the 70s in 204 and later 304 flavour in estate form. Looking forward to it. 👍👍

[@PiggyPower]

Amazing! What was your experience or lasting memory of them?

[@byronmills5952]

@@PiggyPower My abiding memory of was how solid feeling they were - the big super comfortable squashy vinyl seats and cosseting ride. My uncle would always have a large 504 estate for main family duties and as he was a Gp a smaller 204/304 as a runaround and work car. They were my first insight in to the Peugeot brand as a young lad. 👍

[@PiggyPower]

Yeah, they feel (now) very thin. But the seats are like sofas!! I'm looking forward to super comfort! 👌🐷

[@byronmills5952]

@@PiggyPower Yes in comparison to more modern cars they do appear to be quite thin and tinny - but compared to contemporary Ford Escorts they were like a Rolls Royce! Obviously being a car that came from the late 1960s the 304 was getting rather long in the tooth itself by 1976 and it wouldn't be long until the mechanically similar but rather more modern and svelte looking 305 would arrive in 1977.

[@lanctermann7261]

Looks like something I could work with.

[@PiggyPower]

No doubt

[@guhanandanselvadurai5298]

My dad had 1 for 11 years comfortable littel car with all round independent suspension and was the 1st front drive car for Peugeot.The gearbox and engine shared the same sump.

[@PiggyPower]

That's right! Suitcase engine. Weird little thing! Almost ready to drive now...been working on the gear linkages today!

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video piggy power, very nice example, keep it original,tidy it up get it running and on the road, nice original car, well done 😀👍👌

[@PiggyPower]

Thankyou Shaun 👌🐷

[@carig121]

Beautiful time machine that should be brought back to life by Dr Piggy, can't be in better hands.👌

[@PiggyPower]

Kind words!!

Good episode, thx from France

[@PiggyPower]

Hey over there! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 👌🐷🦁

[@adamh1399]

Seriously cool, restoring it as much as possible would be cool, either that or 3.0v6 from the 406 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PiggyPower]

I like your thinking...but think that would be a big deal for a little car

[@405_hive]

Great. Fix it up, MOT it despite it being exempt and drive it for a few months… looking good mate.

[@PiggyPower]

Can you even MOT an MOT exempt car!?

[@405_hive]

@@PiggyPower not a clue mate, you could find out for the channel and content…I too am interested to know….. I am sure you’re going to let us know..

[@PiggyPower]

Tbh ..not sure why I'd go through the hassle. I'm not guna drive it without brakes and tyres all renewed or fixed. Chassis is solid but I'll be checking. And lights are a no brainer.

[@huwdavies6650]

@@PiggyPower Yes you can if you choose to.

[@PiggyPower]

I choose.... To not to. 🤪

[@jamesleeharris]

Recommission, road trip to Peugeot museum? Gota be done

[@PiggyPower]

Maybe just a roadtrip to Pugfest... 20min away 😂🙈

[@DIY-Mechanic]

Hi So wonderful to find this channel, a 204 restoration in... English!!! Finally. Would love to speak with you personally... I own a 72 sedan, the only one that is still running here in Israel. Its hard to find parts over here and in general. If you can help me somehow with importing stuff from overseas I would be thankful.

[@PiggyPower]

Hi! There is a BRILLIANT club here with a guy called Ian who has been my HERO to find parts. ClubPeugeot is the club, I'm sure they welcome overseas members. Also try peugeotparts.co.uk and ask for Dean, say Piggy sent you 🐷👍🐷👍🐷

[@DIY-Mechanic]

@@PiggyPower yep i know this site for a few years, never got answer there. I know he have a huge stock... Where can i find this club? Im also a member at the 204 304 forums from france

[@PiggyPower]

@@DIY-Mechanic call the phone number on that site ... Closed Mondays. But otherwise keep trying the phone number. Search online for the club! 👍🐷

[@Blacktemplar3624]

Fix the boot rust, Underseal and Enjoy!

[@PiggyPower]

Seems like a good Plan G, sub plan 4 👌🐷

[@procta2343]

Piggy you need to build a sleeper out of this, but 1st get it running and see if it will pass the wheel spin test.

[@PiggyPower]

I think ...while it sounds good .. it's too original to mess about with. If it had done a million miles and chassis was rotten...yes. 👍🐷

[@Millbrook1974powderedwater]

I love your reference to Derek of Vice Grip Garage. Now I'm curious for the British version of his terminology. (edit: Hmmm, automatic bonnet upholdery thing. You're a pro, I can tell. ;) )

[@PiggyPower]

His terminology, just spelt right and in an English accent 🤣👌

[@Millbrook1974powderedwater]

@@PiggyPower When we detect any unforeseen spelling mistakes we'll pretend we didn't see them.

[@PiggyPower]

That's appreciated. 👌🐷

[@mohamed-kq1ti]

احب سيارة بيجو ٢٠٤ من اجمل السيارات الفرنسية القديمة

[@PiggyPower]

Not too harsh on the eyes is it! Thanks for watching and commenting .. may I ask what country you're watching from? I love international viewers!

[@peugeotobsessed7772]

Repair few little bits get it driving and keep it as it is

[@PiggyPower]

Sounds good to me!

[@mike130557]

Zee leeetle voiture, she is crying out for amour! Give ‘er some TLC, get ‘er heart beating again, zee leeetle Chat wants to run and play!

[@PiggyPower]

Yeeaaahhhhaaaaa

[@ayaterma7030]

Im planning to buy a blue one near where i live how much does it cost ?

[@PiggyPower]

I dunno, not seen the advert for the blue one

[@NikosDIY]

Plan A: Safari everything. Plan B: Flip for profit....

[@PiggyPower]

😅👍🐷

[@steve24550]

Can we fix it !? ....

[@PiggyPower]

We? Sure. Come help 🤣

[@yorrickwi]

1.6 16v swap wot?

[@PiggyPower]

Noooot for this one. Too original/low miles. Would lose the MOT exemption too, as the engine would be too new/too many changes.

[@ayaterma7030]

K20 swap it ❤️😂

[@PiggyPower]

Er. No.