Citroen 2cv6 restarting: it runs and drives!

[@mala5914]

I’ve been there and got the tea shirt! What a fantastic feeling when it eventually starts!

[@mala5914]

Imo the best way forward for this type of 2cv renovation is: New galvanised chassis - €1,200 New body shell - €4,500 Then refurbish doors, wings, bonnet and boot. That’s what I did and I don’t regret it.

[@vulcano9200]

I have an old 2cv engine (602 Dyane) and i'm also trying to revive it. I still remember when i had an old Dyane with a damaged starter and it was always a laugh when my friends watch me crank the engine by hand. Good luck with your project.

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thanks for the comment. These cars are a lot of fun for sure.

[@lancpudn]

The unmistakable sound of a flat twin engine fires into life, the engine sounds good, looking forward to this project.

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thank you for your comment.

[@devauxbyt]

Nice job! I really enjoy seeing old cars coming back to life. Good to see the steps you took as well as problems encountered, somehow it makes me feel like I am actually there looking over your shoulder. I wish I could find a 2CV in similar shape in New York State, but alas they are rare/non-existent here!

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thanks for the comment. I can easily find a 2cv for you and get it shipped to NY state if you wanted to 😉

[@duncanmacpherson2013]

They were never officially imported into the US

[@Tom81690]

very nice video! Thank you! The sound off this engine is pretty good! À réfection with new seals and perhaps piston kit will probably be necessary. Good luck with the bodywork... It took one year to complete mine!

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thanks. Yes this engine seems to be pretty good. Future will tell.

[@stephenvictorbailey4055]

There's times when I wish i still owned my green and white 2CV dolly.... I always said id love to get another one....

[@OldTimerGarage]

That's what I said you when I sold my last 2cv so you never know 😉

[@theamericandutchman8067]

My first car was a 1963 citroen 2cv. I still have a picture of it on my bulletin board. I loved my 2cv!

[@delukxy]

Well done, engine sounds good. Carb could probably do with a good clean. I thought the accelerator pump wasn't working, giving a slow pick up as no fuel was being squirted in. Quick to check that though. As well as the + lead to the starter the earth braid from the battery to the body may be a bit corroded. A bit in the future maybe but I hope you are going to vlog the road trip back to your garage in France?

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thanks for the comment and of course I will video the road trip as long as people are interested in watching whatever stupid things I do I will carry on doing them 😀😀

[@BillMrWild]

Hi ref to starter motor, its called the Bendix cog, it must be oiled to run free....Thanks for posting....

[@OldTimerGarage]

Thank you for this. I have a spare starter motor so I will restore both and make sure they both run well.

[@stanleywhittle1119]

Won't have to worry about driving it very long as it will probably fly to pieces turning 10,000 rpm..

[@Prestone44]

Gasp.... high rpm on a cold engine...

[@OldTimerGarage]

Yes it hurt me too. The spring between the gas cable and the carb broke.

[@Prestone44]

@@OldTimerGarage Oh yes I see. A wide open throttle.