1983 2cv Beachcomber – Totally rebuilt
Citroen 2CV Beachcomber. 1983 A Reg,
47,100 Miles, One owner for 22 years. Tax to 31 Jan 2010 MOT to September 1st 2009
Meticulously rebuilt between 2005 and 2007including new original Citroen chassis, roof, seats, Michelin tyres. Re-painted with 2 pack paint. Have a look at the total parts used later in the description.
I bought this car from it’s original owner in July 2005. The car was last taxed in 1992 and had been stored in their garage since then. They decided to sell it when they moved from Leicestershire to France in 2005.
I restored it between 2005 and 2007 and am now selling it on behalf of my friend who bought it from me. I am a competent amateur mechanic having renovated two 1960’s 2cvs in the past and more recently built a Caterham 7 from a kit, which wasn’t difficult, and a Westfield XI, which was.
All welding and painting of the bodywork were done professionally as I can’t do either.
Chassis
The chassis is a new original Citroen unit. All the chassis seams were painted with rust inhibiting undercoat and then with International satin black paint. The chassis was then filled with old engine oil on a very hot summer’s day in 2006. It was a very messy job but this method is recognised as one of the best ways of keeping a 2cv chassis rust free.
Engine
The engine was running well when taken off the old chassis but I decided to put new barrels and pistons in it as this is a simple job especially as all the engine cowling had been removed for bead blasting and powder coating. The cylinder heads were professionally ground and cleaned before reassembly. The engine is still being run-in having only done about 150 miles since the car has been taxed and back on the road.
Gearbox
The gearbox is nice and slick so it has only had a fill of new Citroen BV oil to keep it running smoothly
Bodywork
The main body was in pretty good condition as the car had been stored in a garage by the previous owners. The inner and outer lower bulkhead panels and the front passenger side floor were replaced. I bought a very nice rust free bonnet and boot lid to replace the originals whose hinges were both beyond repair.
Wheels & Tyres
The wheels were bead-blasted and powder coated in a very close match to the body colour. It has 4 new Michelin tyres and a very good original Michelin on the spare.
Items bead-blasted and Powder Coated
Bead blasting is a great way to remove surface rust, paint and general muck providing a good base for powder-coating. This is a list of all the parts that I can remember that I had blasted and coated, despite some parts being new.
White
Front and rear bumpers
Front over-riders
Front bumper brackets
Headlight support frame
Satin Black
Front seat frames
Front seat mounting brackets
Steering column
Steering column tube
Engine cowl
Bonnet release lever
Bonnet lever plate
Battery retaining bracket
Replacement Parts
I’ve kept a list of all parts used in this restoration which are listed below.
Engine Parts
Cylinder head cleaning
Engine gasket set
Piston rings
H.T. leads, 2cv only, by Bougicord. PAIR
Complete service kit, Purflux oil filter, 2 spark plugs, 2 sump washers, points and condenser set, air filter refill, alternator belt.
Valve stem seals 2cv6 etc., engine set of 4
Nut M7 x 1.00 solid brass, for exhaust manifold stud.
Barrel and piston set (2 barrels, 2 pistons and rings)9.0:1
Oil filter for 2cv etc. by PURFLUX
Spark plug for 2cv, by NGK (Japanese). Regular use.
Body Parts
Vent Flap
Bonnet
Boot
Repair A Panel
Floor repair panel
Lower bulkhead
Paint
Red oxide and Hammerite
Trim, clear (original) plastic, under front edge of rear wing, 2cv.
Trim, aluminium, between top of rear wing and body, 2cv. EACH
Plastic rivet, holds rear door hinge cover to door. Each
Hood, 2cv, Beachcomber, Transat, France 3.
Body prep materials
Beachcomber Graphics
Painting
Waxoyl
Welding
Windscreen seal
Sheer nut, used to make U - bolt difficult to remove.
Dash trim (new ECAS)
Felt Lining
Powder coat of front seat frames
Sound proofing for underside of 2cv bonnet
Washer, shakeproof, plated M7 x 12.3mm. Pack of 10
Window closing fastener, 2cv.
Window clip, black plastic, top of door, left, 2cv. Stainless wire
Window clip, black plastic, top of door, right, 2cv. Stainless wire
Petrol cap, locking, original quality Valeo.
Full set of seat coverings for Beachcomber (Transat, France3)
Mud - flap, 2cv, rubber, like original, fits left or right.
Window rubber seal for rear door window 2cv
Radio aerial for 2cv, fits panel before front door.
Door seal, front right hand, 2cv.
Rubber stop, small, on bonnet edge 2cv, (4 fitted to car). Price is EACH!
Bumper screw, M7, wide, stainless steel, pozidriv head, with nut and washer.
Gris roues, aerosol for wheels and bumpers 400ml.
Alpine white, blanc meije (GWB, EWT), aerosol 150ml.
Heater tube, foam lined, approx. 90 x 55 x 500mm, 2cv6 etc.
Heat escape (dump) tube, heat exchanger through wing.
Door mirror, left, 2cv/Dyane, 1970>, ORIGINAL STAINLESS STEEL, includes screws
Wiper blade by Valeo, push-on or screw fit, 2cv. PAIR
Hold down strap, front of hood, 2cv and Dyane.
Chassis Parts
Chassis
Chassis fitting kit
Shock absorbers
Front to rear brake pipe
Rear brake pipes
Brake seals
Engine mounts
Cross member washers
Rear swing arm reconditioning
Track rod end gaiter x 2
Gaiter, around tie rod to suspension tube
Nut, 46mm for threaded tube on suspension tube.
Track rod end castle nut removal tool.
Double lock tab washer, top of steering hub x 2
2 narrow rear bumber brackets & a gear lever
Wheel and engine part shotblasting and powdercoating
Tyres
Interpipe, swan-neck, crossbox to second silencer, 2cv6 etc.
Silencer, 2nd, torpedo, 2cv6 etc.
Tailpipe, 2cv6 etc., right hand drive (UK). See details, made in England
Petrol pipe, nylon, 4.5mmx6mmx3mtr 2cv front to rear.
Petrol pipe, rubber, cotton braided to fit onto 6mm. per 1 Metre
Petrol filter, fits in-line between pump and carb.
Plastic dust cap, covers 44mm rear hub nut.
Clutch kit
Bumper bracket, 2cv, front left.
Bumper bar, 2cv, front, tape not included, see ref: #1416D
Tape for front bumper (but supplied on new bumper).
Exhaust assembly paste 140grm tube.
Driveshaft gaiter kit (one gaiter) outer, wheel side. 2cv6 etc.
Brake pads all disc brake 2cv, Dyane etc.Set 4. Made by Textar
Exhaust fitting kit 2cv6 etc.
Over rider rubbers
Battery
Shotblasting & powdercoating front bumber & overriders, headlamp frame and one door hinge
Track rod end lever arm with ball, left hand
Track rod end lever arm with ball, right hand
Short metal pipe, joins to rubber pipe on front chassis leg.
More shot blasting & Powder coating
Split pin, 3.5mm x 37mm, for driveshaft nut. Each
Kingpins
Nut, stainless steel, 11mm hex, M7 x 1.00mm pitch. EACH
Nut, plated, 11mm hex, M7 x 1.00mm pitch. Per 50
Wheel alignment
Double lock tab washer, top of steering hub, 2cv etc.
Viewing
If you are interested in this car it is really worth coming to have a look at it. Everyone that sees it says it’s stunning.
The pictures were taken at the Oakley Village day in 2007, where it won ‘Best turned out’ car but it looks pretty much the same today having only covered about 500 miles since the restoration.
Photos
I have loads of photos of the restoration which I could email but I’d prefer if you came and had a look at the car
Payment
Any cleared funds or cash
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