Category Archives: Terry’s Blog

Frame construction has begun. I opted to make the frame out of 2″ by 4″ inch 0.125 wall rectangular tubing.  This is heavier than the original but much stronger and there will be much more material to rust through before … Continue reading →

The first thought is to buy a new chassis.  Very high quality galvanized replacements are available from companies like SLC, 2CV City, and Cassis for around $1,000 Cdn.  But that is not where it ends.  With shipping, duties, brokerage fees, and GST that … Continue reading →

A nasty setback!!! As part of the restoration, I removed the louvered engine protection panel under the frame and saw something I should not see.  The inner flanges of the frame had rusted away and the web had pinholes in it from … Continue reading →

With the engine running sucessfully, it was back to dealing with the rust.  With the car stripped down to the frame, it was obvious that  a lot of repair was in the works.  Here is what the frame looks like.  … Continue reading →

Bob and I decided to take a break from fretting about rust to see if we could get the engine started. So, we went to work.  After checking the oil, we tried to see if we could get any fuel … Continue reading →

Dismantling the car revealed an extensively rusted body. We knew the floor at the front of the car was perforated when we bought the car, so that was no surprise. It wasn’t until all the floormats, seats, and roof lining … Continue reading →

So, after we got the car to my place, we started taking out the flooring, the interior felt lining, and we lifted the body off the chassis. This proved to be quite a challenge since the front of the body … Continue reading →

On a frosty spring day, Bob McLeod and I picked up the car and brought it home. For a pictures of the voyage and arrival, see the gallery by clicking this link.. The next several days were spent stabilizing the … Continue reading →

Well, it has finally happened, after all these years, I finally have a deuche to play with. As a boy of 12 I lived in Metz, France and chummed around with a friend who drove a 425 cc 2CV.  We … Continue reading →