19 Years of Tin Snail - Back to normality

[dollywobbler]

Wow, that'd be kind! It's the nearside. Offside was bodged up for the 2014 test and contains a fair amount of our old washing machine...

[plasticvandan]

Driving the Dyane should prove good enthusiasm and realism boost as to why you need to keep the tin snail and have it on the road.why anyone would have a continually changing fleet of soul less nails while a 2cv slowly moulders into the ground is beyond me!

The other point ius,if you sold it,with the obscene prices they now fetch,you would likely never own one again.

[mrbenn]

This is great news. I'll ping a contribution over when I get paid.

[Skizzer]

I can haz chipped in a bit because I'm doing evil capitalist work at the moment so have some funds.  I was appalled and horrified to get a message from Wordpress in the week saying 'Dolly must go'.

 

Dolly must stay.

[dollywobbler]

I had to go and share the news. She fired second churn! Once the petrol finally came through...

 

Definitely getting my A-Series Citroen kicks this morning. Dyane is running well, but pinking a bit, so after a brew, I'll be back out there reminding myself why 2CVs are better... (ie to access the points, the only bodywork removal that's needed is opening the bonnet rather than removing a stupid, plastic grille and then cursing the bodywork that's left getting in the way)

[Noel Tidybeard]

I'd never get away with it. She's too used to the luxury of winding windows these days. Bloody luxury...

shirley lady d/w would like a bit of ride quality compared to the nipper in exchange for windy windows

[dollywobbler]

She's changed man. Took her out in the Honda this evening and she didn't even say "bloody hell, this is a bit firm!" Mind you, she did once own a Mini, so she has a different idea of 'comfortable' to me.

[richardmorris]

Dyanes are very nice, but tend to complicate the simplicity of the 2cv and make things more awkward to fix.

[Noel Tidybeard]

Dyanes are very nice, but tend to complicate the simplicity of the 2cv and make things more awkward to fix.

yes but look at its little face...

[mat_the_cat]

Shhh, don't spoil his mojo!

 

This development makes me happy, partly because you'll be keeping Elly (and I wonder if deep down I'm comparing it to my own situation?) but also because of the generosity of your friends that want to make this happen

[richardmorris]

yes but look at its little face...

That's one of the reasons the dyane never really captured the hearts of the faithful. And why they're now a lot better value.

[Ghosty]

I like Dyanes, I think they look better than 2CVs. 

 

I wonder if such a little thing and classic policies would go together to make affordable insurance?

Nah, probably not.

[Coprolalia]

A few pints worth of pennies chipped in.

 

Dolly must stay and continue to be featured in your excellent videos.

Consider it a bit of crowdfunding for the whole Hubnut cause.

[dollywobbler]

A few pints worth of pennies chipped in.

 

Dolly must stay and continue to be featured in your excellent videos.

Consider it a bit of crowdfunding for the whole Hubnut cause.

Thanks. To be honest, judging by the lovely messages I've received, that's one of the main motivators for people. A fiver or a tenner here really adds up. I must be closing in on £900 now. First video already prepared and waiting for upload!

[dollywobbler]

A quick update, including video of my saved 2CV in action.

http://wp.me/p1jtbd-HA

[Felly Magic]

I bet your mind is truly blown with the generosity. People know how much the old girl means to you

[dollywobbler]

It's absolutely staggering. No doubt.

[Felly Magic]

I loved how the bonnet flexed when you started it, POWER!!!!!!!!!

[Frogchod]

Love the sound of a 602.

Think I've had my Dyane for 22 years. It's now in need of TLC.

I've a new chassis, sills, floors and other goodies ready to go

but sadly no time to fit it all

If only I had a proper job and not self employed and doing bloody paperwork on Sundays...

Anyway, have a fiver.

[dollywobbler]

I loved how the bonnet flexed when you started it, POWER!!!!!!!!!

 

The bonnet also flexed when I sat in it. POWER OF MY ARSE.

 

Love the sound of a 602.

Think I've had my Dyane for 22 years. It's now in need of TLC.

I've a new chassis, sills, floors and other goodies ready to go

but sadly no time to fit it all

If only I had a proper job and not self employed and doing bloody paperwork on Sundays...

Anyway, have a fiver.

 

Seriously? After the speed you sorted that Panda, I'd've thought it'd be an afternoon's work! And thanks. Much appreciated.

[Frogchod]

That'd be Dave numbers' excellent Panda sortage....

Not me.

I do live in France but sadly not near enough to Dave to pester him into a Dyane resto

[dollywobbler]

Sorry. It's been a tough week! My brain has utterly given up.

[mrbenn]

Virtual, and indeed actual, monies sent.

 

Looking forward to the next instalment!

[dollywobbler]

Thanks! I'm toying with the idea of postponing the big garage tidy and just cracking on with the strip down. 

[mrbenn]

Well, its only going to get messy again when you start taking parts off so why bother

[The Moog]

Money sent ... 

[dollywobbler]

Thanks! After lunch, I will begin...

 

Just need to get the tech sorted out as well. Hoping to get a timelapse working.

[dollywobbler]

And she now looks like this.

 

Had to deploy angle grinder on one of the bolts holding the headlamp bar in place. Mind you, had to deploy a breaker bar to get one of the main wing nuts off! Turns out it really is quite rusty...

[mrbenn]

You're not messing about!

 

Nice work!

[dollywobbler]

Head to my Blog at www.hubnut.org and you'll find more detail about today. I'm not typing it again! Includes hopeless timelapse video.