bangernomics Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 This was collected for us yesterday fresh from its MOT. It’s having a full body refurb. 400 odd ccs of raw custard skin pulling power. loserone, Isopon, Bazfr69 and 37 others 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Do not paint! 500tops, puddlethumper, Agila and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Sadly it is already painted in the wrong colour, it is the first year they offered a choice and it’s going back into its original colour. If it was just beaten up I’d agree but not only is it beaten up it’s also in the wrong colour. This is the inside that is in the right colour that was done for the previous owner. Carlosfandango and Sigmund Fraud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 That's almost part of the charm, you can see the colour it's supposed to be on that OSR wheelarch. Your car though, I can see why you'd want it the right colour all over! Mrcento, Ghosty and bangernomics 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Agreed, I love it when any old object/ artefact (like an old die cast) shows excessive wear exposing a different colour. Plus the delicate little dents on the wings from decades of use. Shabby chic authentique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Yes absolutely I thought a can of thinners and wipe it off but the paint has been keyed in and applied quite heavily in places so it’s a no go. Plus I actually fancy something that looks good for a change. R1152 and stripped fred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 24 minutes ago, HMC said: Agreed, I love it when any old object/ artefact (like an old die cast) shows excessive wear exposing a different colour. Shabby chic authentique. In Japanese aesthetics, that quality is known wabi-sabi bangernomics, HMC and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Ah the gold painted cracks etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 That is absolutely stunning! Well bought! bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead_E23 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 35 minutes ago, bangernomics said: Ah the gold painted cracks etc? Definitely not - it would be more descriptive of the way a taxi steering wheel gets shiny after 250,000 miles, assuming you were a particularly contemplative taxi driver. Here's what Wikipedia has to say on the subject. cort1977, bangernomics and BorniteIdentity 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 7 hours ago, bangernomics said: This was collected for us yesterday fresh from its MOT. It’s having a full body refurb. 400 odd ccs of raw custard skin pulling power. Delightful - really rather envious. bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Lovely! So much charm with these. bangernomics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Just perfect. Lovely old bodywork as it is, and I think I would just make sure it was structurally sound and leave it alone, but restoring it will also be nice - just for different reasons. I'm well jell, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 It's your car, i 100% understand why you'd want it original, but i'd honestly leave that as is as well, it's stunning! I love that rough and ready, worn in look, it's telling a story just looking like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 That is lovely. Well bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 @dollywobbler - isn't it about time you updated your .sig to reflect Betty's arrival and the C5's departure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) I think if I was to ever own a 2CV, it'd have to be one of these - rather like I'd prefer a Renault 3 to a 4. Edited August 3, 2021 by R1152 Removed Scottish Wikipedia entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshking Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 A proper 2cv. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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