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    Yesterday, 10:25 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread Gaston the 1982 2CV in Restoration Projects
    Well part of a mystery solved is better than none I guess. The Mystery Control has been revealed to be a pull on/push off switch. A bit of judicious...
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    19th August 2017, 07:07 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread Gaston the 1982 2CV in Restoration Projects
    Time for an update I guess. Since my last epistle several things have been achieved. I've got the wiring in with a few judicious changes and...
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    12th August 2017, 06:47 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread Gaston the 1982 2CV in Restoration Projects
    So far this week I've managed to achieve the following: Created a plywood template for the windscreen. Dismantled, cleaned, painted and prepared...
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    7th August 2017, 10:48 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread 2CV recommendations. in Citroën Forum
    Andrew. No they can't balance them. Yet to find someone with that ability. They seemed to be the best price for the Nankangs. Obviously I would...
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    7th August 2017, 09:05 PM
    pottsy started a thread 2CV recommendations. in Citroën Forum
    Now OK, firstly, I realise that 2CVs are noisy. Wanting to minimise it a little if I can, with the full understanding that it will never be whisper...
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    3rd August 2017, 06:14 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread WTD 2CV RH Rear Door in Parts For Sale / Wanted
    Thanks Simon. Good call. The hinges curl in opposite directions between the early (Slough) car and the later one. That's Plan C out the window...
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    2nd August 2017, 05:25 PM
    pottsy started a thread WTD 2CV RH Rear Door in Parts For Sale / Wanted
    OK, I know this is a big ask, but does anyone out there in Amphibian Land happen to have a right hand rear door for a 2CV lying around just begging...
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    2nd August 2017, 03:27 PM
    pottsy started a thread 2CV rear door in Citroën Forum
    OK, I know this is a big ask, but does anyone out there in Amphibian Land happen to have a right hand rear door for a 2CV lying around just begging...
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    1st August 2017, 09:06 AM
    pottsy replied to a thread Gaston the 1982 2CV in Restoration Projects
    Oh! Ye of little faith McF!
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    31st July 2017, 06:57 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread Gaston the 1982 2CV in Restoration Projects
    In keeping with my plan to have this car complete as soon as possible, I set myself the goal of having the bodywork completely welded and mounted on...
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    27th July 2017, 12:37 PM
    pottsy replied to a thread What is it. DS Toggle switch in Citroën Forum
    Parking light select. Left or right. I believe that there was a law in Europe at some stage (early 60's?) that required cars to be lit when...
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    26th July 2017, 11:23 PM
    pottsy started a thread 2CV windscreen in Citroën Forum
    The time is approaching when I will need to source a new windscreen for Gaston. A quick trawl through the online supplier lists seems to show that...
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About pottsy

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Date of Birth
7th September 1952 (64)
About pottsy
Display Name:
pottsy
Biography:
Wines tasted in bulk!
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Blood Group: Merlot
Location:
Melbourne, Northern Suburbs
Occupation:
Adventurer At Large
Interests:
Pugs, Minis, Citroens, Life, Drinking
Car(s) - Current:
Citroen D Special 1974, C5 Wagon 2007, Mini Deluxe 1968, Slough 2CV 1957, Pommy 2CV 1982.
Car(s) Owned - Previous:
Renault 4, 10, 12 ,16, Pug 404, 504, 505, Citroen DS23 & 19, CX, Mini, MGB, Fiat 850, Austin A30

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Buvito Ergo Sum!

The Fleet:

2006 307 Auto 5 Door ("Spike" Mrs P's)
1974 D Special Manual Sedan ("Moby Dick")
2006 C5 HDI Wagon Auto ("Mephistopheles")
1957 Slough 2CV ("Alphonse") Waiting in the wings
1982 ex UK 2CV6 ("Gaston") Under restoration
Half of a 1984 2CV6Special ("The Alleged Vehicle")
And for Fun, 1968 Mini Deluxe ("The R & D'luxe" 1078cc, Grin Factor 100!)

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