The first and most common place of moisture entry is a leaking scuttle ventilator door. Water does not usually find its way into the battery area unless forced. That corrosion is most likely caused by leaking battery acid.Rust in the footwell is usually a result of leaks through the firewall. Have you removed the battery and battery tray to have a look behind? Here is what I found on my relatively rust-free Arizona 1954 11BL
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The first and most common place of moisture entry is a leaking scuttle ventilator door. Water does not usually find its way into the battery area unless forced. That corrosion is most likely caused by leaking battery acid.
Of course we want to see a traction thread. I can't think of a single traction thread here ... that is even remotely close to finished!Very Nice! Here is mine. It just drove out of the garage last week for the fist time since buying it as a wreck in 1973. Literally everything that has been done to it was done by me in the garage pictured behind. It has practically all brand new working parts collected over many years. Also it has been kept absolutely original with no alterations or modifications (such as Rzeppa joints, alternator etc.) The only concession to modernity is the addition of indicator lights that operate through an early D mechanical timer switch on the dash. The indicator circuits are wrapped in with the hand made wiring loom and link onto original Citroen junction blocks. Perhaps I might start a thread on the restoration process if people want this, but I feel a lot has already been said about TA restoration in other threads.
Cheers Gerry
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how can you tell its a 6cylinder ?I would suggest that you outline any areas you need clarified and start a thread so that you may receive assistance for your needs. Lovely 6cyl BTW. Year?
So did a number of owners as the years went by. We probably appreciate originality more today trying to recapture a past era.I recall that as Gerry says , the dealers did trick up the 'standard' versions postwar (11Bl's) sometimes adding Light 15 , Slough accoutrements ie chrome grilles etc
it’s a 6 1951 engine is out as it needs a full rebuild, stuck valves, bent push rods and the rings rusted to the liners.I would suggest that you outline any areas you need clarified and start a thread so that you may receive assistance for your needs. Lovely 6cyl BTW. Year?