2CV headlights.

Do they use H4 bulbs? And was it the 2CV6 that had the square lights?

Reply to
Elder
Loading thread data ...

Elder gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying:

No. They use the older P45t base, although you can get halogens to fit, they're scarce and expensive.

'70s 2cv6s and early '80s 2cv6 Clubs. The rectangular lights are getting difficult to find now.

Reply to
Adrian

My dad's 1979 2CV had square lights, but they stopped fitting them after 1982 IIRC. My 1983 car had round lights. I'd have no idea where to get square ones now, not even ECAS sell them. ISTR some problems with the reflectors yellowing and rusting in the square ones.

2CVs should have round lamps anyway.

Mike P

Reply to
Mike P

Are the lights on the Lexus not cutting the mustard?

Reply to
Douglas Payne

I think it's a slightly oddball alternative to the more traditional Saxo-style-lights-in-a-Lexus idea.

Reply to
AstraVanMann

It isn't for a 2cv though. It is for something utterly stupid I have in mind if the fates play out right.

Reply to
Elder

I'm planning on building an lpg fueled reliant kitten engined coffin if everything comes together right. Just because I maybe can.

2CV lights would be just about the right size for it and nice not being designed to fit into a body.
Reply to
Elder

Not sure from the posts if you are after the round or square ones, but if after 5 1/4" round ones these guys do a pair for £25 which is probably cheaper than trying to find some 2CV ones.

formatting link
Alan...

Reply to
Alan Smith

WAKE UP....... WAKE UP!.....

You're having nightmares again.

Reply to
SteveH

On Fri, 29 May 2009 18:06:58 +0100, Elder mumbled:

I kinda like the idea, but why choose a kitten to base it on? I can't think of one advantage they have over something like a old Herald or 2CV, or Beetle as a special's base if you need a seperate chassis

Mike P

Reply to
Mike P

Nah, just the kind of thing that can be rebodied without an SVA. And something I can knock up with my better than average wood working skills.

Reply to
Elder

Nice revvy motor, super compact size, but I know I can fit the chassis size (had an old Reliant Robin van on L plates in the early 90's). Although there aren't many arround, even full cars go cheaper than a solid herald. There are a lot larger cars I have leg room with, even when making making body I want to make sure I don't have to modify the chassis. Modifying the chassis means SVA.

Double wishbone front and a steering rack means "modern" handling. Leafs at the rear means simple to work on, and lowering blocks can take car of any height issues.

And bloody good fuel consumption. Will be mental on mono-fuel LPG and as a "New" registered vehicle with age related probably original plate, the fuel will be specified as LPG.

Bonus is, some Ford parts, and some Triumph parts are interchangeable with the original Reliant ones.

Plan is something like

formatting link
But with better handles. Think preserved then varnished ply will make the skin, and I reckon if I'm clever I could use the original floor pan/dash/windscreen/firewall trimmed as needed.

Reply to
Elder

I can see several C&U problems in that picture.

Reply to
SteveH

That happens to be an american example but

formatting link
is british. Trailer arches can be used for registration, but aren't actually required for the MOT. An Open wheeled car can actually legally be MOT, but will most likely get you pulled the minute you hit the road.

Leaving the arches on and covering them with tyre tread might work nicely, been done before.

Lots of cars, not disimilar to the original one I posted are legally registered as specials, with nothing more than a VIC and MOT the VIC has nothing to do with roadworthiness or C&U and the MOT doesn't cover everything the C&U does. The VIC is to assertain that the details declared as belonging to the original are as documented so that enough points are there to avoid needing to SVA it.

Reply to
Elder

Not certain myself what I want yet. Those don't look too bad actually.

--=20 Carl Robson Get cashback on your purchases Topcashback

formatting link
formatting link

Reply to
Elder

On Fri, 29 May 2009 20:47:28 +0100, Elder mumbled:

You could make a nice coffin out of this 2CV special.

formatting link
Mike P

Reply to
Mike P

Hmm, that I like, but I want to make a 2 seater. I was somewhat inspired by The Shedster and Mayday

formatting link
formatting link

Reply to
Elder

On Fri, 29 May 2009 21:19:04 +0100, Elder mumbled:

That's actually given me an idea for the GS powered 2CV with a tatty body we have in a garage up north. I reckon that another seat could be put behind the driver like a Messerschmidt Tiger. It'd go like stink with

1300 instead of 602cc too.

I quite like that. I like specials and that sort of thing. That thing we drove out to Greece a couple of years back was great fun. Not coffin-like though

Ugh. A rusty A30? Or am I not reading down far enough. I really like Matt Jones' V8 W123 BTW

Mike P

Reply to
Mike P

Go to the last page, it went from bits to mot'd in something like 30 days. The last page is a resurection after there was a few mechanicals with a massively aged engine and a set of bike carbs.

Reply to
Elder

Not that the SVA is relevant any more seeing as it's now the IVA.

Tell me, what will the log book for this car say ? Reliant Kitten ? That means your insurers will only insure a Reliant Kitten - not a special based on a Reliant Kitten.

I see no way that you can avoid IVA unless modifying an existing special with appropriate V5.

(I have personal experience of these issues with the DVLA and you shouldn't just assume that it's simple.)

Reply to
Bob Sherunckle

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.