Rescuing Abandoned 1963 Citroen 2CV // Project Patina Part 2

Rebuilding an Abandoned 1963 Citroen 2CV Part 2 // Patina Resto Mod. This is the second part of a mini series VLOG documenting why Jonny Smith decided to save a car whose owner strangely disappeared without paying the outstanding bill on this resto-modded (and now beautifully patinated) suicide door 'AZAM' 2CV. In this episode you will see the 2CV's floorpan get repaired and repainted, then new brakes, suspension overhaul, plus a brand new wiring loom.

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Filmed by Jonny Smith and Darren Arthur
Edited by: Michael 'Dougie' Douglass

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:58 New welded sections
3:55 Painting floors
4:30 Disguising the repair
5:22 Jonny's Mum's flapjack
6:38 OLD WIRING removal
6:53 Simple dash in the world
7:55 NEW WIRING LOOM
8:38 Taking the bodyshell for a walk
9:00 DAY 2
9:50 Brake Caliper rebuild
11:19 Replacing shock absorbers
12:22 Suspension check and clean
13:30 Drugs from mum
14:34 Patina doppelganger
16:51 2CV donors
18:40 New parts treasure
20:21 Brand new wheels and tyres
21:21 WIRING LOOM CONT'D
23:07 Amazing stalk

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[bazwaterboy]

2CVs don't interest me in the slightest but I could not stop watching Part 1 and 2 of this series. Keep it going!

[rosseastman]

Enjoying this series an AWFUL lot. Thanks for saving this one Jonny. Hope you enjoy transporting eggs across bumpy fields in it for years to come.

[kevincross]

When modern cars are SO complicated, going back to something this simple is a joy.

[Dentwido]

great project, im hooked. if this was a serie on netflix, id binge watch it

[wheeler]

I collected my 2CV last week from these guys. It wasn't sold by them, just left with them to mind while the elderly owners sold it privately. They are a brilliant group of people, and I will be buying my spares from them.

[CalumRaasay]

That indicator/light stalk is just a marvel of design. Incredible!

[MrJulianneave]

Johnny it looks like such a good project car. Simple, huge new parts availability and a big following. Plus, the product you're going to end up with is absolutely timeless. Highly motivating!

[iannolan-fg]

I have never wanted a 2CV. But I do now! Especially the corrugated van, but that's going for EV conversion, which is a great idea. Thanks Johnny.

[lukewilkinson]

Great series, a diamond amongst the crash damage videos and nurberg ring trips for the thousandth time

[andym]

‘Bodger that for a game of marbles’ lol not heard that expression for ages! Great series Mr Smith.

[Robert-crbq]

Nice work. Reminds me of my 1970 Beetle and the work I had to do on her.
By the way. I am sorry, but the electrification of the 2CV van is an anathema to me.
Glad your staying old school.😊

[speedman]

Another great project. Just watched parts 1 & 2 back to back. Fascinating to seen just how little there is to a 2CV. I use to drive a mates mums one up and down their drive in the early 90s as a teenager when she was out at work. We covered about 20yds again and again in 1st and reverse!

[DanielDrives]

I’m really enjoying this series! It was my Grandad’s 2CV that got me into cars when I was younger, so I’m really pleased you’ve now got your own to fettle with. Good luck with it Jonny!

[theblueptat]

Johnny these 2CV videos are incredible! Love seeing the progress and your journey to get this one back on the road. No you are making me want one soon 😅

[BumpyD]

Loving the explanation of the suspension and the lighting stalk they were ahead of the time with it with the simplist answer ❤

[blacksquirrel]

Thank you for not keeping us too long for part deux

[jeffshaw]

Love this brings back memories of the 90s when mum had one bless them all for helping you get this done by far my Favorite watch has been this so far 😀👍🏽👍🏽

[spinup]

I wanted a 2CV from when I went to primary school in the early 80's, I had a teacher who had a Dolly that was painted it like a ladybird, the paint was a bit naff but it was such a cool car, like nothing else I'd seen, but I was always told why would I want something so crappy! It has character and charm and they have that thing that we can't explain why we like them but we do! Same as people love steam, stationary engines or tractors. Keep being weird Johnny, I'm with you all the way. Love it 😂 #CMTMB

[arieplomp]

Amazing job they did on the body ! The engineering of this car keeps me amazing! It’s all kept very simple, the hinges, the light/ horn switch! But it’s hard to make a car this simple but so well engineered! Can’t wait for part 3 ! 👍🏻👍🏻🆙🫶

[anthonystevens]

Another top video Jonny. As a 2CV fan of many years (more like decades) but yet to get one seeing the restoration and preparation for the build is both fascinating and educational for me. I look forward to part three. I have to take my hat of to everyone helping the restoration including the creator of the flap jack fuel.