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Post by dorian on Mar 27, 2009 19:56:34 GMT 10
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Post by atouchofglass on Mar 27, 2009 20:30:17 GMT 10
Hey Dorian
Could be a real nice ride when done up
Paint it black and white Call it Pepi...... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good if you get a flat.... Can drive on three wheels if I remember correctly
Cheers Atog
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 27, 2009 20:41:07 GMT 10
Hey Dorian, I reckon the DS and the Sunliner will make a great match. Somehow the shape of the car complements the shape of the van and vice versa. And not only that, but the fact that they use the same construction material means they are just meant for each other - fibreglass** I'm surprised that ATOG didn't pick up on that one!! ;D ;D ;D Don Ricardo **Well the roof of the DS anyway...
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Post by dorian on Mar 27, 2009 20:41:19 GMT 10
Cheers atog! Yeah, someone said today I could drive on three wheels and I thought they were joking!
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Post by dorian on Mar 27, 2009 20:43:17 GMT 10
Yep, fibreglas!!! You know your DS Don! Yes, that was part of the appeal. The aesthetics and symmetry of the two shapes. Spot on mate!
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Post by whippy on Mar 28, 2009 16:25:21 GMT 10
Great tow car, would be even better with a supercharger & scoop sitting out the bonnet ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2009 17:20:23 GMT 10
Long term member "Belinda" has been towing their 10 foot Atlanic Bondwood for years with either a similar Citroen or the Austin 18 sedan. ( The cars are affectionately known as the cockroach and the land crab). Both unusual towcars.. both very capable and up to the task.. "Viva la difference" i say. Reddo
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Post by dorian on Mar 28, 2009 21:12:02 GMT 10
Thanks Reddo,
Yeah, Humpty mentioned the Atlantic in an email to me. Went looking for it on the forum and found their groovy Austin. The hydraulic suspension makes it great for towing. Was thrilled to find the tow bar!!
Dorian PS Not sure about the modifications Whippy. Maybe a string of onions around the bonnet. ;D
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Post by melburgorbust on Apr 4, 2009 10:17:06 GMT 10
Nice oen! I looked at buying oen of these the other week but was put off by the lack of power and noisyness of the engine (and that is coming from the owner of a 67 Volvo 122s!)
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Post by bobt on Apr 4, 2009 23:33:49 GMT 10
Nice wheels...
I am with whippy 'ere....supercharge her. But no scoop ;D
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Post by dorian on Apr 6, 2009 20:07:27 GMT 10
Think you must have the wrong car as Citroen's pretty quiet. Great for towing with the hydraulics. Wait till you see it restored withe van
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Post by Surf Tragic on Apr 26, 2009 23:05:52 GMT 10
I must say I love those cars, have wanted one since I was a kid, they have always been 'unique' to me.
Am presently talking with an elderly gentleman who has owned one from new, he's not ready to let it go yet, but I have 1st preference when he is ready.
She's a beauty.
Ron
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Post by RollyDog on Apr 28, 2009 22:50:24 GMT 10
I remember the deputy principal at my primary schoold having one of these. It was intriguing to have the engine start and wait for the front to rise up. I'm still trying to organise the front panels for my Mkiii Humber Sceptre Estate (modified Hillman Hunter wagon) project to arrive so I can join the "something different for a tow car" group. By chance the Sceptre Estates were known in New Zealand which is where my Munro was made so a perfect match. Rod G.
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Post by dorian on Apr 29, 2009 19:49:42 GMT 10
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Post by yellowuki on Apr 30, 2009 7:55:14 GMT 10
The man who gave me my Kingswood had one of those as well. He is a clever old tinkerer and had managed to fit a Holden Carbie to it. If that's of any interest I can find out how. Cheers, yellowuki ;D ;D
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Post by dorian on Apr 30, 2009 20:31:42 GMT 10
Hi yellowuki! How you going with your lovely old Sunny? Any further on? Forgive my ignorance but what would a holden carbie do? Sounds great but
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Post by yellowuki on May 4, 2009 7:23:17 GMT 10
Hey Dorian, the original carbie on the Citroen was apperently hard to get bits for. And the Holden one you could just about get bits from Coles ;D Next time I'm speaking to him I will ask if it made any other differences, Cheers Yellowuki ;D
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Post by minicamper on May 4, 2009 9:15:25 GMT 10
Hey Dorian,
GREAT choice. I've always loved the DS and have been longing for one for some time. They make excellent towcars as the suspension is perfect for towing, yes they're not a big six, but should be more than adequate for a Sunny. And the brakes, MAN watch you don't end up with the Sunny in the glove box!
Well done. With the unbolt panels, the resto whould be quick n easy!
Cheers Chris
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Post by whippy on May 5, 2009 19:10:59 GMT 10
Nuthing a nice throbbin V8 with a supercharger & scoop sitting out the bonnet wouldn't fix ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by dorian on May 18, 2009 20:37:26 GMT 10
Thanks guys. Yeah, I love this DS. A work of art. Can't wait to have it on the road. Pulling up to the servo with the van attached will be interesting. The car sinks - so too the van. Any Holden carbie info will be fascinating. Yes panels come off like a mechano set. And the brakes are touchy, yes. Headbutted the windscreen a few times.
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Post by olympicriviera on May 18, 2009 21:46:06 GMT 10
do you mind if I ask what citroens like these are worth?
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Post by dorian on May 24, 2009 17:41:08 GMT 10
Restored they start from $8k - $12k mate. I bought mine for $3.5 but will need a complete respray, rust cut out and new interior. Engine's ok but for some minor stuff.
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