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Oh No!, A Breeding Pair!
Bush Tucker Man:
And to my total amazement, I saw another pair today on a driveway :shock:
I'd been out on the bike & was heading home, cutting through Royston (South Yorkshire, not the pretender in Hertfordshire), there they stood on my left as I approached the 'Oliver Twist' pub.
It was a red one, & a yellow one............
Spooky co-incidence, but it was a 'solid' yellow, not a two-tone like yesterdays
So, there's more than on breeding pair, "Argghhhh!"
--- Quote from: blackbob on April 11, 2009, 15:19:03 ---great for off roading and thy do a 4x4 kit
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Was it the Sahara that was the twin-engined version?, with the Mehari being the single-engined model?
--- Quote from: V8MoneyPit on April 11, 2009, 15:23:28 ---
--- Quote from: Disco Matt on April 11, 2009, 15:02:27 ---The older 1950s/60s examples were a lot better put together than the Portugese-built later cars.
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The quality of engine build (prior to the move to Portugal) was amazing. There are no gaskets at all, including head gaskets. No sealant or anything. The build tolerances were so good, they didn't need them!
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Yes, I've read that about their fabled build tolerances in that regard.
I'll admit I do like the look of its 'competitor'/rival, the Renault 4
Pete5844 as was:
Changing gear is just pot luck and in a crash they open on impact but great fun in the snow. :D
V8MoneyPit:
--- Quote from: Pete5844 as was on April 11, 2009, 17:33:41 ---Changing gear is just pot luck and in a crash they open on impact but great fun in the snow. :D
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The gearbox must have been shot then. They should be quite 'notchy'. And the trick is to know how to drive and you won't crash in the first place!! But, you are right, they are built to be light. And it is this that makes them inherantly safe. The feeling of vulnerability make the drivers more aware of whats around them. Not like todays cars where the occupants are given a false sense of security..... but thats another story that it would be unwise to get me started on :lol:
--- Quote from: Bush Tucker Man on April 11, 2009, 16:47:45 ---
--- Quote from: blackbob on April 11, 2009, 15:19:03 ---great for off roading and thy do a 4x4 kit
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Was it the Sahara that was the twin-engined version?, with the Mehari being the single-engined model?
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The Sahara was the twin engined 2CV from the factory. Now very rare and can fetch in excess of £10k. There are also companies doing 4x4 conversions with the single engine.
The Mehari was a 'Jeep' or Mini Moke style of body on a 2CV chassis and 2wd as you say.
--- Quote from: Bush Tucker Man on April 11, 2009, 16:47:45 ---I'll admit I do like the look of its 'competitor'/rival, the Renault 4
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Arghhh! Nooo. It copied the 2CV which came first in so many ways. I have a friend (yes, really!!!) who winds me up about his liking for the R4 :lol:
muddyjames:
my parents had a red renault $ when I was a kid. nasty thing with a very very wierd gear lever if I am not mistaken.
SWEETY:
--- Quote from: muddyjames on April 11, 2009, 21:24:54 ---my parents had a red renault $ when I was a kid. nasty thing with a very very wierd gear lever if I am not mistaken.
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Do you mean the funny shape & that they always seamed sticky :roll:
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