Oz Chassis Rebuild

2CV

Rolling Chassis Rebuild

The following pictures detail a rolling chassis rebuild for an Australian client to be used in Raid Oz#4 2000.

A new chassis was purchased together an old 2CV. The 2CV running parts were overhauled and fitted the new chassis which in turn was strengthened.

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Upturned chassis viewed from the front, showing the aluminium sump shield 2.5mm thick, The extra long front towing eye is for an adventure kit type bumper which will be bolted securely through the underside of that bumper.
Same as above, but with the 'T' iron welded in place. The front piece of 5mm plate is only bolted in by the engine mounts and the two 11mm bolts at the front corners.
This 5mm plate is fitted across the chassis at the front and rear axle bolts. Extra long axle bolts are required for fitting the rear plates and the original rear bolts are moved to the front position as they are 8mm longer. Note the metal tags on the lower edge of the chassis (remember chassis is upside down!). To secure the fuel line and brake line as the original Citroen ones will not hold piping should it be caught on a branch or bush.
Rear towing eye fitted to original rear bumper mounting points which have been drilled out to 10.5mm and now accept 10mm bolts with heavy washers. This again will have an adventure kit type rear bumper.
View of front chassis showing the inserted 20 gauge plate in the side of the chassis immediately in front of the front axle bolts. There is on original Citroen replacement chassis's a strengthening plate immediately behind the front axle bolts. On standard 2CV chassis (not Dyane) this strengthening plate is not fitted.
Close up of the strengthening plate with 5 puddle welds to secure it to the side wall.
Wurth CU800 is sprayed immediately under the 5mm crossplates to repel any water and (hopefully) dispel any rust forming.
A wider view of above. Note The position of the plot when it returns to chassis level gives initial protection to the petrol tank and allows the vehicle to ride over any obstacles.
It is necessary to change the profile of the two centrepieces of 'T' iron, so that they can allow for the protrusion of the exhaust crossbox.
*Fully protected exhaust crossbox which hopefully will never,never,never,ever* be punctured as it is necessary to remove the gearbox to remove it.**
Completed upside down chassis
Chassis on side being turned over
Removal of rear wheel bearing using circular motion impact wrench - Facom NK300 and D83
Overhauled rear brakes
Facom 10 tonne portable hydraulic frame press for pressing out kingpins.
Refitted petrol tank after steam cleaning and fitted with new tank sender. I have on this RAID chassis supplied new braided fuel line to go completely to the fuel pump Note The Ľ inch drive universal 11mm socket attached to the underside of the rear axle showing that it is possible to remove the petrol tank with the piece of 5mm plate across the rear axle bolts.
*Special tool Facom 4046L used inconjunction with the weaker Citroen made tool which is used for the fine adjustment and locking of the suspension end collars. Note In the centre of the picture the two new rubber suspension gaiters and the new suspension collar which is sometimes necessary to fit.**
One of the minimum requirements of a RAID car is to be slightly higher at the rear than a city car. *Due to evolution modifications it is necessary to remove the last 10-15mm of the suspension tie rod. Note * It is dangerous to make this modification if the vehicle is going to be run empty. You must understand the evolution of the 2CV before making this cut**
The finished product late one night (More pictures to follow - check back soon)
Ready to go with additonal spare parts
The final liftoff to Australia