How to Restore Citroen 2CV (Enthusiast's Restoration Manuals)
How to Restore Citroen 2CV (Enthusiast's Restoration Manuals) by Lindsay Porter is an excellent step by step guide to maintaining and restoring your 2CV. The book is very well illustrated and covers all 2 CVs from 1949-1990, including the Dyane and the Truckette. The excellent photographs and illustrations provide a detailed hands on guide to each aspect of 2CV maintenance.
The book starts with some great safety tips, general information and routine maintenance guidelines, that can sometimes be overlooked when one starts a project, but which should not be ignored.
The dismantling and rebuilding of all the mechanical features of the 2CV are dealt with as well as modifications such as updating to an electronic ignition or adding a fuse box to an early 2CV.
The bodywork is not overlooked with excellent chapters on restoration of the interior, top replacement and chassis and body repair.
Citroën 2CV is filled with good tips and the abundant illustrations make it easy to visualize the job before you. This book is a must have for your garage shelf and will offer assistance with every 2CV project or repair.
Here's the long awaited definitive guide to restoring the Citro\235n 2CV and its close relatives the Dyane, Van, Ami 6 & Mehari. Aimed at the owner, here is a step-by-step, hands-on guide to every aspect of restoration including body, trim and mechanical components. Over 1400 color photos illustrate every stage of the process.
Book Details
The book starts with some great safety tips, general information and routine maintenance guidelines, that can sometimes be overlooked when one starts a project, but which should not be ignored.
The dismantling and rebuilding of all the mechanical features of the 2CV are dealt with as well as modifications such as updating to an electronic ignition or adding a fuse box to an early 2CV.
The bodywork is not overlooked with excellent chapters on restoration of the interior, top replacement and chassis and body repair.
Citroën 2CV is filled with good tips and the abundant illustrations make it easy to visualize the job before you. This book is a must have for your garage shelf and will offer assistance with every 2CV project or repair.
Here's the long awaited definitive guide to restoring the Citro\235n 2CV and its close relatives the Dyane, Van, Ami 6 & Mehari. Aimed at the owner, here is a step-by-step, hands-on guide to every aspect of restoration including body, trim and mechanical components. Over 1400 color photos illustrate every stage of the process.
Book Details

- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Veloce Publishing (March 26, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1903706440
- ISBN-13: 9781903706442
- Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
- List Price: $54.95
- Price: $40.11
- You Save: $14.84 (27%)
