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panorama
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:35 am    Post subject: French thing update.... Reply with quote
Hi folks,

My 181 thing from 1971 is on her update since nearly 6 months...

Work is in progress and i love it more and more....

I own it since 1998 and it's part of my family, before being eaten by rust we choosed to make a total update and give it a classic look...

You can have a look at my pics and comments are welcomed...

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:41 am    Post subject: French thing update.... Reply with quote
sorry... this link must be ok





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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Looking good!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thank you waxhead....

I think it will look good....Just one month and i 'll cruise...
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:48 pm    Post subject: engine in.... First try tomorrow.... Reply with quote
the engine is inside now and maybe, we'll hear it tomorrow...

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nothing looks better than the stainless exhaust Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 7:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks.... I'm still waiting to hear it...

I think it's for tomorrow... Razz
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Where did you find the rear light lenses? Originals?

I want to get a set for my car but they are hard to come by.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, these are the original ones for european 181. They are the same as for the T1 bus.

Br. olivier.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks, I must look out for a pair - I much prefer those over the US-spec type.

Your Thing looks great! I'm hoping to start my engine any day now also.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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comments welcome...


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, is all I can say. Amazing work!!!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Very Nice!! I like the white I just got finshed painting my 73 white. The tail lights do look nice. Great job.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:57 pm    Post subject: thank you.... Reply with quote
my thing haven't seen the daylight since 7 months...

Maybe next week end she will be outside for first cruise...


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Classic look isn't it ?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I agree it look great nice job, time to enjoy. What is the weather like in France this time of the year? Show us some pictures of the Thing in France
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
panorama wrote:
comments welcome...


I'm surprised I haven't complimented this Thing of beauty yet as I have enjoyed seeing all of the updates. I love it. Very, very nice indeed.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks a lot for you comments. They please me because it was tough and hard sometimes but we are on the way to finish...

this old girl will be able to cruise again...


all this perfect restauration by our own on :


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
thank you citroen, it's a pleasure to be compliment by you.

For the weather, i live in the north ouest of france near the sea....

So, it depends....

But i will let you know about the weather as soon as my thing will cruise...
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