Posts: 261
Threads: 94
Joined: Feb 2012
Hello again!
As you know I purchased a home in Paauilo, Mauka 2000 ft elev. I drive a classic Car I plan on bringing with me to the island. It is a 1978 Citroen 2CV. The frame has been Galvanized, she's in great shape. (though she's not a "hangar queen" as we would call her in aviation, she's a daily driver and has her share of dings)
The question is, how do you think a classic car like her will do at 2K in Hamakua with occasional runs to Hilo/Kona? I was thinking a power washer (we have tons of catchment) and detailing now and then and I should be fine.
AKpilot
We're all here, because we're not all there!
We're all here, because we're not all there!
Posts: 1,679
Threads: 203
Joined: Dec 2005
There is a park ranger up at the Volcano that drives an old red Citroen. When he is there, the car has lot of pix taken of it!
Royall
Hale O Na Mea Pa`ani
I think she would last longer if you drive her gently and don't take her to Kona or Hilo much at all.
Whatever way you go to Kona, you are looking at a pretty good grade that can be demanding. Not a grade issue going to Hilo, but it's long.
Not sure catchment water is ideal for washing, fairly acidic.
If you are going to have a workhorse vehicle to drive most of the time, sounds fine.
Do you have a garage?
Posts: 1,522
Threads: 13
Joined: Apr 2014
See post on dog attack. Must have hit back button on my brain somewhere..... . 'Nother subject, ever fly over palmier Alaska? Dad worked in the mine as a kid.
Are you a human being, or a human doing?
Please bring this car and give us a ride !
We keep missing the Red one !
aloha,
pog
Posts: 447
Threads: 27
Joined: Sep 2006
AKpilot -- I have a sneaking suspicion you'll enjoy this:
The 2CV Alaska Challenge.
http://www.robgodfrey.com/alaska/
Posts: 261
Threads: 94
Joined: Feb 2012
Hey,
Yes I have a 95' Geo Tracker as the daily driver already on island. I would only bring the 2CV to "town" for special shindigs. And you are right about the drive to Kona. Petite Blu' (her name) will do 65 all day long.....just not uphill. Can't wait to meet the other 2CV!
AKpilot
We're all here, because we're not all there!
We're all here, because we're not all there!
Posts: 180
Threads: 3
Joined: Oct 2006
The issues that you need to consider are: who on the island will be competent to work on it, where will the parts come from in what time frame and at what cost. I would check those issues out first. Getting simple things like grandfather's clocks simply cleaned is nearly impossible. Keeping an older car going with no dealer, expertise or parts could be really tough.
Posts: 2,490
Threads: 222
Joined: Dec 2005
if it's a VW engine ... would be pretty easy to find parts. There is always ebay and other dealers that will ship parts. Might be a few extra bucks, but doable.
Posts: 261
Threads: 94
Joined: Feb 2012
The engine is dead easy, there are 3 fuses, she's air cooled and carbeurated, Anyone who can wrench on a bug can wrench on a 2CV. Just have to pay to have em shipped, and my hubby flies freight.
AKpilot
We're all here, because we're not all there!
We're all here, because we're not all there!
