[Colin Smith]

Hi Paul… nearly bought this myself, hope didn’t pay too much. Good to see you today.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Or if you want to use a ring spanner it’s 30mm

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Well done Paul… we’ll soon be back in the EU 😆

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi Andy
The green piece you refer to is the Accelerated Idling Device found on the carburetor for bvh transmissions. Hope this helps.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

That looks really stunning Paul, well done in pursuing the colour match. I won’t be having mine done just yet as it’s a late type (1973) dashboard. Weel done again.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi Peter, all makes sense now – well done and keep us updated.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Nice work Peter, I like it. Are the 8 pin plugs for the lights to the front wings? This will make life so much easier.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

or watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2ZeOJOfZII

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Common problem cables coming adrift! There is hole in the front of the bonnet catch about 6-7mm diameter where you can feed a rod between the front bumper and bonnet and into the hole to release the catch. There is a drawing for a tool you can make for this but can’t find it at the moment. Happy fishing.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi Julian, they are strengthening shims for the rear door checkstraps, you’ll find them in the sill section near the b post. Hope this helps.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi John

The 648 Parts catalogue doesn’t differentiate a year change for Cibie or SEV Marchal, I think Citroën kept their options open to different suppliers. I have a 1973 model with SEV Marchal glass if that helps.

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Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Happy new year Justin, have a good 2022.

Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Menus can be viewed here…

Standard menu,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LeSUn2scCQ09hnbpwa4PvrKwodyU9AOK/view?usp=sharing

Festive menu,
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vyZFBP2q0vhrhtDiqFfFxnuWrLTzSlPq/view?usp=sharing

Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi Sean
I used a deep 8mm socket 1/4 drive on a long extension. Loosen the mounts, close the door and adjust the wing. Just nip them up so the wing will just move and stay in position. Good luck.

Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

[Colin Smith]

Hi Sean

Ask your local paint factor for an ‘EXY’ swatch MERVILLE was the original manufacturer and see if that matches.
Don’t forget your paint could be nearly 50 years old.

Kind RegarDS
Colin Smith

1973 DS23 Pallas in Beige Tholonet - Under restoration.
Citroën DS Restoration

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