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Gunscrossed
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:07
Just got back from picking up the V70R 'project',
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401763592.jpg
A bit knackered so off out for a pint, will take a good look in the morning and make a list of jobs to do.
I think the cambelt could do with changing, anyone know a good indie in N.Essex?

martybelfastt5
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:20
looks good,,,,,,,

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:24
Looking good.What do u need indi for?

Jamest5r
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:29
Got to love a Saffy in the sunshine lol. :)

Gunscrossed
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:33
Looking good.What do u need indi for?

Best place for cambelt change?

Gunscrossed
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:35
Got to love a Saffy in the sunshine lol. :)

Wife hates the colour! :slap:

merc85
Saturday 24th March 2012, 19:38
Just got back from picking up the V70R 'project',
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401763592.jpg
A bit knackered so off out for a pint, will take a good look in the morning and make a list of jobs to do.
I think the cambelt could do with changing, anyone know a good indie in N.Essex?

Not sure where abouts in North Essex you mean, Looks a damm nice car.

My Friend and i can change the Belt/belt kit for you, And i can also get you a price on a Belt kit to, I'm Based Harwich essex.

Ps, feel free to come to the Essex's meets and be Saffy number 3 lol

julek780
Saturday 24th March 2012, 20:53
great car, best colour, best model

T5frankie
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:09
the saffy v70r is the pinnacle and last of the proper volvos, well done mate welcome to the exclusive saffy club

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:23
the saffy v70r is the pinnacle and last of the proper volvos, well done mate welcome to the exclusive saffy club

Its not exclusive, they're bloody everywhere!!!

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:27
Its not exclusive, they're bloody everywhere!!!

Thats `cos this is the colour ppl cherish unlike others.

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:28
the saffy v70r is the pinnacle and last of the proper volvos, well done mate welcome to the exclusive saffy club

3 saffys in essex eeeehaaaaaaa.

T5frankie
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:33
Thats `cos this is the colour ppl cherish unlike others.

thats right if silver was that nice he would be keeping his

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:37
Thats `cos this is the colour ppl cherish unlike others.

Thats because most people just like to follow the rest of the sheep.:lol:

:drunk:

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:38
thats right if silver was that nice he would be keeping his

Got nowt to do with the colour mate.

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:39
Thats because most people just like to follow the rest of the sheep.:lol:

:drunk:

LOL I dont mind being in the GOLDEN FLOCK sadly not every one can lol

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:44
LOL I dont mind being in the GOLDEN FLOCK sadly not every one can lol

Its not gold though, its more of a brown. ;)

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:46
Its not gold though, its more of a brown. ;)

Yea,thats what a quality gold look like lol and beer in ye hand aswell.

T5frankie
Saturday 24th March 2012, 21:49
Its not gold though, its more of a brown. ;)

its saffron gold mate if you did more cooking instead of telling the missus to do it all the time you may have come across the spice "saffron" lol (only kidding)

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:01
its saffron gold mate if you did more cooking instead of telling the missus to do it all the time you may have come across the spice "saffron" lol (only kidding)

Its more like the colour of the cheese sauce that come with nachos and i wouldn't describe that as gold. lol

merc85
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:25
the saffy v70r is the pinnacle and last of the proper volvos, well done mate welcome to the exclusive saffy club

Here's what frankies on about lol

12952

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:41
Here's what frankies on about lol

12952

Thats more like kids p*o colour Gav.

LiamT4
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:46
Thats more like kids p*o colour Gav.

Looks the same to me, just not metallic like the volvo version. pmsl!

merc85
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:52
the saffy allegro is the pinnacle and last of the proper BL's, well done mate welcome to the exclusive Brown club


Edited for us all lol

Kingsford G
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:53
U jealous little §§§§§§s lol

T5frankie
Saturday 24th March 2012, 22:53
Edited for us all lol

all you jealous haters lol

volvokid
Saturday 24th March 2012, 23:10
Gads what a horrible colour ;-)

Wobbly Dave
Sunday 25th March 2012, 00:33
Your wife must have exceptional taste. LOL

Welcome to the gay gold bottomless pit society. Enjoy the ride!!

Gunscrossed
Sunday 25th March 2012, 21:10
http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/picture.php?albumid=334&pictureid=2377

The front badge is broken on my grill, is it possible to buy just the badge? Or is it a new grill job? Also missing the lower grill.

Kingsford G
Sunday 25th March 2012, 21:17
http://www.volvot5.co.uk/forums/picture.php?albumid=334&pictureid=2377

The front badge is broken on my grill, is it possible to buy just the badge? Or is it a new grill job? Also missing the lower grill.

And the headlight wiper missing.I`d buy a black grill mate,they look pukka on these.

merc85
Sunday 25th March 2012, 21:22
And the headlight wiper missing.I`d buy a black grill mate,they look pukka on these.

Ebay for both mate, Wont cost alot. Looking smart mate looks like you got a good project there.

T5frankie
Sunday 25th March 2012, 21:34
And the headlight wiper missing.I`d buy a black grill mate,they look pukka on these.

i'm picking up my new c70 2003 grill tomorrow, cant wait lol, rufe does bumper grills

Kingsford G
Sunday 25th March 2012, 21:43
i'm picking up my new c70 2003 grill tomorrow, cant wait lol, rufe does bumper grills

JimS70R got one on his and it looks great.Once I`ve got more dosh I`m after one too.

volvokid
Monday 26th March 2012, 08:49
i'm picking up my new c70 2003 grill tomorrow, cant wait lol, rufe does bumper grills

Bloody hell I thought you were saying your picking up your new c70

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 13:31
Had a little play this morning, front seats were full of 'bobbles',
Before;
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401811100.jpg
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401811101.jpg

After,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401811103.jpg

Still need to get the upholstery and carpets cleaned though!

Also found that there's no wheel brace or key for the locking wheel nuts so will have to look into that.

M-R-P
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 14:02
I've got a hammer-on socket that I used to remove my lockers (just a 7/8" socket wrapped in tape and battered onto the bolt ;))
And a set of P1 lockers (I'm waiting for a yes or no from somebody else with these tho, can let you know if you like?)

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 15:36
Bloody hell I thought you were saying your picking up your new c70

I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol

volvokid
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 15:39
I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol

Very cool if I could I would have one too but a purple one or ruby red, I know it's a tad gay

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 17:03
I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol
Think I'm bidding on that!

Kingsford G
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 17:17
I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol

Is it me7 engine?

The Flying Moose
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 17:28
I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol

Love it Frankie!

I can see it now, Saffy S70R, Saffy V70R and Saffy C70.

The neighbours will think your barking but its nice to see your commitment to the cause :worship:

martybelfastt5
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 18:04
think ive a black 70 grill with badge ect its full black,,and a set of headlight wipers 15 plus delivery

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 19:22
Is it me7 engine?

no mate wouldnt bother me if it was, they drive nicer

Kingsford G
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 20:02
no mate wouldnt bother me if it was, they drive nicer

I allways liked the shape.A little drop on suspention and nice alloy gives totally diff look.

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:14
I'm watching a Saffy c70 t5 gt on eBay might have it if I can convince my missus to drive the estate lol

Did you buy it?

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:21
Did you buy it?

i wish it went cheap didnt it what a bargain, missus had the hump so didnt want to mention cars again lol

Kingsford G
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:41
i wish it went cheap didnt it what a bargain, missus had the hump so didnt want to mention cars again lol

A nice bunch of flovers and a romantic dinner will sort her out

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:44
A nice bunch of flovers and a romantic dinner will sort her out

joking aint you, money better spent on my cars lol, she aint got a romantic bone in her body lol

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:46
Don't think it sold for £545.

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:48
Don't think it sold for £545.

it did there wasn't a reserve on it

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 21:57
He stopped the auction just before the end, I think the only way you can do that is if you agree to sell to the highest bidder? I messaged him after and he said he wasn't going to let it go for £545. which also suggests he (or someone he knows) was the high bidder.

T5frankie
Tuesday 27th March 2012, 22:06
He stopped the auction just before the end, I think the only way you can do that is if you agree to sell to the highest bidder? I messaged him after and he said he wasn't going to let it go for £545. which also suggests he (or someone he knows) was the high bidder.

thought it ended a few seconds early lol

Gunscrossed
Saturday 31st March 2012, 15:42
I've got a hammer-on socket that I used to remove my lockers (just a 7/8" socket wrapped in tape and battered onto the bolt ;))
And a set of P1 lockers (I'm waiting for a yes or no from somebody else with these tho, can let you know if you like?)

pm sent.

Gunscrossed
Saturday 31st March 2012, 15:45
Doing a few littlr jobs on the car today, it didn't come with the plastic cover on the engine so I bought one from a breaker on Ebay but it didn't come with the six bolts needed to fix it, any idea what size I'll need?

M-R-P
Saturday 31st March 2012, 16:14
pm sent.

Replied :beer:

Gunscrossed
Sunday 1st April 2012, 18:09
Replied :beer:

Thanks Martin!

Gunscrossed
Sunday 1st April 2012, 18:12
Did a couple of jobs today,
Black grill,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401900377.jpg

'Aero' wipers,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401900378.jpg

And ! "NOT NORMAL" sticker :biggrin:
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401900380.jpg

Kingsford G
Sunday 1st April 2012, 18:32
Grill looking good mate.How much was it?

Gunscrossed
Sunday 1st April 2012, 19:00
Grill looking good mate.How much was it?

It's a long story !

Gunscrossed
Friday 6th April 2012, 13:47
A few more bits sorted;
When I got the car it had n/s rear damage,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970876.jpg
So booked that in for paint,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970883.jpg

Also changed the pollen filter, think it needed it!
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970879.jpg

The last bit will be a bit 'Marmite' I know but I bought a set of birch wood trim from e-bay, from this,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970880.jpg
to this,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970882.jpg

I quite like it so will look in to how the centre consol fits?

http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/401970885.jpg

Al115
Friday 6th April 2012, 14:19
Looking good! Except for the wood trim. :)

Gunscrossed
Saturday 7th April 2012, 11:36
Didn't think the wood would go down well!

t5steve
Saturday 7th April 2012, 11:47
take no notice .........i quite like that wood.............its different to all the normal pattern

Gunscrossed
Saturday 7th April 2012, 12:29
take no notice .........i quite like that wood.............its different to all the normal pattern

A man with good taste!

Kingsford G
Saturday 7th April 2012, 12:55
Didn't think the wood would go down well!

U do yr car up to yr taste not others mate,some`ll like it some won`t.

Gunscrossed
Saturday 7th April 2012, 17:30
U do yr car up to yr taste not others mate,some`ll like it some won`t.

Cheers mate!

T5frankie
Saturday 7th April 2012, 19:06
my r came with that sick wood, hated it at the time but i miss it, also had the matching wheel too

Gunscrossed
Sunday 8th April 2012, 08:24
Going to try a plain grey/black wheel.

T5frankie
Sunday 8th April 2012, 09:27
put that silver stuff up for sale, its worth money

Gunscrossed
Sunday 8th April 2012, 18:25
put that silver stuff up for sale, its worth money

Got to work out how to remove the centre consol first!

T5frankie
Sunday 8th April 2012, 18:46
Got to work out how to remove the centre consol first!

easy job but a bit fiddly just done mine again, you need to take off the handbrake gear surround consol out first with two screws under the flap under the armrest, then its just lots of screws from behind the centre consul surround, take out the stereo and heating controls too, use your torx bits

MIKESC70T5
Sunday 8th April 2012, 18:55
easy job but a bit fiddly just done mine again, you need to take off the handbrake gear surround consol out first with two screws under the flap under the armrest, then its just lots of screws from behind the centre consul surround, take out the stereo and heating controls too, use your torx bits

Hey Frankie, did you lose any skin from your knuckles getting the bolts out, I know I did lol. I took all mine out and sprayed them up silver as the proper kits were rare as rocking horse poo in 2010. Mine originally had the dark marble look trim.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/MIKEST5R/SDC11246.jpg

T5frankie
Sunday 8th April 2012, 19:11
Hey Frankie, did you lose any skin from your knuckles getting the bolts out, I know I did lol. I took all mine out and sprayed them up silver as the proper kits were rare as rocking horse poo in 2010. Mine originally had the dark marble look trim.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s29/MIKEST5R/SDC11246.jpg

i know what you mean very stressful sometimes, what i do know is that not as many screws went back in than came out lol

MIKESC70T5
Sunday 8th April 2012, 19:32
i know what you mean very stressful sometimes, what i do know is that not as many screws went back in than came out lol

Same here, but no rattles or squeaks so I didn't care :D

Gunscrossed
Sunday 8th April 2012, 19:35
Might try to have a look tomorrow, will post up some pics.

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 15:26
Wood is all in!
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/402026431.jpg

Also changed the manky beige wheel for a plain grey one,
From this,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/402026434.jpg
To this,
http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL352/11363311/20130129/402026435.jpg

M-R-P
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 15:48
Nice work there mate, Marmite like you say but if you're happy with it, that's what counts ;)
Been getting some stick at work, over my new interior but I think it great and the guys at work drive micras and clios so wtf do they know lol.

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 16:13
Lol! Thanks Martin.

M-R-P
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 16:21
Had a crack at those lockers yet?

Gunscrossed
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 16:25
Just about to take it to my local tyre place to see if they can help, Merc85 had a look and couldn't see how to remove them.

volvokid
Tuesday 10th April 2012, 16:38
That wood is mental but it was the flag ship choice back in the 850 so who cares, its different, i'm liking your progress so far keep it up. If I was you I would change the top half of the dash board to a off black one, thats been done on here already and it breaks up the cream well. its a shame because I just through the top half of my dash board in the skip because I changed it for the dolby set up a few years ago