Project rust box time to save the gul

[t5 pete]

All now in primer fingers crossed spray day Thursday then onto doors, bonnet, boot, bumpers, spoiler and trims god its never ending, in between all that got to get it up and running again as well.

[Jamest5r]

All now in primer fingers crossed spray day Thursday then onto doors, bonnet, boot, bumpers, spoiler and trims god its never ending, in between all that got to get it up and running again as well.

Crack on then mate :)

[t5 pete]

Tell me about it busy with work trying to find spare days to fit things in hopefully not go much on Thursday and Friday so hopefully paint Thursday then Friday I can get car out and start on doors etc

[t5 pete]

Yellow yellow yellow

[claymore]

Pictures Pictures Pictures

[t5 pete]

More yellow yellow yellow piccys to come later tonight

[foammanmark]

Still watching this Pete, but it may make me regret selling mine is my only concern............

[Nealevo]

Do you lot up north only work half days? You seem to be dragging this out now!!!

[no1tosh]

come on lad lets see some pic's

[t5 pete]

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140705_173829_zps1ad2edc8.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140705_173840_zps6cdc812a.jpg
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140705_173753_zps2b97b923.jpg

[claymore]

I bet that makes you feel good :)

[M-R-P]

Yeah... That's more like it!

[t5 pete]

I bet that makes you feel good :)

Its certainly does its a great feeling looking to have the doors done Thursday Friday apart from the rear quarter window trim that drunk all the Stella and decided to fall off lol surprisingly tho it landed flat on its back so didn't damage the paint.

[WOODY T5]

Volvo porn right there nice

[no1tosh]

well done pal, looks like you've done a very good job

[t5 pete]

well done pal, looks like you've done a very good job

Cheers bud that means alot coming fot you on another note ive just re remembered about the tps will post it tomorroe

[martybelfastt5]

very nice :smlove2:

[MoleT-5R]

Think I might know who will take Jim's crown when the vote for vpc car of the year comes around... you just need to get it finished and to a meet or 2 and it could be you and you deserve it with an epic rebuild, with a great project thread....can't wait to see the finish car in the flesh mate

[t5 pete]

Think I might know who will take Jim's crown when the vote for vpc car of the year comes around... you just need to get it finished and to a meet or 2 and it could be you and you deserve it with an epic rebuild, with a great project thread....can't wait to see the finish car in the flesh mate

Thank you Adrain thats really appreciated im hoping to attand as many meets as I can once its done

[t5 pete]

More yellow yellow

[jamesy12345]

It's coming along nicely, Pete. You & Mr Munster will look great going down the shops in yr R's

[Jamest5r]

It's coming along nicely, Pete. You & Mr Munster will look great going down the shops in yr R's

Mmmmm puff yellow and gay gold......luuuuuvley:)

[jamesy12345]

Mmmmm puff yellow and gay gold......luuuuuvley:)

Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's

Green is a man's colour, only 500 made dontchaknow

Sorry Pete just jealous here

[Jamest5r]

Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's

Green is a man's colour, only 500 made dontchaknow

Sorry Pete just jealous here

If you've ever seen "Twins" and then saw them 2 together..
...:)

[t5 pete]

Lol nobs

[munster732]

If you've ever seen "Twins" and then saw them 2 together..
...:)

Even down to the haircuts, almost a tribute act we are

[no1tosh]

Cheers bud that means alot coming fot you on another note ive just re remembered about the tps will post it tomorroe


ahhh nice one pal, i forgot aswell lol. fingers crossed!

buying my base and clear next week, so it will be my turn next :)

[MoleT-5R]

More yellow yellow

but I see no more yellow pic's.........:shockedbi:shockedbi:shockedbi

[MoleT-5R]

Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's

Green is a man's colour, only 500 made dontchaknow

Sorry Pete just jealous here

I so wish this to be true, so would Colin, Jimbo and a few others, but then again the yanks never got green ones, it seems

[t5 pete]

As promiced
Itching now to get it all done then got to wait to mop it also half way through the paint its certainly made short work of 7.5 ltrs
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140706_093927_zps5d1faa97.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140706_093934_zpsce49ffca.jpg
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[claymore]

I love these updates :)

[jamesy12345]

I so wish this to be true, so would Colin, Jimbo and a few others, but then again the yanks never got green ones, it seems

That was the world according to wikipedia, anyway :)

[MoleT-5R]

That was the world according to wikipedia, anyway :)

pitty, so no even halfway near the truth then.....lol

[t5 pete]

cough cough mucky green

[jamesy12345]

pitty, so no even halfway near the truth then.....lol

25729

Probably not & I've got to admit the yellow is looking good

[Biff]

I can't wait to see it in one piece & what mods you have. :)
She'll be lovely.. Another competitor for car of 2014?
Definitely at this rate. :)

[MoleT-5R]

When I was new here I popped up the wiki info and got shot down in flames..!! funny now though, but back then someone did say they were going to the factory later that year and that they would find out how many olives where made, but they never got back with an answer, would still like to know how many where made in the 3 colours and estates or saloons, so if any one out there has some real figures, there are a few on here that really would love to know for sure.

[Jamest5r]

Yep yellow yellow yellow :)

[t5 pete]

When I was new here I popped up the wiki info and got shot down in flames..!! funny now though, but back then someone did say they were going to the factory later that year and that they would find out how many olives where made, but they never got back with an answer, would still like to know how many where made in the 3 colours and estates or saloons, so if any one out there has some real figures, there are a few on here that really would love to know for sure.

Got figures for yellow and black iirc green was a later addition or some thing like that
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/untitled_zps5510dce1.png

[jamesy12345]

Maybe the below site is where the Wikipedia info came from??

http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/850-2/t-5r-and-850r/

The original production planned 2.500 cars but the car was a big success so 5.500 T-5Rs (saloons and stationwagons) were produced: 1.975 of them were Cream Yellow, 500 were Dark Olive Pearl (green) and 3.025 T-5Rs were painted in Black Stone.

[merc85]

Great seeing it outside, awesome

[no1tosh]

cough cough mucky green

eyyy watch it!!!

that plastic trim at the top of the windscreen, does the screen have to come out to get it off?

i want to take the windscreen and rear quater glass out but im dont fancy paying a glass man, how easy is it?

[MoleT-5R]

eyyy watch it!!!

that plastic trim at the top of the windscreen, does the screen have to come out to get it off?

i want to take the windscreen and rear quater glass out but im dont fancy paying a glass man, how easy is it?

The top trim just slides out when then side trims are removed, but the glass is bonded in as far as I know, Immingham (Tony) is the one to ask as it's what he does, he knows all about the glass and trim fitments

[no1tosh]

cheers fella, there's just the tinyest bit of rust behind it. I didnt really wanna take the screen out but mines pritty buggered anyway so it might be time for a new one while im at it.

[MoleT-5R]

cheers fella, there's just the tinyest bit of rust behind it. I didnt really wanna take the screen out but mines pritty buggered anyway so it might be time for a new one while im at it.

The one in my T-5R was cr#p when in bought it, but after 7 years of ownership I need to change it as has a nasty crack down the passenger side and probably fail the mot on it this year, I had toyed with cutting the one out of the V70 donor I have here and attempting fitting that, it can't be that hard to do.

[partsforvolvos.com]

nice mate, daylight at last ......... :pimp2:

[MoleT-5R]

Come on Pete where are you up to now, as going by current speed of events it should be ready for mot about now....lol

[Jamest5r]

Come on Pete where are you up to now, as going by current speed of events it should be ready for mot about now....lol

Spoke to him today he's still painting yellow lol think he's gonna hate the colour by the time he's finished :)

[MoleT-5R]

Spoke to him today he's still painting yellow lol think he's gonna hate the colour by the time he's finished :)

do you think he's got coldplay running on a loop whilst he's spraying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKNxeF4KMsY

[t5 pete]

££££ing yellow, wasn't happy with the bonnet and boot I did think I was being too careful with hanging them vertically so got a fair bit of orange peel as I was trying to avoid runs.
So while I was pi$$ed off of stripping the doors down I thought lets crack on and sort bonnet and boot prepped it all back up but this time decided to try some panel degreaser I got given got a absolutely great finish but its got loads of fish eyes and I mean loads at least they didn't have orange peel just bloody loads of fish eyes so got to do it all again.
Needless to say the panel wipe got a good beating then in the bin and off to sulk I blame Jimbob for distracting me.
Roll on tomorrow

[MoleT-5R]

££££ing yellow, wasn't happy with the bonnet and boot I did think I was being too careful with hanging them vertically so got a fair bit of orange peel as I was trying to avoid runs.
So while I was pi$$ed off of stripping the doors down I thought lets crack on and sort bonnet and boot prepped it all back up but this time decided to try some panel degreaser I got given got a absolutely great finish but its got loads of fish eyes and I mean loads at least they didn't have orange peel just bloody loads of fish eyes so got to do it all again.
Needless to say the panel wipe got a good beating then in the bin and off to sulk I blame Jimbob for distracting me.
Roll on tomorrow

sorry to hear that Pete, it will all be good in the end, it's a real pita when spraying doesn't go the way you want it to, as all you can do is let it dry, prep it again and start again......frustrating I know

[t5 pete]

Yep it was bound to happen but I wont settle until its all correct

[MoleT-5R]

Yep it was bound to happen but I wont settle until its all correct

can see that all the way through this thread, high build standard and no compromises, hope I can do the same when I get around to doing mine, this car will be stunning no doubt, but when you look back and see what you started with, most would have broken it and binned the rest, this was one lucky car to find it's way to you

[t5 pete]

Well expensive day today had to buy a new pump for the compressor as the 50yr old pump finally gave up then £50 worth or barcoat and finally a brand spankin new rear bumper

[t5 pete]

Picked the wheels up today and well impressed with the finish there a little darker than the standard wheels but I thought it should set the car off well with being bright yellow.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140712_095454_zpsde2ba9d8.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140712_095928_zpseec1e38a.jpg
All new conduit for the wiring loom and will give me chance to inspect the wiring fully started it today and probley half way through.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140712_111317_zps610fa6ae.jpg
I was lacking inspiration with the paint work so decided to do a little test area of colour sanding which has come up great and removed all orange peel just needs another going over with 2000 and the g3 stuff is fantastic to work with.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140712_202223_zpscc0be3b6.jpg
Also had to buy a new pump for the compressor so got that fitted and back to spraying hopefully next week
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140712_203926_zps8ffa2964.jpg

[WOODY T5]

Would love to see this when it's done Pete mini meet up somewhere would be good

[t5 pete]

No problem what so ever Dean once its done im planning to attend as many meets as I can with it

[V70 Graham]

No problem what so ever Dean once its done im planning to attend as many meets as I can with it

Even a Southern one ?

[t5 pete]

Even a Southern one ?

Ill try my best

[WOODY T5]

Even a Southern one ?why wots so good up that way tho!

[V70 Graham]

why wots so good up that way tho!

Stribo's gay C70

[munster732]

Ill try my best

Oh dear, cue the nosebleed when he hits out of Yorkshire....rhubarb and custard paint scheme anyone :-)

[t5 pete]

Did a little more on the loom replacing the old conduit
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140713_211906_zps3eece4b9.jpg
And started colour sanding by god its going to take a long time
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140713_214038_zps49228ece.jpg

[AndysR]

Still coming along very well I see Pete :)

[t5 pete]

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140717_140416_zps1b118635.jpg
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140717_172346_zpsa3c13164.jpg

[merc85]

Getting there mate, Superb :)

[martybelfastt5]

love the grey in the bay

[V70 Graham]

Very nice mate, it's beginning to look like a car !

[The Flying Moose]

Only one word really describes how this car is beginning to look and how it will look finished - "Epic!"

[wiganer31]

you have done an amazing job pal!well done, wet flatting clear is a long boring and sometimes scary job but its looking good, keep it up


cheers

[mitchyboy01]

WOW! Looking great. You like to do things properly Perfect Pete.

[Nealevo]

Nice brakes!!! but please change they cheap tyres :haha:

[t5 pete]

Well all set up to fire and humm no spark have fuel pressure so let the games begin its got the older fly wheel in

[Jamest5r]

Well all set up to fire and humm no spark have fuel pressure so let the games begin its got the older fly wheel in

I've got brand new cam and crank sensors here you can take tomorrow mate worth a try first

[t5 pete]

Yes please jim bob

[Ettienne]

Iirc u only have to change the sensor, rather than flywheel.

Have you got the odb1 sensor on the engine?

[Hybusamini]

looking good m8 :B_thumb::B_thumb:

[The Flying Banana]

It's daft to say as I doubt you will have overlooked this but I have done it so a chance someone else might .....in the pic no ht lead....is it still like that

[t5 pete]

And shes alive
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UU9G0DOjJ8h4-PGgg8Ygwl7Q

[MoleT-5R]

And shes alive
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UU9G0DOjJ8h4-PGgg8Ygwl7Q

great to see Pete, all that hard work is paying off, must give you a great buzz to get the rest done, top work as always, keep it up

[t5 pete]

Thank you Adrian yep I got a really good buzz after sorting it and now on with yellow lol the end is near (hopefully)

[Biff]

Well done mate sounds great.
Your daughter looked very proud. Lol
Cracking looking engine btw.

[t5 pete]

Well done mate sounds great.
Your daughter looked very proud. Lol
Cracking looking engine btw.

Cheers Biff yeah she was over the moon the gul was my Fathers day prezzie for Chloe so she's hoping to inherit it when 17 lol

[MoleT-5R]

Thank you Adrian yep I got a really good buzz after sorting it and now on with yellow lol the end is near (hopefully)

Can't wait to see the results of your efforts and how high the bar is set, not that I think my one will be going that far for a fair while yet, but in the long term a some point a similar resto will probably have to be done, think I will have a couple of years before I need to go that far.

[V70 Graham]

Good to hear her running mate, you must be chuffed.

[t5 pete]

Can't wait to see the results of your efforts and how high the bar is set, not that I think my one will be going that far for a fair while yet, but in the long term a some point a similar resto will probably have to be done, think I will have a couple of years before I need to go that far.

Cheers Adrian and I cannot wait to see your gul when you get it home and as Mark once said we will have to get our bananas together pmsl

[evo230]

Looking great!

[expolicev70t5]

Looking good

[merc85]

Awesome news mate well done :)

[martin_r_smith]

Nice work mate bet your well chuffed. All you need now is some nice deep dish wheels for your 240 too ;)

[t5 pete]

Nice work mate bet your well chuffed. All you need now is some nice deep dish wheels for your 240 too ;)

Yeah certainly do you know of any lol

[MoleT-5R]

Yeah certainly do you know of any lol


LOL..... what you didn't ply him with enough beer to seal the deal saturday night, should have caught him when we were all peeing ourselves laughing after doing 'The Hoop', Mini me would have got the deal done .....lol

[t5 pete]

Inner wings treated and then chassis paint
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140725_135457_zps01377866.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140725_135502_zps36e33a0a.jpg
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140725_152036_zps8b40f4fd.jpg

[t5 pete]

Brakes and clutch fully bled tonight and fully mobile again the brakes are nice and sharp and the clutch is lovely and light oh the joys of new parts I do need a new selector cable for the throw as I did repair this as it had pulled apart and while the repair is fully working and would keep working its a little stiff so will call Volvo in a couple of days once ive doubled check the list of what's left to order

[t5 pete]

Not had much to update but did improve the breather system where it re-enters into the intake pipe.
I did over hear Tim saying to the dwarf that its restrictive and can be done away with but as I've all ready had the pipe power coated I wasn't up for it being welded again so I improved the old system.
This is it half way through
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140718_153738_zps5cc8fc70.jpg
Its all bored out now so there are no restrictions and all smooth unlike the ledge all the system had to sit on first no wonder they make up easily.

[WOODY T5]

bloody good them volvo heroes tins mate me got one ;)

[t5 pete]

Oh yes ide be lost with out them their my little hero

[t5 pete]

Last few of the goodies arrived today shame I haven't got a car to fit them to
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140903_152503_zps3142d314.jpg
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140903_152313_zps6a036806.jpg

[Nealevo]

This is turning out to be a Smithy/Pedro build..... Pull your finger out :)

[t5 pete]

At least ive got a few years then to get it done to catch them up I blame the paint shop

[V70 Graham]

Us Southern lot want to see it finished at the Karting meet !

[t5 pete]

I want to have it on the road for York but its literally the paint man holding me up once I've got it back hopefully within a week it will be all built back up been to mot and on the road for a new exhaust system making.
Went to the paint shop last Thursday to which they had just flatted it he asked for another 2 weeks time will tell

[MoleT-5R]

I want to have it on the road for York but its literally the paint man holding me up once I've got it back hopefully within a week it will be all built back up been to mot and on the road for a new exhaust system making.
Went to the paint shop last Thursday to which they had just flatted it he asked for another 2 weeks time will tell

can't rush quality mate, see you gave in and sent her to the paint shop, I assuming you couldn't get the finish you wanted

[t5 pete]

can't rush quality mate, see you gave in and sent her to the paint shop, I assuming you couldn't get the finish you wanted

Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys

[Harvey]

Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys

I think quite a few of us the same as well ,can't wait to see the finished product.

[MoleT-5R]

Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys

I may be enjoying mine now, but it will need paint and some tlc shortly and need to be parked a little bit away from yours....:)

[t5 pete]

Well this can now become in the same category as Pedro and smithy lol just been down to the spray shop and they have managed to take doors and bonnet off so at this rate I should have it back this time next year

[Ettienne]

I may be enjoying mine now, but it will need paint and some tlc shortly and need to be parked a little bit away from yours....:)

Just to annoy you two, I went out for a nice drive in my gul today.

[no1tosh]

Well this can now become in the same category as Pedro and smithy lol just been down to the spray shop and they have managed to take doors and bonnet off so at this rate I should have it back this time next year


welcome to the world of body shops pal, it will be worth the wait though :)

[Nealevo]

4 weeks I waited mate for my bumper & side skirts to be done, the body prep/sprayers must be paid by the hour

[no1tosh]

nar we are just lazy sods who love a good brew :wink:

[t5 pete]

nar we are just lazy sods who love a good brew :wink:

Nail on head ive never met such lazy people they start at 9 shut at 5 and every time im in there they are never working hard regardless of all the cars stacked up waiting for paint work wish it was that laid back in the building trade I doubt they would last the morning tho

[no1tosh]

lol i must be the exception i work my bolloks off! i drink my brews while i work.
but i will admit that most painters i know need a cattle prod to get them moving !!!!!!

whats the reason for the delay? is it being treated as an i-nbetweener?

[t5 pete]

There just absolutely packed out with work mostly little job and as hes done me a good price I feel hes leaving it for when work slacks of but I carnt see any sign of work slacking off they have around 10 cars in at the mo I went down on friday to see whats happening he said he was trying to get his mate in to give him a hand getting the jobs down and going to start mine then ill nip down this fri and if he hasnt got any help im going to offer to be his bitch,gofer etc for my car and get it done

[no1tosh]

that sounds like the last place i worked, if we had a full hit project in, it used to get worked on inbetween jobs and quite spells. But that was trade off for a cheaper job. not to worry at least its there and you know its gonna get done one way or the other. :)

you will have to get your arse down there and show them how its done!

[t5 pete]

Been down today still nothing done but he says hes got all Wednesday on it so the shell at least should be in paint fingers crossed I have also told them it needs to be ready for beginning of next month

[no1tosh]

ya i think thats more than fair, who long has he had it now? 2 months?

[t5 pete]

7 weeks today bud

[no1tosh]

it will be worth the wait pal
same with all gud things :)

[t5 pete]

Well my spy has just told me they have been prepping it out side this morning and is now in spray booth looks like wednesday has come eairly

[MoleT-5R]

Well my spy has just told me they have been prepping it out side this morning and is now in spray booth looks like wednesday has come eairly

and now you hope that they can get the finish you desire.....mine will be going in shortly to have the damage the van driver did sorted, whilst its there I'm thinking of having the rear quarter done and a few little touch ups, just to see her tidy though next year

[t5 pete]

I hope so bud looking forward to seeing it I think thats a good idea with yours also when they have done the bits that needs doing on yours ide get them to mopp the full car you would be suprised how good the single stage paint cone up just have a look at the begining of this thread and I only went over with cutting compound and it came back great

[MoleT-5R]

I hope so bud looking forward to seeing it I think thats a good idea with yours also when they have done the bits that needs doing on yours ide get them to mopp the full car you would be suprised how good the single stage paint cone up just have a look at the begining of this thread and I only went over with cutting compound and it came back great

we're only a few weeks away from hibernation time for the Gul, will give her a quick claying, and good polish and wax before she goes away for the winter, if I'm lucky the damage should be fixed before she goes away, If not it can wait till next year and get her sorted in april ready for the summer, I am considering putting the air-con back into this car as I have all the parts from my green one and the v70 I broke, I'll just pick the best bits, shot blast them and paint them up as it's been a tad warm riding around in her just lately.

[t5 pete]

She carnt be put away untill after the november meet

[MoleT-5R]

She carnt be put away untill after the november meet

that is true, just have to hope it stays mild and those council numpty's don't start chucking all that salt about, that is one of two meets for november as we have the Evo as well as the Cosford one

[t5 pete]

good news today the grey poupon has been painted just been down they are currently flatting it working from 2000 all way down to 3000 grit so should be a nice shine when done they have also got next wed booked in to finish other bits and bobs

[MoleT-5R]

No piccy's Pete ??

[t5 pete]

Nope kinda forgot I was just pleased they had finally done summert

[MoleT-5R]

Nope kinda forgot I was just pleased they had finally done summert

bit of a shock was it

[t5 pete]

Certainly was most important thing is its a good job they are certainly putting the effort in mopping it I cannot wait to see ut buffed up

[munster732]

Awesome news, saw a flash of yellow as I drove past on Saturday so knew they were on with it

[t5 pete]

And you never told me douche bag lol and yeah the don saw them working on it on sat and shoving it into the spray booth

[AndysR]

Some huge progress made with this Pete, looking spot on :)

[t5 pete]

Some huge progress made with this Pete, looking spot on :)

Cheers andy yep its certainly transformed from how it was I just cannot wait to get it finished

[Jamest5r]

Awesome news, saw a flash of yellow as I drove past on Saturday so knew they were on with it

Shame they didnt paint it a proper colour :)

[t5 pete]

Shame they didnt paint it a proper colour :)

Green with envy jamest5 or jamest5r sorry get mixed up from time to time

[Nealevo]

Green with envy jamest5 or jamest5r sorry get mixed up from time to time

I can see why, they are like identical twins

[Ettienne]

Came across this Pete thought you may enjoy

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/149697-rich-guy-in-thailand-with-badass-volvogaragesupra-pic-heavy/

Check the brakes, biggest I've ever seen on an 850

[Hybusamini]

Can't wait to see it Pete ☺☺

[martin_r_smith]

Came across this Pete thought you may enjoy

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/149697-rich-guy-in-thailand-with-badass-volvogaragesupra-pic-heavy/

Check the brakes, biggest I've ever seen on an 850

Likes his gauges and screens doesn't he!

Your not going for the starship enterprise look are you pete?

[no1tosh]

come on pete lets see some pic's

[t5 pete]

come on pete lets see some pic's

Nipping down Friday he said he will have all of bits painted so hopefully some piccys to come

[claymore]

You tease :(

[t5 pete]

Lol its been driving me mad for the past 8 weeks he said it would only take a week so I've been going down every Friday he must finally be pissed off with me always being there he's finally getting it done

[t5 pete]

Awesome news every thing is in paint the car was out side with doors wings bonnet and boot all bolted on awaiting flatting and the bumpers and spoiler was in the booth should hopefully have some piccys of the car at home next week

[claymore]

How can you not have pictures, I take pictures of everything I do on the car :(

[M-R-P]

Faaaarrrrkkiiinn eeellllll Pete - don't you have camera phones oop norf?

[t5 pete]

Pmsl were still at the stage of drawings up here never heared of pictures I do promice to have piccys next week

[M-R-P]

A week? ffs.

It had better be a bloody good job they're doin'

[t5 pete]

Yep its certainly looking good I just keep calling in when I've done work and I either leave phone in van or just forget carnt wait till its all done just need mini me to sell me his garage

[stribo]

It's going to take a week as he only has a Kodak instamatic, and he has to send the film off to be developed. ;)

[M-R-P]

It's going to take a week as he only has a Kodak instamatic, and he has to send the film off to be developed. ;)

:hilarious

[Rnash2002]

Cracking thread Pete! should be one of if not the best Gul's on the road once complete :)

[t5 pete]

Cracking thread Pete! should be one of if not the best Gul's on the road once complete :)

Hey Russ hows things yeah certainly been some work put into the old girl

[Rnash2002]

Hey Russ hows things yeah certainly been some work put into the old girl
Defo looks it Pete and will be a credit to you once finished.
Im fine mate and back in another t5 so even better, just need funds now to mod lol.

[t5 pete]

First off I must apologise no bloody pics again but blame it on dodgy ebay seller selling me knocked off phone batterys.
Any way its coming home yep thats right coming home on firday roll on friday

[V70 Graham]

You sure it's not all in your mind lol

No pics or it didn't happen.....dodgy battery my ar5e lol

[Biff]

First off I must apologise no bloody pics again but blame it on dodgy ebay seller selling me knocked off phone batterys.
Any way its coming home yep thats right coming home on firday roll on friday
Bet you can't wait mate! It's going to be stunning, the old owner will cry when he see's it & I'm not on about mini me.

[t5 pete]

Bet you can't wait mate! It's going to be stunning, the old owner will cry when he see's it & I'm not on about mini me.

Cheers biff yeah im planning on going to visit him when its finished to see what info he has on the car and where he got it from.

[MoleT-5R]

Cheers biff yeah im planning on going to visit him when its finished to see what info he has on the car and where he got it from.

makes me look better until you post them long awaited pic's, then I'm done for, I'll be at the opposite end of the car park at cosford....lol

[Biff]

Can't wait to see it at cosford!

[t5 pete]

Booked in for collection 9am tomorrow

[MoleT-5R]

so you might make cosford yet then mate

[M-R-P]

Booked in for collection 9am tomorrow

Bring a bloody camera!

[t5 pete]

Bring a bloody camera!

Pmsl been down today and forgot to take a piccy it was out side aswell I do promice to have piccys tomorrow

[M-R-P]

:slap:

[t5 pete]

so you might make cosford yet then mate

I would like to got a fair bit to do tho build it back up, mot, have exhaust made then he wants me to take It back to him so he can give it another fettle or going over once everything is bolted together to make sure its 100% I know ive had to wait a ££££ long time but hes certainly putting the effort in to make it gleam

[t5 pete]

Its here collected her this morning then managed to get a little time this afternoon to do some work jobs done so far are rear liners fitted and new wheels fitted on rear both rear doors fully built and wired up passenger half way there, fitted new selector cables boot internals bolts back together but the lock has decided to give up to borrowed another one looks like ill have to keep the boot key in the car just in case.
Really impressed with the work he said to take it back as there are bits still left to be buffed up which would be easier when its all together and if it they come out like the rest of whats been done ill be more than happy.
And piccys
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[Biff]

Happy days mate, hope it's as good as it looks.
Crack on pete, 16 days till cosford.

[foammanmark]

Great update, as always. I will make a special trip over to see this in the flesh when you're finished.

[t5 pete]

Happy days mate, hope it's as good as it looks.
Crack on pete, 16 days till cosford.

Tell me about it there may be 16 days but actual days of being able to work on the car are few best make the most of my spare time

[Biff]

Tell me about it there may be 16 days but actual days of being able to work on the car are few best make the most of my spare time

I've got faith in you big man.
I can see it gleaming away.... Even if it rains the sun will be out that day. Lol
I'm worrying if I can do my little jobs on mine, you basically have to build a car!!!

[Nealevo]

so when is the paint being finished? It looks good in yellow primer!

[Ettienne]

Looking good, nearly there now. Just the process of putting it back together.

So that's two fully repainted guls

[t5 pete]

so when is the paint being finished? It looks good in yellow primer!

nob lol Once ive got it back on the road ill be taking it back down for it finishing

[WOODY T5]

Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.

[Jamest5r]

But it's yellow..... did you not get the memo? :)

[t5 pete]

But it's yellow..... did you not get the memo? :)

:nutkick: was looking for the arse kicking one but this will do lol

[foammanmark]

Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.

We'll have to arrange something when the time is right.

[t5 pete]

Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.


Cheers Dean and yeah your more than welcome to nip over

[t5 pete]

We'll have to arrange something when the time is right.

Certainly would be good to have a meet

[foammanmark]

Certainly would be good to have a meet

I still have my black C70 T5, but I keep imagining it in Gul, and I like the thought..............

[V70 Graham]

Very nice mate, I say take your time putting her together though, be a shame to rush it.

[munster732]

And it's home at last, good to see and here's to a hectic fortnight!
I would offer to help but don't trust myself next to a freshly painted shell ��

[Ettienne]

Your linkage did you use the brass bushes? I did on both my 6sp and gul I've just sold and the 855r will get them as well, they make the gear change feel nice.

[t5 pete]

For the linkage with them being brand new ill be sticking with the genuine bushes I did have brass ines on the t5 and yeah they did improve it

[Hybusamini]

:B_thumb::B_thumb::B_thumb:Looking good

[MoleT-5R]

Looking great there Pete, well worth the wait

[t5 pete]

Managed to get a hour tonight and got the drivers door built back up which now only leaves the passanger glass to fit and all the external rubbers and the doors are done.
Noticed a leak on the cam cover from the hole next to plug number 4 iirc so mustnt have sealed correctly so thats another job on the list might take the plung and buy the volvo stuff.
should hopefully have from 2pm onwards tomorrow to work on it so will see what I manage to get done

[t5 pete]

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20141101_175536_zpsdneqllnt.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20141101_175536_zpsdneqllnt.jpg.html)nd todays picture

[foammanmark]

Another step nearer Pete.......

[t5 pete]

A little bit further today didn't get as much done as ide of liked to but not bad seeing as it was a late start of 1pm till 6 so not too bad.
Not going to have chance to do any thing tomorrow so will have to see what free time I get through the week.
So managed to get all the doors finished all the rubber trims attached and made sure the windows worked
The onto interior all carpets cleaned then properly washed managed to for the rear parcel shelf and speakers rear quarter plastics and front seat belt trims.
Fitted rear lights and fitted rear quarter trims
Piccys
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20141102_153707_zps7c1730a7.jpg
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Busta managing to get in the picture
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20141102_190741_zpsa613f190.jpg
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[WOODY T5]

things are moving fast mate looks great

[V70 Graham]

Looking very nice, it's coming along well mate.

[Wobbly Dave]

Looks awesome.

[t5 pete]

Few jobs done today front end all bolted up bumper fully attatched front arch lines in, rear bumper and mud flaps fitted, side skirts fitted, door hard plastics fitted, new orange side repeaters fitted, new live cable run to pin in ecu as there was a break, bonnet catches fitted but not working for some reason bloody things and blacked door handles oh and all four refurbished wheels fitted.
pics to follow when I get back in

[claymore]

Few jobs done today front end all bolted up bumper fully attatched front arch lines in, rear bumper and mud flaps fitted, side skirts fitted, door hard plastics fitted, new orange side repeaters fitted, new live cable run to pin in ecu as there was a break, bonnet catches fitted but not working for some reason bloody things and blacked door handles oh and all four refurbished wheels fitted.
pics to follow when I get back in

I'm not sure that I believe you as there seems to be no photographic evidence :)

[Nealevo]

Its all lies I tell you, but great progress mate. Keep up the good work. If you need any help then ask others as I cant be bothered lol

[t5 pete]

Nobs lol

[t5 pete]

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20141104_133450_zpsdb76785a.jpg
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[Ettienne]

That's the way I'm going with the black trim, as in away from grey.

Liking the brakes, I've got big rear brakes to go on as well, but still keeping the original look.

Shame you can't get any of the original ohlins suspension with remove damping adjustment

[Hybusamini]

:B_thumb::B_thumb:Can't wait to see her Pete she looks the dogs

[t5 pete]

That's the way I'm going with the black trim, as in away from grey.

Liking the brakes, I've got big rear brakes to go on as well, but still keeping the original look.

Shame you can't get any of the original ohlins suspension with remove damping adjustment

Yep black and yellow looks so much better than grey and yellow im really happy I managed to drop on the original and genuine upgrade 320mm brakes as even the 302's can look lost behind 17's.
Ide love to get a set of ohlins to finish the car off I truly don't know which way to go at the moment the suspension is all standard and as its more of a weekend car just to enjoy with the odd drag race I might just keep with the original suspension or at least the R springs and just get a good quality set of dampeners

[MoleT-5R]

top work as always there Pete, at the rate your pushing on at you may still make cosford, if there's any money left in the car budget , by the time you've finished her

[Saaamon]

Car really does look amazing, massive amount of effort your putting in!

Ohlins would be quite something.

[Nealevo]

Pete, I would forget about ohlins suspension, I looked into it in depth a while ago, even calling them direct as the supply our jaguar track cars and it was in the thousands, lots of them too, there are a few original sets floating about in Sweden but they are like rocking horse poo and reluctant to sell to anyone outside Sweden. Good luck

[AshDVS]

The Ohlins struts and shocks are great, but suspension technology has evolved a bit since they were new and, while they arent as kool, there are a lot of newer 'better' options available.
That said, I picked up Ohlins fronts locally from a wrecker and spent quite a lot of time trying to source parts before rebuilding them. I do understand the appeal.

[t5 pete]

Here we go
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/IMG_3948_zpsc6371b46.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/IMG_3948_zpsc6371b46.jpg.html)



Can any one recommend a place to supply said sheet

[Nealevo]

Is it just carbon fibre wrap ??

[t5 pete]

Honestly haven't a clue but im guessing its a actual sheet of carbon fibre

[expolicev70t5]

Car is looking awesome, top job

[claymore]

Can any one recommend a place to supply said sheet
Just make your own,

[t5 pete]

Just make your own,

Yeah thats what im going to do I guess It didnt type that way is it just the case of buy the cheepest sheet on ebay or is there a certain grade to buy or a decent place that any one uses

[claymore]

what are you intending to use it for?

[t5 pete]

Its for the insert in the boot where the number plate goes

[t5 pete]

It also need to be pretty thin .5mm max I would say as there isnt much allowence with the lock

[claymore]

piece of flat glass, brush some clear gel coat (you could probably get away with just using resin) two or tree layers of CF and that should do it.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2013-06-01130538.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/2013-06-01130538.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2013-06-01133425.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/2013-06-01133425.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/2013-06-01142119.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/2013-06-01142119.jpg.html)

[martybelfastt5]

if your buying on ebay dont use cheap it fades think i used 3d stuff much better quality and soappy water method to apply

[claymore]

if your buying on ebay dont use cheap it fades think i used 3d stuff much better quality and soappy water method to apply
I think Pete is after real CF, not Vinyl.

[Jamest5r]

You going down this route or the tapping one?, can post
1st class tomorrow if needed.

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_1250_zpsgx650vlc.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_1250_zpsgx650vlc.jpg.html)

[Nealevo]

Don't use the vinyl it looks cack.

[WOODY T5]

Pete your welcome to take a copy from my one mate

[t5 pete]

You going down this route or the tapping one?, can post
1st class tomorrow if needed.

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy185/jamesclancy/DSC_1250_zpsgx650vlc.jpg (http://s790.photobucket.com/user/jamesclancy/media/DSC_1250_zpsgx650vlc.jpg.html)
Yes please dude ill try to tap it first but if that fails it will be coming off.
thank you

[t5 pete]

Pete your welcome to take a copy from my one mate

That would be awesome please

[Ettienne]

Pete, I would forget about ohlins suspension, I looked into it in depth a while ago, even calling them direct as the supply our jaguar track cars and it was in the thousands, lots of them too, there are a few original sets floating about in Sweden but they are like rocking horse poo and reluctant to sell to anyone outside Sweden. Good luck

I know where a set is for sale, but I owed someone a favor and pointed him in the right direction.

[Ettienne]

Here his rears still in box

[Nealevo]

Barstrward, ask him if he want to sell them :)

[Ettienne]

You should always ask, I deal with so many Volvo people I usually find most things in the end. I'll ask but the answer will be no.

I'll see if I come across anymore

[Ettienne]

I have found a set of rears if your interested, fronts are discontinued

[t5 pete]

Bit more done today also started to clean the engine bay as its filthy hopefully tomorrow I may get chance to line the doors up
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20141106_124715_zps48471920.jpg
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[M-R-P]

See if you can get it finished before your award arrives mate ;)

Oh yeah... need your address dude.

Nice work.

[Ettienne]

I can't remember did you forge engine whilst it was out?

[t5 pete]

Yep forged rods new pistons new shells bearings etc job lot

[t5 pete]

See if you can get it finished before your award arrives mate ;)

Oh yeah... need your address dude.

Nice work.

It should hopefully be all done by middle of next week but then needs to go back for final flatting and then exhaust to be made

[t5 pete]

Managed a little more today
fixed bonnet catches
new pipe on rip kit
All four door cards fitted
all speaker up and running
all little covers clips etc done on doors so door are complete
head light wipers fitted
rear seats fitted and seat belts bolted just need to fine the two plasting clips for where the base goes into god knows where they are
grill fitted with r badge
piccys will be coming

[Biff]

Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)

[t5 pete]

Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)

Ide love it to be at cosford but tbh it will be a mirical if it does attend as even once finished its back at the paint shop then also need to take it for the exhaust making it will be on the road before cosford but doubtfully finished and its pointless taking it with out having the finishing touches been done

[V70 Graham]

Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)

More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol

[Jamest5r]

More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol

Pmsl :) but it is Friday night so a good hot curry and beer might help

[t5 pete]

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[Jamest5r]

Get the ns headlight wiper flat and ffs sake get Buster out of the garage :)

[Biff]

More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol

She's being induced on the 13th if he doesn't turn up soon!
We were in the labour ward for a couple of hours yesterday but it all calmed down.
Feel so sorry for her, she's hot & she's cold.. So tired etc.
hoping for Sunday so I can do a few jobs on mine tomorrow as I've got a weekend off. Lol
Midwife at 09:00 though. Lol
Pete know what your saying, it's not worth rushing it now. Be a shame to get it dirty before the shows next year. Lol

[t5 pete]

pmsl I knew the wiper was wonky but it just had to be done and on the other hand Busta does approve he's even been inside for a look but we have had a good conversation regarding Busta not being allowed to pee on the wheels or ide kick him up the arse I think he got the message

[Biff]

pmsl I knew the wiper was wonky but it just had to be done and on the other hand Busta does approve he's even been inside for a look but we have had a good conversation regarding Busta not being allowed to pee on the wheels or ide kick him up the arse I think he got the message

That's the good thing with having a bitch, she leaves mine alone. Lol

[t5 pete]

Not too much done today got the new head unit fitted and gauges in place centre console fitted and fixed amp fitted in boot and wired up.
Also need the two clips that the rear seat's clip into if any one has a pair of them if you can let me know please.
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[t5 pete]

Been a busy day today managed to get all the underside sorted and done resealed the cam cover and also replace some bolt as they were just spinning, brazed afr boss in down pipe, fitted exhaust system ready for mot then it will be going for stainless also all new rubbers, fog lights fitted and rewired as original loom was manky and rotten, out side temp wiring re done, managed to find the missing passenger side mud flap so both mud flaps fitted and arch liners riveted, all wash pipe work fitted and connected up, new hd drop links, new track rod ends, all mud flaps and door trims dyed and lots of other things ive all ready forgot about.
One more days work on the interior and she should be ready for the mot.
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[t5 pete]

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[leet5r]

pete that's mint , very well done

[Saaamon]

Quite some achievement, you must be very pleased to say the least with the way its turning out.

[martybelfastt5]

very nice pete! what dye did you use?