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t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 20:28
Originally mini me found this gul left in some ones front garden looking very sorry for its self so made an offer and managed to buy the car which was fantastic news after a week Wayne realised the cost involved getting this just half decent would be a small fortune and just didn't have the heart to sell his lovley t5 so decided he was going to sell the car.
I had a word with Wayne and a price was agreed that we were both happy with so the car came into the work shop.

So the spec, its an original 1995 Volvo 850 t5r manual with 179k on the clock all original apart from some 40 mm lowering springs which will be going.

And the plan is to fully restore the car from ground up with all new parts bushes etc and to be used as my daily car this will be done over a year or two as I just don't have the time.

And the best bit piccys

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130623_112738_zps539afbf0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130623_112738_zps539afbf0.jpg.html)
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And after a quick wash
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After the wash I decided to spend the next 4 hours doing the interior but I don't have any finished piccys so will up date later
But heres how it did look absoutly scruffy
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I was really surprised how good the interior came up with a good wash also all the seats came up like new with a good dye and leather cream the plan for the interior will be just a case of having the front seats re trimed and all new foam apart from that I cannot fault it.

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 20:38
After that I decided to see how good I could get the paint to come up I knew it would need a full respray but thought why not and it can show others what to d
First was the roof this was all done by hand and came up really well

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130623_134915_zpscf131fe0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130623_134915_zpscf131fe0.jpg.html)
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Then the bonnet this was done by the machine polisher and cutting compounds as it was totally a mess
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After that I decided to put the car on the lift to inspect the under side and see what needed doing

Well quite a lot needs doing I have never seen a 850 with rust and rot like this it just goes to show parking them up on wet grass for long periods of time will batter the hell out of them
To most people it wouldn't be worth doing but luckly I can do all the work my self so will save a lot of money
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The floor pan here is really thin so will require a full new part
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Even the main bracket for the real axel is rotting away
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Rear beam
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Rear shocker housing the fuel tank will be removed to see whats hiding under there
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And that's about it for now next job will be to remove the side skirts to see what the cills look like as a few do tend to rot there.

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 20:45
On a quick note did every t5r come with a cd changer or not as this doesn't have one, I have looked at the bolt holes for the changer witch have never been touched also the wireing loom where the cd changer cable is normally routed through is undisturbed I also removed the head unit and it looks to have never been removed it has the plug in the back for the amp and aerial and that's it, it does have a extra radio plug doing nothing but theres no space left on the head unit for it to fit so weather that to bypass the amp I havent got a clue.

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 20:53
On a quick note did every t5r come with a cd changer or not as this doesn't have one, I have looked at the bolt holes for the changer witch have never been touched also the wireing loom where the cd changer cable is normally routed through is undisturbed I also removed the head unit and it looks to have never been removed it has the plug in the back for the amp and aerial and that's it, it does have a extra radio plug doing nothing but theres no space left on the head unit for it to fit so weather that to bypass the amp I havent got a clue.

Pete, congratulations on doing a deal with Wayne for his gul, and I really look forward to watching you bring her back. Our cars must meet up when we're both sorted. Immingham is very happy that you've got one that isn't his...........

850 T5s
Saturday 29th June 2013, 20:55
Good luck with this project, I have never seen an 850 with so much corrosion

p fandango
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:05
youch i've never seen an 850 with front wings that bad, BT's lost here jacking points as well. As for the cd changer, no it wasn't standard (well i know of another T-5R that didn't have one fitted)

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:09
youch i've never seen an 850 with front wings that bad, BT's lost here jacking points as well. As for the cd changer, no it wasn't standard (well i know of another T-5R that didn't have one fitted)

Pedro your just full of great info lol I did wounder about the changer as nothing has been disturbed so must not have come with one but came with the passanger air bag lol tbh I just listen to the radio so im not missing much, as for the wing it was bad but I decided to see how bad with my foot and yes it was really bad

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:11
Pete, congratulations on doing a deal with Wayne for his gul, and I really look forward to watching you bring her back. Our cars must meet up when we're both sorted. Immingham is very happy that you've got one that isn't his...........

Cheers mark yeah once its finished it will be good to get the cars together but not our bananas together like you offered munster lol
And yes Immingham is safe for now

V70 Graham
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:11
I'm sure you can restore her to her former glory, and what a car she will be, I'll be following this with interest mate, good luck.

ps My T5-R did have a CD changer

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:12
Good luck with this project, I have never seen an 850 with so much corrosion

It certainly has its fair share but nothing that cannot be fixed im even thinking of doing the new under seal in the same colour of the paint.

p fandango
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:21
Pedro your just full of great info lol I did wounder about the changer as nothing has been disturbed so must not have come with one but came with the passanger air bag lol tbh I just listen to the radio so im not missing much, as for the wing it was bad but I decided to see how bad with my foot and yes it was really bad
just had a look thru the press releases (LINK (https://www.box.com/shared/g5ocv4ld5c) & LINK (https://www.box.com/shared/jjl5yrmxeq)) & all they say is "cd changer compatible" so they didn't have them. Can't believe the automatic gearbox was a £935 option lol.

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:25
Cheers mark yeah once its finished it will be good to get the cars together but not our bananas together like you offered munster lol
And yes Immingham is safe for now

Lol yes, I sort of slipped on a Banana skin with the Wayne thing. My Gul has a cd changer, although untested at the moment.

Pinup_gal
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:28
Wow some project!!
Can't believe the forum is going Gul mad ;)

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 21:30
Wow some project!!
Can't believe the forum is going Gul mad ;)

You need to change your status thing to 'I want a yellow one!'

T5frankie
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:03
good luck mate

LiamT4
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:15
If your gonna do it up, then you may as well get it done in a decent colour.

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:32
If your gonna do it up, then you may as well get it done in a decent colour.


tut tut tut typical bimmer driver lol

leet5r
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:40
brave man for tryin to save that , a know welding costs a fair amount so doing it your self will be ideal , ad probs RWD it whie the floors got loads of holes lol , nice sideways 5pot action uncle pete lol

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:53
brave man for tryin to save that , a know welding costs a fair amount so doing it your self will be ideal , ad probs RWD it whie the floors got loads of holes lol , nice sideways 5pot action uncle pete lol

Cheers lee its not too bad just abit or work involved ide love to convert one to rwd but this isn't the car for it also I want it as a daily so no modding I just want a nice smooth comfy t5 to knock about in

shepbomb
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:54
Following with interest peter

LiamT4
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:56
I will say one thing, considering some people will break a car that doesn't need that much to fix them, its makes a nice change that there are some people out there that are saving them and returning them to their former glory.

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 22:57
Cheers lee its not too bad just abit or work involved ide love to convert one to rwd but this isn't the car for it also I want it as a daily so no modding I just want a nice smooth comfy t5 to knock about in

Pete, I love how laid back you are about the car- 'Just a bit of work'

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:01
I will say one thing, considering some people will break a car that doesn't need that much to fix them, its makes a nice change that there are some people out there that are saving them and returning them to their former glory.

Fantastic statement, and I'm so in agreement with that.

Immingham
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:02
Mines got a cd changer and the £935 auto box option..

LiamT4
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:03
Fantastic statement, and I'm so in agreement with that.

Is that why you try and buy as many as possible? If you own them all, you can stop them from being broken lol

Tomcat
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:05
Crap Pete, think I'd have walked away with the rust on the underside, as you say that's probably the rustiest 850 ever. Good luck with it bud, look forward to the progress pics..

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:07
Is that why you try and buy as many as possible? If you own them all, you can stop them from being broken lol

That is my intention, to save them, but unfortunately, even one that I saved was broken by an ex-mate after he bought it off me. My beloved V70 T5...............

The pics of the car are still on my FB profile, and it almost makes me cry to see her. She wanted for nothing except maybe a steering rack.

foammanmark
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:08
Mines got a cd changer and the £935 auto box option..

Are you relaxing now Pete has a Gul? Do you wish your car was manual, or are not bothered?

graemewelch
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:12
floor isnt to bad, but if was me id find a donor car and chop the floor panels out rather than plate the floor thats in there now. im sure youve got your own method though. are you going to tip it on its side to weld up the floor. cant remember the proper name for the jigs. one the body work is done it should be easy after that. ish

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:14
Crap Pete, think I'd have walked away with the rust on the underside, as you say that's probably the rustiest 850 ever. Good luck with it bud, look forward to the progress pics..

Cheers dude with 3-4 days worth of work should see the underside fully striped with new secitions welded in ready for new under seal after that its a new engine, sort the grinding braking new boot new wings along with other things and finally a full respray and its should be a lovley car and tbh its worth it there cannot be many left I wanted to buy gul 10 yrs ago when I bought my t5 but with 5k and on a apprentice wage all I could afford was my lovley t5 cd been worth it though.

t5 pete
Saturday 29th June 2013, 23:22
floor isnt to bad, but if was me id find a donor car and chop the floor panels out rather than plate the floor thats in there now. im sure youve got your own method though. are you going to tip it on its side to weld up the floor. cant remember the proper name for the jigs. one the body work is done it should be easy after that. ish

Great minds think a like im just on the look out for a good saloon donor to do just that tbh I do like plating over things as its false ecomny the rot needs chopping out and a new section in I wont be using the jig,if any thing structural need doing it will be brace before cutting out other than that the section highlighted will be fine done on the lift.
After that its just a case of replacing things or just nuts and bolts as I like to call it but check list will be floor first then strip rest of car for a respray and build back up from there.

martybelfastt5
Sunday 30th June 2013, 18:17
will be following this tread cant wait for you to get stuck in and my t5r didnt have a cd changer......

Jamest5r
Sunday 30th June 2013, 18:30
Nice one Pete, you have far too much time on your hands lol, if i was mini me id have walked away as well :)

Immingham
Sunday 30th June 2013, 18:51
Prefer the auto, due to the fact I'm a lazy sod. Not bothered about massive power, so auto box is fine. :)

foammanmark
Sunday 30th June 2013, 19:06
Prefer the auto, due to the fact I'm a lazy sod. Not bothered about massive power, so auto box is fine. :)

Fair enough mate, each to their own. I prefer manual cos I feel more in control, and also the improved mpg. I must really not like autos though to let my laser go............

t5 pete
Sunday 30th June 2013, 22:15
Nice one Pete, you have far too much time on your hands lol, if i was mini me id have walked away as well :)

The problem is I have no time that's why its going to take quite some time to get it done as it will be done in stages when some free time crops up I still haven't got round to finishing the t5.

t5 pete
Sunday 30th June 2013, 22:18
And the interior piccys the matts just need a good wet vac and will look great
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130630_161824_zpse0275328.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130630_161824_zpse0275328.jpg.html)
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And ive just finished the new garage so the rust box has a new home now.

iamawookiee
Monday 1st July 2013, 13:26
You've made me think I need to clean my car now.

...and I really didn't want to!

t5 pete
Sunday 7th July 2013, 18:43
Decided to take the sill covers off today to see what it was like under them and after a good poke with the screwdriver tbh im quite glad I expected the sill to be a lot worse I have seen on another sill all the top along the drivers door had rotted away.
So the only areas of rust is the two shown in the pics the passanger side hasn't got any rot which is good news.

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130707_120719_zps070452fb.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130707_120719_zps070452fb.jpg.html)
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Hopefully in a month or two once ive sorted the spare bedroom out I will make a start on the under side and get all that sorted rewelded and fully striped and new underseal also all new bushes on the read axel.

graemewelch
Sunday 7th July 2013, 18:52
that dosnt look bad at all. get some 1mm cut dics when cutting out the rot. itll keep life easy for you. looks like a couple of days max for all the welding.

t5 pete
Sunday 7th July 2013, 18:55
Yep not bad at all one day to take all the under side off axel fuel tank etc and full interior out and another day to cut and weld the underside after that its the crap bit of striping all the old underseal off to replace with new

graemewelch
Sunday 7th July 2013, 20:06
burn it off with a butane turch if your brave enough. the type the roofers use. thatll make light work of it. i used to used stonechip and the paint the floor and arches using either hammerite if was white or 2k. with out doubt its the easiest. when my volvo got repaired a while back they used a ruber coating on the boot floor. its prevents it from chiping and looks like factory

t5 pete
Sunday 7th July 2013, 20:16
Yeah im going to give burning it off a go first and as for the under sealer I was thinking of getting a paint shop to mix a batch of under sealer the same colour as the car.

V70 Graham
Sunday 7th July 2013, 20:28
Hopefully in a month or two once ive sorted the spare bedroom out I will make a start on the under side and get all that sorted rewelded and fully striped and new underseal also all new bushes on the read axel.

Your gonna do the restoration in the 'spare room' :cuckoo:

t5 pete
Sunday 7th July 2013, 21:28
Your gonna do the restoration in the 'spare room' :cuckoo:

Graham all that slow driving you do gives you way too much time to think

al c
Tuesday 9th July 2013, 18:24
Hi,

Good luck with this, glad to see it's not just me that tries to save them from rusting into the ground!

Have you checked the odd curve in front of the front strut mounts, behind the black plastic box, on the drivers side, for rust? One of my guls has a hole you can put your fingers through in there.

Looks like the inner wing liners don't stop crud from going up in there and getting trapped. Mine looked like it had rusty streaks down the inside, until I checked the back.... and then the crying started....

t5 pete
Tuesday 9th July 2013, 22:28
Hi,

Good luck with this, glad to see it's not just me that tries to save them from rusting into the ground!

Have you checked the odd curve in front of the front strut mounts, behind the black plastic box, on the drivers side, for rust? One of my guls has a hole you can put your fingers through in there.

Looks like the inner wing liners don't stop crud from going up in there and getting trapped. Mine looked like it had rusty streaks down the inside, until I checked the back.... and then the crying started....

Yeah its will be nice to bring the car back to how it used to be and how it should be. regarding the odd curve do you mean behind the ecu box?

al c
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 10:01
Yes, if you look behind the ecu box and the expansion header tank, tucked up in the corner, and the same on the other side, the coumpound curve has rotted out on mine. If I could work out how to make my work network let me attach pictures I could show you better, pictures being worth a thousand words and all that.......

Tomcat
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:03
I found some rust thats starting behind the rear arch liner on the drivers side, it's not too far gone yet but it's certainly not surface rust. I always thought that these cars just didnt rust at all, apparently I was wrong.

stribo
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:16
I found some rust thats starting behind the rear arch liner on the drivers side, it's not too far gone yet but it's certainly not surface rust. I always thought that these cars just didnt rust at all, apparently I was wrong.

Any car made of steel is at risk of rusting, even galvanised ones, just some are higher risk than others.

M-R-P
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:21
Ahem ***ford***

al c
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:25
Yes, I was of the same opinion, before I started poking around too deeply. The other favourite seems to be the spacing bracket between the inner and outer wings, in front of the front wheels.

stribo
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:25
Ahem ***ford***

Earlier Fords definitely, my Cougar was half galvanised, as they all were but still rusted. Look at how bad the Mercs were in the 90's, and they cost alot more.

Tomcat
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 13:30
I always think about early fords when I think of rust, spent half my early driving days repairing rusty fords..

t5 pete
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 15:23
What most people seem to forget is that these cars are around 20 yrs old now so tbh they have done brilliant to get to this age look at a lot of other cars from the mid to eairly 90's they haven't faired so well.
Best thing to do with our cars is when you first see rust get it sorted and not leave it or just give it a quick rub and hope for the best as that's how it spreads and gets a lot worse.

Tomcat
Wednesday 10th July 2013, 15:30
Yeah you make a good point Pete, because they stand up to so much punishment and last so long everyone forgets just how old these cars are.

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:24
Update time
As I now have a donour car I needed to strip a few items off bumble bee (yes that's its name) to see the extent of the rust and what needed replacing tbh its not bad at all with most of the rust just being surface and will grind back to solid metal other areas will be cut out and replaced.
I also started stripping the underseal off it wasn't too hard the scraper and angle grinder made short work of it and with a good rub down with brake and clutch cleaner it will be ready for primer then new under seal once all the repair work has been done.
Any way piccys
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_124221_zps298d8820.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_124221_zps298d8820.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_124316_zpscfc58cd4.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_124316_zpscfc58cd4.jpg.html)
Rear bumper bracket
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_124452_zps68968e15.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_124452_zps68968e15.jpg.html)
And the bumper main bolts was a nice challenge to remove with out snapping
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_124456_zps9e64c483.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_124456_zps9e64c483.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131223_zpsa8f15fa0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131223_zpsa8f15fa0.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131236_zps592b1189.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131236_zps592b1189.jpg.html)

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:24
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131243_zps7bade92d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131243_zps7bade92d.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131247_zps7b9b173d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131247_zps7b9b173d.jpg.html)
Exhaust bracket may possible need a new one
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131258_zps8df977fd.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131258_zps8df977fd.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_131306_zps0ef4604e.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_131306_zps0ef4604e.jpg.html)
Wings
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_134621_zpsd9fa625e.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_134621_zpsd9fa625e.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_134626_zps134238e6.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_134626_zps134238e6.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_134636_zpsa3848378.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_134636_zpsa3848378.jpg.html)
Most likely the problem with the abs
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_134936_zps45230153.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_134936_zps45230153.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_134942_zps3d055b59.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_134942_zps3d055b59.jpg.html)
Zorst tunnel
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_150646_zps7b1524a2.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_150646_zps7b1524a2.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_150656_zps0d2d8e50.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_150656_zps0d2d8e50.jpg.html)
Nice and clean
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_154146_zpse3c27d5e.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_154146_zpse3c27d5e.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164815_zps5a8f4ae2.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164815_zps5a8f4ae2.jpg.html)

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:25
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164908_zps9ff81def.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164908_zps9ff81def.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164919_zpsef97eb7f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164919_zpsef97eb7f.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164940_zps60ea0a80.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164940_zps60ea0a80.jpg.html)

Next will be to drop fuel take and rear axel then a full strip of the under side.

Nealevo
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:34
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164908_zps9ff81def.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164908_zps9ff81def.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164919_zpsef97eb7f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164919_zpsef97eb7f.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130714_164940_zps60ea0a80.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130714_164940_zps60ea0a80.jpg.html)

Next will be to drop fuel take and rear axel then a full strip of the under side.


I've taxed worse!!!

merc85
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:40
Brave man pete, you have been busy, whats with all the blue labels?

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 21:47
Brave man pete, you have been busy, whats with all the blue labels?

Cheers dude yeah I do like a challenge as the saying goes if it was easy every one would do it as for the labels number one is I think it looks good lol and I will be stripping the loom out when I remove the engine as the engine bay will be striped and then repainted oh what fun that will be

jdavis
Sunday 14th July 2013, 22:12
tbh thats looking really good to say its been sat in grass for a few months.
good luck Pete, i think you'll need it. will be watching with anticipation

Biff
Sunday 14th July 2013, 22:19
That's not bad at all, I think you've done well there Pete, its gonna be stunning after its painted & finished.

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 22:20
tbh thats looking really good to say its been sat in grass for a few months.
good luck Pete, i think you'll need it. will be watching with anticipation

Yeah im quite happy with it and tbh I know its only been off the road for 6 or so months I think for all the years the guy owned the car it was always parked on grass and run on filthy farm roads where he lived so its done really well to to stay as it has

t5 pete
Sunday 14th July 2013, 22:22
That's not bad at all, I think you've done well there Pete, its gonna be stunning after its painted & finished.

It certainly will fingers crossed It will just take time as most things will be getting replaced and I don't think Volvo do interest free finance

Biff
Sunday 14th July 2013, 22:32
It certainly will fingers crossed It will just take time as most things will be getting replaced and I don't think Volvo do interest free finance

Good things come to those who wait & speaking from experience things always look better when you take your time. This coming from the bloke who took 3 weeks at approx 4 hours a night to shave a door lock off a boot lid. Lol
At least you know it will be worth the investment at the end, especially with the detailed restoration.

t5 pete
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 14:48
Yesterday I spent the full day stripping down the donor car and cutting what bits I needed so this morning the shell got weighed in and to make a start with things for the gul.
Heres the new axel being striped down and will be treated in red oxide paint first and then either black or silver carnt make my mind up.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130730_110630_zps14ab442d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130730_110630_zps14ab442d.jpg.html)
Heres the two wings I got of the donor car they were in decent shape where it could be seen but did have rust where they bracketed on so all the rot got chopped out and new put in and shaped back in line.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130730_131550_zps644dadde.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130730_131550_zps644dadde.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130730_131608_zpsc986081d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130730_131608_zpsc986081d.jpg.html)

I must admit this happened when I had the urge to join the gay gold club with the v70r had it for a few month and sold it and ive always wanted a gul but I just think the turquoise looks loads better this time tho ill keep both.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130730_131618_zps72f2ba60.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130730_131618_zps72f2ba60.jpg.html)

V70 Graham
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:04
Good to see you've made a start Pete, maybe it will be finished before smithy's 940 :hidesbehi

partsforvolvos.com
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:06
i'm impressed pete.

#skills to pay the bills

(i dont expect graham to understand that,lol )

graemewelch
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:06
coming on. keep the pics coming. id go with black on the axles

The Flying Banana
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:19
That torquoise estate is vey lovely I must say, I really need to get going on my yellow one too , you have given me inspiration!

How hard was the rear axle to get out ?

t5 pete
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:30
That torquoise estate is vey lovely I must say, I really need to get going on my yellow one too , you have given me inspiration!

How hard was the rear axle to get out ?

Thank you as for the rear axel its really easy you will either need two people or have some sort of support to hold it when unbolting first off undo connector for for abs loom sensors its with the ones for the fuel pump etc and is a yellow block connector, then take the brake pipe off the Y joint, then remove rear shockers and springs lastly either get some one to hold or support it best thing would be a gear box cradle but as I didn't have one I used old wheels stacked 5 high and undo the two main bushes and pry them done and job done

WOODY T5
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 15:36
pm sent pete?

t5 pete
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 21:38
Hopefully tomorrow I will get chance to nip to paint shop and see if they can provide me with the under chassis paint I want and as soon as I get that let the fun begin I can start sorting the under side and once that's done I have orders to sort the spare room out for the new addition.
THEN ROLL ON ENGINE CHANGE just need a new clutch and rack

graemewelch
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 22:20
did you chop out the floor panels in the donor car you bought

t5 pete
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 22:37
did you chop out the floor panels in the donor car you bought

Yeah chopped them out aswell as the sills so over next couple of weeks should hopefully have all rot removed

graemewelch
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 22:53
ill look forward to the befor and after pics.

t5 pete
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 23:03
Yep ill make sure to take lots of piccys as I normally just get my head down and keep working untill finished then wish ide of took step by step pics

graemewelch
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 23:12
Yep ill make sure to take lots of piccys as I normally just get my head down and keep working untill finished then wish ide of took step by step pics


im guilty of that to. or i get my hands that black i dont want to handle the camera

AcidicDavey
Tuesday 30th July 2013, 23:46
Great project, nice to see one getting saved!

Mind, if it was any other colour you probably wouldn't have touched it right? Oh, the power of marketing lol!

And, I agree on black for the axle!

t5 pete
Wednesday 31st July 2013, 14:14
Great project, nice to see one getting saved!

Mind, if it was any other colour you probably wouldn't have touched it right? Oh, the power of marketing lol!

And, I agree on black for the axle!

Lol yes if it was any other colour I wouldnt have bothered but always wanted a yellow one so when the chance came to get one and biild it from ground up I couldn't pass on the chance

t5 pete
Wednesday 31st July 2013, 20:47
Well summert else to do now once the under side has been repaired 5ltrs of chassis paint.
At least now I have every thing so hopefully will finish the axel in the next day or 2 put new pipe work in then time to strip the guls underside
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130731_144555_zps4e64b0c0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130731_144555_zps4e64b0c0.jpg.html)

AndysR
Wednesday 31st July 2013, 22:03
Looks like a lot of work there but doesn't sound like its beyond you, also when it's all done it will be fantastic I'm sure :)

t5 pete
Wednesday 31st July 2013, 22:10
Looks like a lot of work there but doesn't sound like its beyond you, also when it's all done it will be fantastic I'm sure :)

Yeah theres a fair bit of work but it keeps me out of trouble lol should be doing it in four main stages hopefully
Stage 1 under side
Stage 2 engine work and strip and re spray engine bay
Stage 2 full re- spray
Stage 4 seating refurb

And then time to enjoy

partsforvolvos.com
Thursday 1st August 2013, 12:56
it's projects like this one that makes me wish i could do bodywork as well as mechanical myself - you make it look easy!

with most people, either one or other of the above is costly if you want it right.

t5 pete
Thursday 1st August 2013, 19:40
Replaced all the bushes on the rear axel today I was expecting them to be a pig to do but tbh not too bad at all best thing to do for removal is drill the old casings out then a bit of swafega on the new ones and knick them in square.
I also did the rear axel in black but really didnt like it, it was way too dark and looked quite dull so ended up with the silver which is nice and bright at the mo but I wouldnt how long it will stay bright come winter use.
Just need to replace the copper lines not that they need doing but minds well put fresh in there while its on the floor ive also go new flexis to fit aswell.
I will post some piccys later on

graemewelch
Thursday 1st August 2013, 20:50
sounds like your making good progress. looking forward to pics

V70 Graham
Thursday 1st August 2013, 21:36
Coming along well Pete, at this rate it will be done before Smithy's

t5 pete
Thursday 1st August 2013, 22:04
Coming along well Pete, at this rate it will be done before Smithy's

Lol it will start to slow down soon as ive got loads to do and most of the work will be done over the winter time to give me summert to do indoors while its crap out side

t5 pete
Thursday 1st August 2013, 22:14
Well this morning started with cutting some of the logs to dry out for winter time for the burner in the work shop to keep me warm while working on the gul
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130801_145031_zpsa5b33004.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130801_145031_zpsa5b33004.jpg.html)

Old outer bushes
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130801_131209_zps0c037399.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130801_131209_zps0c037399.jpg.html)
At first I tried pulling them out and they were having none of it so drilled the casing and hay presto easy
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130801_132528_zps532b8969.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130801_132528_zps532b8969.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130801_133945_zps060f750a.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130801_133945_zps060f750a.jpg.html)
New bush
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20130801_134254_zps2cb49c2a.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20130801_134254_zps2cb49c2a.jpg.html)
I will take some more piccys when I get round to it

partsforvolvos.com
Friday 2nd August 2013, 12:50
thats a good way to remove them - alot of people have trouble.

t5 pete
Friday 2nd August 2013, 16:05
thats a good way to remove them - alot of people have trouble.

Yeah tbh I would think its the best and quickest way to remove them as they are dam tight to get out so drilling and causing the outer casing to collapse makes them easy to come out tbh its harder to get the new ones in than get the old ones out lol

t5 pete
Thursday 3rd October 2013, 16:21
Just picked up the red oxide and stone chip so in a few weeks hopefully I may be starting on getting the underside done also bought a treat for the gul today

martybelfastt5
Thursday 3rd October 2013, 17:24
getting on well get the pics up!

t5 pete
Thursday 3rd October 2013, 17:49
Yup will make sure I take lots of piccys im a sod for judt getting g my head down and getting cracked on but must stop and take photos.
Im quite looking forward to making a start

Tomcat
Thursday 3rd October 2013, 19:04
Pete I'm so jealous of your workshop,lol... I'd love something that big. At the moment I'd just settle for one that's not always bleedin wet.

t5 pete
Thursday 3rd October 2013, 19:37
Pete I'm so jealous of your workshop,lol... I'd love something that big. At the moment I'd just settle for one that's not always bleedin wet.

Yeah its nice and its the grace of working my balls of for the past 10yrs non stop so as I was always told when growing up you always appreciate it more when youve had to work for it.

iancho
Friday 4th October 2013, 06:57
AS with everything in life Pete, your parents taught you well mate :)

Not like todays little monkeys who expect everything on a plate.

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 19:37
Well I had a lovely prezzi come today can any one geuss what it is
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131009_175706_zps330146de.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131009_175706_zps330146de.jpg.html)

T5frankie
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 19:55
an 854r spoiler?

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 19:58
That would be correct Frankie boy
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131009_175910_zps3eae8503.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131009_175910_zps3eae8503.jpg.html)

AndysR
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 21:26
Is that a brand new one? :)

daza-b
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 21:36
Good project you got going there buddy!! Will love to see the end result, I thought my wing was bad on the black one but jeeeesssuuuss thats bad with rust!!! Good luck with it mate!

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 21:40
Is that a brand new one? :)

It sure is and I carnt believe how good the price is, people would think twice about buying second hand for what they have been selling for as it comes as a kit brand new brake light and wiring kit also full fitting kit and even brand new gas struts for the boot lol I was gob smacked when I opened it to find all that in.
Munster said he was ordering some spoiler brackets some time ago so I said order me some for just the brackets and sticky pads there £38 blooody £38 lol so when you brake all the parts down I bet the spoiler is for next to nothing

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 21:43
Good project you got going there buddy!! Will love to see the end result, I thought my wing was bad on the black one but jeeeesssuuuss thats bad with rust!!! Good luck with it mate!

Cheers daz yeah its a fantastic project most people wouldn't have tackled it but tbh with the right equipment etc it will be one stunning motor when done.
Im just half way through gutting 2 bedrooms in the house ready for the new bambino and once there done I can get on with the gul ive been itching to do things but just haven't had time but this winter will see it all straight and all primered up ready for the respray in the summer

AndysR
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 22:01
It sure is and I carnt believe how good the price is, people would think twice about buying second hand for what they have been selling for as it comes as a kit brand new brake light and wiring kit also full fitting kit and even brand new gas struts for the boot lol I was gob smacked when I opened it to find all that in.
Munster said he was ordering some spoiler brackets some time ago so I said order me some for just the brackets and sticky pads there £38 blooody £38 lol so when you brake all the parts down I bet the spoiler is for next to nothing

I didn't even think they were still available tbh.. Sounds like a perfect option though, how much do they fetch as a complete kit if you don't mind me asking?

t5 pete
Wednesday 9th October 2013, 22:05
I didn't even think they were still available tbh.. Sounds like a perfect option though, how much do they fetch as a complete kit if you don't mind me asking?

They are just a little over £200 I was expecting them to be at least double that knowing Volvo, there cannot be many left of these in stock as you can only get them from Sweden

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 21:47
Carbon fibre or not?
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/5047099288_001812d2be_z_zps612952aa.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/5047099288_001812d2be_z_zps612952aa.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/P10005301_zps7e7c7927.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/P10005301_zps7e7c7927.jpg.html)

T5frankie
Monday 14th October 2013, 21:51
Carbon fibre or not?
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/5047099288_001812d2be_z_zps612952aa.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/5047099288_001812d2be_z_zps612952aa.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/P10005301_zps7e7c7927.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/P10005301_zps7e7c7927.jpg.html)
much nicer mate

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 21:54
much nicer mate

Lol which one dude

martybelfastt5
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:11
carbon for me looks soooo good on a bright 850!! and on the R spoiler i got one from america didnt think they still done the like andys said and i got hit for import tax just over 250 lol:buttkick:

Tomcat
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:16
Gotta be the Carbon Pete

WOODY T5
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:17
go carbon pete have one on my t:)

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:19
Looks like carbon it is do they still sell the panel or will I have to make my own

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:21
carbon for me looks soooo good on a bright 850!! and on the R spoiler i got one from america didnt think they still done the like andys said and i got hit for import tax just over 250 lol:buttkick:

Yeah I may look at getting the splitter carbon dipped

WOODY T5
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:42
Looks like carbon it is do they still sell the panel or will I have to make my owngot mine from Russ pal

AndysR
Monday 14th October 2013, 22:43
Got to be carbon ;)

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 23:00
Well thats summert else on the list of things tbh though I might just make a pannel and have it dipped if I cannot find a genuine one

daza-b
Monday 14th October 2013, 23:08
agreed with the carbon mate :)

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 23:15
Yeah the more I look at it the more I agree carbon is the way to go

t5 pete
Monday 14th October 2013, 23:16
Any one got a pic of one before its fitted

graemewelch
Monday 14th October 2013, 23:18
if you want it oe then carbon fibre is a nono. keep it as close to oe and keep the mods subtle so people know its modded but cant put there finger on it. in my eyes that a well modified car

anyone can make a modified car loud but proud

V70 Graham
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 03:39
Yup, carbon dipped would look good imho

WOODY T5
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:20
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/keny5/IMG_1319.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/keny5/media/IMG_1319.jpg.html) hope this helps pete

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:28
http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc520/keny5/IMG_1319.jpg (http://s1215.photobucket.com/user/keny5/media/IMG_1319.jpg.html) hope this helps pete

That's awesome dean just the case of either finding one or buying some plastic sheet and cutting it to size then get it dipped

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:32
Did your come like this dean
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/87487-carbon-fiber-trunk-insert-for-sale/

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:37
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)

And it does look good
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/DSC_0168Large_zps8c093af0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/DSC_0168Large_zps8c093af0.jpg.html)

WOODY T5
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:39
thats the one got it from russ at RT tho

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:43
cool dean im going to measure up for one and ask these guys if they can make me a sheet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Real-Carbon-Fibre-Fiber-Sheet-in-1mm-A5-Hard-Rigid-Panel-Not-Vinyl-Wrap-/251243546821?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7f4848c5
When I do get a sheet ill make sure to do the cut out for lock in cardboard first lol don't want to be doing it wrong on the carbon

WOODY T5
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 22:54
good on u pal

martybelfastt5
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 23:14
i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 23:21
i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades

Food for thought then I didn't realise is fades ill ask the guys in the link about that and see what they say

t5 pete
Tuesday 15th October 2013, 23:22
i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades

P.S. any piccys

t5 pete
Sunday 1st December 2013, 23:27
Well not had any time to do much to the gul but hopefully once the little one is here and after Christmas I can get all the welding done and all the underside sealed and painted and put pack together leaving just the re spray to do if every thing goes to plan this coming summer the gul will be on the road

V70 Graham
Sunday 1st December 2013, 23:30
Well not had any time to do much to the gul but hopefully once the little one is here.....

Typical, always waiting for Wayne !

t5 pete
Sunday 1st December 2013, 23:38
Typical, always waiting for Wayne !

Lol he's on a curfew now his wife had big talks with him so even less time with my pint sized buddy but once little peter is here im showing him the the way he'll be gas cutting by 6mths.

munster732
Monday 2nd December 2013, 06:15
Typical, always waiting for Wayne !

I would have replied to this yesterday....but was too busy under the thumb of my domineering wife ;-)

V70 Graham
Monday 2nd December 2013, 09:02
I would have replied to this yesterday....but was too busy under the thumb of my domineering wife ;-)

Ahhhh you love her really lol

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 16:26
Found two sets of head light covers in the cave
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/28a1bb72-abb4-4b05-bb59-708b586b64e3_zps5a099417.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/28a1bb72-abb4-4b05-bb59-708b586b64e3_zps5a099417.jpg.html)
Been polishing them to0 which its brought them back up like new just going to get some new tabs and there ready
Also got the japan manifold today so that will be fitted to the new engine
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131216_144742_zps68a67772.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131216_144742_zps68a67772.jpg.html)

graemewelch
Monday 16th December 2013, 17:27
how did you get on with the the sills and floor you were welding. if ever want a hand give me a shout. your not that fara way from me and itll give me somthing to do

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 17:34
how did you get on with the the sills and floor you were welding. if ever want a hand give me a shout. your not that fara way from me and itll give me somthing to do

Hey Gra, lol im about as far as i was a few months ago Im getting my kiddy leave from 2nd of jan so will have two weeks to tinker i would have loved to have got on with it but ive just been packed out with work i had a good contract fabricating Christmas trees that could be rope lighted up for local high street so didn't have any time then but ive just finished that so roll on the gul ide also like to get the engine bay painted in this time aswell so ill see if i can borrow a space heater to warm the garage really up and then the new engine etc can go in along with the total underside done it just leaves the full respray.
Cheers for the offer bud and if your ever my way just give me a bell your more than welcome to pop in

AndysR
Monday 16th December 2013, 22:08
Nice find, the headlight covers look good on the 850's if you ask me ;)

Useful tip, if you go to your local B&Q's they sell the little stopper/buffer things for cupboard doors and they're direct replacement for standard ;)

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 22:22
Nice find, the headlight covers look good on the 850's if you ask me ;)

Useful tip, if you go to your local B&Q's they sell the little stopper/buffer things for cupboard doors and they're direct replacement for standard ;)

B&q to the rescue lol yeah I really like them when fitted ide totally forgot I had any until I saw them on Simon's Gul to which then I found two sets

AndysR
Monday 16th December 2013, 22:28
B&q to the rescue lol yeah I really like them when fitted ide totally forgot I had any until I saw them on Simon's Gul to which then I found two sets

Indeed, I had a set on my old Orion and after a few years of cleaning I had knocked several off, a quick trip to B&Q's had that issue resolved, just as well too as they fetch best part of £50 - £100.00 2nd hand as they're no longer available....

One of the first things I ordered for the 850 when I got it was the headlight covers and I was told they were NLA and I managed to track a set of new old stock from Kings in Southampton.... I also modified them so they were branded like the Ford ones as the Volvo ones are plain and I always liked the badge on the Ford ones ;)

Nealevo
Monday 16th December 2013, 22:43
I'll swap you a set if headlight protectors for some winter tyres ?? Lol

Jim S70R
Monday 16th December 2013, 22:45
Only just caught up with this thread :doh:

Great work so far well done. Would love to have the space and time to have a go at something like that. Hat off to you with your current progress, it'll be awesome when your finished.

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 23:00
I'll swap you a set if headlight protectors for some winter tyres ?? Lol
Lol nice try

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 23:03
Only just caught up with this thread :doh:

Great work so far well done. Would love to have the space and time to have a go at something like that. Hat off to you with your current progress, it'll be awesome when your finished.

Cheers Jim I have the space the tools but no time I really want to have it finished for may/June time but that all depends on the respray as im hoping to do it my self so need some warm weather, we've also got the old 240 to do as well but that's not too bad just two rear arches full new set of bushes and a engine swap until we rebuild the original one and re spray.

AndysR
Monday 16th December 2013, 23:10
Cheers Jim I have the space the tools but no time I really want to have it finished for may/June time but that all depends on the respray as im hoping to do it my self so need some warm weather, we've also got the old 240 to do as well but that's not too bad just two rear arches full new set of bushes and a engine swap until we rebuild the original one and re spray.

240 turbo ftw ;)

t5 pete
Monday 16th December 2013, 23:19
240 turbo ftw ;)

Lol ide love to I got all the way ready to start t5 engine swap for my dad to get all sentimental as say he wants the 240 to stay original and to restore it to its former glory which I suppose after 23yrs of owning it he's pretty attached but not that attached as it lives at mine.
Now if I could find a 740/940 16v it would be getting that engine fitted or ide have to buy another 240 only problem is theres only so many cars you can drive and I am itching to do something rwd once the gul is done.
Ide never get my money back from the t5 so I will see what I can do with it either way I still need the 16v head

AndysR
Monday 16th December 2013, 23:22
Lol ide love to I got all the way ready to start t5 engine swap for my dad to get all sentimental as say he wants the 240 to stay original and to restore it to its former glory which I suppose after 23yrs of owning it he's pretty attached but not that attached as it lives at mine.
Now if I could find a 740/940 16v it would be getting that engine fitted or ide have to buy another 240 only problem is theres only so many cars you can drive and I am itching to do something rwd once the gul is done.
Ide never get my money back from the t5 so I will see what I can do with it either way I still need the 16v head

16v redblock is quite a rare lump indeed... but I think it would look more at home under the bonnet of a 240 than the 5 pot. That said the growl of a 5 pot with rwd... Yummy :)

t5 pete
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:12
Small up date I finally got the car out of the spare garage ready to be striped one thing to note when storing cars especially in a garage that's terrible for condensation it not to lol every thing had a fine covering of mould on easily wipe able.
As im waiting for little peter to finally turn up ill be doing bits and bats then have a few days off and then can get really stuck in.
Few piccys
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131226_132553_zpse30c0e7a.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131226_132553_zpse30c0e7a.jpg.html)

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131226_132600_zps51d677e2.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131226_132600_zps51d677e2.jpg.html)

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131226_132710_zps289d3034.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131226_132710_zps289d3034.jpg.html)

foammanmark
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:15
So the windows were up, and it still got the mould attack?

graemewelch
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:17
its starting to look like the beast on my drive now

stribo
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:19
That's just nasty, my Cougar hasn't gone like that, and it's been parked up over a year now.

t5 pete
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:21
So the windows were up, and it still got the mould attack?

Its missing one of its back doors so that wouldn't have help lol

graemewelch
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:22
That's just nasty, my Cougar hasn't gone like that, and it's been parked up over a year now.

your cougar is a pile of ginger on the floor now

stribo
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:26
your cougar is a pile of ginger on the floor now

No, it's still silver and Cougar shaped, and has an interior that isn't mouldy. :P

foammanmark
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:31
Its missing one of its back doors so that wouldn't have help lol


Might have something to do with it....lol. Mine just lets a few drops in from somewhere around the sunroof, so I'll have to tackle that at some stage.

graemewelch
Thursday 26th December 2013, 22:35
now this is what proper mould is like lol. beleve me it smells that bad to

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20131210_105119_zpsb0c1ee7d.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20131210_105119_zpsb0c1ee7d.jpg.html)

t5 pete
Tuesday 31st December 2013, 15:14
Had a good morning on the gul if I get time later ill up date with pics but one thing to note im really pleased how solid it is appart from a few areas which will be replaced.
looking forward to getting the underside done and protected so I can rebuild then onto engine bay.

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 19:51
And update been busy today managed to bottom all of the surface rust from the floor pan theres a few areas to cut out and replace and should hopefully get that done by end of week depending on when little Peter Arrives
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_113906_zps22a7d088.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_113906_zps22a7d088.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_114419_zps181cb537.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_114419_zps181cb537.jpg.html)
Drivers side arch tbh its pretty good and only surface rust but the amount of crap the arch liner holds is unreal
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_115917_zps20ef3fbf.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_115917_zps20ef3fbf.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_115925_zpsa27c2c41.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_115925_zpsa27c2c41.jpg.html)
Passanger side
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_120500_zpsabb4abfe.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_120500_zpsabb4abfe.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_120507_zps8baed066.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_120507_zps8baed066.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_122850_zps3ca2c1f4.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_122850_zps3ca2c1f4.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_123458_zps5dc5d23c.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_123458_zps5dc5d23c.jpg.html)

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 19:58
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_123504_zps33e6496d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_123504_zps33e6496d.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_123520_zps3b964c87.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_123520_zps3b964c87.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_125406_zps11cb8d71.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_125406_zps11cb8d71.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_131024_zps5672ca79.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_131024_zps5672ca79.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_131031_zps68cab806.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_131031_zps68cab806.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_131945_zpsfa22f9e4.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_131945_zpsfa22f9e4.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_132041_zps8d5db06f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_132041_zps8d5db06f.jpg.html)

And I cannot get to rest of pics due to comp saying photobucket in now unsafe what ever that means

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 20:07
Ah now working
The main bushes look to have been replaced not too long ago
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_132100_zpsca499489.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_132100_zpsca499489.jpg.html)
Rotten bracket
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_132113_zpsf926e855.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_132113_zpsf926e855.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20131231_132407_zps73afdca0.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20131231_132407_zps73afdca0.jpg.html)
Half way through bottoming surface rust
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_140509_zpse5da26e7.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_140509_zpse5da26e7.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_140514_zps56e8d4ec.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_140514_zps56e8d4ec.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_140520_zpsd97967bd.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_140520_zpsd97967bd.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_140531_zps829cd59d.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_140531_zps829cd59d.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_140541_zpsf91e8ebc.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_140541_zpsf91e8ebc.jpg.html)
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_150323_zpsacf2b730.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_150323_zpsacf2b730.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_152525_zpsee973a63.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_152525_zpsee973a63.jpg.html)
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graemewelch
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 20:14
looking good. shall i bring my paint gun when drop off the rip kit. get it painted inside and out and underneath. with i had workshop youve got

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 20:26
looking good. shall i bring my paint gun when drop off the rip kit. get it painted inside and out and underneath. with i had workshop youve got

Yeah its certainly getting there the under side will be done within a couple of weeks fist coat will be red oxide then stone chip then chassis paint.
Ive just got a new spray gun so that's all covered but thank you for the offer it really is appreciated.
I think I will start spraying it early may time or when ever the weather gets warmer as even with the stove on in the work shop its pretty cold also need to buy all sorts before paint so its just going to have to wait.

munster732
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 21:04
Yeah its certainly getting there the under side will be done within a couple of weeks fist coat will be red oxide then stone chip then chassis paint.
Ive just got a new spray gun so that's all covered but thank you for the offer it really is appreciated.
I think I will start spraying it early may time or when ever the weather gets warmer as even with the stove on in the work shop its pretty cold also need to buy all sorts before paint so its just going to have to wait.

I'm surprised you managed to do it without my help pmsl

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 21:08
I'm surprised you managed to do it without my help pmsl

It was hard with out you mini me lol but you are in demand also was a pleasure not to be moving your pop crate you stand on every two mins

AndysR
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 21:13
Some good progress there Pete, at least you know what's involved now :)

t5 pete
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 21:15
Some good progress there Pete, at least you know what's involved now :)

Yeah will be happy once back end is done then can put fuel tank and new axel on and it will be mobile again and then onto stripping the engine bay.

merc85
Wednesday 1st January 2014, 22:11
Well done pete, looks like your doing a awesome job there mate. you have certainly bin busy :)

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 20:50
Up date time
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140110_101812_zps6183bc9f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140110_101812_zps6183bc9f.jpg.html)
Ive also added a hole that can be used for sealing the sills then a bung will be fitted
weld able primer
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/f5c13e70-66a1-41a4-b789-9211512a84c4_zps6added97.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/f5c13e70-66a1-41a4-b789-9211512a84c4_zps6added97.jpg.html)
The arch had been knocked at some time so beat it all out into shape then alittle filler to finish off
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140101_150323_zpsacf2b730.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140101_150323_zpsacf2b730.jpg.html)
just needs another rubbing down to shape the line in the arch fully.
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140110_182625_zps50a699f1.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140110_182625_zps50a699f1.jpg.html)
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http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140110_183617_zps2e788c45.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140110_183617_zps2e788c45.jpg.html)
http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140110_183635_zps2e6afdfe.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140110_183635_zps2e6afdfe.jpg.html)

I didn't manage to get all the welding done as ive run out of gas to new bottle on order and bob's your uncle

artfulflounder
Friday 10th January 2014, 20:56
Wish I had your skills....very good work

merc85
Friday 10th January 2014, 20:57
awesome stuff mate :)

V70 Graham
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:04
Beats changing nappies !

LiamT4
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:05
Been busy time for you then ;-)

Coming along nicely now.

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:05
Beats changing nappies !

Oh yeah, I asked little Peter this morning if he wanted to go on welding watch he didn't look impressed

Jamest5r
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:16
Oh yeah, I asked little Peter this morning if he wanted to go on welding watch he didn't look impressed

Bet Donna didn't either when you ran away to the garage for the day lol I like your style

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:25
Bet Donna didn't either when you ran away to the garage for the day lol I like your style

Got tomorrow booked in for a full day of tinkering as well carnt spend too long in house it does my nut in

graemewelch
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:32
I didn't manage to get all the welding done as ive run out of gas to new bottle on order and bob's your uncle[/QUOTE]

wear do you get your gas from. i get a very good deal on my gas and im sure you could get the same

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:37
I didn't manage to get all the welding done as ive run out of gas to new bottle on order and bob's your uncle

wear do you get your gas from. i get a very good deal on my gas and im sure you could get the same[/QUOTE]

Tell me more Gra ive got a account with boc at min but its quite expensive when you add the rent in

JamesT5
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:39
Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. :D (just kidding...!)

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:43
Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. :D (just kidding...!)

lol now all the rot has gone where I've oxided, it will last a pretty long time.
Tomorrow will see the stone chip on and as long as that's dried it may also get the chassis paint on

stribo
Friday 10th January 2014, 21:48
Good skills mate, no wonder Wayne couldn't sort it. ;)

t5 pete
Friday 10th January 2014, 22:02
Good skills mate, no wonder Wayne couldn't sort it. ;)

Pmsl he's being very brave at the min tho doing a engine swap on his new v40 with papa bear, he did look very frightened today when I saw him.

stribo
Friday 10th January 2014, 22:04
Pmsl he's being very brave at the min tho doing a engine swap on his new v40 with papa bear, he did look very frightened today when I saw him.

Fair play to him for giving it a go, Graham can't even change a number plate without cocking it up. lol

V70 Graham
Friday 10th January 2014, 22:24
Fair play to him for giving it a go, Graham can't even change a number plate without cocking it up. lol

I have my skills.....some I prefer to keep hidden lol.

stribo
Friday 10th January 2014, 22:34
I have my skills.....some I prefer to keep hidden lol.

So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?

T5frankie
Friday 10th January 2014, 22:52
So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?

his mangina lol

partsforvolvos.com
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 14:01
you're a man on a mission!

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 16:08
you're a man on a mission!

Certainly are I would have liked to get it ready for york which is easily doable but funds will slow it down buying all new parts really adds up

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 16:34
little up date managed to get the first coat of stone chip on Sunday just need to give it another quick light going over then leave to set for the chassis paint also re done the seams with seam sealer.

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graemewelch
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 16:36
looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 16:39
looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black

hummm place your bets

expolicev70t5
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 16:42
Looks good, reminds me of when I restored a 1972 MG Midget a number of years age!

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 20:39
Cheers bud

iancho
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 20:42
Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate :smile:

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 20:53
Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate :smile:

Im just itching now to get the rest of the bits then its the waiting game for some heat for spraying

iancho
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 20:58
Im just itching now to get the rest of the bits then its the waiting game for some heat for spraying

I know what you mean Pete this weather is crap for doing anything... I think we are all itching to get out there and start some jobs..

merc85
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 21:47
Wow, what a great job you have done, you would never know looking at those pic's awesome save mate ;)

t5 pete
Tuesday 14th January 2014, 21:52
Wow, what a great job you have done, you would never know looking at those pic's awesome save mate ;)

Cheers merc yeah the underside is starting to look great just need to finish rest of welding off and then can get on with engine bay strip but once that's done its just too cold in garage to spray so will have to wait but at least I can be getting more parts while im waiting

Jim S70R
Wednesday 15th January 2014, 22:41
Great job it's looking much better, better than rusty brown too!!!

t5 pete
Wednesday 15th January 2014, 23:56
Cheers Jim its certainly getting there should look a little different by the weekend

t5 pete
Saturday 18th January 2014, 21:56
update
Started rubbing down bits and bobs
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Stonechiped
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Onto chassis
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foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:04
Wow, the sun is going to shine on the tarmac wherever you go! Looks really good.

claymore
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:07
Fantastic work Pete

The Flying Moose
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:19
Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)

Jamest5r
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:26
Quality mate :)

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:38
Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)

South Yorkshire's version of Fast and Loud- Pete and Munster.

t5 pete
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:43
Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)

Cheers Bud yeah often thought about it and any thing is possible.

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:44
Cheers Bud yeah often thought about it and any thing is possible.

Book my Gul in when you're ready please.

t5 pete
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:45
South Yorkshire's version of Fast and Loud- Pete and Munster.


Pmsl its been like a episode today after spraying I moved on to help the little one swap his engine much to my amusement

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:47
Pmsl its been like a episode today after spraying I moved on to help the little one swap his engine much to my amusement

Lol, sounds like it. I love Fast and Loud, but which one of you two is going to grow the beard?

t5 pete
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:51
Lol, sounds like it. I love Fast and Loud, but which one of you two is going to grow the beard?

Its got to be the dwarf it will make Wayne stand out more and possibly be able to see him from greater distances.

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 22:53
Its got to be the dwarf it will make Wayne stand out more and possibly be able to see him from greater distances.

The beard will touch the floor if he grows it to the length of the guy on F & L.

martybelfastt5
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:20
Awesome stuff Pete wish I'd a space to get this serious with a car!

Wobbly Dave
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:49
Quality work there Pete.

graemewelch
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:53
im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:55
im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you

I'll be speaking to you about my bits soon please Graeme, and my bits are a lot bigger than Pete's, seeing as I'm from Lancashire.

t5 pete
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:55
im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you

Cool looking forward to it

foammanmark
Saturday 18th January 2014, 23:58
Cool looking forward to it

You're looking forward to seeing Graeme's bits? Good job we know what you're talking about..............

V70 Graham
Sunday 19th January 2014, 01:38
Great work Pete, this is going to be some car when it's completed.

t5 pete
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:24
update time got a fair bit of welding done just two places left which is in the rear arch and a bit little bit on the floor.

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt39/t5pete/20140124_105301_zps6f8bd59f.jpg (http://s595.photobucket.com/user/t5pete/media/20140124_105301_zps6f8bd59f.jpg.html)
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And the last bit with new seam sealer as the old burnt off
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merc85
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:30
seriously talented mate, this car is gonna be proper wen its done.

t5 pete
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:37
seriously talented mate, this car is gonna be proper wen its done.

Cheers bud I do my best so not bad for a bricklayer

AndysR
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:38
Nice progress so far, like the skill set :)

abdul
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:48
Will be a cracking motor when finished

foammanmark
Friday 24th January 2014, 22:58
Wish I had half of your talent Pete, and I really look forward to the end result. Must get mine sprayed around the time your's will be ready for the Gul meet...................

abdul
Friday 24th January 2014, 23:06
Wish I had half of your talent Pete, and I really look forward to the end result. Must get mine sprayed around the time your's will be ready for the Gul meet...................

Hope both projects are finished to a brilliant standard

WOODY T5
Friday 24th January 2014, 23:24
Coming along nice Pete keep up the good work

Wobbly Dave
Friday 24th January 2014, 23:27
Loving your work there, a true labour of love.

leet5r
Friday 24th January 2014, 23:33
bricklayers are the best uncle pete , al be doing this to the saph in the next 2 years once av got a spit to get the car on its side

t5 pete
Friday 24th January 2014, 23:34
Loving your work there, a true labour of love.


It certainly is this car has been unloved for some time so its over due some tlc just cannot wait to start having a nice daily to drive in

t5 pete
Saturday 25th January 2014, 00:20
bricklayers are the best uncle pete , al be doing this to the saph in the next 2 years once av got a spit to get the car on its side

We certainly are bud

LiamT4
Saturday 25th January 2014, 00:31
We certainly are bud

I understood 50% of what you and what mark were talking about there.......

t5 pete
Saturday 25th January 2014, 01:12
I understood 50% of what you and what mark were talking about there.......

You been on the beer again

LiamT4
Saturday 25th January 2014, 01:34
You been on the beer again

I'm not on the beer.........i'm on the vodka...........

Jim S70R
Saturday 25th January 2014, 10:34
That's some really impressive work Pete, it's gonna be awesome when it's done!!

graemewelch
Saturday 25th January 2014, 21:22
its looking good pete. itll probobly be painted by the time i call in to have a bit perv

t5 pete
Saturday 25th January 2014, 21:35
its looking good pete. itll probobly be painted by the time i call in to have a bit perv

That's cool your always welcome but remember to bring your tig with you and some pipe work

graemewelch
Saturday 25th January 2014, 21:38
That's cool your always welcome but remember to bring your tig with you and some pipe work

ive got some pipe work already tig welded for you. you need to replace that rusty down pipe under your car. its letting it down lol. what you got in mind.

t5 pete
Saturday 25th January 2014, 21:48
ive got some pipe work already tig welded for you. you need to replace that rusty down pipe under your car. its letting it down lol. what you got in mind.

I was very fortunate to buy a full turbo back system for the gul at a price I couldn't say no to so onto the 240 I need a full system from the manifold making there's no cat on it so happy days but must be a quiet system as daddy will be sharing it aswell.

t5 pete
Sunday 26th January 2014, 20:18
Small update got the inner floor prepped and a first coat on to test for reaction it has reacted a little in odd places but will all get re done when the last bit of welding is done in the passenger arch.
once that's done and the underside it will be engine and dash removal time.
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AndysR
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:10
Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)

graemewelch
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:16
jesus mate do you ever stop. you must have a time machine or somthing. your making very good progress

Wobbly Dave
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:20
Do you have a system for keeping tabs on this ever growing jigsaw puzzle?

Jamest5r
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:25
Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)

It's amazing the way a new born baby can get him out of the house more lol

t5 pete
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:26
Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)


jesus mate do you ever stop. you must have a time machine or somthing. your making very good progress

Cheers guys yeah making good progress its just a case of sundays really and spending all day on it but I hope to have it taxed and tested by june

t5 pete
Sunday 26th January 2014, 22:28
Do you have a system for keeping tabs on this ever growing jigsaw puzzle?

Erm I haven't thought about that bit yet pmsl let the fun begin on rebuild