upgrades to the old bus

**dooby** · Monday 3rd August 2009, 21:35

Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?

Cheers, Pete

**walter leever** · Monday 3rd August 2009, 21:56

Originally Posted by dooby

Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?

Cheers, Pete

The biggest obstacle were the wheel nuts,an over enthusiast mechanic tightened them with 1000nm

For the rest everything went ok.

gr,walter

**Rob S** · Monday 3rd August 2009, 22:10

Looks stunning!

**walter leever** · Sunday 30th August 2009, 19:39

Latest up-date guys:

The VST-bumper finally left Japan and is on it's way to the old continent.

He took his time my japanese friend

(horse and cart?

)

Ah well should arrive soon.

gr,walter

**walter leever** · Friday 11th September 2009, 14:32

Got an e-mail,can pick it up next week(bumper that is)

**Porcine_Aviator** · Friday 11th September 2009, 14:48

Originally Posted by walter leever

Here you'd better tell the driver not to reverse to hard, there's bloke standing behind his car with a camera.

He looks like a Walter to me

**walter leever** · Saturday 19th September 2009, 19:50

Hi peeps,today i went and collected(finally) the VST

I've unpacked it a bit to take a quick pic,better ones will follow soon.

Sept. the 28 the car will go to the painter were all will be painted grey.
(front bumper(upper) and Vst,roof(has a tiny dent in it),backdoor(strip between window will be removed aswell,and back bumper(thanks to my dogs)

After that will instal bumper(and a pair of new foglights)and backbumper will get a rubber mat on it(V70)

Oh here's the pic:

It seems like the VST is a straight copy off the BTCC bumper

cheers,walter

**RollingThunder** · Friday 25th September 2009, 11:54

Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees !

**walter leever** · Friday 25th September 2009, 23:47

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees !

I haven't spoken to my bank manager in a while

Girlfriend doesn't mind though

**Redbrick** · Saturday 26th September 2009, 08:58

Always loved the VST front bumper, as seen on the Swede Demon. Could never find anyone in the UK able to get me one. Too late now. lol

**walter leever** · Monday 12th October 2009, 21:54

Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.

Will post some pics tomorrow.

gr,walter

**volvokid** · Monday 12th October 2009, 23:03

Originally Posted by walter leever

Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.

Will post some pics tomorrow.

gr,walter

Hurry up!!!!!! cant wait

**abdul** · Monday 12th October 2009, 23:39

very nice

**walter leever** · Tuesday 13th October 2009, 10:13

OK here we go:

Backside;reprayed trunk,roof and rear bumper,put on an xc strip(bumper)and removed trim between glass and metal.

Side(not a good pic,will take new one)

And front,bit dark but you get the pic(also a new one will be taken

)

gr,walter

very happy with the result

Here's the new one.

**colnotts** · Tuesday 13th October 2009, 12:11

that looks very very nice walter. evil looking from the front well done keep it up.

**walter leever** · Sunday 25th October 2009, 20:35

Hi mateys went to a big show today in Utrecht(holland)it's called the VKB(in dutch:Volvo Klassieker Beurs)or in english Classic Volvo Show.

Look what i found on the official Site,you've guest it a pic of my pride and joy

Someone said:"A real nice example"

gr,walter

**robbo** · Sunday 1st November 2009, 19:24

what a great car. the detail is outstanding.

inspirational.

thanks,

chris

**Tomcat** · Sunday 1st November 2009, 21:26

Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).

**walter leever** · Tuesday 3rd November 2009, 11:21

Originally Posted by Tomcat

Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).

Well i'll let it go by this time(lol)