Replica 850 Touring Car

**Filterlab** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 19:22

Has anyone on here, or anyone you know of, successfully created a replica touring car using a white 850 as a basis? I know the actual touring car didn't use a T5 as a starting point but that's what I'd use personally.

**Volvostorm** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 19:27

Mine will be a very close replica soon, but no roll cage etc

Only difference I'm doing, is where it says 'Dunlop' on the bumper, mine will say 'Autogas' and I'm having Volvo written on the rear spoiler

**volvoboyt5** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 20:35

i was thinking about looking in to getting mine wrapped in vynal like they do on some comercial vehicals , im sure its possible ..

**Filterlab** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 20:58

Originally Posted by Pault5estate

Mine will be a very close replica soon, but no roll cage etc

Only difference I'm doing, is where it says 'Dunlop' on the bumper, mine will say 'Autogas' and I'm having Volvo written on the rear spoiler

I'd like to see that when it's done. If mine was white I'd be very tempted (even though it's the wrong model).

Originally Posted by volvoboyt5

i was thinking about looking in to getting mine wrapped in vynal like they do on some comercial vehicals , im sure its possible ..

I know a very good vehicle vinyl company who do our works vehicles. Superb quality but get your wallet out a bit. They can do ANY design though.

**Volvostorm** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 20:59

Originally Posted by volvoboyt5

i was thinking about looking in to getting mine wrapped in vynal like they do on some comercial vehicals , im sure its possible ..

Thats what they are doing to mine

**Chad** · Tuesday 14th July 2009, 23:17

my friend in stirchley has one. i will try and get some pictures.

**mk3phill** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 02:36

im sure theres quite a few about, i know its crossed my mind a few times but tbh id rather go all the way if im going to make a road replica,.. although of course with a turbo engine.. for now that is untill i start on my degree level in uni and have to make a project,... ooooooo am thinking 2.5L 20v on throttle bodies... could be interesting

**RT MECHANICS** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 08:41

Originally Posted by Filterlab

Has anyone on here, or anyone you know of, successfully created a replica touring car using a white 850 as a basis? I know the actual touring car didn't use a T5 as a starting point but that's what I'd use personally.

Hi Filterlab

I very nearly did a replica if i had not found The Peril

I am sure there is a guy on the Voc forum with one i will see if i can find him for you

Russ

**Filterlab** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 10:24

Originally Posted by Chad

my friend in stirchley has one. i will try and get some pictures.

Looking forward to seeing that mate.

Originally Posted by RT MECHANICS

Hi Filterlab

I very nearly did a replica if i had not found The Peril

I am sure there is a guy on the Voc forum with one i will see if i can find him for you

Russ

Lovely job, thanks Russ. I can only imagine how fine quality a replica would be if you built it.

**p fandango** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 14:13

i know of 3, 2 x 854's & an 855

**Jamest5r** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 17:07

Originally Posted by Chad

my friend in stirchley has one. i will try and get some pictures.

Ive seen this car in stirchley too, wobbly dave took a pic and put it in the spotted section, had a look but cant find it maybe got lost in the big crash?, anyway dave has a pic and when im passing again i will get you the phone number(its parked at a mechanics workshop)

**volvoturboman** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 17:11

I met a guy through Bebo a couple of years ago had an 854. He had actually managed to get a genuine touring front bumper. Looked the nuts and he offered to sell it to me for £1500. Was very tempted but at the time the gf wouldn't allow boooo.

**p fandango** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 17:46

Originally Posted by volvoturboman

I met a guy through Bebo a couple of years ago had an 854. He had actually managed to get a genuine touring front bumper. Looked the nuts and he offered to sell it to me for £1500. Was very tempted but at the time the gf wouldn't allow boooo.

link, i've sold it now tho

**Filterlab** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 21:31

Originally Posted by volvoturboman

....and he offered to sell it to me for £1500...

Frankly I'd have a coachworks company alter a stock bumper instead, would cost a third of that!

**The Flying Banana** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:08

Heres a couple , a saloon and an estate

**p fandango** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:17

Originally Posted by The Flying Banana

Heres a couple , a saloon and an estate

the estate is very good, but needs the spoiler ditching & a normal front bumper to finish it off

**Wobbly Dave** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:36

Is it me or am I just a bit normal

I can accept the idea as a promo tool for a Volvo indie garage or something similar - but as a personal thing - isnt it a bit weird.

Why on earth would anyone want a 2 litre NASP car with decals to sit in traffic jams. Even with a T5 enigine its still a bit odd? Even if it is over 14 years old. Strike you as a bit sad?

**p fandango** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:46

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Is it me or am I just a bit normal

I can accept the idea as a promo tool for a Volvo indie garage or something similar - but as a personal thing - isnt it a bit weird.

Why on earth would anyone want a 2 litre NASP car with decals to sit in traffic jams. Even with a T5 enigine its still a bit odd? Even if it is over 14 years old. Strike you as a bit sad?

its called attention grabbing Dave, like thinking of putting Lambo doors to an C70 its purely for one reason

**The Flying Banana** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:47

What and polishing a car to death under halogen lights in a gazebo from B&Q getting every swirl isnt sad ?
Its peoples taste taken to the limit, if it doesnt affect you how is it sad? I think detailing a car to the last swirl is a tad extreme but i wouldnt slag it if thats what floats your boat
You have perhaps become Mr Sensible since you settled down

Heres another replica, this certainly isnt sad, just an old Escort running 300bhp with stickers on it...looks mighty fine to me

**Filterlab** · Wednesday 15th July 2009, 22:51

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Is it me or am I just a bit normal

I can accept the idea as a promo tool for a Volvo indie garage or something similar - but as a personal thing - isnt it a bit weird.

Why on earth would anyone want a 2 litre NASP car with decals to sit in traffic jams. Even with a T5 enigine its still a bit odd? Even if it is over 14 years old. Strike you as a bit sad?

Quite the opposite I'd say. I think they look great, and if a rep is done properly it can look exceptionally good. To quantify it's no sadder than a fat bald bloke from the midlands wearing a Man United T-shirt, if he wants to replicate that feeling then he should be able to. As a project it makes a great idea, and let's face it, Volvo really polished their reputation by entering BTCC. It brought the attention of youth to a flailing brand and made it fashionable, something that Volvo had not been for years.

If someone wants to create a testament to that then all the better.

Originally Posted by The Flying Banana

You have perhaps become Mr Sensible since you settled down

Maybe you've hit on it there Banana.