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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by graemewelch View Post
    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

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    Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. (just kidding...!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by JamesT5 View Post
    Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. (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

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    Good skills mate, no wonder Wayne couldn't sort it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by t5 pete View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by V70 Graham View Post
    I have my skills.....some I prefer to keep hidden lol.
    So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?
    his mangina lol

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    you're a man on a mission!

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    Quote Originally Posted by partsforvolvos.com View Post
    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

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    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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    looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black
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    Quote Originally Posted by graemewelch View Post
    looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black
    hummm place your bets

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    Looks good, reminds me of when I restored a 1972 MG Midget a number of years age!
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    Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by iancho View Post
    Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate
    Im just itching now to get the rest of the bits then its the waiting game for some heat for spraying

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    Quote Originally Posted by t5 pete View Post
    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..


 

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