The BoneWagon

[RollingThunder]

Spent several hours taking the 'good' bits off HotRod ready to be fitted onto the Bonewagon - the crystal lamps, eggcrate grille etc Hotrod looks strange now - it hasn't looked like that since the week I bought it. I'd forgotten how good the original headlamp units were - the chrome is still pretty much all there and nice n bright, and having had a drive last night, they are still pretty effective. The indicators are worse than I remembered though - some mould inside some of the joins and the lenses have lots of crazing. I'm not sure if its worth buying replacements as I'll not get a great deal for her, so thats just wasting money??? I'll see if I can get some new ones from ECP/GSF at a sale price lol. Still got some smaller bits n bobs to swap over - the wide spray washer jets and little things like that that I've bought over the last few months.

Looking forward to next weekend when Bonewagon should be fit for the road. I'm sure the shock of having to pay for petrol (v LPG) will take the shine off a bit, but its a lovely looker - even on that first journey out to the garage (via the petrol station) I had someone nearly walk into the newspaper stand on the petrol forecourt due to gawping at it lol.

[martybelfastt5]

great updates just caught right up with this!

[RollingThunder]

Thanks Marty This one is a bit of a roller coaster! Projects usually bumble along over a couple of years and eventually spawn something, but this one has been a real mix of highs and lows. Its almost been scrapped by the previous owner, nearly scrapped by me twice, but its nearly there now. Its way beyond being an economic repair, and is well into the obsessive enthusiast budget realm lol. Still get a shedload to spend on it, but I'm an optimist - it'll be worth it in the end... well' it'd bloody better be!!!

[RollingThunder]

At long last, the BoneWagon lives! Lots of bits n bobs still to do, but you can see why she was too good to scrap -

















The paintwork needs attention in places - it looks better in the pics than in real life lol. The bumpers both need a respray and there are a few minor marks and scratches that I want to get sorted, but she's a hoot to drive and that exhaust sounds sooooo good

Filled her up on the way to this location (Mexborough Castle near Doncaster) - it cost me £75. Gulp, I'm used to £26 for a tank of LPG. Still cheaper than running the Discovery though, so all good! She hasn't been polished or waxed yet btw - thats just after an AutoGlym shampoo. She'll be a stunner when the paintwork is done and detailed.

[martybelfastt5]

that is looking smart!

[Hound]

Very handsome indeed. Two-tone Tritons look cool too. I am envious of those crystal lights and the grille!

[AcidicDavey]

Looking really good Sam, black is a great colour and the late C70 front is a great addition as always!

Just sort your centre caps out

[RollingThunder]

Thanks everyone Not too shabby for a 16 year old scrapper lol. Dave, yep I need new caps asap. I was going to use the ones that are on the blue car but I'm going to get some new ones cos the blue car will look a bit strange otherwise.

Had a bit of a blast tonight, and I can vouch that the Jetex dual exit exhaust is... very very nice. Quiet when cruising but when you hit the loud pedal, its, well loud lol. And very T5 tuneful, in fact it sounds like an angry V8 which suits me fine. Found a couple of rattles that need tracking down, but otherwise not a bad first day out in the old girl. She needed to like up to the rosy memories of my old 850R and so far she surpasses it. Which is a great relief after all the time & effort!

[Ric@rdo]

Great topic. These projects are inspiring

[Jamest5r]

That's turned out very nice

[kmb]

Love the rear view, still amazing how fresh that angle is today! Very nice.

[Tomcat]

Holy crap Sam that's gorgeous!!! Cant believe the shine on that paintwork is before polish..

[abdul]

Loovely

[RollingThunder]

I'll have to take a video to record the noise made by that exhaust I've never heard a T5 engine sound like this before

TC - yes she scrubs up really well. The pics don't show all the imperfections on the rear bumper to be honest - its suffering from the same damage as AcidicDavey's arse end The protective plastic has been pulled off and its pulled some paint off with it. The PO has then tried to cover it up with an aerosol? Its horrible and scabby anyway and will be stripped back to plastic and professionally resprayed. I have the other trim to go around the second tailpipe which will be painted and fitted at the same time. Still pondering over painting and fitting the XC front bumper too - I've got it now afterall ! The mudflaps will be painted at the same time, so they won't look pale grey anymore lol.

Its going back to the garage this week to have an engine mount changed, and I'll be sending off the prop to be overhauled. Hopefully we won't have any serious snow before I get it back and fitted!

[AcidicDavey]

I have to say, having the same exhaust, mine sounds crap

Yes, the car sounds great but it is all engine noise! The exhaust is almost silent.
I will admit though I only drove the car about 3 miles with the original exhaust on it lol

...I think I might have some spare stickerbombing for your bumper

[RollingThunder]

I'm hoping that the new engine mount doesn't remove all of that cacophony (it really is a full blown symphony on acid when you kick it lol). I daren't boot it too much in case I rip the engine off the mounts, but it sounds like a rally spec Scooby inside - very raw, loud, and roaringly guttural But when cruising its almost silent - it just chug-chug-chugs away sounding like a civilised 5 cylinder car.

Re that kind offer Dave, I'll have to get back to you

EDIT - having had a 30 mile commute this morning, I've just realised my ears are ringing lol. It must be louder than I thought

[RollingThunder]

Sadly, the Valkyries have been vanquished. The roaring, snorting barnstormer has been neutered. It was the engine mount causing the cacophony after all - the new mount has all but taken it all away, so BoneWagon is now a quiet cruiser once again. No more BTCC impersonation No more ringing ears lol.

On the upside, my mechanic also fitted my birch steering wheel (thanks again Frankie!). Its the finishing touch and makes the cabin look lurvely - if you like light birch

[t5 pete]

That looks awesome personally I preffere the light birch over any other of the options on the v70

[RollingThunder]

Just got home to find these -



Thats better! Genuine Volvo ones too, so they'll go on later tonight after I've had my tea

Decided to see how the BoneWagon handles now that the suspension has been tracked and the engine is properly secured... Lets say its a pass, and worthy of the R badge

[T5frankie]

Sadly, the Valkyries have been vanquished. The roaring, snorting barnstormer has been neutered. It was the engine mount causing the cacophony after all - the new mount has all but taken it all away, so BoneWagon is now a quiet cruiser once again. No more BTCC impersonation No more ringing ears lol.

On the upside, my mechanic also fitted my birch steering wheel (thanks again Frankie!). Its the finishing touch and makes the cabin look lurvely - if you like light birch

those wheels do look and feel nice