Post 696807 by Red850Restate on 2014-03-22 06:48:46
Hi guys, haven't posted anything meaningful on the R for a while, so thought I'd attempt one now while the missus is snoring her head off!!!didn't fancy a lie in anyway!
In January I tucked her away in the garage and SORN`d her, nothing major needed doing but I can use my bike for work
Stuck her on Axel stands and I've stripped the brakes, New discs and pads all round, and new callipers up front, but before this i have removed all arch liners, stripped all of the original volvo underseal off, what a ball ache that was!given the inner wings a damn good wire brushing and given a good clean.
I have then rust inhibited with 2 coats of bilt hammer hydrate 80, a coat of dinnitrol underseal, and a top coat of wax, the same process has been applied to the chassis
Uprights, wishbones etc have been rust inhibited and Jotsun conceal black have been applied, the wheels have been sent away for a full refurbishment, and lovely New toyo proxes T1rs.
A full stage 0 is going to be completed before she returns to the Road in May, mbc, and a powerflex polywall mount, might also treat her to a new exhaust too.
6k HID conversion being done too
Then to finish her off a full detail, one of mates works for Auto Glym and is a pro detailer, he has volunteered to help!!
I know the thread is useless without pics, but I'm on the kindle, but will add pics when I get chance
Post 696882 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-03-22 12:47:23
great update look forward to pics!
Post 696938 by T5RPete on 2014-03-22 17:16:41
Sounds like a lot of good work going on, but...
:worthless
Post 708356 by Red850Restate on 2014-05-03 15:01:17
hi peeps as promised a few pics on the update on the R, she is due to return to the road end of May, currently on axel stands still, ready for new brakes all round, stage 0, new stainless exhaust,
pics show rust conversion, underseal, and wax of the inner arches, since these pics i have done the rest of the chassis too, wheels powder coated on original colour
enjoy
Post 708436 by T5RPete on 2014-05-03 19:51:16
Phwoar! That's absolutely stunning!!
Post 708446 by graemewelch on 2014-05-03 20:06:04
Cleanest red 850 on vpc. Keep up the good work
Post 708586 by Red850Restate on 2014-05-03 22:50:07
Comments appreciated as always will get some more pics up as soon as I can, can't wait to get her back on the road, God I miss driving her
Post 708675 by RollingThunder on 2014-05-04 08:22:27
Great work, a beautiful R that one
Post 709617 by evo230 on 2014-05-07 14:37:07
Love the alloys - so mine have been refurbed in a darker shade which I dont think is a nice. Are you's pretty much the original colour? do you have a paint code? Also - whilst I'm at it - where did you get your grill?
Post 709619 by Nealevo on 2014-05-07 14:48:00
The grill is available from PFV (parts for volvo) member on here, as is the 'R' badge,the wheel paint code is Anthracite 932, not available from volvo anymore so you will need to get it made up from a body shop
Post 710037 by Red850Restate on 2014-05-08 18:21:43
As above!!!i had my wheels done at wheel clinic in Northampton who then wrapped them in the Toyos for me
Post 710042 by T5frankie on 2014-05-08 18:37:28
[QUOTE=Red850Restate;710037]As above!!!i had my wheels done at wheel clinic in Northampton who then wrapped them in the Toyos for me[/QUOTE]
thats who done mine
Post 716637 by martin_r_smith on 2014-06-03 18:37:31
Wow. That looks amazing mate, nice work!
Post 716640 by Redbrick on 2014-06-03 18:39:08
Lovely! So many memories of mine... 80K miles, the £14500 I paid at three years old, the realisation of the beasts thirst at second fill up. So I got another one; cant beat an 850!
Post 716643 by Red850Restate on 2014-06-03 18:45:22
Thanks for the kind comments, returning 25mpg currently, that will drop once the brakes are bedded in!!!!!I've had a lot of help from two of my best mates to get her to this stage and a very supportive wife who hasn't batted an eyelid!!!!
Post 716645 by stribo on 2014-06-03 18:52:00
[QUOTE=Red850Restate;716643]Thanks for the kind comments, returning 25mpg currently, that will drop once the brakes are bedded in!!!!!I've had a lot of help from two of my best mates to get her to this stage and[COLOR="#FF0000"] a very supportive wife who hasn't batted an eyelid[/COLOR]!!!![/QUOTE]
That mate, is essential. ;)
Post 716653 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-03 19:25:25
[QUOTE=stribo;716645]That mate, is essential. ;)[/QUOTE]
Wot he said !
Post 716681 by 850 T5s on 2014-06-03 20:39:22
that must be one of the best ones anywhere, looks mint
Post 716734 by AndysR on 2014-06-03 23:36:52
Stunning!
Just realised where I remember this car from..
http://www.danielcurnock.co.uk/recentsales/
6 cars up from the bottom ;)
Post 716768 by evo230 on 2014-06-04 10:05:13
Looks awesome - I'm very jealous! What products are you using on the paintwork?
Post 716789 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-06-04 11:52:40
looks nice Rich, you really did spend a whole weekend polishing it up !
bring it over when its not raining
Post 716791 by WOODY T5 on 2014-06-04 12:00:34
Chuffing lovely mate and its red ;)
Post 716801 by RollingThunder on 2014-06-04 12:54:05
reminds me of my old 850R, not as nice as yours though - yours is a stunner
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Oops, attached wrong pic initially, now I can't delete it lol
Post 716853 by Red850Restate on 2014-06-04 18:08:13
I have no idea how to quote!!we used mostly AG products my mate rob who did the majority of the Graft is a professional detailer, he used various machines And a variety of pads here is a link to his thread on detailing world.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=340424
The mechanical work was done by my mate who shall remain nameless on here unless he wants to come forward, what he doesn't know about Volvos and Especially 850's isn't worth knowing really.
Thanks to GWE for the exhaust it's very special indeed, I will endeavour to get pics of the chassis up And the whole of the underneath as this area is cleaner than the bodywork!including my red tank straps (sad I know)
Cheers again for the comments
We also fitted MBC, forge blanking plate and polybushed everything in sight!I quite like having my teeth rattled out!
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