Project rust box time to save the gul
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Post 621150 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 20:45:53
On a quick note did every t5r come with a cd changer or not as this doesn't have one, I have looked at the bolt holes for the changer witch have never been touched also the wireing loom where the cd changer cable is normally routed through is undisturbed I also removed the head unit and it looks to have never been removed it has the plug in the back for the amp and aerial and that's it, it does have a extra radio plug doing nothing but theres no space left on the head unit for it to fit so weather that to bypass the amp I havent got a clue.
Post 621152 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 20:53:27
[QUOTE=t5 pete;621150]On a quick note did every t5r come with a cd changer or not as this doesn't have one, I have looked at the bolt holes for the changer witch have never been touched also the wireing loom where the cd changer cable is normally routed through is undisturbed I also removed the head unit and it looks to have never been removed it has the plug in the back for the amp and aerial and that's it, it does have a extra radio plug doing nothing but theres no space left on the head unit for it to fit so weather that to bypass the amp I havent got a clue.[/QUOTE]
Pete, congratulations on doing a deal with Wayne for his gul, and I really look forward to watching you bring her back. Our cars must meet up when we're both sorted. Immingham is very happy that you've got one that isn't his...........
Post 621153 by 850 T5s on 2013-06-29 20:55:50
Good luck with this project, I have never seen an 850 with so much corrosion
Post 621160 by p fandango on 2013-06-29 21:05:58
youch i've never seen an 850 with front wings that bad, BT's lost here jacking points as well. As for the cd changer, no it wasn't standard (well i know of another T-5R that didn't have one fitted)
Post 621162 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 21:09:57
[QUOTE=p fandango;621160]youch i've never seen an 850 with front wings that bad, BT's lost here jacking points as well. As for the cd changer, no it wasn't standard (well i know of another T-5R that didn't have one fitted)[/QUOTE]
Pedro your just full of great info lol I did wounder about the changer as nothing has been disturbed so must not have come with one but came with the passanger air bag lol tbh I just listen to the radio so im not missing much, as for the wing it was bad but I decided to see how bad with my foot and yes it was really bad
Post 621163 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 21:11:35
[QUOTE=foammanmark;621152]Pete, congratulations on doing a deal with Wayne for his gul, and I really look forward to watching you bring her back. Our cars must meet up when we're both sorted. Immingham is very happy that you've got one that isn't his...........[/QUOTE]
Cheers mark yeah once its finished it will be good to get the cars together but not our bananas together like you offered munster lol
And yes Immingham is safe for now
Post 621164 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-29 21:11:57
I'm sure you can restore her to her former glory, and what a car she will be, I'll be following this with interest mate, good luck.
ps My T5-R did have a CD changer
Post 621165 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 21:12:37
[QUOTE=850 T5s;621153]Good luck with this project, I have never seen an 850 with so much corrosion[/QUOTE]
It certainly has its fair share but nothing that cannot be fixed im even thinking of doing the new under seal in the same colour of the paint.
Post 621168 by p fandango on 2013-06-29 21:21:52
[QUOTE=t5 pete;621162]Pedro your just full of great info lol I did wounder about the changer as nothing has been disturbed so must not have come with one but came with the passanger air bag lol tbh I just listen to the radio so im not missing much, as for the wing it was bad but I decided to see how bad with my foot and yes it was really bad[/QUOTE]
just had a look thru the press releases (LINK & LINK) & all they say is "cd changer compatible" so they didn't have them. Can't believe the automatic gearbox was a £935 option lol.
Post 621169 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 21:25:42
[QUOTE=t5 pete;621163]Cheers mark yeah once its finished it will be good to get the cars together but not our bananas together like you offered munster lol
And yes Immingham is safe for now[/QUOTE]
Lol yes, I sort of slipped on a Banana skin with the Wayne thing. My Gul has a cd changer, although untested at the moment.
Post 621170 by Pinup_gal on 2013-06-29 21:28:32
Wow some project!!
Can't believe the forum is going Gul mad ;)
Post 621172 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 21:30:33
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;621170]Wow some project!!
Can't believe the forum is going Gul mad ;)[/QUOTE]
You need to change your status thing to 'I want a yellow one!'
Post 621186 by T5frankie on 2013-06-29 22:03:07
good luck mate
Post 621193 by LiamT4 on 2013-06-29 22:15:49
If your gonna do it up, then you may as well get it done in a decent colour.
Post 621207 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 22:32:14
[QUOTE=LiamT4;621193]If your gonna do it up, then you may as well get it done in a decent colour.[/QUOTE]
tut tut tut typical bimmer driver lol
Post 621214 by leet5r on 2013-06-29 22:40:23
brave man for tryin to save that , a know welding costs a fair amount so doing it your self will be ideal , ad probs RWD it whie the floors got loads of holes lol , nice sideways 5pot action uncle pete lol
Post 621226 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 22:53:36
[QUOTE=leet5r;621214]brave man for tryin to save that , a know welding costs a fair amount so doing it your self will be ideal , ad probs RWD it whie the floors got loads of holes lol , nice sideways 5pot action uncle pete lol[/QUOTE]
Cheers lee its not too bad just abit or work involved ide love to convert one to rwd but this isn't the car for it also I want it as a daily so no modding I just want a nice smooth comfy t5 to knock about in
Post 621227 by shepbomb on 2013-06-29 22:54:48
Following with interest peter
Post 621229 by LiamT4 on 2013-06-29 22:56:13
I will say one thing, considering some people will break a car that doesn't need that much to fix them, its makes a nice change that there are some people out there that are saving them and returning them to their former glory.
Post 621230 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 22:57:44
[QUOTE=t5 pete;621226]Cheers lee its not too bad just abit or work involved ide love to convert one to rwd but this isn't the car for it also I want it as a daily so no modding I just want a nice smooth comfy t5 to knock about in[/QUOTE]
Pete, I love how laid back you are about the car- 'Just a bit of work'
Post 621233 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 23:01:11
[QUOTE=LiamT4;621229]I will say one thing, considering some people will break a car that doesn't need that much to fix them, its makes a nice change that there are some people out there that are saving them and returning them to their former glory.[/QUOTE]
Fantastic statement, and I'm so in agreement with that.
Post 621236 by Immingham on 2013-06-29 23:02:54
Mines got a cd changer and the £935 auto box option..
Post 621237 by LiamT4 on 2013-06-29 23:03:30
[QUOTE=foammanmark;621233]Fantastic statement, and I'm so in agreement with that.[/QUOTE]
Is that why you try and buy as many as possible? If you own them all, you can stop them from being broken lol
Post 621239 by Tomcat on 2013-06-29 23:05:01
Crap Pete, think I'd have walked away with the rust on the underside, as you say that's probably the rustiest 850 ever. Good luck with it bud, look forward to the progress pics..
Post 621243 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 23:07:23
[QUOTE=LiamT4;621237]Is that why you try and buy as many as possible? If you own them all, you can stop them from being broken lol[/QUOTE]
That is my intention, to save them, but unfortunately, even one that I saved was broken by an ex-mate after he bought it off me. My beloved V70 T5...............
The pics of the car are still on my FB profile, and it almost makes me cry to see her. She wanted for nothing except maybe a steering rack.
Post 621245 by foammanmark on 2013-06-29 23:08:56
[QUOTE=Immingham;621236]Mines got a cd changer and the £935 auto box option..[/QUOTE]
Are you relaxing now Pete has a Gul? Do you wish your car was manual, or are not bothered?
Post 621250 by graemewelch on 2013-06-29 23:12:26
floor isnt to bad, but if was me id find a donor car and chop the floor panels out rather than plate the floor thats in there now. im sure youve got your own method though. are you going to tip it on its side to weld up the floor. cant remember the proper name for the jigs. one the body work is done it should be easy after that. ish
Post 621255 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 23:14:48
[QUOTE=Tomcat;621239]Crap Pete, think I'd have walked away with the rust on the underside, as you say that's probably the rustiest 850 ever. Good luck with it bud, look forward to the progress pics..[/QUOTE]
Cheers dude with 3-4 days worth of work should see the underside fully striped with new secitions welded in ready for new under seal after that its a new engine, sort the grinding braking new boot new wings along with other things and finally a full respray and its should be a lovley car and tbh its worth it there cannot be many left I wanted to buy gul 10 yrs ago when I bought my t5 but with 5k and on a apprentice wage all I could afford was my lovley t5 cd been worth it though.
Post 621264 by t5 pete on 2013-06-29 23:22:17
[QUOTE=graemewelch;621250]floor isnt to bad, but if was me id find a donor car and chop the floor panels out rather than plate the floor thats in there now. im sure youve got your own method though. are you going to tip it on its side to weld up the floor. cant remember the proper name for the jigs. one the body work is done it should be easy after that. ish[/QUOTE]
Great minds think a like im just on the look out for a good saloon donor to do just that tbh I do like plating over things as its false ecomny the rot needs chopping out and a new section in I wont be using the jig,if any thing structural need doing it will be brace before cutting out other than that the section highlighted will be fine done on the lift.
After that its just a case of replacing things or just nuts and bolts as I like to call it but check list will be floor first then strip rest of car for a respray and build back up from there.
Post 621458 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-06-30 18:17:21
will be following this tread cant wait for you to get stuck in and my t5r didnt have a cd changer......
Post 621466 by Jamest5r on 2013-06-30 18:30:37
Nice one Pete, you have far too much time on your hands lol, if i was mini me id have walked away as well :)
Post 621468 by Immingham on 2013-06-30 18:51:55
Prefer the auto, due to the fact I'm a lazy sod. Not bothered about massive power, so auto box is fine. :)
Post 621472 by foammanmark on 2013-06-30 19:06:00
[QUOTE=Immingham;621468]Prefer the auto, due to the fact I'm a lazy sod. Not bothered about massive power, so auto box is fine. :)[/QUOTE]
Fair enough mate, each to their own. I prefer manual cos I feel more in control, and also the improved mpg. I must really not like autos though to let my laser go............
Post 621611 by t5 pete on 2013-06-30 22:15:27
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;621466]Nice one Pete, you have far too much time on your hands lol, if i was mini me id have walked away as well :)[/QUOTE]
The problem is I have no time that's why its going to take quite some time to get it done as it will be done in stages when some free time crops up I still haven't got round to finishing the t5.
Post 621746 by iamawookiee on 2013-07-01 13:26:33
You've made me think I need to clean my car now.
...and I really didn't want to!
Post 623426 by t5 pete on 2013-07-07 18:43:05
Decided to take the sill covers off today to see what it was like under them and after a good poke with the screwdriver tbh im quite glad I expected the sill to be a lot worse I have seen on another sill all the top along the drivers door had rotted away.
So the only areas of rust is the two shown in the pics the passanger side hasn't got any rot which is good news.
Hopefully in a month or two once ive sorted the spare bedroom out I will make a start on the under side and get all that sorted rewelded and fully striped and new underseal also all new bushes on the read axel.
Post 623429 by graemewelch on 2013-07-07 18:52:18
that dosnt look bad at all. get some 1mm cut dics when cutting out the rot. itll keep life easy for you. looks like a couple of days max for all the welding.
Post 623431 by t5 pete on 2013-07-07 18:55:55
Yep not bad at all one day to take all the under side off axel fuel tank etc and full interior out and another day to cut and weld the underside after that its the crap bit of striping all the old underseal off to replace with new
Post 623466 by graemewelch on 2013-07-07 20:06:58
burn it off with a butane turch if your brave enough. the type the roofers use. thatll make light work of it. i used to used stonechip and the paint the floor and arches using either hammerite if was white or 2k. with out doubt its the easiest. when my volvo got repaired a while back they used a ruber coating on the boot floor. its prevents it from chiping and looks like factory
Post 623474 by t5 pete on 2013-07-07 20:16:09
Yeah im going to give burning it off a go first and as for the under sealer I was thinking of getting a paint shop to mix a batch of under sealer the same colour as the car.
Post 623488 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-07 20:28:09
[QUOTE=t5 pete;623426]Hopefully in a month or two once ive sorted the spare bedroom out I will make a start on the under side and get all that sorted rewelded and fully striped and new underseal also all new bushes on the read axel.[/QUOTE]
Your gonna do the restoration in the 'spare room' :cuckoo:
Post 623518 by t5 pete on 2013-07-07 21:28:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;623488]Your gonna do the restoration in the 'spare room' :cuckoo:[/QUOTE]
Graham all that slow driving you do gives you way too much time to think
Post 624041 by al c on 2013-07-09 18:24:01
Hi,
Good luck with this, glad to see it's not just me that tries to save them from rusting into the ground!
Have you checked the odd curve in front of the front strut mounts, behind the black plastic box, on the drivers side, for rust? One of my guls has a hole you can put your fingers through in there.
Looks like the inner wing liners don't stop crud from going up in there and getting trapped. Mine looked like it had rusty streaks down the inside, until I checked the back.... and then the crying started....
Post 624114 by t5 pete on 2013-07-09 22:28:23
[QUOTE=al c;624041]Hi,
Good luck with this, glad to see it's not just me that tries to save them from rusting into the ground!
Have you checked the odd curve in front of the front strut mounts, behind the black plastic box, on the drivers side, for rust? One of my guls has a hole you can put your fingers through in there.
Looks like the inner wing liners don't stop crud from going up in there and getting trapped. Mine looked like it had rusty streaks down the inside, until I checked the back.... and then the crying started....[/QUOTE]
Yeah its will be nice to bring the car back to how it used to be and how it should be. regarding the odd curve do you mean behind the ecu box?
Post 624188 by al c on 2013-07-10 10:01:01
Yes, if you look behind the ecu box and the expansion header tank, tucked up in the corner, and the same on the other side, the coumpound curve has rotted out on mine. If I could work out how to make my work network let me attach pictures I could show you better, pictures being worth a thousand words and all that.......
Post 624227 by Tomcat on 2013-07-10 13:03:15
I found some rust thats starting behind the rear arch liner on the drivers side, it's not too far gone yet but it's certainly not surface rust. I always thought that these cars just didnt rust at all, apparently I was wrong.
Post 624230 by stribo on 2013-07-10 13:16:57
[QUOTE=Tomcat;624227]I found some rust thats starting behind the rear arch liner on the drivers side, it's not too far gone yet but it's certainly not surface rust. I always thought that these cars just didnt rust at all, apparently I was wrong.[/QUOTE]
Any car made of steel is at risk of rusting, even galvanised ones, just some are higher risk than others.
Post 624234 by M-R-P on 2013-07-10 13:21:51
Ahem ***ford***
Post 624238 by al c on 2013-07-10 13:25:00
Yes, I was of the same opinion, before I started poking around too deeply. The other favourite seems to be the spacing bracket between the inner and outer wings, in front of the front wheels.
Post 624239 by stribo on 2013-07-10 13:25:54
[QUOTE=M-R-P;624234]Ahem ***ford***[/QUOTE]
Earlier Fords definitely, my Cougar was half galvanised, as they all were but still rusted. Look at how bad the Mercs were in the 90's, and they cost alot more.
Post 624244 by Tomcat on 2013-07-10 13:30:53
I always think about early fords when I think of rust, spent half my early driving days repairing rusty fords..
Post 624260 by t5 pete on 2013-07-10 15:23:10
What most people seem to forget is that these cars are around 20 yrs old now so tbh they have done brilliant to get to this age look at a lot of other cars from the mid to eairly 90's they haven't faired so well.
Best thing to do with our cars is when you first see rust get it sorted and not leave it or just give it a quick rub and hope for the best as that's how it spreads and gets a lot worse.
Post 624261 by Tomcat on 2013-07-10 15:30:55
Yeah you make a good point Pete, because they stand up to so much punishment and last so long everyone forgets just how old these cars are.
Post 625570 by merc85 on 2013-07-14 21:40:41
Brave man pete, you have been busy, whats with all the blue labels?
Post 625575 by t5 pete on 2013-07-14 21:47:37
[QUOTE=merc85;625570]Brave man pete, you have been busy, whats with all the blue labels?[/QUOTE]
Cheers dude yeah I do like a challenge as the saying goes if it was easy every one would do it as for the labels number one is I think it looks good lol and I will be stripping the loom out when I remove the engine as the engine bay will be striped and then repainted oh what fun that will be
Post 625592 by jdavis on 2013-07-14 22:12:26
tbh thats looking really good to say its been sat in grass for a few months.
good luck Pete, i think you'll need it. will be watching with anticipation
Post 625596 by Biff on 2013-07-14 22:19:49
That's not bad at all, I think you've done well there Pete, its gonna be stunning after its painted & finished.
Post 625597 by t5 pete on 2013-07-14 22:20:29
[QUOTE=jdavis;625592]tbh thats looking really good to say its been sat in grass for a few months.
good luck Pete, i think you'll need it. will be watching with anticipation[/QUOTE]
Yeah im quite happy with it and tbh I know its only been off the road for 6 or so months I think for all the years the guy owned the car it was always parked on grass and run on filthy farm roads where he lived so its done really well to to stay as it has
Post 625602 by t5 pete on 2013-07-14 22:22:27
[QUOTE=Biff;625596]That's not bad at all, I think you've done well there Pete, its gonna be stunning after its painted & finished.[/QUOTE]
It certainly will fingers crossed It will just take time as most things will be getting replaced and I don't think Volvo do interest free finance
Post 625611 by Biff on 2013-07-14 22:32:12
[QUOTE=t5 pete;625602]It certainly will fingers crossed It will just take time as most things will be getting replaced and I don't think Volvo do interest free finance[/QUOTE]
Good things come to those who wait & speaking from experience things always look better when you take your time. This coming from the bloke who took 3 weeks at approx 4 hours a night to shave a door lock off a boot lid. Lol
At least you know it will be worth the investment at the end, especially with the detailed restoration.
Post 630768 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-30 15:04:42
Good to see you've made a start Pete, maybe it will be finished before smithy's 940 :hidesbehi
Post 630771 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-30 15:06:09
i'm impressed pete.
#skills to pay the bills
(i dont expect graham to understand that,lol )
Post 630772 by graemewelch on 2013-07-30 15:06:18
coming on. keep the pics coming. id go with black on the axles
Post 630778 by The Flying Banana on 2013-07-30 15:19:03
That torquoise estate is vey lovely I must say, I really need to get going on my yellow one too , you have given me inspiration!
How hard was the rear axle to get out ?
Post 630783 by t5 pete on 2013-07-30 15:30:34
[QUOTE=The Flying Banana;630778]That torquoise estate is vey lovely I must say, I really need to get going on my yellow one too , you have given me inspiration!
How hard was the rear axle to get out ?[/QUOTE]
Thank you as for the rear axel its really easy you will either need two people or have some sort of support to hold it when unbolting first off undo connector for for abs loom sensors its with the ones for the fuel pump etc and is a yellow block connector, then take the brake pipe off the Y joint, then remove rear shockers and springs lastly either get some one to hold or support it best thing would be a gear box cradle but as I didn't have one I used old wheels stacked 5 high and undo the two main bushes and pry them done and job done
Post 630789 by WOODY T5 on 2013-07-30 15:36:29
pm sent pete?
Post 630991 by t5 pete on 2013-07-30 21:38:35
Hopefully tomorrow I will get chance to nip to paint shop and see if they can provide me with the under chassis paint I want and as soon as I get that let the fun begin I can start sorting the under side and once that's done I have orders to sort the spare room out for the new addition.
THEN ROLL ON ENGINE CHANGE just need a new clutch and rack
Post 631026 by graemewelch on 2013-07-30 22:20:18
did you chop out the floor panels in the donor car you bought
Post 631041 by t5 pete on 2013-07-30 22:37:57
[QUOTE=graemewelch;631026]did you chop out the floor panels in the donor car you bought[/QUOTE]
Yeah chopped them out aswell as the sills so over next couple of weeks should hopefully have all rot removed
Post 631061 by graemewelch on 2013-07-30 22:53:39
ill look forward to the befor and after pics.
Post 631070 by t5 pete on 2013-07-30 23:03:28
Yep ill make sure to take lots of piccys as I normally just get my head down and keep working untill finished then wish ide of took step by step pics
Post 631074 by graemewelch on 2013-07-30 23:12:32
[QUOTE=t5 pete;631070]Yep ill make sure to take lots of piccys as I normally just get my head down and keep working untill finished then wish ide of took step by step pics[/QUOTE]
im guilty of that to. or i get my hands that black i dont want to handle the camera
Post 631089 by AcidicDavey on 2013-07-30 23:46:46
Great project, nice to see one getting saved!
Mind, if it was any other colour you probably wouldn't have touched it right? Oh, the power of marketing lol!
And, I agree on black for the axle!
Post 631161 by t5 pete on 2013-07-31 14:14:57
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;631089]Great project, nice to see one getting saved!
Mind, if it was any other colour you probably wouldn't have touched it right? Oh, the power of marketing lol!
And, I agree on black for the axle![/QUOTE]
Lol yes if it was any other colour I wouldnt have bothered but always wanted a yellow one so when the chance came to get one and biild it from ground up I couldn't pass on the chance
Post 631275 by t5 pete on 2013-07-31 20:47:35
Well summert else to do now once the under side has been repaired 5ltrs of chassis paint.
At least now I have every thing so hopefully will finish the axel in the next day or 2 put new pipe work in then time to strip the guls underside
Post 631355 by AndysR on 2013-07-31 22:03:29
Looks like a lot of work there but doesn't sound like its beyond you, also when it's all done it will be fantastic I'm sure :)
Post 631358 by t5 pete on 2013-07-31 22:10:00
[QUOTE=AndysR;631355]Looks like a lot of work there but doesn't sound like its beyond you, also when it's all done it will be fantastic I'm sure :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah theres a fair bit of work but it keeps me out of trouble lol should be doing it in four main stages hopefully
Stage 1 under side
Stage 2 engine work and strip and re spray engine bay
Stage 2 full re- spray
Stage 4 seating refurb
And then time to enjoy
Post 631484 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-08-01 12:56:34
it's projects like this one that makes me wish i could do bodywork as well as mechanical myself - you make it look easy!
with most people, either one or other of the above is costly if you want it right.
Post 631580 by t5 pete on 2013-08-01 19:40:57
Replaced all the bushes on the rear axel today I was expecting them to be a pig to do but tbh not too bad at all best thing to do for removal is drill the old casings out then a bit of swafega on the new ones and knick them in square.
I also did the rear axel in black but really didnt like it, it was way too dark and looked quite dull so ended up with the silver which is nice and bright at the mo but I wouldnt how long it will stay bright come winter use.
Just need to replace the copper lines not that they need doing but minds well put fresh in there while its on the floor ive also go new flexis to fit aswell.
I will post some piccys later on
Post 631626 by graemewelch on 2013-08-01 20:50:20
sounds like your making good progress. looking forward to pics
Post 631646 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-01 21:36:44
Coming along well Pete, at this rate it will be done before Smithy's
Post 631652 by t5 pete on 2013-08-01 22:04:38
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;631646]Coming along well Pete, at this rate it will be done before Smithy's[/QUOTE]
Lol it will start to slow down soon as ive got loads to do and most of the work will be done over the winter time to give me summert to do indoors while its crap out side
Post 631801 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-08-02 12:50:15
thats a good way to remove them - alot of people have trouble.
Post 631857 by t5 pete on 2013-08-02 16:05:36
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;631801]thats a good way to remove them - alot of people have trouble.[/QUOTE]
Yeah tbh I would think its the best and quickest way to remove them as they are dam tight to get out so drilling and causing the outer casing to collapse makes them easy to come out tbh its harder to get the new ones in than get the old ones out lol
Post 649689 by t5 pete on 2013-10-03 16:21:09
Just picked up the red oxide and stone chip so in a few weeks hopefully I may be starting on getting the underside done also bought a treat for the gul today
Post 649703 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-10-03 17:24:30
getting on well get the pics up!
Post 649711 by t5 pete on 2013-10-03 17:49:25
Yup will make sure I take lots of piccys im a sod for judt getting g my head down and getting cracked on but must stop and take photos.
Im quite looking forward to making a start
Post 649730 by Tomcat on 2013-10-03 19:04:56
Pete I'm so jealous of your workshop,lol... I'd love something that big. At the moment I'd just settle for one that's not always bleedin wet.
Post 649736 by t5 pete on 2013-10-03 19:37:59
[QUOTE=Tomcat;649730]Pete I'm so jealous of your workshop,lol... I'd love something that big. At the moment I'd just settle for one that's not always bleedin wet.[/QUOTE]
Yeah its nice and its the grace of working my balls of for the past 10yrs non stop so as I was always told when growing up you always appreciate it more when youve had to work for it.
Post 649846 by iancho on 2013-10-04 06:57:00
AS with everything in life Pete, your parents taught you well mate :)
Not like todays little monkeys who expect everything on a plate.
Post 651280 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 19:37:35
Well I had a lovely prezzi come today can any one geuss what it is
Post 651285 by T5frankie on 2013-10-09 19:55:12
an 854r spoiler?
Post 651290 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 19:58:18
That would be correct Frankie boy
Post 651312 by AndysR on 2013-10-09 21:26:44
Is that a brand new one? :)
Post 651315 by daza-b on 2013-10-09 21:36:16
Good project you got going there buddy!! Will love to see the end result, I thought my wing was bad on the black one but jeeeesssuuuss thats bad with rust!!! Good luck with it mate!
Post 651316 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 21:40:34
[QUOTE=AndysR;651312]Is that a brand new one? :)[/QUOTE]
It sure is and I carnt believe how good the price is, people would think twice about buying second hand for what they have been selling for as it comes as a kit brand new brake light and wiring kit also full fitting kit and even brand new gas struts for the boot lol I was gob smacked when I opened it to find all that in.
Munster said he was ordering some spoiler brackets some time ago so I said order me some for just the brackets and sticky pads there £38 blooody £38 lol so when you brake all the parts down I bet the spoiler is for next to nothing
Post 651318 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 21:43:53
[QUOTE=daza-b;651315]Good project you got going there buddy!! Will love to see the end result, I thought my wing was bad on the black one but jeeeesssuuuss thats bad with rust!!! Good luck with it mate![/QUOTE]
Cheers daz yeah its a fantastic project most people wouldn't have tackled it but tbh with the right equipment etc it will be one stunning motor when done.
Im just half way through gutting 2 bedrooms in the house ready for the new bambino and once there done I can get on with the gul ive been itching to do things but just haven't had time but this winter will see it all straight and all primered up ready for the respray in the summer
Post 651330 by AndysR on 2013-10-09 22:01:17
[QUOTE=t5 pete;651316]It sure is and I carnt believe how good the price is, people would think twice about buying second hand for what they have been selling for as it comes as a kit brand new brake light and wiring kit also full fitting kit and even brand new gas struts for the boot lol I was gob smacked when I opened it to find all that in.
Munster said he was ordering some spoiler brackets some time ago so I said order me some for just the brackets and sticky pads there £38 blooody £38 lol so when you brake all the parts down I bet the spoiler is for next to nothing[/QUOTE]
I didn't even think they were still available tbh.. Sounds like a perfect option though, how much do they fetch as a complete kit if you don't mind me asking?
Post 651335 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 22:05:27
[QUOTE=AndysR;651330]I didn't even think they were still available tbh.. Sounds like a perfect option though, how much do they fetch as a complete kit if you don't mind me asking?[/QUOTE]
They are just a little over £200 I was expecting them to be at least double that knowing Volvo, there cannot be many left of these in stock as you can only get them from Sweden
Post 652717 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 21:47:49
Carbon fibre or not?
Post 652718 by T5frankie on 2013-10-14 21:51:45
[QUOTE=t5 pete;652717]Carbon fibre or not?
[/QUOTE]
much nicer mate
Post 652720 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 21:54:20
[QUOTE=T5frankie;652718]much nicer mate[/QUOTE]
Lol which one dude
Post 652724 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-10-14 22:11:48
carbon for me looks soooo good on a bright 850!! and on the R spoiler i got one from america didnt think they still done the like andys said and i got hit for import tax just over 250 lol:buttkick:
Post 652725 by Tomcat on 2013-10-14 22:16:11
Gotta be the Carbon Pete
Post 652726 by WOODY T5 on 2013-10-14 22:17:03
go carbon pete have one on my t:)
Post 652727 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 22:19:43
Looks like carbon it is do they still sell the panel or will I have to make my own
Post 652728 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 22:21:49
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;652724]carbon for me looks soooo good on a bright 850!! and on the R spoiler i got one from america didnt think they still done the like andys said and i got hit for import tax just over 250 lol:buttkick:[/QUOTE]
Yeah I may look at getting the splitter carbon dipped
Post 652734 by WOODY T5 on 2013-10-14 22:42:44
[QUOTE=t5 pete;652727]Looks like carbon it is do they still sell the panel or will I have to make my own[/QUOTE]got mine from Russ pal
Post 652735 by AndysR on 2013-10-14 22:43:53
Got to be carbon ;)
Post 652737 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 23:00:06
Well thats summert else on the list of things tbh though I might just make a pannel and have it dipped if I cannot find a genuine one
Post 652738 by daza-b on 2013-10-14 23:08:52
agreed with the carbon mate :)
Post 652742 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 23:15:43
Yeah the more I look at it the more I agree carbon is the way to go
Post 652743 by t5 pete on 2013-10-14 23:16:54
Any one got a pic of one before its fitted
Post 652744 by graemewelch on 2013-10-14 23:18:05
if you want it oe then carbon fibre is a nono. keep it as close to oe and keep the mods subtle so people know its modded but cant put there finger on it. in my eyes that a well modified car
anyone can make a modified car loud but proud
Post 652752 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-15 03:39:21
Yup, carbon dipped would look good imho
Post 652918 by WOODY T5 on 2013-10-15 22:20:26
hope this helps pete
Post 652921 by t5 pete on 2013-10-15 22:28:11
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;652918] hope this helps pete[/QUOTE]
That's awesome dean just the case of either finding one or buying some plastic sheet and cutting it to size then get it dipped
Post 652931 by t5 pete on 2013-10-15 22:37:12
Here we go
And it does look good
Post 652934 by WOODY T5 on 2013-10-15 22:39:47
thats the one got it from russ at RT tho
Post 652936 by t5 pete on 2013-10-15 22:43:43
cool dean im going to measure up for one and ask these guys if they can make me a sheet
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Real-Carbon-Fibre-Fiber-Sheet-in-1mm-A5-Hard-Rigid-Panel-Not-Vinyl-Wrap-/251243546821?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7f4848c5
When I do get a sheet ill make sure to do the cut out for lock in cardboard first lol don't want to be doing it wrong on the carbon
Post 652941 by WOODY T5 on 2013-10-15 22:54:14
good on u pal
Post 652944 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-10-15 23:14:11
i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades
Post 652948 by t5 pete on 2013-10-15 23:21:25
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;652944]i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades[/QUOTE]
Food for thought then I didn't realise is fades ill ask the guys in the link about that and see what they say
Post 652949 by t5 pete on 2013-10-15 23:22:00
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;652944]i just bought some wrap and cut it myself stanley knife sliced the lock hole ..............done dont but cheap carbon tho it fades[/QUOTE]
P.S. any piccys
Post 665177 by t5 pete on 2013-12-01 22:27:33
Well not had any time to do much to the gul but hopefully once the little one is here and after Christmas I can get all the welding done and all the underside sealed and painted and put pack together leaving just the re spray to do if every thing goes to plan this coming summer the gul will be on the road
Post 665178 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-01 22:30:47
[QUOTE=t5 pete;665177]Well not had any time to do much to the gul but hopefully once the little one is here.....[/QUOTE]
Typical, always waiting for Wayne !
Post 665183 by t5 pete on 2013-12-01 22:38:03
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665178]Typical, always waiting for Wayne ![/QUOTE]
Lol he's on a curfew now his wife had big talks with him so even less time with my pint sized buddy but once little peter is here im showing him the the way he'll be gas cutting by 6mths.
Post 665211 by munster732 on 2013-12-02 05:15:24
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665178]Typical, always waiting for Wayne ![/QUOTE]
I would have replied to this yesterday....but was too busy under the thumb of my domineering wife ;-)
Post 665218 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-02 08:02:03
[QUOTE=munster732;665211]I would have replied to this yesterday....but was too busy under the thumb of my domineering wife ;-)[/QUOTE]
Ahhhh you love her really lol
Post 670183 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 15:26:59
Found two sets of head light covers in the cave
Been polishing them to0 which its brought them back up like new just going to get some new tabs and there ready
Also got the japan manifold today so that will be fitted to the new engine
Post 670210 by graemewelch on 2013-12-16 16:27:55
how did you get on with the the sills and floor you were welding. if ever want a hand give me a shout. your not that fara way from me and itll give me somthing to do
Post 670217 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 16:34:55
[QUOTE=graemewelch;670210]how did you get on with the the sills and floor you were welding. if ever want a hand give me a shout. your not that fara way from me and itll give me somthing to do[/QUOTE]
Hey Gra, lol im about as far as i was a few months ago Im getting my kiddy leave from 2nd of jan so will have two weeks to tinker i would have loved to have got on with it but ive just been packed out with work i had a good contract fabricating Christmas trees that could be rope lighted up for local high street so didn't have any time then but ive just finished that so roll on the gul ide also like to get the engine bay painted in this time aswell so ill see if i can borrow a space heater to warm the garage really up and then the new engine etc can go in along with the total underside done it just leaves the full respray.
Cheers for the offer bud and if your ever my way just give me a bell your more than welcome to pop in
Post 670351 by AndysR on 2013-12-16 21:08:29
Nice find, the headlight covers look good on the 850's if you ask me ;)
Useful tip, if you go to your local B&Q's they sell the little stopper/buffer things for cupboard doors and they're direct replacement for standard ;)
Post 670359 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 21:22:55
[QUOTE=AndysR;670351]Nice find, the headlight covers look good on the 850's if you ask me ;)
Useful tip, if you go to your local B&Q's they sell the little stopper/buffer things for cupboard doors and they're direct replacement for standard ;)[/QUOTE]
B&q to the rescue lol yeah I really like them when fitted ide totally forgot I had any until I saw them on Simon's Gul to which then I found two sets
Post 670363 by AndysR on 2013-12-16 21:28:53
[QUOTE=t5 pete;670359]B&q to the rescue lol yeah I really like them when fitted ide totally forgot I had any until I saw them on Simon's Gul to which then I found two sets[/QUOTE]
Indeed, I had a set on my old Orion and after a few years of cleaning I had knocked several off, a quick trip to B&Q's had that issue resolved, just as well too as they fetch best part of £50 - £100.00 2nd hand as they're no longer available....
One of the first things I ordered for the 850 when I got it was the headlight covers and I was told they were NLA and I managed to track a set of new old stock from Kings in Southampton.... I also modified them so they were branded like the Ford ones as the Volvo ones are plain and I always liked the badge on the Ford ones ;)
Post 670373 by Nealevo on 2013-12-16 21:43:44
I'll swap you a set if headlight protectors for some winter tyres ?? Lol
Post 670374 by Jim S70R on 2013-12-16 21:45:29
Only just caught up with this thread :doh:
Great work so far well done. Would love to have the space and time to have a go at something like that. Hat off to you with your current progress, it'll be awesome when your finished.
Post 670381 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 22:00:11
[QUOTE=Nealevo;670373]I'll swap you a set if headlight protectors for some winter tyres ?? Lol[/QUOTE]
Lol nice try
Post 670384 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 22:03:34
[QUOTE=Jim S70R;670374]Only just caught up with this thread :doh:
Great work so far well done. Would love to have the space and time to have a go at something like that. Hat off to you with your current progress, it'll be awesome when your finished.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jim I have the space the tools but no time I really want to have it finished for may/June time but that all depends on the respray as im hoping to do it my self so need some warm weather, we've also got the old 240 to do as well but that's not too bad just two rear arches full new set of bushes and a engine swap until we rebuild the original one and re spray.
Post 670387 by AndysR on 2013-12-16 22:10:13
[QUOTE=t5 pete;670384]Cheers Jim I have the space the tools but no time I really want to have it finished for may/June time but that all depends on the respray as im hoping to do it my self so need some warm weather, we've also got the old 240 to do as well but that's not too bad just two rear arches full new set of bushes and a engine swap until we rebuild the original one and re spray.[/QUOTE]
240 turbo ftw ;)
Post 670390 by t5 pete on 2013-12-16 22:19:58
[QUOTE=AndysR;670387]240 turbo ftw ;)[/QUOTE]
Lol ide love to I got all the way ready to start t5 engine swap for my dad to get all sentimental as say he wants the 240 to stay original and to restore it to its former glory which I suppose after 23yrs of owning it he's pretty attached but not that attached as it lives at mine.
Now if I could find a 740/940 16v it would be getting that engine fitted or ide have to buy another 240 only problem is theres only so many cars you can drive and I am itching to do something rwd once the gul is done.
Ide never get my money back from the t5 so I will see what I can do with it either way I still need the 16v head
Post 670391 by AndysR on 2013-12-16 22:22:57
[QUOTE=t5 pete;670390]Lol ide love to I got all the way ready to start t5 engine swap for my dad to get all sentimental as say he wants the 240 to stay original and to restore it to its former glory which I suppose after 23yrs of owning it he's pretty attached but not that attached as it lives at mine.
Now if I could find a 740/940 16v it would be getting that engine fitted or ide have to buy another 240 only problem is theres only so many cars you can drive and I am itching to do something rwd once the gul is done.
Ide never get my money back from the t5 so I will see what I can do with it either way I still need the 16v head[/QUOTE]
16v redblock is quite a rare lump indeed... but I think it would look more at home under the bonnet of a 240 than the 5 pot. That said the growl of a 5 pot with rwd... Yummy :)
Post 674245 by foammanmark on 2013-12-26 21:15:03
So the windows were up, and it still got the mould attack?
Post 674248 by graemewelch on 2013-12-26 21:17:53
its starting to look like the beast on my drive now
Post 674249 by stribo on 2013-12-26 21:19:51
That's just nasty, my Cougar hasn't gone like that, and it's been parked up over a year now.
Post 674250 by t5 pete on 2013-12-26 21:21:11
[QUOTE=foammanmark;674245]So the windows were up, and it still got the mould attack?[/QUOTE]
Its missing one of its back doors so that wouldn't have help lol
Post 674252 by graemewelch on 2013-12-26 21:22:44
[QUOTE=stribo;674249]That's just nasty, my Cougar hasn't gone like that, and it's been parked up over a year now.[/QUOTE]
your cougar is a pile of ginger on the floor now
Post 674257 by stribo on 2013-12-26 21:26:17
[QUOTE=graemewelch;674252]your cougar is a pile of ginger on the floor now[/QUOTE]
No, it's still silver and Cougar shaped, and has an interior that isn't mouldy. :P
Post 674260 by foammanmark on 2013-12-26 21:31:14
[QUOTE=t5 pete;674250]Its missing one of its back doors so that wouldn't have help lol[/QUOTE]
Might have something to do with it....lol. Mine just lets a few drops in from somewhere around the sunroof, so I'll have to tackle that at some stage.
Post 674262 by graemewelch on 2013-12-26 21:35:05
now this is what proper mould is like lol. beleve me it smells that bad to
Post 676039 by t5 pete on 2013-12-31 14:14:06
Had a good morning on the gul if I get time later ill up date with pics but one thing to note im really pleased how solid it is appart from a few areas which will be replaced.
looking forward to getting the underside done and protected so I can rebuild then onto engine bay.
Post 676461 by graemewelch on 2014-01-01 19:14:26
looking good. shall i bring my paint gun when drop off the rip kit. get it painted inside and out and underneath. with i had workshop youve got
Post 676470 by t5 pete on 2014-01-01 19:26:01
[QUOTE=graemewelch;676461]looking good. shall i bring my paint gun when drop off the rip kit. get it painted inside and out and underneath. with i had workshop youve got[/QUOTE]
Yeah its certainly getting there the under side will be done within a couple of weeks fist coat will be red oxide then stone chip then chassis paint.
Ive just got a new spray gun so that's all covered but thank you for the offer it really is appreciated.
I think I will start spraying it early may time or when ever the weather gets warmer as even with the stove on in the work shop its pretty cold also need to buy all sorts before paint so its just going to have to wait.
Post 676498 by munster732 on 2014-01-01 20:04:03
[QUOTE=t5 pete;676470]Yeah its certainly getting there the under side will be done within a couple of weeks fist coat will be red oxide then stone chip then chassis paint.
Ive just got a new spray gun so that's all covered but thank you for the offer it really is appreciated.
I think I will start spraying it early may time or when ever the weather gets warmer as even with the stove on in the work shop its pretty cold also need to buy all sorts before paint so its just going to have to wait.[/QUOTE]
I'm surprised you managed to do it without my help pmsl
Post 676504 by t5 pete on 2014-01-01 20:08:03
[QUOTE=munster732;676498]I'm surprised you managed to do it without my help pmsl[/QUOTE]
It was hard with out you mini me lol but you are in demand also was a pleasure not to be moving your pop crate you stand on every two mins
Post 676505 by AndysR on 2014-01-01 20:13:39
Some good progress there Pete, at least you know what's involved now :)
Post 676506 by t5 pete on 2014-01-01 20:15:46
[QUOTE=AndysR;676505]Some good progress there Pete, at least you know what's involved now :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah will be happy once back end is done then can put fuel tank and new axel on and it will be mobile again and then onto stripping the engine bay.
Post 676522 by merc85 on 2014-01-01 21:11:38
Well done pete, looks like your doing a awesome job there mate. you have certainly bin busy :)
Post 679333 by artfulflounder on 2014-01-10 19:56:07
Wish I had your skills....very good work
Post 679335 by merc85 on 2014-01-10 19:57:13
awesome stuff mate :)
Post 679342 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-10 20:04:26
Beats changing nappies !
Post 679344 by LiamT4 on 2014-01-10 20:05:04
Been busy time for you then ;-)
Coming along nicely now.
Post 679345 by t5 pete on 2014-01-10 20:05:40
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;679342]Beats changing nappies ![/QUOTE]
Oh yeah, I asked little Peter this morning if he wanted to go on welding watch he didn't look impressed
Post 679350 by Jamest5r on 2014-01-10 20:16:55
[QUOTE=t5 pete;679345]Oh yeah, I asked little Peter this morning if he wanted to go on welding watch he didn't look impressed[/QUOTE]
Bet Donna didn't either when you ran away to the garage for the day lol I like your style
Post 679354 by t5 pete on 2014-01-10 20:25:06
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;679350]Bet Donna didn't either when you ran away to the garage for the day lol I like your style[/QUOTE]
Got tomorrow booked in for a full day of tinkering as well carnt spend too long in house it does my nut in
Post 679361 by graemewelch on 2014-01-10 20:32:47
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
Post 679365 by t5 pete on 2014-01-10 20:37:55
[QUOTE=graemewelch;679361]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[/QUOTE]
Tell me more Gra ive got a account with boc at min but its quite expensive when you add the rent in
Post 679366 by JamesT5 on 2014-01-10 20:39:58
Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. :D (just kidding...!)
Post 679368 by t5 pete on 2014-01-10 20:43:44
[QUOTE=JamesT5;679366]Nice work, although I'd have taken it back to Volvo under the anti-corrosion warranty. :D (just kidding...!)[/QUOTE]
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
Post 679370 by stribo on 2014-01-10 20:48:19
Good skills mate, no wonder Wayne couldn't sort it. ;)
Post 679372 by t5 pete on 2014-01-10 21:02:05
[QUOTE=stribo;679370]Good skills mate, no wonder Wayne couldn't sort it. ;)[/QUOTE]
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.
Post 679374 by stribo on 2014-01-10 21:04:51
[QUOTE=t5 pete;679372]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.[/QUOTE]
Fair play to him for giving it a go, Graham can't even change a number plate without cocking it up. lol
Post 679377 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-10 21:24:46
[QUOTE=stribo;679374]Fair play to him for giving it a go, Graham can't even change a number plate without cocking it up. lol[/QUOTE]
I have my skills.....some I prefer to keep hidden lol.
Post 679378 by stribo on 2014-01-10 21:34:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;679377]I have my skills.....some I prefer to keep hidden lol.[/QUOTE]
So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?
Post 679379 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-10 21:36:59
[QUOTE=stribo;679378]So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?[/QUOTE]
Er.....I'll get ack to you lol
Post 679384 by T5frankie on 2014-01-10 21:52:31
[QUOTE=stribo;679378]So what skills do you have that you don't keep hidden?[/QUOTE]
his mangina lol
Post 680242 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-01-14 13:01:51
you're a man on a mission!
Post 680256 by t5 pete on 2014-01-14 15:08:09
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;680242]you're a man on a mission![/QUOTE]
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
Post 680261 by graemewelch on 2014-01-14 15:36:22
looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black
Post 680262 by t5 pete on 2014-01-14 15:39:16
[QUOTE=graemewelch;680261]looking good pete. is it going to be yellow under there or black[/QUOTE]
hummm place your bets
Post 680264 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-01-14 15:42:53
Looks good, reminds me of when I restored a 1972 MG Midget a number of years age!
Post 680330 by t5 pete on 2014-01-14 19:39:10
Cheers bud
Post 680333 by iancho on 2014-01-14 19:42:54
Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate :smile:
Post 680338 by t5 pete on 2014-01-14 19:53:17
[QUOTE=iancho;680333]Great work Pete, this is one seriously Huge Project mate :smile:[/QUOTE]
Im just itching now to get the rest of the bits then its the waiting game for some heat for spraying
Post 680340 by iancho on 2014-01-14 19:58:02
[QUOTE=t5 pete;680338]Im just itching now to get the rest of the bits then its the waiting game for some heat for spraying[/QUOTE]
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..
Post 680363 by merc85 on 2014-01-14 20:47:09
Wow, what a great job you have done, you would never know looking at those pic's awesome save mate ;)
Post 680368 by t5 pete on 2014-01-14 20:52:11
[QUOTE=merc85;680363]Wow, what a great job you have done, you would never know looking at those pic's awesome save mate ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers merc yeah the underside is starting to look great just need to finish rest of welding off and then can get on with engine bay strip but once that's done its just too cold in garage to spray so will have to wait but at least I can be getting more parts while im waiting
Post 680678 by Jim S70R on 2014-01-15 21:41:21
Great job it's looking much better, better than rusty brown too!!!
Post 680729 by t5 pete on 2014-01-15 22:56:29
Cheers Jim its certainly getting there should look a little different by the weekend
Post 681565 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 21:04:35
Wow, the sun is going to shine on the tarmac wherever you go! Looks really good.
Post 681568 by claymore on 2014-01-18 21:07:52
Fantastic work Pete
Post 681575 by The Flying Moose on 2014-01-18 21:19:26
Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)
Post 681579 by Jamest5r on 2014-01-18 21:26:15
Quality mate :)
Post 681583 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 21:38:30
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;681575]Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)[/QUOTE]
South Yorkshire's version of Fast and Loud- Pete and Munster.
Post 681584 by t5 pete on 2014-01-18 21:43:06
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;681575]Thats coming along really nicely Pete. A real credit to you and no doubt as good as factory finish when its done. Ever considered a full time classic restoration business? ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Bud yeah often thought about it and any thing is possible.
Post 681585 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 21:44:40
[QUOTE=t5 pete;681584]Cheers Bud yeah often thought about it and any thing is possible.[/QUOTE]
Book my Gul in when you're ready please.
Post 681586 by t5 pete on 2014-01-18 21:45:33
[QUOTE=foammanmark;681583]South Yorkshire's version of Fast and Loud- Pete and Munster.[/QUOTE]
Pmsl its been like a episode today after spraying I moved on to help the little one swap his engine much to my amusement
Post 681587 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 21:47:22
[QUOTE=t5 pete;681586]Pmsl its been like a episode today after spraying I moved on to help the little one swap his engine much to my amusement[/QUOTE]
Lol, sounds like it. I love Fast and Loud, but which one of you two is going to grow the beard?
Post 681589 by t5 pete on 2014-01-18 21:51:08
[QUOTE=foammanmark;681587]Lol, sounds like it. I love Fast and Loud, but which one of you two is going to grow the beard?[/QUOTE]
Its got to be the dwarf it will make Wayne stand out more and possibly be able to see him from greater distances.
Post 681590 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 21:53:02
[QUOTE=t5 pete;681589]Its got to be the dwarf it will make Wayne stand out more and possibly be able to see him from greater distances.[/QUOTE]
The beard will touch the floor if he grows it to the length of the guy on F & L.
Post 681597 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-01-18 22:20:41
Awesome stuff Pete wish I'd a space to get this serious with a car!
Post 681604 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-01-18 22:49:36
Quality work there Pete.
Post 681605 by graemewelch on 2014-01-18 22:53:01
im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you
Post 681606 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 22:55:23
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681605]im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you[/QUOTE]
I'll be speaking to you about my bits soon please Graeme, and my bits are a lot bigger than Pete's, seeing as I'm from Lancashire.
Post 681607 by t5 pete on 2014-01-18 22:55:57
[QUOTE=graemewelch;681605]im impressed with that mate. hopfully see it in person very soon. ive got some nice bits ready for you[/QUOTE]
Cool looking forward to it
Post 681608 by foammanmark on 2014-01-18 22:58:57
[QUOTE=t5 pete;681607]Cool looking forward to it[/QUOTE]
You're looking forward to seeing Graeme's bits? Good job we know what you're talking about..............
Post 681626 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-19 00:38:35
Great work Pete, this is going to be some car when it's completed.
Post 683710 by merc85 on 2014-01-24 21:30:15
seriously talented mate, this car is gonna be proper wen its done.
Post 683725 by t5 pete on 2014-01-24 21:37:08
[QUOTE=merc85;683710]seriously talented mate, this car is gonna be proper wen its done.[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud I do my best so not bad for a bricklayer
Post 683729 by AndysR on 2014-01-24 21:38:51
Nice progress so far, like the skill set :)
Post 683739 by abdul on 2014-01-24 21:48:19
Will be a cracking motor when finished
Post 683746 by foammanmark on 2014-01-24 21:58:20
Wish I had half of your talent Pete, and I really look forward to the end result. Must get mine sprayed around the time your's will be ready for the Gul meet...................
Post 683756 by abdul on 2014-01-24 22:06:19
[QUOTE=foammanmark;683746]Wish I had half of your talent Pete, and I really look forward to the end result. Must get mine sprayed around the time your's will be ready for the Gul meet...................[/QUOTE]
Hope both projects are finished to a brilliant standard
Post 683764 by WOODY T5 on 2014-01-24 22:24:14
Coming along nice Pete keep up the good work
Post 683767 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-01-24 22:27:17
Loving your work there, a true labour of love.
Post 683768 by leet5r on 2014-01-24 22:33:50
bricklayers are the best uncle pete , al be doing this to the saph in the next 2 years once av got a spit to get the car on its side
Post 683769 by t5 pete on 2014-01-24 22:34:17
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;683767]Loving your work there, a true labour of love.[/QUOTE]
It certainly is this car has been unloved for some time so its over due some tlc just cannot wait to start having a nice daily to drive in
Post 683816 by t5 pete on 2014-01-24 23:20:03
[QUOTE=leet5r;683768]bricklayers are the best uncle pete , al be doing this to the saph in the next 2 years once av got a spit to get the car on its side[/QUOTE]
We certainly are bud
Post 683823 by LiamT4 on 2014-01-24 23:31:47
[QUOTE=t5 pete;683816]We certainly are bud[/QUOTE]
I understood 50% of what you and what mark were talking about there.......
Post 683836 by t5 pete on 2014-01-25 00:12:49
[QUOTE=LiamT4;683823]I understood 50% of what you and what mark were talking about there.......[/QUOTE]
You been on the beer again
Post 683842 by LiamT4 on 2014-01-25 00:34:41
[QUOTE=t5 pete;683836]You been on the beer again[/QUOTE]
I'm not on the beer.........i'm on the vodka...........
Post 683889 by Jim S70R on 2014-01-25 09:34:40
That's some really impressive work Pete, it's gonna be awesome when it's done!!
Post 684125 by graemewelch on 2014-01-25 20:22:34
its looking good pete. itll probobly be painted by the time i call in to have a bit perv
Post 684138 by t5 pete on 2014-01-25 20:35:58
[QUOTE=graemewelch;684125]its looking good pete. itll probobly be painted by the time i call in to have a bit perv[/QUOTE]
That's cool your always welcome but remember to bring your tig with you and some pipe work
Post 684140 by graemewelch on 2014-01-25 20:38:15
[QUOTE=t5 pete;684138]That's cool your always welcome but remember to bring your tig with you and some pipe work[/QUOTE]
ive got some pipe work already tig welded for you. you need to replace that rusty down pipe under your car. its letting it down lol. what you got in mind.
Post 684158 by t5 pete on 2014-01-25 20:48:25
[QUOTE=graemewelch;684140]ive got some pipe work already tig welded for you. you need to replace that rusty down pipe under your car. its letting it down lol. what you got in mind.[/QUOTE]
I was very fortunate to buy a full turbo back system for the gul at a price I couldn't say no to so onto the 240 I need a full system from the manifold making there's no cat on it so happy days but must be a quiet system as daddy will be sharing it aswell.
Post 684563 by AndysR on 2014-01-26 21:10:19
Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)
Post 684568 by graemewelch on 2014-01-26 21:16:06
jesus mate do you ever stop. you must have a time machine or somthing. your making very good progress
Post 684572 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-01-26 21:20:57
Do you have a system for keeping tabs on this ever growing jigsaw puzzle?
Post 684578 by Jamest5r on 2014-01-26 21:25:35
[QUOTE=AndysR;684563]Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)[/QUOTE]
It's amazing the way a new born baby can get him out of the house more lol
Post 684582 by t5 pete on 2014-01-26 21:26:33
[QUOTE=AndysR;684563]Looking great, I can't believe how far this is getting considering you said it wasn't going to be a priority and that it would take as long as it took. At this rate it will be done by the time spring and the better weather arrives :)[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=graemewelch;684568]jesus mate do you ever stop. you must have a time machine or somthing. your making very good progress[/QUOTE]
Cheers guys yeah making good progress its just a case of sundays really and spending all day on it but I hope to have it taxed and tested by june
Post 684588 by t5 pete on 2014-01-26 21:28:35
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;684572]Do you have a system for keeping tabs on this ever growing jigsaw puzzle?[/QUOTE]
Erm I haven't thought about that bit yet pmsl let the fun begin on rebuild
Post 684591 by t5 pete on 2014-01-26 21:30:29
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;684578]It's amazing the way a new born baby can get him out of the house more lol[/QUOTE]
lol mini mini me is hands on hes done most of the spraying today can just chuck him in to the tight spots and does a great job.
And before I get reported to child line or what ever yes it was a joke
Post 685923 by t5 pete on 2014-01-31 20:52:13
Well that's all the welding done now from the bulk head back all the seams re done all red oxided and ready for paint hopefully sunday.
Also got the rear axel fully built back up with new lines and hoses, rear callipers all striped down and built back up ready for a lick of paint.
Post 685928 by abdul on 2014-01-31 21:00:15
excellent keep the good work going
Post 685935 by shepbomb on 2014-01-31 21:03:21
Cant wait to see the results pete
Post 685938 by munster732 on 2014-01-31 21:06:19
[QUOTE=t5 pete;684591]lol mini mini me is hands on hes done most of the spraying today can just chuck him in to the tight spots and does a great job.
And before I get reported to child line or what ever yes it was a joke[/QUOTE]
Its been a pleasure dude, after all the help you've given me its nice to give something back once in a while :dgrin:
Post 685945 by t5 pete on 2014-01-31 21:12:43
[QUOTE=munster732;685938]Its been a pleasure dude, after all the help you've given me its nice to give something back once in a while :dgrin:[/QUOTE]
lol isn't that the truth hope your feeling strong as I have a job for you bout time I get some pay back.
Oh and little Peter says he's gunner knock you out trying to take credit for his work.
Post 685950 by stevie69 on 2014-01-31 21:17:43
sellin it when its done?
Post 685955 by t5 pete on 2014-01-31 21:22:05
[QUOTE=stevie69;685950]sellin it when its done?[/QUOTE]
If I do some one would have to have a good bank balance but as it stands I cannot see myself selling only way I would be if I got a offer I couldn't refuse of I was desperate for cash
Post 685956 by abdul on 2014-01-31 21:25:10
I sincerely hope u never sell it
Post 685967 by stevie69 on 2014-01-31 21:31:18
do a deal wi a st220...........miss a Volvo..
Post 685968 by t5 pete on 2014-01-31 21:33:40
[QUOTE=abdul;685956]I sincerely hope u never sell it[/QUOTE]
Don't worrie its not going any where there's no way I've put all this time and work into her not to enjoy it.
Post 685969 by t5 pete on 2014-01-31 21:34:13
[QUOTE=stevie69;685967]do a deal wi a st220...........miss a Volvo..[/QUOTE]
pmsl
Post 685970 by S70T5Chris on 2014-01-31 21:35:12
[QUOTE=t5 pete;685955]If I do some one would have to have a good bank balance but as it stands I cannot see myself selling only way I would be if I got a offer I couldn't refuse of I was desperate for cash[/QUOTE]
Good to know :uglyhamme
Post 685977 by stevie69 on 2014-01-31 21:42:08
I you should keep it there getting rarer by the minute..after a t5r or 850r saloon manual..no beige seats if you come across any.before the price goes through the roof..
Post 685981 by munster732 on 2014-01-31 22:01:46
[QUOTE=t5 pete;685945]lol isn't that the truth[COLOR="#FF0000"] hope your feeling strong as I have a job for you bout time I get some pay back.
[/COLOR]Oh and little Peter says he's gunner knock you out trying to take credit for his work.[/QUOTE]
Oh dear, bring it on big lad you know I'm good for it lol
Post 686001 by Jamest5r on 2014-01-31 23:33:21
[QUOTE=t5 pete;685955]If I do some one would have to have a good bank balance but as it stands I cannot see myself selling only way I would be if I got a offer I couldn't refuse of I was desperate for cash[/QUOTE]
How many curly wurly's is it gonna take?
Post 686044 by t5 pete on 2014-02-01 10:08:21
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;686001]How many curly wurly's is it gonna take?[/QUOTE]
To you my friend a lot
Post 686493 by graemewelch on 2014-02-02 19:12:29
Looking good. Making some very good progress
Post 686498 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-02 19:19:11
I know you have loads to do Pete but when do you hope to be finished ?
Post 686499 by t5 pete on 2014-02-02 19:20:58
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;686498]I know you have loads to do Pete but when do you hope to be finished ?[/QUOTE]
would like it to be done by end of may but time will tell also need some warmer weather as spraying in the cold is ££££
Post 686565 by AndysR on 2014-02-02 21:16:57
Still progressing well I see :)
Post 686580 by t5 pete on 2014-02-02 21:32:11
[QUOTE=AndysR;686565]Still progressing well I see :)[/QUOTE]
Yep just need to get a shopping list together now
off top of my head
2k primer
body paint
5x new tyres
5x wheels refurbished
all new brakes
recon steering rack
new clutch
two rolls of brake pipe
New headlights
New indicators
new fog lights
black coolant hoses
pcv system
timing belt kit
4x window scraper thingy's
I think that's most of the stuff I still need to get/do
Post 686859 by The Flying Moose on 2014-02-03 19:50:18
Its great to see a really thorough job being done by somebody with passion and care Pete.
Nice one mate!
Should easily be one of the best and rarestcondition and maintained Gul hatches when finished
Post 686864 by Jamest5r on 2014-02-03 19:55:44
This has got magazine spread all over it mate, send the pics to a few you never know :)
Post 686875 by t5 pete on 2014-02-03 20:20:08
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;686864]This has got magazine spread all over it mate, send the pics to a few you never know :)[/QUOTE]
James nuts and bolts I can do bloody computer stuff and typing letter's erm best left to mini me the mag company would think a 6yr old was restoring a car by the state of my letter pmsl
Post 686883 by claymore on 2014-02-03 20:30:17
Pete, I'm like you, but the interview for my mag feature was done over the phone and I just sent them a dvd of all my pictures.
Post 686888 by t5 pete on 2014-02-03 20:37:18
[QUOTE=claymore;686883]Pete, I'm like you, but the interview for my mag feature was done over the phone and I just sent them a dvd of all my pictures.[/QUOTE]
Cool ill get on with it but I suppose ill have to wait until its finished unless they did it in two parts
Post 686894 by Jamest5r on 2014-02-03 20:43:27
[QUOTE=t5 pete;686888]Cool ill get on with it but I suppose ill have to wait until its finished unless they did it in two parts[/QUOTE]
Features run months in advance mate :)
Post 688208 by claymore on 2014-02-08 19:13:38
God, Pete, your work is excellent.
Post 688209 by t5 pete on 2014-02-08 19:16:32
Cheers Colin that's much appreciated
Post 688227 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-02-08 20:24:03
Nothing short of awsome
Post 688243 by Jamest5r on 2014-02-08 21:41:09
Not bad I suppose :)
Post 688286 by t5 pete on 2014-02-09 10:47:39
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;688243]Not bad I suppose :)[/QUOTE]
Oh dear
Post 688323 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-09 13:35:56
Will be some car when it's all done, keep up the great work Pete.
Post 688324 by t5 pete on 2014-02-09 13:43:20
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;688323]Will be some car when it's all done, keep up the great work Pete.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Graham ill do my best
Post 688326 by tichai on 2014-02-09 13:51:08
Your attention to the details is what's going to make this a true classic, awesome work :)
Post 688368 by t5 pete on 2014-02-09 17:04:16
[QUOTE=tichai;688326]Your attention to the details is what's going to make this a true classic, awesome work :)[/QUOTE]
There certainly isn't many left of them that's why I want to make it one sorted motor just carnt wait to finish it
Post 688371 by Hybusamini on 2014-02-09 17:09:21
Looking good m8 good work
Post 688373 by AndysR on 2014-02-09 17:16:12
Nice work, will look like new when you're done with it :)
Post 688382 by merc85 on 2014-02-09 17:42:13
Cant wait to see this Gul when she's finished. totally awesome :)
Post 690569 by graemewelch on 2014-02-20 23:13:52
Looking good. Are you going to paint the inner arches
Post 690571 by t5 pete on 2014-02-20 23:20:52
[QUOTE=graemewelch;690569]Looking good. Are you going to paint the inner arches[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah tomorrow is to remove other side drive shaft and strut fit both new struts back on and then next week will be engine removal along with wings and then repair the front arches and paint
Post 690592 by tichai on 2014-02-21 07:34:57
You should get together with Oblark,
Your car and Rob's engine would be the dog's danglies :D
Post 690753 by t5 pete on 2014-02-21 20:28:34
[QUOTE=munster732;690751]The beast lives.....it has seen the light once more. Good to see its rolling again dude, now I know why you've been hibernating lately.
I've really missed you big lad, and I'm not anti homophobiatic enough to admit that :smlove2:
Come back into the light Ogre, me and Dino's have been redundant without you:D[/QUOTE]
Erm oh dear pmsl
Post 690976 by no1tosh on 2014-02-22 16:35:33
bloody hell you've been busy, its lookin sweet!!!!!
i cant belive how it looks compared to when i saw it. well done.
Post 690978 by stribo on 2014-02-22 17:17:07
You're going great guns mate, will be stunning when it's finished.
Post 690988 by graemewelch on 2014-02-22 18:03:19
realy enjoying watching this come together.
Post 691056 by foammanmark on 2014-02-22 20:51:11
Pete, great to see the updates thanks. I need to come over to you with mats soon, but can I see the Gul project when I do please?
Post 691058 by t5 pete on 2014-02-22 20:52:24
[QUOTE=foammanmark;691056]Pete, great to see the updates thanks. I need to come over to you with mats soon, but can I see the Gul project when I do please?[/QUOTE]
Of course you can you will be more than welcome
Post 691065 by foammanmark on 2014-02-22 20:56:12
[QUOTE=t5 pete;691058]Of course you can you will be more than welcome[/QUOTE]
I will be in touch then soon, and will come in my Gul.
Post 691067 by munster732 on 2014-02-22 20:58:25
[QUOTE=foammanmark;691065]I will be in touch then soon, and will come in my Gul.[/QUOTE]
You gonna touch each others Gul's? PMSL you'll be getting your name on a register if you carry on like that Mark:redface:
Be good to get the new mats as mine needs an oil change.
Post 691070 by t5 pete on 2014-02-22 21:00:59
[QUOTE=munster732;691067]You gonna touch each others Gul's? PMSL you'll be getting your name on a register if you carry on like that Mark:redface:
Be good to get the new mats as mine needs an oil change.[/QUOTE]
Oh dear two weeks away form me and you've turned into a jealous monster oh mini me you have been missing me
Post 691073 by foammanmark on 2014-02-22 21:03:24
[QUOTE=munster732;691067]You gonna touch each others Gul's? PMSL you'll be getting your name on a register if you carry on like that Mark:redface:
Be good to get the new mats as mine needs an oil change.[/QUOTE]
Oh to touch a Gul, never mind drive one does it for me everytime. I love my Gul more than my wife and I think she know's it............
Post 692075 by t5 pete on 2014-02-27 20:10:24
Well the guls replacement engine will be coming out of the t5 tomorrow forged rods over sized pistons new shells and polished head also the quarffe diff will be going in the gul aswell think the engine has only done about 3k since built so will go well with the every thing else that's new
Post 692080 by graemewelch on 2014-02-27 20:17:39
[QUOTE=t5 pete;692075]Well the guls replacement engine will be coming out of the t5 tomorrow forged rods over sized pistons new shells and polished head also the quarffe diff will be going in the gul aswell think the engine has only done about 3k since built so will go well with the every thing else that's new[/QUOTE]
going to be one of the best cars on the forum when its done. says me who cant stand cars that look like bannas
Post 692082 by t5 pete on 2014-02-27 20:21:15
Yup one sweet banana
Post 692084 by graemewelch on 2014-02-27 20:25:43
[QUOTE=t5 pete;692082]Yup one sweet banana[/QUOTE]
knew i hadnt spelt banana right, just didnt look right. must be the welding fumes
Post 692107 by Hybusamini on 2014-02-27 21:19:46
Can't wait to see this gul pete its going to be the dogs b#####
Post 692109 by t5 pete on 2014-02-27 21:23:32
[QUOTE=Hybusamini;692107]Can't wait to see this gul pete its going to be the dogs b#####[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud would look even better with a set of yellow ap's I've spotted hint hint
Post 692110 by Hybusamini on 2014-02-27 21:27:37
I think they wud spoil it pete lol
Post 692265 by t5 pete on 2014-02-28 23:14:42
Well big thanks to my little buddy hes been with me this evening the guls new engine is out and ready for the gul also got the other engine in the 850 and back up and running so just need to finish a few things off and its ready for jim bob.
Post 692268 by graemewelch on 2014-02-28 23:35:26
Yous two waste no time.
Post 692270 by t5 pete on 2014-02-28 23:58:53
Yup busy bees
Post 692344 by munster732 on 2014-03-01 18:28:13
[QUOTE=t5 pete;692265]Well big thanks to my little buddy hes been with me this evening the guls new engine is out and ready for the gul also got the other engine in the 850 and back up and running so just need to finish a few things off and its ready for jim bob.[/QUOTE]
You know me......I'll do owt for a pizza ;-)
Post 692389 by t5 pete on 2014-03-01 23:46:49
The guls new engine and box
Post 692392 by merc85 on 2014-03-01 23:55:23
Very nice pete
Post 692438 by Haizum74 on 2014-03-02 10:29:53
Im staggered at how bloody awesome that looks. Erm you fancy sorting my rust out on mine ;-)
Post 692441 by munster732 on 2014-03-02 10:46:51
[QUOTE=Haizum74;692438]Im staggered at how bloody awesome that looks. Erm you fancy sorting my rust out on mine ;-)[/QUOTE]
You wanna see it in the flesh pal, truly magnificent workmanship. That's why I stay close to him....hoping some of it will rub off on me lol
Post 692461 by Haizum74 on 2014-03-02 11:50:10
[QUOTE=munster732;692441]You wanna see it in the flesh pal, truly magnificent workmanship. That's why I stay close to him....hoping some of it will rub off on me lol[/QUOTE]
lol I can imagine. Long as its not the rust rubbing off. Even in the pics it looks stunning.
Post 692478 by woody on 2014-03-02 14:10:02
Awesome quality restoration Pete, just awesome. :-). I'd love to do something like this if I had the space!
Post 692496 by AndysR on 2014-03-02 15:07:53
Excellent work, engine/box look stunning :)
Post 696342 by merc85 on 2014-03-19 19:17:58
Superb work mate
Post 696344 by Jamest5r on 2014-03-19 19:20:16
So what you.do in the afternoon?? :)
Post 696399 by t5 pete on 2014-03-19 21:31:09
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;696344]So what you.do in the afternoon?? :)[/QUOTE]
You know the usual take the piss out of mini me
Post 696460 by tichai on 2014-03-20 07:38:35
Hmmm, not sure about the latest 'mod' it makes the front end look too high to me :D
Post 696471 by V70 Graham on 2014-03-20 08:29:49
Good work Pete, if you're ever stuck I'll give you a hand.....:hidesbehi
Post 696622 by t5 pete on 2014-03-20 20:20:43
Cheers Graham I must warn you the dwarf get very jealous
Post 701921 by AndysR on 2014-04-08 19:58:35
Wow, that bay has cleaned up incredibly well, love the bulkhead heat shield, looks spot on now!
Post 702029 by t5 pete on 2014-04-08 22:53:21
[QUOTE=munster732;702028]That wheel looks the nuts dude....cant help noticing that looks suspiciously like a bunch of flowers on the table! U trying to get on Donnas good side lol[/QUOTE]
Erm me flowers come on my little friend there some my mum gave Donna
Post 702058 by ajc106 on 2014-04-09 08:43:08
Hi pete cracking thread how much was the steering wheel and the gear boot if you dont mind me asking
Post 702063 by volvokid on 2014-04-09 10:11:59
Loving the wheel!
Post 702067 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-04-09 11:01:55
wheely good I like it!
i'll get my coat ..........
Post 702071 by graemewelch on 2014-04-09 11:38:37
liking the steering wheel. its a nice finishing touch
Post 702080 by kyboy on 2014-04-09 11:54:37
Steering wheel looks cool mate,was it a dear job?
Post 702087 by Jamest5r on 2014-04-09 12:29:58
Pull ya finger out mate.you only got 6 weeks till York :)
Post 702155 by t5 pete on 2014-04-09 20:25:25
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;702087]Pull ya finger out mate.you only got 6 weeks till York :)[/QUOTE]
Oh dear tell me about it no chance this week got a garage to build for shepbomb next week so hopefully will have a couple days back end next week to get welding finished and chassis painting done also need to give you a call
Post 702156 by t5 pete on 2014-04-09 20:27:22
As for steering wheel and gator im over the moon with them I was alittle unsure weather to get yellow stitching but so glad I did now it really finishes it off for both of them doing it was 155 with the return postage
Post 702158 by AndysR on 2014-04-09 20:37:50
Love the steering wheel, phenomenal idea and job!
Post 702165 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-04-09 20:49:48
who done the wheel?
Post 702190 by t5 pete on 2014-04-09 21:50:46
I did it in my spare time lol wish I could of done it I sent it to royal steering wheels after seeing the work they have done for mike well worth it very help full
Post 702201 by Jamest5r on 2014-04-09 22:24:34
[QUOTE=t5 pete;702155]Oh dear tell me about it no chance this week got a garage to build for shepbomb next week so hopefully will have a couple days back end next week to get welding finished and chassis painting done also need to give you a call[/QUOTE]
Dont call me I'm useless :)
Post 702202 by t5 pete on 2014-04-09 22:26:16
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;702201]Dont call me I'm useless :)[/QUOTE]
Lol dvla said the same will call you tomorrow
Post 706866 by t5 pete on 2014-04-27 19:27:35
Not too much to update but gave garage a clear out today and also got most of the items ready for power coating
Manifold just needs stripping down
And other bits and bobs
Post 706886 by foammanmark on 2014-04-27 19:50:17
It was good to see Gul yesterday, even though she was up on the ramp. Got a good look at the work you've done underneath anyway, which is most impressive.
Post 709214 by AndysR on 2014-05-05 20:35:08
Still making good progress despite having to go back a few steps to open the sunroof ;)
Post 709220 by t5 pete on 2014-05-05 20:39:29
Yeah there's always something that crops up that should have been done at least it only wasted half hour fitting it back in.
Pretty busy for the up coming weeks with work so don't know when ill get round to doing the welding.
Once the welding is done I can then drop the sub frame and crack on with the rest of the stone chip and chassis paint to finish it all off then onto prep work for body paint
Post 715656 by claymore on 2014-05-30 20:47:46
Yep, I was surprised at how thin the metal is in all the non structural areas, work looking good mate :)
Post 715665 by Jamest5r on 2014-05-30 21:14:46
What no new brakes??? Not.going drinking with you again lol
Post 715673 by leet5r on 2014-05-30 21:35:24
superb work uncle pete bud , be awesome when its all done, but that steering wheel and gear knob gator will make the rest of the trim look under par so ya will end up with a full retrim there me thinks lol
Post 715677 by t5 pete on 2014-05-30 21:38:35
[QUOTE=leet5r;715673]superb work uncle pete bud , be awesome when its all done, but that steering wheel and gear knob gator will make the rest of the trim look under par so ya will end up with a full retrim there me thinks lol[/QUOTE]
Yep that the final thing on the list the front seats will be getting re trimmed but going to stick with original spec maybe get the lower seat bolster done like on the 850r
Post 715910 by t5 pete on 2014-05-31 18:38:09
Just need to order some new sub frame bushes and front and rear engine mounts ready for painting
Post 715923 by stribo on 2014-05-31 19:11:48
Nice work Pete. :B_thumb:
Post 715926 by claymore on 2014-05-31 19:24:46
Love your updates mate :)
Post 715950 by foammanmark on 2014-05-31 20:29:29
[QUOTE=t5 pete;715910]Just need to order some new sub frame bushes and front and rear engine mounts ready for painting[/QUOTE]
I have some sub frame bushes here that you're welcome to Pete. They're the Sponge ones........
Post 715951 by t5 pete on 2014-05-31 20:31:22
Thank you for the offer mark its much appreciated but im renewing the total bush's
Post 715953 by foammanmark on 2014-05-31 20:36:11
[QUOTE=t5 pete;715951]Thank you for the offer mark its much appreciated but im renewing the total bush's[/QUOTE]
OK Pete, they're here anyway. Where's Wayne, or is he on Saab forums now? PMSL
Post 715955 by graemewelch on 2014-05-31 20:44:15
looking good pete
Post 715973 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-05-31 21:28:09
Looks to be coming along well
Post 715983 by t5 pete on 2014-05-31 21:49:08
[QUOTE=foammanmark;715953]OK Pete, they're here anyway. Where's Wayne, or is he on Saab forums now? PMSL[/QUOTE]
Yep he's following the saab lot now poor little bugger he was thinking about selling the s70r the other day so had to have stern word with him
Post 715988 by foammanmark on 2014-05-31 21:53:49
[QUOTE=t5 pete;715983]Yep he's following the saab lot now poor little bugger he was thinking about selling the s70r the other day so had to have stern word with him[/QUOTE]
Glad that you sorted him on selling the S70 R, and the Saab looks OK as a 'Holiday car'.
Post 716151 by t5 pete on 2014-06-01 16:40:41
[QUOTE=foammanmark;715988]Glad that you sorted him on selling the S70 R, and the Saab looks OK as a 'Holiday car'.[/QUOTE]
Little bugger was on about selling it after holiday think hes got a problem
Post 716152 by t5 pete on 2014-06-01 16:41:37
[QUOTE=foammanmark;715988]Glad that you sorted him on selling the S70 R, and the Saab looks OK as a 'Holiday car'.[/QUOTE]
Little bugger was on about selling it after holiday think hes got a problem
Post 716153 by foammanmark on 2014-06-01 16:45:18
[QUOTE=t5 pete;716152]Little bugger was on about selling it after holiday think hes got a problem[/QUOTE]
Selling the Saab after the Holiday I presume, not the S70 R?
Post 716170 by munster732 on 2014-06-01 17:45:03
[QUOTE=foammanmark;716153]Selling the Saab after the Holiday I presume, not the S70 R?[/QUOTE]
It all depends Mark, lets see how it goes at the paint shop next week. If its not good then teddies will be flung and feck it, I might even break it :biggrin:
Post 716172 by t5 pete on 2014-06-01 17:51:05
[QUOTE=munster732;716170]It all depends Mark, lets see how it goes at the paint shop next week. If its not good then teddies will be flung and feck it, I might even break it :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
Oh and I thought my little buddy was gunner comment on progress on gul ah well here's to hope douche bag
Post 716178 by foammanmark on 2014-06-01 18:08:50
[QUOTE=munster732;716170]It all depends Mark, lets see how it goes at the paint shop next week. If its not good then teddies will be flung and feck it, I might even break it :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
How is the Saab and when's the Holiday?
Post 716470 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-02 20:25:05
good work there lad!
Post 716976 by t5 pete on 2014-06-04 23:00:08
Got the rest of the stone chip done today so hopefully sat morning ill spray the chassis paint and the under side is all done then next week off to order lots of yellow paint
Post 717001 by LeeT5 on 2014-06-05 01:45:09
Will be great to see this car bought back from the grave, very well done!!
When your done, you'll be able to finish it off with one of these (now they are available again from IPD)...
http://www.ipdusa.com/products/10314/121667-motorsport-emblem
probably best to get one now incase they run out of stock by the end of the refurb!
Post 717155 by t5 pete on 2014-06-05 21:30:05
[QUOTE=LeeT5;717001]Will be great to see this car bought back from the grave, very well done!!
When your done, you'll be able to finish it off with one of these (now they are available again from IPD)...
http://www.ipdusa.com/products/10314/121667-motorsport-emblem
probably best to get one now incase they run out of stock by the end of the refurb![/QUOTE]
Cheers Lee for the heads up I think ive got a few set of them ill have dig them out to see condition as ill want them to match my other new badges
Post 717302 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-06 21:00:21
It's very yellow :)
Post 717316 by t5 pete on 2014-06-06 21:42:13
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;717302]It's very yellow :)[/QUOTE]
Its grey poupon
It makes you do things like this
[video=youtube;mqIZa3PTX6c]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqIZa3PTX6c[/video]
Post 717318 by AndysR on 2014-06-06 21:53:10
Nice work, looks stunning :)
Post 717330 by merc85 on 2014-06-06 22:09:47
Wish i had your talent mate, awesome :bow_kneel
Post 717734 by t5 pete on 2014-06-09 14:59:52
Just been and got the paint today so all set and many hours now of prep work
Post 717788 by foammanmark on 2014-06-09 18:30:04
Looks great Pete, but I had to put my shades on.........
Post 717789 by foammanmark on 2014-06-09 18:30:52
[QUOTE=t5 pete;717734]Just been and got the paint today so all set and many hours now of prep work[/QUOTE]
Weekend/Evening job for Wayne?
Post 717821 by stribo on 2014-06-09 19:21:57
[QUOTE=foammanmark;717789]Weekend/Evening job for Wayne?[/QUOTE]
At least the car won't have to be raised up much if Wayne does it. ;)
Post 717833 by t5 pete on 2014-06-09 19:46:26
[QUOTE=foammanmark;717789]Weekend/Evening job for Wayne?[/QUOTE]
The little guy is far too busy at the min he's in training getting fit and bulking up for his hols he tells me but I have my suspicion's he's entering either the dwarf world championship's of or bulking up since his last dwarf tossing contest im sure its the latter as he says its all worth it in the end
Post 717836 by t5 pete on 2014-06-09 19:48:11
And paint tackle
Post 718298 by munster732 on 2014-06-11 18:38:33
[QUOTE=t5 pete;717833]The little guy is far too busy at the min he's in training getting fit and bulking up for his hols he tells me but I have my suspicion's he's entering either the dwarf world championship's of or bulking up since his last dwarf tossing contest im sure its the latter as he says its all worth it in the end
[/QUOTE]
What can I say....the chicks just dig the babygrows :D
Post 718381 by t5 pete on 2014-06-11 22:04:17
Few other bits and bobs done today
Onto prepping the engine bay and roof tomorrow
Post 718392 by no1tosh on 2014-06-11 22:18:58
have you not done that little job yet lol!!
good to see you've gone with the valspar/ octoral gear that should see your right.
you and wayne need to get some blocking done :)
Post 718394 by M-R-P on 2014-06-11 22:19:35
Jeez dude, watching in admiration!
We have industrial spray gear at work and the thought has crossed my mind a few times but I doubt the sweed will look good with 1.2mm of firetex intumescent on it lol.
Post 718396 by t5 pete on 2014-06-11 22:20:54
[QUOTE=no1tosh;718392]have you not done that little job yet lol!!
good to see you've gone with the valspar/ octoral gear that should see your right.
you and wayne need to get some blocking done :)[/QUOTE]
Lol Thank you for the heads up on the paint gear the prep work is starting tomorrow so should hopefully have the engine pay and roof something like as im going to do them first then sheet up which should hopefully save on overspray.
Post 718398 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-11 22:21:44
Looking shiny - even for the stuff you wont see ;)
Post 718401 by t5 pete on 2014-06-11 22:30:12
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;718398]Looking shiny - even for the stuff you wont see ;)[/QUOTE]
Yep up to now all of the work ive done on the car wont be seen but as the saying goes if its worth doing its worth doing right ill give it 6months before the underside is absolutely filthy
Post 718405 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-11 22:35:02
Im only pulling yer chain. In hindsight perhaps I should have refurbed my own subframe. It was free standing for 6 months.
Post 718412 by t5 pete on 2014-06-11 22:45:48
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;718405]Im only pulling yer chain. In hindsight perhaps I should have refurbed my own subframe. It was free standing for 6 months.[/QUOTE]
Lol isn't hindsight a bitch tbh there was only one bush knackered on the sub frame the rest would have most likely been fine for another 50k or more but just replaced them all
Post 718417 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-11 22:54:55
I've now replaced all the engine mounts. Something that would have been a darnsight easier if I'd done the 3 of them before putting the engine back on it.
Post 718682 by LeeT5 on 2014-06-13 09:30:50
Looks fantastic!!!
Post 718683 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-06-13 09:52:40
Looks good, reminds me of when I restored my 1973 MG midget
Post 718694 by munster732 on 2014-06-13 12:07:51
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;718683]Looks good, reminds me of when I restored my 1973 MG midget[/QUOTE]
He's too busy with the Gul to do any work with his 1972 midget...did my own brakes last weekend don't ya know :-)
Just getting it in before anyone else does !
Post 718913 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-06-14 13:04:47
shes getting there pete!
Post 718949 by t5 pete on 2014-06-14 19:16:13
The roof and bay are all primered up
Post 718950 by no1tosh on 2014-06-14 19:19:41
how did you find it pal?
Post 718952 by 850 T5s on 2014-06-14 19:31:31
amazing transformation so far, this is a great thread to read from the beginning just to see how much time and effort has gone into this already
Post 718953 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-06-14 19:39:29
sure your wrecked pete .......but your leaving us imagining these primerd parts:hidesbehi
Post 718979 by t5 pete on 2014-06-14 21:46:33
[QUOTE=no1tosh;718950]how did you find it pal?[/QUOTE]
Hello bud it all went fine tbh ide guess the primering is the easy bit going to leave it now for a few days to let the primer set then wet sand and then paint
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;718953]sure your wrecked pete .......but your leaving us imagining these primerd parts:hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
Tbh the primering is the easy bit took all of 30mins the prep work for the roof and the bay has took a full 3 days
Post 719013 by AndysR on 2014-06-14 23:42:31
Making great progress there Pete, attention to detail is outstanding :)
Post 719053 by munster732 on 2014-06-15 10:19:11
looking sweet big lad, should have let you loose on the S70 as practice instead of body shop :-)
Post 719289 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 12:04:12
The yellow is on
Post 719292 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-16 12:13:45
[QUOTE=t5 pete;719289]The yellow is on[/QUOTE]
Your teasing us now !
Post 719295 by claymore on 2014-06-16 12:31:07
[QUOTE=t5 pete;719289]The yellow is on[/QUOTE]
Pictures, or it didn't happen.
Post 719302 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 13:56:01
Well I must say im not happy
Post 719303 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-06-16 13:59:41
?????
Post 719307 by M-R-P on 2014-06-16 14:24:26
Looks spankin' Pete :)
Post 719310 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-06-16 14:52:45
That finish looks the dogs!
Post 719313 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-16 14:59:45
Very nice mate, your right to be pleased.
Post 719316 by WOODY T5 on 2014-06-16 15:23:44
Looking lush Pete carnt wait to see this finished :)
Post 719368 by Nealevo on 2014-06-16 19:20:57
All petes hard work is paying off
[video=youtube;d-H7OsGsTw4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-H7OsGsTw4&sns=em[/video]
Post 719369 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 19:23:30
Pmsl I wish I was that good
Post 719431 by no1tosh on 2014-06-16 22:19:50
well done mate, the finish on the roof looks bang on, really happy for you.
have you missed a bit in the engine bay????:hidesbehi
Post 719433 by no1tosh on 2014-06-16 22:23:06
only kiddin :)
Post 719434 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 22:24:00
[QUOTE=no1tosh;719431]well done mate, the finish on the roof looks bang on, really happy for you.
have you missed a bit in the engine bay????:hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud im sure I will have missed something in the engine bay there that many nucks and crannys p.s where you looking because its gunner drive me mad all night lol
Post 719435 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 22:24:32
[QUOTE=no1tosh;719433]only kiddin :)[/QUOTE]
Pmsl got me thinking
Post 719436 by no1tosh on 2014-06-16 22:25:31
you beat me to the post above, im only messing pal, sorry bit cruel lol
Post 719438 by t5 pete on 2014-06-16 22:26:54
[QUOTE=no1tosh;719436]you beat me to the post above, im only messing pal, sorry bit cruel lol[/QUOTE]
Lol that would be the first thing on my to do list to say
Post 719723 by merc85 on 2014-06-18 22:13:30
looking superb mate :)
Post 720027 by AndysR on 2014-06-20 12:33:27
Quality work Pete! I can imagine you're itching to have it up and running now as it really looks like things are starting to take shape :)
Post 720460 by t5 pete on 2014-06-22 22:54:57
[QUOTE=AndysR;720027]Quality work Pete! I can imagine you're itching to have it up and running now as it really looks like things are starting to take shape :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Andy yes certainly itching to get it all done im a little peed of with the powder coaters as its looking like a 2 week wait at least to get all the bits done which will put me at least two weeks behind as I cannot do much until the engine is bolted back together and in the bay so I can move the gul around but as Mr Guinness says good things come to those who wait.
Just waiting on 5ltrs of auto glym super sheen which is like vinyl and rubber care so I can clean the loom up and other bits and bobs.
Post 720462 by Nealevo on 2014-06-22 23:09:14
Pete send me your address and i will give you some autoglym super sheen and maybe some more bits :)
Post 720597 by t5 pete on 2014-06-23 22:02:14
Finally got a call from the powder coaters and hopefully the bits should be done by the end of the week so hopefully engine in place next Monday.
Also going to start putting some other things back in the bay tomorrow
Post 720602 by no1tosh on 2014-06-23 22:18:42
happyness
Post 720722 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-24 15:31:52
Coming along very nicely indeed mate.
Post 720723 by timbo on 2014-06-24 15:50:54
Looking good Peter!!!!
Post 720797 by t5 pete on 2014-06-24 21:17:32
[QUOTE=timbo;720723]Looking good Peter!!!![/QUOTE]
Certainly looking better from when you last saw it lol
Post 720799 by merc85 on 2014-06-24 21:39:03
WOW! thats looking superb!!
Post 720800 by Biff on 2014-06-24 22:09:15
I have got to see this car in the metal.
Good skills Pete it's looking like a new car.
It will be better than new I'm sure!
Post 720801 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-24 22:10:03
I'm sure I spotted a.run.in.there somewhere :)
Post 720804 by t5 pete on 2014-06-24 22:21:34
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;720801]I'm sure I spotted a.run.in.there somewhere :)[/QUOTE]
NOB pmsl
Post 720806 by no1tosh on 2014-06-24 22:33:19
surf boards at the ready hahahaha
its all good i got a stonker this morning, it looked like a tsunami:doh:
Post 720807 by t5 pete on 2014-06-24 22:37:17
[QUOTE=no1tosh;720806]surf boards at the ready hahahaha
its all good i got a stonker this morning, it looked like a tsunami:doh:[/QUOTE]
Dude what ever happens to you in a morning should be kept with you pmsl
Post 720842 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-06-25 08:59:37
Looks good, I think they seem to progress quicker when your reassembling, or at least it did when I restored my MG Midget
Post 721229 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-27 19:17:45
Great progress Pete, I'am rather envious, would love to strip and re-build mine to that standard
Post 721230 by t5 pete on 2014-06-27 19:37:13
Cheers Adrian yeah its looking great the bank balance on the other hand erm yeah leave it at that lol
Post 721232 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-27 19:43:31
[QUOTE=t5 pete;721230]Cheers Adrian yeah its looking great the bank balance on the other hand erm yeah leave it at that lol[/QUOTE]
Always the way with budgets.....think of a number and double it :), but look at it the other way and you've saved 5k in labour :)
Post 721233 by t5 pete on 2014-06-27 19:47:57
Yep same with owt but I've learnt now not to even think of a price lol
Post 721234 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-27 19:49:47
[QUOTE=t5 pete;721233]Yep same with owt but I've learnt now not to even think of a price lol[/QUOTE]
Didn't say that when you were harrasing me for them brakes lol
Post 721237 by t5 pete on 2014-06-27 20:01:43
lol just like some one I know wanting brackets if all else fails use the oh come on the amount of favours I've done card pmsl
Post 721239 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-27 20:18:41
[QUOTE=t5 pete;721237]lol just like some one I know wanting brackets if all else fails use the oh come on the amount of favours I've done card pmsl[/QUOTE]
Best thing is they weren't even for me ffs :) I'm out of pocket lol
Post 721240 by t5 pete on 2014-06-27 20:19:30
lol they should be with him today or tomorrow at the latest
Post 721489 by t5 pete on 2014-06-28 13:12:03
Oh dear the midget managed to sneak into the work shop today after his ban and the little sod only mamaged to knock the strut brace across the floor needless to say he will be a little quieter for a while while hes recovering from been searously beaten with the strut brace.
Post 721981 by t5 pete on 2014-07-01 22:32:50
Engine bay near enough ready for engine tomorrow all new brake lines and abs unit all in place
Post 721987 by LeeT5 on 2014-07-02 00:03:47
[QUOTE=t5 pete;721981]Engine bay near enough ready for engine tomorrow all new brake lines and abs unit all in place
[/QUOTE]
Excellent work there Pete and I'm assuming your leaving no stone unturned? Just wondered, are you not going to fit a new shiny white brake fluid reservoir?
Post 721989 by t5 pete on 2014-07-02 00:12:19
I have been thinking about the fluid res but cannot find it on its own just comes complete with master clyinder which is shy of 200 so at the min its going to have to stay as it untill its all done then will probley order one.
Post 721994 by abdul on 2014-07-02 00:38:08
Excellent work
Post 722124 by t5 pete on 2014-07-02 21:52:28
And its in just got to connect a few bits and bobs up and its mobile again
Also got to fit the new 320mm brakes
Also must say a big thank you to Misses t5pete much better helper than the midget not a single scrape on the new paint work
Post 722139 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-07-03 00:34:23
did you rebuild this engine? Looks a brilliant job!
Post 722141 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-03 00:49:39
Excellent work Pete, would you like to do mine next...??? I'll let you spray her Gul if you have some left...!!!!!
Post 722143 by shepbomb on 2014-07-03 01:29:56
Looking good pete, im just in off shift so see you tomorrow
Post 722192 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 17:53:18
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;722139]did you rebuild this engine? Looks a brilliant job![/QUOTE]
Same engine Dave from the green car done about 3k if that
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722141]Excellent work Pete, would you like to do mine next...??? I'll let you spray her Gul if you have some left...!!!!![/QUOTE]
lol I've had enough with this one its unreal how much time and money projects like this take I certainly don't fancy another
[QUOTE=shepbomb;722143]Looking good pete, im just in off shift so see you tomorrow[/QUOTE]
Ive given up hope these boots must be solid gold as there that hard to get hold of
Post 722197 by Hybusamini on 2014-07-03 19:22:01
coming on nicely now can't wait to see it:B_thumb:
Post 722201 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-07-03 19:37:32
Looking good
Post 722204 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-03 19:58:46
Missed a few bits on the arse end there mate, your eyes really are going downhill :)
Post 722208 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-03 20:04:47
It's all coming together nicely, keep it up mate.
Post 722210 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 20:13:41
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;722204]Missed a few bits on the arse end there mate, your eyes really are going downhill :)[/QUOTE]
:buttkick: p.s. mods we need smiley with middle finger just for jim bob
Post 722212 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-03 20:15:59
http://media.photobucket.com/user/DatCrazyBlackGuy/media/bananafu.gif.html?filters[term]=middle%20finger&filters[primary]=images&filters[secondary]=videos&sort=1&o=3
Post 722214 by M-R-P on 2014-07-03 20:18:22
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722210]:buttkick: p.s. mods we need smiley with middle finger just for jim bob[/QUOTE]
Like this one? :finger:
Post 722215 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-03 20:19:37
Post 722219 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 20:23:12
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;722215][/QUOTE]
Aww your best master piece todate your really improving these days pmsl
Post 722220 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 20:24:28
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722214]Like this one? :finger:[/QUOTE]
Come on smart arse how did you get that or is my eye sight that bad and it was always there
Post 722225 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-07-03 20:39:15
that is looking superb so whats the brakes?
Post 722230 by M-R-P on 2014-07-03 21:39:31
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722220]Come on smart arse how did you get that or is my eye sight that bad and it was always there[/QUOTE]
Always there dude. Type the word "finger" with the colon either side.
Post 722232 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 21:40:49
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722230]Always there dude. Type the word "finger" with the colon either side.[/QUOTE]
:finger:
Post 722233 by M-R-P on 2014-07-03 21:42:23
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722232](finger)[/QUOTE]
No numpty colon.. This :
And lose the speechmarks lol
Post 722234 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 21:43:19
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722231]If its a genuine volvo item, how come it's got Audi logos all over it?[/QUOTE]
Because audi had the kit Volvo needed
Post 722235 by M-R-P on 2014-07-03 21:44:50
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722234]Because audi had the kit Volvo needed[/QUOTE]
So that solves the age-old question of "which Audi calipers work on volvos"
Post 722237 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 21:46:44
[QUOTE=M-R-P;722235]So that solves the age-old question of "which Audi calipers work on volvos"[/QUOTE]
Yep they are the ones neal evo had and people searched for years looking at Audis yes the callipers are also fitted to the A4 A6 b5 but that's it the carriers are a Volvo only item
Post 722238 by M-R-P on 2014-07-03 21:46:55
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722232]:finger:[/QUOTE]
There ya go! :)
Post 722239 by t5 pete on 2014-07-03 21:51:41
pmsl it did take some finding out what a colon sign was
Post 722240 by munster732 on 2014-07-03 21:52:56
And now his skill set is complete, is there nothing the big lad cant do?
Post 722282 by ajc106 on 2014-07-04 08:50:20
what size are the discs if you dont mind me asking and how much was the hole kit pls
Post 722318 by t5 pete on 2014-07-04 12:05:23
As said before bud the discs are 320mm and the kit is no longer available think it was a nigh on 2ķ up grade back in the day
Post 722321 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-07-04 12:39:18
if you had one of those calipers seize, as a spare part they were about £800 each iirc. gulp ........
Post 722330 by t5 pete on 2014-07-04 13:31:48
Yeo but the joy of things getting old i can now buy new callipers for just over 100 quid each
Post 722354 by t5 pete on 2014-07-04 14:41:44
The wheels have been dropped off at the powder coaters and just about to put the rest of the car in primer
Post 722356 by M-R-P on 2014-07-04 14:44:27
Less posting, more spraying lol
Come on big fella, chop chop!
Post 722432 by t5 pete on 2014-07-04 20:27:37
All now in primer fingers crossed spray day Thursday then onto doors, bonnet, boot, bumpers, spoiler and trims god its never ending, in between all that got to get it up and running again as well.
Post 722434 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-04 20:28:57
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722432]All now in primer fingers crossed spray day Thursday then onto doors, bonnet, boot, bumpers, spoiler and trims god its never ending, in between all that got to get it up and running again as well.[/QUOTE]
Crack on then mate :)
Post 722436 by t5 pete on 2014-07-04 20:31:15
Tell me about it busy with work trying to find spare days to fit things in hopefully not go much on Thursday and Friday so hopefully paint Thursday then Friday I can get car out and start on doors etc
Post 722547 by t5 pete on 2014-07-05 16:32:22
Yellow yellow yellow
Post 722548 by claymore on 2014-07-05 16:47:30
Pictures Pictures Pictures
Post 722552 by t5 pete on 2014-07-05 17:06:28
More yellow yellow yellow piccys to come later tonight
Post 722554 by foammanmark on 2014-07-05 17:11:22
Still watching this Pete, but it may make me regret selling mine is my only concern............
Post 722557 by Nealevo on 2014-07-05 18:17:40
Do you lot up north only work half days? You seem to be dragging this out now!!!
Post 722558 by no1tosh on 2014-07-05 18:35:51
come on lad lets see some pic's
Post 722585 by claymore on 2014-07-05 22:00:38
I bet that makes you feel good :)
Post 722586 by M-R-P on 2014-07-05 22:01:51
Yeah... That's more like it!
Post 722587 by t5 pete on 2014-07-05 22:13:02
[QUOTE=claymore;722585]I bet that makes you feel good :)[/QUOTE]
Its certainly does its a great feeling looking to have the doors done Thursday Friday apart from the rear quarter window trim that drunk all the Stella and decided to fall off lol surprisingly tho it landed flat on its back so didn't damage the paint.
Post 722589 by WOODY T5 on 2014-07-05 22:22:11
Volvo porn right there nice
Post 722655 by no1tosh on 2014-07-06 09:29:05
well done pal, looks like you've done a very good job
Post 722817 by t5 pete on 2014-07-06 21:30:29
[QUOTE=no1tosh;722655]well done pal, looks like you've done a very good job[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud that means alot coming fot you on another note ive just re remembered about the tps will post it tomorroe
Post 722819 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-07-06 21:33:29
very nice :smlove2:
Post 722837 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-06 22:50:00
Think I might know who will take Jim's crown when the vote for vpc car of the year comes around... you just need to get it finished and to a meet or 2 and it could be you and you deserve it with an epic rebuild, with a great project thread....can't wait to see the finish car in the flesh mate
Post 722838 by t5 pete on 2014-07-06 23:05:16
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722837]Think I might know who will take Jim's crown when the vote for vpc car of the year comes around... you just need to get it finished and to a meet or 2 and it could be you and you deserve it with an epic rebuild, with a great project thread....can't wait to see the finish car in the flesh mate[/QUOTE]
Thank you Adrain thats really appreciated im hoping to attand as many meets as I can once its done
Post 722926 by t5 pete on 2014-07-07 19:02:35
More yellow yellow
Post 722927 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-07 19:07:57
It's coming along nicely, Pete. You & Mr Munster will look great going down the shops in yr R's
Post 722928 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-07 19:09:40
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;722927]It's coming along nicely, Pete. You & Mr Munster will look great going down the shops in yr R's[/QUOTE]
Mmmmm puff yellow and gay gold......luuuuuvley:)
Post 722930 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-07 19:12:40
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;722928]Mmmmm puff yellow and gay gold......luuuuuvley:)[/QUOTE]
Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's
Green is a man's colour, only 500 made dontchaknow
Sorry Pete just jealous here
Post 722931 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-07 19:15:04
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;722930]Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's
Green is a man's colour, only 500 made dontchaknow
Sorry Pete just jealous here[/QUOTE]
If you've ever seen "Twins" and then saw them 2 together..
...:)
Post 722932 by t5 pete on 2014-07-07 19:19:42
Lol nobs
Post 722934 by munster732 on 2014-07-07 19:25:30
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;722931]If you've ever seen "Twins" and then saw them 2 together..
...:)[/QUOTE]
Even down to the haircuts, almost a tribute act we are
Post 722944 by no1tosh on 2014-07-07 20:02:42
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722817]Cheers bud that means alot coming fot you on another note ive just re remembered about the tps will post it tomorroe[/QUOTE]
ahhh nice one pal, i forgot aswell lol. fingers crossed!
buying my base and clear next week, so it will be my turn next :)
Post 722952 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-07 20:43:54
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722926]More yellow yellow[/QUOTE]
but I see no more yellow pic's.........:shockedbi:shockedbi:shockedbi
Post 722961 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-07 21:20:34
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;722930]Puff yellow :uglyhamme his & his R's
Green is a man's colour,[COLOR=#ff0000] only 500 made dontchaknow[/COLOR]
Sorry Pete just jealous here[/QUOTE]
I so wish this to be true, so would Colin, Jimbo and a few others, but then again the yanks never got green ones, it seems
Post 722969 by claymore on 2014-07-07 21:33:26
I love these updates :)
Post 722972 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-07 21:44:38
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722961]I so wish this to be true, so would Colin, Jimbo and a few others, but then again the yanks never got green ones, it seems[/QUOTE]
That was the world according to wikipedia, anyway :)
Post 722974 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-07 21:50:01
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;722972]That was the world according to wikipedia, anyway :)[/QUOTE]
pitty, so no even halfway near the truth then.....lol
Post 722975 by t5 pete on 2014-07-07 21:53:19
cough cough mucky green
Post 722977 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-07 21:54:44
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722974]pitty, so no even halfway near the truth then.....lol[/QUOTE]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]25729[/ATTACH]
Probably not & I've got to admit the yellow is looking good
Post 722980 by Biff on 2014-07-07 21:57:58
I can't wait to see it in one piece & what mods you have. :)
She'll be lovely.. Another competitor for car of 2014?
Definitely at this rate. :)
Post 722984 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-07 22:03:29
When I was new here I popped up the wiki info and got shot down in flames..!! funny now though, but back then someone did say they were going to the factory later that year and that they would find out how many olives where made, but they never got back with an answer, would still like to know how many where made in the 3 colours and estates or saloons, so if any one out there has some real figures, there are a few on here that really would love to know for sure.
Post 722987 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-07 22:05:38
Yep yellow yellow yellow :)
Post 722990 by t5 pete on 2014-07-07 22:14:11
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;722984]When I was new here I popped up the wiki info and got shot down in flames..!! funny now though, but back then someone did say they were going to the factory later that year and that they would find out how many olives where made, but they never got back with an answer, would still like to know how many where made in the 3 colours and estates or saloons, so if any one out there has some real figures, there are a few on here that really would love to know for sure.[/QUOTE]
Got figures for yellow and black iirc green was a later addition or some thing like that
Post 722997 by jamesy12345 on 2014-07-07 22:29:14
Maybe the below site is where the Wikipedia info came from??
http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/850-2/t-5r-and-850r/
The original production planned 2.500 cars but the car was a big success so 5.500 T-5Rs (saloons and stationwagons) were produced: 1.975 of them were Cream Yellow, 500 were Dark Olive Pearl (green) and 3.025 T-5Rs were painted in Black Stone.
Post 723003 by merc85 on 2014-07-07 22:37:17
Great seeing it outside, awesome
Post 723021 by no1tosh on 2014-07-08 07:20:31
[QUOTE=t5 pete;722975]cough cough mucky green[/QUOTE]
eyyy watch it!!!
that plastic trim at the top of the windscreen, does the screen have to come out to get it off?
i want to take the windscreen and rear quater glass out but im dont fancy paying a glass man, how easy is it?
Post 723055 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-08 11:08:18
[QUOTE=no1tosh;723021]eyyy watch it!!!
that plastic trim at the top of the windscreen, does the screen have to come out to get it off?
i want to take the windscreen and rear quater glass out but im dont fancy paying a glass man, how easy is it?[/QUOTE]
The top trim just slides out when then side trims are removed, but the glass is bonded in as far as I know, Immingham (Tony) is the one to ask as it's what he does, he knows all about the glass and trim fitments
Post 723126 by no1tosh on 2014-07-08 17:34:42
cheers fella, there's just the tinyest bit of rust behind it. I didnt really wanna take the screen out but mines pritty buggered anyway so it might be time for a new one while im at it.
Post 723128 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-08 17:46:06
[QUOTE=no1tosh;723126]cheers fella, there's just the tinyest bit of rust behind it. I didnt really wanna take the screen out but mines pritty buggered anyway so it might be time for a new one while im at it.[/QUOTE]
The one in my T-5R was cr#p when in bought it, but after 7 years of ownership I need to change it as has a nasty crack down the passenger side and probably fail the mot on it this year, I had toyed with cutting the one out of the V70 donor I have here and attempting fitting that, it can't be that hard to do.
Post 723240 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-07-09 16:46:25
nice mate, daylight at last ......... :pimp2:
Post 723299 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-09 19:49:35
Come on Pete where are you up to now, as going by current speed of events it should be ready for mot about now....lol
Post 723307 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-09 20:11:23
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;723299]Come on Pete where are you up to now, as going by current speed of events it should be ready for mot about now....lol[/QUOTE]
Spoke to him today he's still painting yellow lol think he's gonna hate the colour by the time he's finished :)
Post 723333 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-09 20:49:44
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;723307]Spoke to him today he's still painting yellow lol think he's gonna hate the colour by the time he's finished :)[/QUOTE]
do you think he's got coldplay running on a loop whilst he's spraying
[video=youtube;yKNxeF4KMsY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKNxeF4KMsY[/video]
Post 723365 by t5 pete on 2014-07-09 22:33:25
££££ing yellow, wasn't happy with the bonnet and boot I did think I was being too careful with hanging them vertically so got a fair bit of orange peel as I was trying to avoid runs.
So while I was pi$$ed off of stripping the doors down I thought lets crack on and sort bonnet and boot prepped it all back up but this time decided to try some panel degreaser I got given got a absolutely great finish but its got loads of fish eyes and I mean loads at least they didn't have orange peel just bloody loads of fish eyes so got to do it all again.
Needless to say the panel wipe got a good beating then in the bin and off to sulk I blame Jimbob for distracting me.
Roll on tomorrow
Post 723369 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-09 22:52:36
[QUOTE=t5 pete;723365]££££ing yellow, wasn't happy with the bonnet and boot I did think I was being too careful with hanging them vertically so got a fair bit of orange peel as I was trying to avoid runs.
So while I was pi$$ed off of stripping the doors down I thought lets crack on and sort bonnet and boot prepped it all back up but this time decided to try some panel degreaser I got given got a absolutely great finish but its got loads of fish eyes and I mean loads at least they didn't have orange peel just bloody loads of fish eyes so got to do it all again.
Needless to say the panel wipe got a good beating then in the bin and off to sulk I blame Jimbob for distracting me.
Roll on tomorrow[/QUOTE]
sorry to hear that Pete, it will all be good in the end, it's a real pita when spraying doesn't go the way you want it to, as all you can do is let it dry, prep it again and start again......frustrating I know
Post 723370 by t5 pete on 2014-07-09 22:55:17
Yep it was bound to happen but I wont settle until its all correct
Post 723373 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-09 23:06:45
[QUOTE=t5 pete;723370]Yep it was bound to happen but I wont settle until its all correct[/QUOTE]
can see that all the way through this thread, high build standard and no compromises, hope I can do the same when I get around to doing mine, this car will be stunning no doubt, but when you look back and see what you started with, most would have broken it and binned the rest, this was one lucky car to find it's way to you
Post 723709 by t5 pete on 2014-07-11 21:02:12
Well expensive day today had to buy a new pump for the compressor as the 50yr old pump finally gave up then £50 worth or barcoat and finally a brand spankin new rear bumper
Post 723909 by WOODY T5 on 2014-07-12 23:11:41
Would love to see this when it's done Pete mini meet up somewhere would be good
Post 723910 by t5 pete on 2014-07-12 23:14:08
No problem what so ever Dean once its done im planning to attend as many meets as I can with it
Post 723913 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-12 23:29:07
[QUOTE=t5 pete;723910]No problem what so ever Dean once its done im planning to attend as many meets as I can with it[/QUOTE]
Even a Southern one ?
Post 723915 by t5 pete on 2014-07-12 23:33:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;723913]Even a Southern one ?[/QUOTE]
Ill try my best
Post 723917 by WOODY T5 on 2014-07-12 23:36:34
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;723913]Even a Southern one ?[/QUOTE]why wots so good up that way tho!
Post 723918 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-12 23:40:13
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;723917]why wots so good up that way tho![/QUOTE]
Stribo's gay C70
Post 723944 by munster732 on 2014-07-13 09:42:57
[QUOTE=t5 pete;723915]Ill try my best[/QUOTE]
Oh dear, cue the nosebleed when he hits out of Yorkshire....rhubarb and custard paint scheme anyone :-)
Post 724088 by t5 pete on 2014-07-13 22:26:56
Did a little more on the loom replacing the old conduit
And started colour sanding by god its going to take a long time
Post 724289 by AndysR on 2014-07-15 00:13:11
Still coming along very well I see Pete :)
Post 724604 by merc85 on 2014-07-17 21:59:54
Getting there mate, Superb :)
Post 724607 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-07-17 22:31:19
love the grey in the bay
Post 724617 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-18 00:17:09
Very nice mate, it's beginning to look like a car !
Post 724619 by The Flying Moose on 2014-07-18 00:41:15
Only one word really describes how this car is beginning to look and how it will look finished - "Epic!"
Post 724624 by wiganer31 on 2014-07-18 02:06:10
you have done an amazing job pal!well done, wet flatting clear is a long boring and sometimes scary job but its looking good, keep it up
cheers
Post 724625 by mitchyboy01 on 2014-07-18 05:48:29
WOW! Looking great. You like to do things properly Perfect Pete.
Post 724630 by Nealevo on 2014-07-18 07:24:43
Nice brakes!!! but please change they cheap tyres :haha:
Post 724709 by t5 pete on 2014-07-18 19:29:23
Well all set up to fire and humm no spark have fuel pressure so let the games begin its got the older fly wheel in
Post 724710 by Jamest5r on 2014-07-18 19:49:19
[QUOTE=t5 pete;724709]Well all set up to fire and humm no spark have fuel pressure so let the games begin its got the older fly wheel in[/QUOTE]
I've got brand new cam and crank sensors here you can take tomorrow mate worth a try first
Post 724711 by t5 pete on 2014-07-18 20:08:01
Yes please jim bob
Post 724724 by Ettienne on 2014-07-18 23:52:55
Iirc u only have to change the sensor, rather than flywheel.
Have you got the odb1 sensor on the engine?
Post 724750 by Hybusamini on 2014-07-19 11:42:50
looking good m8 :B_thumb::B_thumb:
Post 724756 by The Flying Banana on 2014-07-19 13:00:48
It's daft to say as I doubt you will have overlooked this but I have done it so a chance someone else might .....in the pic no ht lead....is it still like that
Post 725544 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-22 22:02:43
[QUOTE=t5 pete;725541]And shes alive
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UU9G0DOjJ8h4-PGgg8Ygwl7Q[/QUOTE]
great to see Pete, all that hard work is paying off, must give you a great buzz to get the rest done, top work as always, keep it up
Post 725545 by t5 pete on 2014-07-22 22:05:13
Thank you Adrian yep I got a really good buzz after sorting it and now on with yellow lol the end is near (hopefully)
Post 725547 by Biff on 2014-07-22 22:15:29
Well done mate sounds great.
Your daughter looked very proud. Lol
Cracking looking engine btw.
Post 725549 by t5 pete on 2014-07-22 22:18:18
[QUOTE=Biff;725547]Well done mate sounds great.
Your daughter looked very proud. Lol
Cracking looking engine btw.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Biff yeah she was over the moon the gul was my Fathers day prezzie for Chloe so she's hoping to inherit it when 17 lol
Post 725550 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-22 22:18:59
[QUOTE=t5 pete;725545]Thank you Adrian yep I got a really good buzz after sorting it and now on with yellow lol the end is near (hopefully)[/QUOTE]
Can't wait to see the results of your efforts and how high the bar is set, not that I think my one will be going that far for a fair while yet, but in the long term a some point a similar resto will probably have to be done, think I will have a couple of years before I need to go that far.
Post 725551 by V70 Graham on 2014-07-22 22:19:22
Good to hear her running mate, you must be chuffed.
Post 725552 by t5 pete on 2014-07-22 22:21:46
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;725550]Can't wait to see the results of your efforts and how high the bar is set, not that I think my one will be going that far for a fair while yet, but in the long term a some point a similar resto will probably have to be done, think I will have a couple of years before I need to go that far.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Adrian and I cannot wait to see your gul when you get it home and as Mark once said we will have to get our bananas together pmsl
Post 725630 by evo230 on 2014-07-23 10:34:52
Looking great!
Post 725663 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-07-23 15:56:52
Looking good
Post 725708 by merc85 on 2014-07-23 20:02:06
Awesome news mate well done :)
Post 725732 by martin_r_smith on 2014-07-23 21:52:30
Nice work mate bet your well chuffed. All you need now is some nice deep dish wheels for your 240 too ;)
Post 725733 by t5 pete on 2014-07-23 21:55:08
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;725732]Nice work mate bet your well chuffed. All you need now is some nice deep dish wheels for your 240 too ;)[/QUOTE]
Yeah certainly do you know of any lol
Post 725743 by MoleT-5R on 2014-07-24 00:24:11
[QUOTE=t5 pete;725733]Yeah certainly do you know of any lol[/QUOTE]
LOL..... what you didn't ply him with enough beer to seal the deal saturday night, should have caught him when we were all peeing ourselves laughing after doing 'The Hoop', Mini me would have got the deal done .....lol
Post 726565 by t5 pete on 2014-07-28 21:35:41
Brakes and clutch fully bled tonight and fully mobile again the brakes are nice and sharp and the clutch is lovely and light oh the joys of new parts I do need a new selector cable for the throw as I did repair this as it had pulled apart and while the repair is fully working and would keep working its a little stiff so will call Volvo in a couple of days once ive doubled check the list of what's left to order
Post 727931 by t5 pete on 2014-08-04 22:39:43
Not had much to update but did improve the breather system where it re-enters into the intake pipe.
I did over hear Tim saying to the dwarf that its restrictive and can be done away with but as I've all ready had the pipe power coated I wasn't up for it being welded again so I improved the old system.
This is it half way through
Its all bored out now so there are no restrictions and all smooth unlike the ledge all the system had to sit on first no wonder they make up easily.
Post 727939 by WOODY T5 on 2014-08-04 22:53:03
bloody good them volvo heroes tins mate me got one ;)
Post 727940 by t5 pete on 2014-08-04 22:54:22
Oh yes ide be lost with out them their my little hero
Post 733205 by t5 pete on 2014-09-03 20:18:13
Last few of the goodies arrived today shame I haven't got a car to fit them to
Post 733209 by Nealevo on 2014-09-03 20:27:00
This is turning out to be a Smithy/Pedro build..... Pull your finger out :)
Post 733210 by t5 pete on 2014-09-03 20:32:42
At least ive got a few years then to get it done to catch them up I blame the paint shop
Post 733211 by V70 Graham on 2014-09-03 20:43:27
Us Southern lot want to see it finished at the Karting meet !
Post 733216 by t5 pete on 2014-09-03 21:04:53
I want to have it on the road for York but its literally the paint man holding me up once I've got it back hopefully within a week it will be all built back up been to mot and on the road for a new exhaust system making.
Went to the paint shop last Thursday to which they had just flatted it he asked for another 2 weeks time will tell
Post 733255 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-04 07:21:39
[QUOTE=t5 pete;733216]I want to have it on the road for York but its literally the paint man holding me up once I've got it back hopefully within a week it will be all built back up been to mot and on the road for a new exhaust system making.
Went to the paint shop last Thursday to which they had just flatted it he asked for another 2 weeks time will tell[/QUOTE]
can't rush quality mate, see you gave in and sent her to the paint shop, I assuming you couldn't get the finish you wanted
Post 733334 by t5 pete on 2014-09-04 20:55:26
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;733255]can't rush quality mate, see you gave in and sent her to the paint shop, I assuming you couldn't get the finish you wanted[/QUOTE]
Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys
Post 733336 by Harvey on 2014-09-04 21:14:25
[QUOTE=t5 pete;733334]Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys[/QUOTE]
I think quite a few of us the same as well ,can't wait to see the finished product.
Post 733398 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-05 07:55:31
[QUOTE=t5 pete;733334]Very true bud yep decided enough was enough I could get the reflection no a really good quality but no matter what I did I was still getting the odd reaction which spoilt the rest so enough was enough.
I must say I am quite envious seeing your all up and running lol I cannot wait to get it built back up and be able to get some piccys[/QUOTE]
I may be enjoying mine now, but it will need paint and some tlc shortly and need to be parked a little bit away from yours....:)
Post 734686 by t5 pete on 2014-09-11 14:29:16
Well this can now become in the same category as Pedro and smithy lol just been down to the spray shop and they have managed to take doors and bonnet off so at this rate I should have it back this time next year
Post 734715 by Ettienne on 2014-09-11 17:59:53
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;733398]I may be enjoying mine now, but it will need paint and some tlc shortly and need to be parked a little bit away from yours....:)[/QUOTE]
Just to annoy you two, I went out for a nice drive in my gul today.
Post 735285 by no1tosh on 2014-09-14 14:35:40
[QUOTE=t5 pete;734686]Well this can now become in the same category as Pedro and smithy lol just been down to the spray shop and they have managed to take doors and bonnet off so at this rate I should have it back this time next year[/QUOTE]
welcome to the world of body shops pal, it will be worth the wait though :)
Post 735286 by Nealevo on 2014-09-14 14:47:23
4 weeks I waited mate for my bumper & side skirts to be done, the body prep/sprayers must be paid by the hour
Post 735289 by no1tosh on 2014-09-14 15:44:46
nar we are just lazy sods who love a good brew :wink:
Post 735290 by t5 pete on 2014-09-14 16:00:46
[QUOTE=no1tosh;735289]nar we are just lazy sods who love a good brew :wink:[/QUOTE]
Nail on head ive never met such lazy people they start at 9 shut at 5 and every time im in there they are never working hard regardless of all the cars stacked up waiting for paint work wish it was that laid back in the building trade I doubt they would last the morning tho
Post 735291 by no1tosh on 2014-09-14 16:12:08
lol i must be the exception i work my bolloks off! i drink my brews while i work.
but i will admit that most painters i know need a cattle prod to get them moving !!!!!!
whats the reason for the delay? is it being treated as an i-nbetweener?
Post 735292 by t5 pete on 2014-09-14 16:22:40
There just absolutely packed out with work mostly little job and as hes done me a good price I feel hes leaving it for when work slacks of but I carnt see any sign of work slacking off they have around 10 cars in at the mo I went down on friday to see whats happening he said he was trying to get his mate in to give him a hand getting the jobs down and going to start mine then ill nip down this fri and if he hasnt got any help im going to offer to be his bitch,gofer etc for my car and get it done
Post 735294 by no1tosh on 2014-09-14 16:41:17
that sounds like the last place i worked, if we had a full hit project in, it used to get worked on inbetween jobs and quite spells. But that was trade off for a cheaper job. not to worry at least its there and you know its gonna get done one way or the other. :)
you will have to get your arse down there and show them how its done!
Post 736165 by t5 pete on 2014-09-19 21:40:50
Been down today still nothing done but he says hes got all Wednesday on it so the shell at least should be in paint fingers crossed I have also told them it needs to be ready for beginning of next month
Post 736167 by no1tosh on 2014-09-19 21:53:56
ya i think thats more than fair, who long has he had it now? 2 months?
Post 736168 by t5 pete on 2014-09-19 21:55:22
7 weeks today bud
Post 736170 by no1tosh on 2014-09-19 21:58:59
it will be worth the wait pal
same with all gud things :)
Post 736211 by t5 pete on 2014-09-20 11:23:33
Well my spy has just told me they have been prepping it out side this morning and is now in spray booth looks like wednesday has come eairly
Post 736220 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-20 12:18:55
[QUOTE=t5 pete;736211]Well my spy has just told me they have been prepping it out side this morning and is now in spray booth looks like wednesday has come eairly[/QUOTE]
and now you hope that they can get the finish you desire.....mine will be going in shortly to have the damage the van driver did sorted, whilst its there I'm thinking of having the rear quarter done and a few little touch ups, just to see her tidy though next year
Post 736222 by t5 pete on 2014-09-20 12:23:06
I hope so bud looking forward to seeing it I think thats a good idea with yours also when they have done the bits that needs doing on yours ide get them to mopp the full car you would be suprised how good the single stage paint cone up just have a look at the begining of this thread and I only went over with cutting compound and it came back great
Post 736224 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-20 12:56:51
[QUOTE=t5 pete;736222]I hope so bud looking forward to seeing it I think thats a good idea with yours also when they have done the bits that needs doing on yours ide get them to mopp the full car you would be suprised how good the single stage paint cone up just have a look at the begining of this thread and I only went over with cutting compound and it came back great[/QUOTE]
we're only a few weeks away from hibernation time for the Gul, will give her a quick claying, and good polish and wax before she goes away for the winter, if I'm lucky the damage should be fixed before she goes away, If not it can wait till next year and get her sorted in april ready for the summer, I am considering putting the air-con back into this car as I have all the parts from my green one and the v70 I broke, I'll just pick the best bits, shot blast them and paint them up as it's been a tad warm riding around in her just lately.
Post 736227 by t5 pete on 2014-09-20 13:04:39
She carnt be put away untill after the november meet
Post 736229 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-20 13:46:00
[QUOTE=t5 pete;736227]She carnt be put away untill after the november meet[/QUOTE]
that is true, just have to hope it stays mild and those council numpty's don't start chucking all that salt about, that is one of two meets for november as we have the Evo as well as the Cosford one
Post 737262 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 12:59:58
good news today the grey poupon has been painted just been down they are currently flatting it working from 2000 all way down to 3000 grit so should be a nice shine when done they have also got next wed booked in to finish other bits and bobs
Post 737265 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-26 13:14:34
No piccy's Pete ??
Post 737267 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 13:22:02
Nope kinda forgot I was just pleased they had finally done summert
Post 737294 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-26 14:25:40
[QUOTE=t5 pete;737267]Nope kinda forgot I was just pleased they had finally done summert[/QUOTE]
bit of a shock was it
Post 737295 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 14:40:28
Certainly was most important thing is its a good job they are certainly putting the effort in mopping it I cannot wait to see ut buffed up
Post 737309 by munster732 on 2014-09-26 16:11:31
Awesome news, saw a flash of yellow as I drove past on Saturday so knew they were on with it
Post 737318 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 17:16:07
And you never told me douche bag lol and yeah the don saw them working on it on sat and shoving it into the spray booth
Post 737354 by AndysR on 2014-09-26 19:40:42
Some huge progress made with this Pete, looking spot on :)
Post 737436 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 21:31:09
[QUOTE=AndysR;737354]Some huge progress made with this Pete, looking spot on :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers andy yep its certainly transformed from how it was I just cannot wait to get it finished
Post 737438 by Jamest5r on 2014-09-26 21:40:23
[QUOTE=munster732;737309]Awesome news, saw a flash of yellow as I drove past on Saturday so knew they were on with it[/QUOTE]
Shame they didnt paint it a proper colour :)
Post 737461 by t5 pete on 2014-09-26 22:13:13
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;737438]Shame they didnt paint it a proper colour :)[/QUOTE]
Green with envy jamest5 or jamest5r sorry get mixed up from time to time
Post 737465 by Nealevo on 2014-09-26 22:21:10
[QUOTE=t5 pete;737461]Green with envy jamest5 or jamest5r sorry get mixed up from time to time[/QUOTE]
I can see why, they are like identical twins
Post 737725 by Ettienne on 2014-09-28 09:40:11
Came across this Pete thought you may enjoy
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/149697-rich-guy-in-thailand-with-badass-volvogaragesupra-pic-heavy/
Check the brakes, biggest I've ever seen on an 850
Post 737728 by Hybusamini on 2014-09-28 09:54:09
Can't wait to see it Pete ☺☺
Post 737733 by martin_r_smith on 2014-09-28 11:14:20
[QUOTE=Ettienne;737725]Came across this Pete thought you may enjoy
http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/149697-rich-guy-in-thailand-with-badass-volvogaragesupra-pic-heavy/
Check the brakes, biggest I've ever seen on an 850[/QUOTE]
Likes his gauges and screens doesn't he!
Your not going for the starship enterprise look are you pete?
Post 737738 by no1tosh on 2014-09-28 11:51:38
come on pete lets see some pic's
Post 738613 by t5 pete on 2014-10-01 19:58:36
[QUOTE=no1tosh;737738]come on pete lets see some pic's[/QUOTE]
Nipping down Friday he said he will have all of bits painted so hopefully some piccys to come
Post 738618 by claymore on 2014-10-01 20:01:09
You tease :(
Post 738622 by t5 pete on 2014-10-01 20:04:30
Lol its been driving me mad for the past 8 weeks he said it would only take a week so I've been going down every Friday he must finally be pissed off with me always being there he's finally getting it done
Post 744239 by t5 pete on 2014-10-23 15:48:49
Awesome news every thing is in paint the car was out side with doors wings bonnet and boot all bolted on awaiting flatting and the bumpers and spoiler was in the booth should hopefully have some piccys of the car at home next week
Post 744244 by claymore on 2014-10-23 16:17:19
How can you not have pictures, I take pictures of everything I do on the car :(
Post 744245 by M-R-P on 2014-10-23 16:20:57
Faaaarrrrkkiiinn eeellllll Pete - don't you have camera phones oop norf?
Post 744246 by t5 pete on 2014-10-23 16:28:00
Pmsl were still at the stage of drawings up here never heared of pictures I do promice to have piccys next week
Post 744247 by M-R-P on 2014-10-23 16:36:30
A week? ffs.
It had better be a bloody good job they're doin'
Post 744248 by t5 pete on 2014-10-23 16:40:47
Yep its certainly looking good I just keep calling in when I've done work and I either leave phone in van or just forget carnt wait till its all done just need mini me to sell me his garage
Post 744253 by stribo on 2014-10-23 17:13:39
It's going to take a week as he only has a Kodak instamatic, and he has to send the film off to be developed. ;)
Post 744256 by M-R-P on 2014-10-23 17:36:09
[QUOTE=stribo;744253]It's going to take a week as he only has a Kodak instamatic, and he has to send the film off to be developed. ;)[/QUOTE]
:hilarious
Post 744382 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-24 08:18:44
Cracking thread Pete! should be one of if not the best Gul's on the road once complete :)
Post 744384 by t5 pete on 2014-10-24 08:30:03
[QUOTE=Rnash2002;744382]Cracking thread Pete! should be one of if not the best Gul's on the road once complete :)[/QUOTE]
Hey Russ hows things yeah certainly been some work put into the old girl
Post 744386 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-24 08:36:28
[QUOTE=t5 pete;744384]Hey Russ hows things yeah certainly been some work put into the old girl[/QUOTE]
Defo looks it Pete and will be a credit to you once finished.
Im fine mate and back in another t5 so even better, just need funds now to mod lol.
Post 745105 by t5 pete on 2014-10-28 16:26:46
First off I must apologise no bloody pics again but blame it on dodgy ebay seller selling me knocked off phone batterys.
Any way its coming home yep thats right coming home on firday roll on friday
Post 745118 by V70 Graham on 2014-10-28 17:11:41
You sure it's not all in your mind lol
No pics or it didn't happen.....dodgy battery my ar5e lol
Post 745274 by Biff on 2014-10-28 23:01:53
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745105]First off I must apologise no bloody pics again but blame it on dodgy ebay seller selling me knocked off phone batterys.
Any way its coming home yep thats right coming home on firday roll on friday[/QUOTE]
Bet you can't wait mate! It's going to be stunning, the old owner will cry when he see's it & I'm not on about mini me.
Post 745277 by t5 pete on 2014-10-28 23:07:26
[QUOTE=Biff;745274]Bet you can't wait mate! It's going to be stunning, the old owner will cry when he see's it & I'm not on about mini me.[/QUOTE]
Cheers biff yeah im planning on going to visit him when its finished to see what info he has on the car and where he got it from.
Post 745281 by MoleT-5R on 2014-10-28 23:14:15
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745277]Cheers biff yeah im planning on going to visit him when its finished to see what info he has on the car and where he got it from.[/QUOTE]
makes me look better until you post them long awaited pic's, then I'm done for, I'll be at the opposite end of the car park at cosford....lol
Post 745300 by Biff on 2014-10-29 07:57:08
Can't wait to see it at cosford!
Post 745620 by t5 pete on 2014-10-30 15:32:17
Booked in for collection 9am tomorrow
Post 745622 by MoleT-5R on 2014-10-30 15:34:13
so you might make cosford yet then mate
Post 745623 by M-R-P on 2014-10-30 15:37:11
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745620]Booked in for collection 9am tomorrow[/QUOTE]
Bring a bloody camera!
Post 745626 by t5 pete on 2014-10-30 15:51:31
[QUOTE=M-R-P;745623]Bring a bloody camera![/QUOTE]
Pmsl been down today and forgot to take a piccy it was out side aswell I do promice to have piccys tomorrow
Post 745627 by M-R-P on 2014-10-30 15:52:24
:slap:
Post 745628 by t5 pete on 2014-10-30 15:55:53
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;745622]so you might make cosford yet then mate[/QUOTE]
I would like to got a fair bit to do tho build it back up, mot, have exhaust made then he wants me to take It back to him so he can give it another fettle or going over once everything is bolted together to make sure its 100% I know ive had to wait a ££££ long time but hes certainly putting the effort in to make it gleam
Post 745794 by Biff on 2014-10-31 22:14:58
Happy days mate, hope it's as good as it looks.
Crack on pete, 16 days till cosford.
Post 745796 by foammanmark on 2014-10-31 22:16:30
Great update, as always. I will make a special trip over to see this in the flesh when you're finished.
Post 745798 by t5 pete on 2014-10-31 22:17:35
[QUOTE=Biff;745794]Happy days mate, hope it's as good as it looks.
Crack on pete, 16 days till cosford.[/QUOTE]
Tell me about it there may be 16 days but actual days of being able to work on the car are few best make the most of my spare time
Post 745802 by Biff on 2014-10-31 22:25:15
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745798]Tell me about it there may be 16 days but actual days of being able to work on the car are few best make the most of my spare time[/QUOTE]
I've got faith in you big man.
I can see it gleaming away.... Even if it rains the sun will be out that day. Lol
I'm worrying if I can do my little jobs on mine, you basically have to build a car!!!
Post 745804 by Nealevo on 2014-10-31 22:33:52
so when is the paint being finished? It looks good in yellow primer!
Post 745806 by Ettienne on 2014-10-31 22:40:35
Looking good, nearly there now. Just the process of putting it back together.
So that's two fully repainted guls
Post 745807 by t5 pete on 2014-10-31 22:41:20
[QUOTE=Nealevo;745804]so when is the paint being finished? It looks good in yellow primer![/QUOTE]
nob lol Once ive got it back on the road ill be taking it back down for it finishing
Post 745815 by WOODY T5 on 2014-10-31 23:11:40
Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.
Post 745816 by Jamest5r on 2014-10-31 23:12:12
But it's yellow..... did you not get the memo? :)
Post 745817 by t5 pete on 2014-10-31 23:18:32
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;745816]But it's yellow..... did you not get the memo? :)[/QUOTE]
:nutkick: was looking for the arse kicking one but this will do lol
Post 745818 by foammanmark on 2014-10-31 23:20:26
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;745815]Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.[/QUOTE]
We'll have to arrange something when the time is right.
Post 745820 by t5 pete on 2014-10-31 23:30:10
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;745815]Very nice pete will have to pop over for a mini meet.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dean and yeah your more than welcome to nip over
Post 745821 by t5 pete on 2014-10-31 23:30:44
[QUOTE=foammanmark;745818]We'll have to arrange something when the time is right.[/QUOTE]
Certainly would be good to have a meet
Post 745822 by foammanmark on 2014-10-31 23:32:35
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745821]Certainly would be good to have a meet[/QUOTE]
I still have my black C70 T5, but I keep imagining it in Gul, and I like the thought..............
Post 745823 by V70 Graham on 2014-10-31 23:52:33
Very nice mate, I say take your time putting her together though, be a shame to rush it.
Post 745827 by munster732 on 2014-11-01 05:39:32
And it's home at last, good to see and here's to a hectic fortnight!
I would offer to help but don't trust myself next to a freshly painted shell ��
Post 745829 by Ettienne on 2014-11-01 07:25:43
Your linkage did you use the brass bushes? I did on both my 6sp and gul I've just sold and the 855r will get them as well, they make the gear change feel nice.
Post 745831 by t5 pete on 2014-11-01 08:08:39
For the linkage with them being brand new ill be sticking with the genuine bushes I did have brass ines on the t5 and yeah they did improve it
Post 745866 by Hybusamini on 2014-11-01 11:47:07
:B_thumb::B_thumb::B_thumb:Looking good
Post 745887 by MoleT-5R on 2014-11-01 14:16:57
Looking great there Pete, well worth the wait
Post 746013 by t5 pete on 2014-11-01 21:44:20
Managed to get a hour tonight and got the drivers door built back up which now only leaves the passanger glass to fit and all the external rubbers and the doors are done.
Noticed a leak on the cam cover from the hole next to plug number 4 iirc so mustnt have sealed correctly so thats another job on the list might take the plung and buy the volvo stuff.
should hopefully have from 2pm onwards tomorrow to work on it so will see what I manage to get done
Post 746020 by t5 pete on 2014-11-01 22:16:47
nd todays picture
Post 746024 by foammanmark on 2014-11-01 22:29:29
Another step nearer Pete.......
Post 746160 by WOODY T5 on 2014-11-02 21:09:20
things are moving fast mate looks great
Post 746161 by V70 Graham on 2014-11-02 21:12:47
Looking very nice, it's coming along well mate.
Post 746427 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-11-04 15:04:41
Looks awesome.
Post 746471 by t5 pete on 2014-11-04 19:37:02
Few jobs done today front end all bolted up bumper fully attatched front arch lines in, rear bumper and mud flaps fitted, side skirts fitted, door hard plastics fitted, new orange side repeaters fitted, new live cable run to pin in ecu as there was a break, bonnet catches fitted but not working for some reason bloody things and blacked door handles oh and all four refurbished wheels fitted.
pics to follow when I get back in
Post 746474 by claymore on 2014-11-04 19:47:36
[QUOTE=t5 pete;746471]Few jobs done today front end all bolted up bumper fully attatched front arch lines in, rear bumper and mud flaps fitted, side skirts fitted, door hard plastics fitted, new orange side repeaters fitted, new live cable run to pin in ecu as there was a break, bonnet catches fitted but not working for some reason bloody things and blacked door handles oh and all four refurbished wheels fitted.
pics to follow when I get back in[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure that I believe you as there seems to be no photographic evidence :)
Post 746476 by Nealevo on 2014-11-04 19:57:06
Its all lies I tell you, but great progress mate. Keep up the good work. If you need any help then ask others as I cant be bothered lol
Post 746478 by t5 pete on 2014-11-04 20:00:38
Nobs lol
Post 746495 by Ettienne on 2014-11-04 22:17:08
That's the way I'm going with the black trim, as in away from grey.
Liking the brakes, I've got big rear brakes to go on as well, but still keeping the original look.
Shame you can't get any of the original ohlins suspension with remove damping adjustment
Post 746497 by Hybusamini on 2014-11-04 22:22:13
:B_thumb::B_thumb:Can't wait to see her Pete she looks the dogs
Post 746498 by t5 pete on 2014-11-04 22:22:36
[QUOTE=Ettienne;746495]That's the way I'm going with the black trim, as in away from grey.
Liking the brakes, I've got big rear brakes to go on as well, but still keeping the original look.
Shame you can't get any of the original ohlins suspension with remove damping adjustment[/QUOTE]
Yep black and yellow looks so much better than grey and yellow im really happy I managed to drop on the original and genuine upgrade 320mm brakes as even the 302's can look lost behind 17's.
Ide love to get a set of ohlins to finish the car off I truly don't know which way to go at the moment the suspension is all standard and as its more of a weekend car just to enjoy with the odd drag race I might just keep with the original suspension or at least the R springs and just get a good quality set of dampeners
Post 746508 by MoleT-5R on 2014-11-04 23:08:59
top work as always there Pete, at the rate your pushing on at you may still make cosford, if there's any money left in the car budget , by the time you've finished her
Post 746517 by Saaamon on 2014-11-05 00:03:15
Car really does look amazing, massive amount of effort your putting in!
Ohlins would be quite something.
Post 746527 by Nealevo on 2014-11-05 07:41:36
Pete, I would forget about ohlins suspension, I looked into it in depth a while ago, even calling them direct as the supply our jaguar track cars and it was in the thousands, lots of them too, there are a few original sets floating about in Sweden but they are like rocking horse poo and reluctant to sell to anyone outside Sweden. Good luck
Post 746531 by AshDVS on 2014-11-05 08:39:43
The Ohlins struts and shocks are great, but suspension technology has evolved a bit since they were new and, while they arent as kool, there are a lot of newer 'better' options available.
That said, I picked up Ohlins fronts locally from a wrecker and spent quite a lot of time trying to source parts before rebuilding them. I do understand the appeal.
Post 746589 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 14:27:29
[QUOTE=t5 pete;652931]Here we go
[/QUOTE]
Can any one recommend a place to supply said sheet
Post 746590 by Nealevo on 2014-11-05 14:33:24
Is it just carbon fibre wrap ??
Post 746591 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 14:36:32
Honestly haven't a clue but im guessing its a actual sheet of carbon fibre
Post 746592 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-11-05 14:39:13
Car is looking awesome, top job
Post 746593 by claymore on 2014-11-05 15:00:26
[QUOTE=t5 pete;746589]Can any one recommend a place to supply said sheet[/QUOTE]
Just make your own,
Post 746594 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 15:03:32
[QUOTE=claymore;746593]Just make your own,[/QUOTE]
Yeah thats what im going to do I guess It didnt type that way is it just the case of buy the cheepest sheet on ebay or is there a certain grade to buy or a decent place that any one uses
Post 746613 by claymore on 2014-11-05 17:40:35
what are you intending to use it for?
Post 746615 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 18:11:05
Its for the insert in the boot where the number plate goes
Post 746616 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 18:11:44
It also need to be pretty thin .5mm max I would say as there isnt much allowence with the lock
Post 746635 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-11-05 19:59:20
if your buying on ebay dont use cheap it fades think i used 3d stuff much better quality and soappy water method to apply
Post 746639 by claymore on 2014-11-05 20:14:39
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;746635]if your buying on ebay dont use cheap it fades think i used 3d stuff much better quality and soappy water method to apply[/QUOTE]
I think Pete is after real CF, not Vinyl.
Post 746646 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-05 20:28:17
You going down this route or the tapping one?, can post
1st class tomorrow if needed.
Post 746649 by Nealevo on 2014-11-05 20:32:31
Don't use the vinyl it looks cack.
Post 746667 by WOODY T5 on 2014-11-05 21:29:15
Pete your welcome to take a copy from my one mate
Post 746697 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 22:19:42
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;746646]You going down this route or the tapping one?, can post
1st class tomorrow if needed.
[/QUOTE]
Yes please dude ill try to tap it first but if that fails it will be coming off.
thank you
Post 746699 by t5 pete on 2014-11-05 22:20:30
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;746667]Pete your welcome to take a copy from my one mate[/QUOTE]
That would be awesome please
Post 746702 by Ettienne on 2014-11-05 22:23:50
[QUOTE=Nealevo;746527]Pete, I would forget about ohlins suspension, I looked into it in depth a while ago, even calling them direct as the supply our jaguar track cars and it was in the thousands, lots of them too, there are a few original sets floating about in Sweden but they are like rocking horse poo and reluctant to sell to anyone outside Sweden. Good luck[/QUOTE]
I know where a set is for sale, but I owed someone a favor and pointed him in the right direction.
Post 746711 by Ettienne on 2014-11-05 22:28:50
Here his rears still in box
Post 746717 by Nealevo on 2014-11-05 22:39:15
Barstrward, ask him if he want to sell them :)
Post 746719 by Ettienne on 2014-11-05 22:41:41
You should always ask, I deal with so many Volvo people I usually find most things in the end. I'll ask but the answer will be no.
I'll see if I come across anymore
Post 746722 by Ettienne on 2014-11-05 22:54:08
I have found a set of rears if your interested, fronts are discontinued
Post 746800 by M-R-P on 2014-11-06 17:18:58
See if you can get it finished before your award arrives mate ;)
Oh yeah... need your address dude.
Nice work.
Post 746801 by Ettienne on 2014-11-06 17:22:50
I can't remember did you forge engine whilst it was out?
Post 746802 by t5 pete on 2014-11-06 17:25:32
Yep forged rods new pistons new shells bearings etc job lot
Post 746803 by t5 pete on 2014-11-06 17:26:51
[QUOTE=M-R-P;746800]See if you can get it finished before your award arrives mate ;)
Oh yeah... need your address dude.
Nice work.[/QUOTE]
It should hopefully be all done by middle of next week but then needs to go back for final flatting and then exhaust to be made
Post 746984 by t5 pete on 2014-11-07 18:03:13
Managed a little more today
fixed bonnet catches
new pipe on rip kit
All four door cards fitted
all speaker up and running
all little covers clips etc done on doors so door are complete
head light wipers fitted
rear seats fitted and seat belts bolted just need to fine the two plasting clips for where the base goes into god knows where they are
grill fitted with r badge
piccys will be coming
Post 747008 by Biff on 2014-11-07 19:17:01
Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)
Post 747012 by t5 pete on 2014-11-07 19:28:25
[QUOTE=Biff;747008]Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)[/QUOTE]
Ide love it to be at cosford but tbh it will be a mirical if it does attend as even once finished its back at the paint shop then also need to take it for the exhaust making it will be on the road before cosford but doubtfully finished and its pointless taking it with out having the finishing touches been done
Post 747021 by V70 Graham on 2014-11-07 20:07:52
[QUOTE=Biff;747008]Cosford is looking more like it's going to happen mate! :)[/QUOTE]
More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol
Post 747026 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-07 20:43:56
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;747021]More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol[/QUOTE]
Pmsl :) but it is Friday night so a good hot curry and beer might help
Post 747040 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-07 21:17:29
Get the ns headlight wiper flat and ffs sake get Buster out of the garage :)
Post 747042 by Biff on 2014-11-07 21:19:55
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;747021]More likely than your good lady delivering baby 'Biff' lol[/QUOTE]
She's being induced on the 13th if he doesn't turn up soon!
We were in the labour ward for a couple of hours yesterday but it all calmed down.
Feel so sorry for her, she's hot & she's cold.. So tired etc.
hoping for Sunday so I can do a few jobs on mine tomorrow as I've got a weekend off. Lol
Midwife at 09:00 though. Lol
Pete know what your saying, it's not worth rushing it now. Be a shame to get it dirty before the shows next year. Lol
Post 747044 by t5 pete on 2014-11-07 21:20:53
pmsl I knew the wiper was wonky but it just had to be done and on the other hand Busta does approve he's even been inside for a look but we have had a good conversation regarding Busta not being allowed to pee on the wheels or ide kick him up the arse I think he got the message
Post 747045 by Biff on 2014-11-07 21:29:31
[QUOTE=t5 pete;747044]pmsl I knew the wiper was wonky but it just had to be done and on the other hand Busta does approve he's even been inside for a look but we have had a good conversation regarding Busta not being allowed to pee on the wheels or ide kick him up the arse I think he got the message[/QUOTE]
That's the good thing with having a bitch, she leaves mine alone. Lol
Post 747290 by t5 pete on 2014-11-09 17:31:36
Not too much done today got the new head unit fitted and gauges in place centre console fitted and fixed amp fitted in boot and wired up.
Also need the two clips that the rear seat's clip into if any one has a pair of them if you can let me know please.
Post 747826 by t5 pete on 2014-11-12 23:09:44
Post 747828 by leet5r on 2014-11-12 23:14:24
pete that's mint , very well done
Post 747831 by Saaamon on 2014-11-12 23:24:21
Quite some achievement, you must be very pleased to say the least with the way its turning out.
Post 747832 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-11-12 23:38:18
very nice pete! what dye did you use?
Post 747833 by t5 pete on 2014-11-12 23:45:10
wurth bumper dye its brilliant stuff
Post 747854 by Nealevo on 2014-11-13 09:04:50
I'm so glad I won this year, next year you will need alot of space on your shelf for trophies, top work matey. Even for a yellow car that is gorgeous
Post 747855 by M-R-P on 2014-11-13 09:13:10
:jaw:
Post 747864 by stribo on 2014-11-13 10:36:46
Looks stunning mate, so now all the hard work's done is Wayne having it back? ;)
Post 747866 by V70 Graham on 2014-11-13 10:40:15
Very VERY nice big fella, can't wait to see it in the flesh.
Post 747868 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-11-13 11:12:42
That looks the dogs! real nice job you've done there
Post 747870 by moosepowerlee on 2014-11-13 11:56:32
:hail:
Post 747873 by jdavis on 2014-11-13 13:07:57
Stunning mate. Well done. The car will be a credit to you.
Post 747875 by jdavis on 2014-11-13 13:13:34
What colour is the engine metalwork? Looks great!
Post 747877 by M-R-P on 2014-11-13 13:41:23
[QUOTE=jdavis;747875]What colour is the engine metalwork? Looks great![/QUOTE]
Looks like BMW Sparkling Graphite...?
Post 747902 by kmb on 2014-11-13 16:23:02
Just read every page of this thread (all 38 of them), excellent to see such a painstaking restoration, the car is beyond expectations, fantastic work and thanks for sharing!
Post 747907 by MoleT-5R on 2014-11-13 16:51:06
ooooh, I'm green with envy, Thats better than new mate, do you want to do another ....lol
Post 747920 by t5 pete on 2014-11-13 17:52:47
[QUOTE=jdavis;747875]What colour is the engine metalwork? Looks great![/QUOTE]
Hey bud its anthracite powder coating
Post 747969 by M-R-P on 2014-11-13 22:25:10
Awesomeness.
Post 747995 by AcidicDavey on 2014-11-13 23:51:05
££££ing help Pete, this has turned out phenomenally.
Seriously top work buddy. :)
Post 747996 by The Flying Banana on 2014-11-13 23:52:57
its stunning :)
you need one more thing to finish it off ... the space between the fog lights where you see the intercooler .. from the factory they had a clip in guard ..my yellow and white one had it , black plastic grill type thing
Post 747997 by t5 pete on 2014-11-14 00:06:36
Yep got it in the garage some where
Post 748039 by t5 pete on 2014-11-14 16:36:36
Boot seal fitted and boot wired in for lock and number plate lamps, all doors lined up, speedo wired in and tested working, pressed number plates fitted, sent arm rest iff to be re trimmed, gave all the car a full inspecion ready for mot and mot booked in for monday half 10
Post 748064 by AcidicDavey on 2014-11-14 19:34:28
Best off luck on Monday mate........not as if you need it! ;)
Post 748083 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-11-14 22:19:24
Wow, only just read this thread. Fantastic work. Only thing I'd change would be take out the dash gauges and head unit. Your workmanship is first rate. Wish I had your skills.
Mike :B_thumb:
Post 748089 by t5 pete on 2014-11-14 22:50:05
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;748083]Wow, only just read this thread. Fantastic work. Only thing I'd change would be take out the dash gauges and head unit. Your workmanship is first rate. Wish I had your skills.
Mike :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Hey mike cheers bud and yes I've been waiting for some one to comment but as this car will not be standard power wise and there for the need of gauges to monitor what's going off for tuning purposes etc with that in mind as you can see every thing is reversible I didn't want to cut out for gauges or add pods and this was the most suitable way of doing it I have been thinking of looking for a suitable electric lcd panel thingy unit like bomb was making which displays boost afr etc and then I can put the original stereo back in but with £300 aem gauges that I had spare it would be rude not to just use these.
Post 748099 by MoleT-5R on 2014-11-15 07:21:33
get some trade plates on or pop her on a trailer and get her to cosford mate, as the Gul's could rule the day, as I'm now free to go for the afternoon, it could be a banana fest...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
Post 748104 by Biff on 2014-11-15 07:52:55
Can't believe your progress mate!
Really cannot wait to see this car & meet the man who had the balls to take it on as a project.
I'm loving the fact you've modified it tastefully.
Standard cars are boring!!
Post 748208 by foammanmark on 2014-11-15 20:56:42
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;748099]get some trade plates on or pop her on a trailer and get her to cosford mate, as the Gul's could rule the day, as I'm now free to go for the afternoon, it could be a banana fest...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:[/QUOTE]
Banana fest, PMSL.
Post 748216 by foammanmark on 2014-11-15 21:09:24
Pete, you should be a very, very proud man with what you have achieved. That is awesome which is an understatement.
Post 748223 by claymore on 2014-11-15 21:32:06
Stunning Pete, words fail me.
Post 748226 by Nealevo on 2014-11-15 22:18:24
Looking mighty fine mate. Good luck for Monday, maybe move the R badge up 1 on the grill. :)
Post 748229 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-15 22:27:27
Quality mate :)
How's the cam cover doing?
Post 748230 by t5 pete on 2014-11-15 22:34:28
Doing fine bud cheers
Post 748338 by AshDVS on 2014-11-17 09:02:39
It's come out amazingly! Great work!
Post 748340 by t5 pete on 2014-11-17 09:10:03
Not long now for its first outing on the road in many years
Post 748349 by t5 pete on 2014-11-17 11:16:56
And passed on everything but emmisions co2 is way out so pissed off dont know why at the min as the cat is next to new and passed when graham went for emmisions test so time to investigate I might slap a genuine one on and see what it changes
Post 748350 by Nealevo on 2014-11-17 11:27:22
[QUOTE=t5 pete;748349]And passed on everything but emmisions co2 is way out so pissed off dont know why at the min as the cat is next to new and passed when graham went for emmisions test so time to investigate I might slap a genuine one on and see what it changes[/QUOTE]
Gutted, did you give it a blast before the MOT to clear out all the ££££, as its been sitting a while..?
Post 748352 by t5 pete on 2014-11-17 11:36:33
Yeah a short blast co2 should be .2 it was at .5 .6 so a fair bit out
Post 748355 by Nealevo on 2014-11-17 12:04:40
[QUOTE=t5 pete;748352]Yeah a short blast co2 should be .2 it was at .5 .6 so a fair bit out[/QUOTE]
possibly a dodgy O2 sensor????
Post 748359 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-11-17 12:20:15
thats just unlucky but as others have been saying its a truly great achievement what youve done with this car and in the time frame looks stunning if not better than original well done pete even tho you have this slight hicup im in awe thats its sits as complete looking as it does!!
Post 748372 by t5 pete on 2014-11-17 14:20:35
Yeah it will be some thing and nothing its about the only thing I cannot check
Post 748373 by Hound on 2014-11-17 14:39:41
Lost for words - I can only echo what Marty just said. What an awe-inspiring project.
Post 748554 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 13:15:23
New alternator fitted as old one wasn't giving enough charge also found one of the bends imploding on theevap system weather thats the cause of high co only time will tell
Post 748555 by claymore on 2014-11-19 13:20:35
Nice one mate, when's the retest? I assume you got the cat nice and hot before the test.
Post 748573 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 16:53:11
And shes fully road legal slaped a genuine cat back on and as clean as a whistle ill investigate the old cat and weather it was caused by the evap pipe imploding or just not being hot enough been for a run its like driving a brand new car ide forgot how nice the original suspension was also been and booked her in for final paint flatting and then I can fit the spoiler.
Also went and had the tracking done with some fancy new gadit machine they have just got in so thats all done.
Happy days
Post 748574 by claymore on 2014-11-19 16:57:00
Brilliant news mate, now start to enjoy it :)
Post 748575 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 17:06:14
[QUOTE=claymore;748574]Brilliant news mate, now start to enjoy it :)[/QUOTE]
I certainly will Colin got a few thing left to do then it will all be complete I will also be niping to exhaust shop and booking her in and after that just needs mapping and it will be near enough done
Post 748576 by jdavis on 2014-11-19 17:09:08
Brilliant news Pete! A credit to your workmanship!
Post 748579 by Nealevo on 2014-11-19 17:22:52
Wooohooooo matey, good news just in time for the salt and ££££ weather.
Post 748592 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 18:23:46
[QUOTE=Nealevo;748579]Wooohooooo matey, good news just in time for the salt and ££££ weather.[/QUOTE]
Tell me about it gunner get a nice cover and cover it up over winter
Post 748598 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-19 19:03:35
Top work mate, look at the photos back in June when you started this thread and not even 18 months later it's looking mint and legal, just wish.it weren't yellow :)
Post 748601 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-19 19:13:20
Just out of curiosity what did the part bill come to? you can text me if you don't wanna make it public but it's interesting to see what a build like that would cost and include the costs of the forged block as well, people can.work out their own labour bill for a 1000 hours of graft
Post 748604 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 19:15:22
Lol a lot ill do a simple list later tonight
Post 748616 by stribo on 2014-11-19 20:05:42
Great news Pete, I'll give you £500 for it. ;)
Post 748617 by claymore on 2014-11-19 20:11:36
[QUOTE=stribo;748616]Great news Pete, I'll give you £500 for it. ;)[/QUOTE]
I'll swap it for an Olive 855 :D
Post 748618 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-19 20:17:36
[QUOTE=claymore;748617]I'll swap it for an Olive 855 :D[/QUOTE]
I'm not :) never in a.million year's lol
Post 748638 by Biff on 2014-11-19 21:14:09
Well done mate. That's next summers cruising sorted...
Post 748639 by Hound on 2014-11-19 21:25:36
Congrats, glad the hard work's paid off!
Post 748643 by WOODY T5 on 2014-11-19 22:07:44
Well done mate who's mapping it :)
Post 748644 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 22:17:52
Cheers Dean it will be going to Tim
Post 748646 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 22:30:39
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;748601]Just out of curiosity what did the part bill come to? you can text me if you don't wanna make it public but it's interesting to see what a build like that would cost and include the costs of the forged block as well, people can.work out their own labour bill for a 1000 hours of graft[/QUOTE]
Right very crude rough list
Paint primer chassis paint stone chip red oxide including what I paid in the end £1500-£2000
New lights grill badges etc £300
intercooler and rad £450
pipe work and hoses £350
powder coating £100
wheels and tyres £700
Full exhaust system £700
new turbo £500
Forged rods oversized pistons shells bearings and head work done by me tho etc £1500
Quarfe lsd £800
Clips and bits and bobs £200
steering wheel arm rest gear boot re trimmed £200
Brand new rear bumper £250
Brand new 850 r spoiler £250
new suspension all round inc mounts etc £600
bbk with new genuine pads and discs and new hoses £450 and please don't ask me about it you cannot get hold of them any more new
new rear discs pads and shoes £100
I also bough another car from where I got bits and bobs off so minds well add it in £400
And ide hate to think what labour would be I suppose it depends on who does it and what they charge per hour
There is loads of other stuff but heres the main chunk of it
Post 748647 by t5 pete on 2014-11-19 22:34:34
Oh dear that's just short of 10k but most of them parts were all ready on my shelf as over all the years I buy and collect items such as these when the come up for cheep or sell for cheep on ebay so take the list as a if you needed to buy it all today
Post 748669 by stribo on 2014-11-20 10:12:43
[QUOTE=t5 pete;748647]Oh dear that's just short of 10k but most of them parts were all ready on my shelf as over all the years I buy and collect items such as these when the come up for cheep or sell for cheep on ebay so take the list as a if you needed to buy it all today[/QUOTE]
£10K, that's less than Jim's annual gearbox budget. ;)
Post 748742 by t5 pete on 2014-11-20 21:16:51
850 door kick plates fitted and also now looking for the stickers that go on either side of the dash as the old ones were tatty and now I've cleaned them up you can still see the out line where they used to be so if any one has a part number or know if Volvo even still sells them that would be great.
And it is a big And Donnas been driving it today holy ££££
Post 748748 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-20 21:45:09
[QUOTE=stribo;748669]£10K, that's less than Jim's annual gearbox budget. ;)[/QUOTE]
Nob :) only about 1500 quid this year on parts related to the gearbox lol
Post 748749 by WOODY T5 on 2014-11-20 21:47:30
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;748748]Nob :) only about 1500 quid this year on parts related to the gearbox lol[/QUOTE]might pay off next year then haha
Post 748753 by t5 pete on 2014-11-20 21:51:04
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;748749]might pay off next year then haha[/QUOTE]
Glad you said might its all about taking part isn't it Jimbob lol
Post 748754 by stribo on 2014-11-20 21:59:07
[QUOTE=t5 pete;748753]Glad you said might its all about taking part isn't it Jimbob lol[/QUOTE]
In Jim's case, it's all about learning how to change gear.;)
Post 748756 by stribo on 2014-11-20 22:00:25
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;748748]Nob :) only about 1500 quid this year on parts related to the gearbox lol[/QUOTE]
You could have bought a proper car with that.:P
Post 748764 by Nealevo on 2014-11-20 22:30:16
[QUOTE=stribo;748756]You could have bought a proper car with that.:P[/QUOTE]
Or all 4 of your volvos
Post 748773 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-20 23:03:55
[QUOTE=Nealevo;748764]Or all 4 of your volvos[/QUOTE]
I've only got 3, but your not far off :)
Post 748774 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-20 23:05:01
[QUOTE=t5 pete;748753]Glad you said might its all about taking part isn't it Jimbob lol[/QUOTE]
More about the night before :)
Post 748777 by stribo on 2014-11-20 23:30:52
[QUOTE=Nealevo;748764]Or all 4 of your volvos[/QUOTE]
At least he wouldn't have ended up with a pink one. :P
Post 748806 by t5 pete on 2014-11-21 14:16:24
Took the grey poupon for a run today its brilliant how smooth it is I also gave her a slight open run in 3rd and the pick up is increadbly smooth I know people say they hit boost cut on standard ecus but this didnt at all weather thats down to the 1.2 bar acuator god knows but it hit 16psi and held it all the way with a afr of 11.5 constant really smooth and quick ide forgot how much fun these cars are
Post 749829 by t5 pete on 2014-11-27 21:58:38
Dropped the car off at the paint shop today for final bits and bobs doing and a final going over so once back ill be able to fit the spoiler.
They said it should be ready for Saturday (I hope they mean this coming Saturday)
Then its off to the exhaust shop and piccys to follow
Post 750023 by t5 pete on 2014-11-29 17:35:03
Erm saturday has now moved to wednesday
Post 750025 by claymore on 2014-11-29 17:42:18
Ffs :(
Post 750029 by stribo on 2014-11-29 18:02:01
Surprise surprise, your sprayer isn't Spanish is he, he does seem to live by the mañana philosophy.
Post 750031 by Nealevo on 2014-11-29 18:13:01
I hope you are getting this for 'very special price' as he's starting to take the p iss now
Post 750038 by Jamest5r on 2014-11-29 18:46:06
[QUOTE=Nealevo;750031]I hope you are getting this for 'very special price' as he's starting to take the p iss now[/QUOTE]
That's cos he don't wanna.polish.a piss coloured car :)
Post 750039 by t5 pete on 2014-11-29 18:47:08
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;750038]That's cos he don't wanna.polish.a piss coloured car :)[/QUOTE]
Cow pat green need I say more
Post 750040 by t5 pete on 2014-11-29 18:48:35
[QUOTE=stribo;750029]Surprise surprise, your sprayer isn't Spanish is he, he does seem to live by the mañana philosophy.[/QUOTE]
££££ knows its like that film money pit how long will it take 2 week lol
Post 750041 by t5 pete on 2014-11-29 18:50:22
[QUOTE=Nealevo;750031]I hope you are getting this for 'very special price' as he's starting to take the p iss now[/QUOTE]
I hope so
Post 750093 by t5 pete on 2014-11-30 04:00:17
Oh and on another note the arm rest should be done next week
Post 750117 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-11-30 12:56:00
ahhhh :sorry:
Post 750800 by Hybusamini on 2014-12-05 16:49:58
:B_thumb::B_thumb::B_thumb:
Post 750803 by Nealevo on 2014-12-05 17:02:48
Looks fab mate............. Well for a yellow one!
Post 750805 by stribo on 2014-12-05 17:15:30
Looks good Pete.
Post 750808 by V70 Graham on 2014-12-05 17:46:11
Not bad at all mate, I bet your happy with the results so far.
Post 750815 by WOODY T5 on 2014-12-05 18:06:58
Very nice sir
Post 750823 by S70T5Chris on 2014-12-05 18:21:56
Most pleasant!
Post 750825 by abdul on 2014-12-05 18:38:15
Looking good
Post 751015 by foammanmark on 2014-12-07 17:19:51
That might be a little for you, but it would be a hell of a lot to me. Hope that you're happy with the badges after the clear coat.
Post 751016 by Ettienne on 2014-12-07 17:50:58
Looking mint now, well worth the wait.
Post 751024 by RichT4 on 2014-12-07 18:51:21
Just browsed my way through this thread. Absolutely amazing work you have done there buddy! Very very very impressed. :)
Post 751026 by munster732 on 2014-12-07 19:13:26
I saw this beaut yesterday, its a peach and a majestic resto worthy of a Volvo loving demi-god. Good work big fella!
Post 751031 by AndysR on 2014-12-07 21:09:23
One bonus of not visiting the forum as frequently as I used to is the project thread updates of cars like this! Such fantastic progress Pete, it looks amazing, seriously stunning. If you parked it up against its former self you'd be forgiven for mistaking it as a different car. Well done for all your hard work, it really is paying off in a huge way :)
Post 751061 by t5 pete on 2014-12-08 14:04:24
Another hour and the new 3" exhaust should be all done
Post 751062 by V70 Graham on 2014-12-08 14:45:55
[QUOTE=t5 pete;751061]Another hour and the new 3" exhaust should be all done[/QUOTE]
You going to treat us to a video ?
Post 751063 by t5 pete on 2014-12-08 15:02:21
Ill do my best
Post 751067 by t5 pete on 2014-12-08 16:02:27
Its done
Post 751069 by Tomcat on 2014-12-08 16:18:40
Who's made up the exhaust Pete?
Post 751078 by t5 pete on 2014-12-08 17:23:23
Got back in at about half 4 from half ten this morning absolutely superb service and the work man ship is truly awesome all mandrel bends and awesome tig work.
they have sleved the cat for me as if it doesnt pass next time I can fit a better one then after the cat in the tunnel they have fitted a long race can and then where the suit case is theres a straight box and the rest is pipe work over the axel leading to the 3.5" tail pipe.
on ticker over there is a really nice burble pretty quiet normal driving ide say its just abit louder than original on the way home theres a viaduct and holy ££££ the sound is like a fighter jet echoing then came the motor way and I was truly shocked its so quiet at 70 all I hear is the normal road noise
All in really happy the service and work man ship is truly top notch it comes with a 25yr guarantee all that isnt covered is rubbers and clamps.
I can honestly say this is the place to go exhaustuk sheffiled.
I forgot to take some under side pics so ill get them tomorrow when I put car on lift and will do my best to get a video
Post 751158 by M-R-P on 2014-12-09 15:28:16
Most of the comments on FB were "Is that Pete's car...?" (mine included lol)
Looks the dog's doo-dahs tho mate :)
Post 751159 by t5 pete on 2014-12-09 15:34:09
Where that martin I cannot see you unless your called summert else but im no good with this facebook stuff had to go on misses one as I don't have it
Post 751162 by t5 pete on 2014-12-09 15:58:44
And quick video ill post a better one when exhaust place do one
[video=youtube;YbnqINxcNBY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbnqINxcNBY[/video]
Post 751163 by M-R-P on 2014-12-09 16:03:48
[QUOTE=t5 pete;751159]Where that martin I cannot see you unless your called summert else but im no good with this facebook stuff had to go on misses one as I don't have it[/QUOTE]
Try this mate, not sure if it'll work - might be a closed group.
Post 751165 by M-R-P on 2014-12-09 16:04:32
[QUOTE=t5 pete;751162]And quick video ill post a better one when exhaust place do one
[video=youtube;YbnqINxcNBY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbnqINxcNBY[/video][/QUOTE]
Dude that sounds awesome!
Post 751171 by t5 pete on 2014-12-09 16:41:22
Cheers Martin yeah it sounds great I cannot get over how quiet it is on the motorway and normal driving but then when floored its immense
Post 751187 by AcidicDavey on 2014-12-09 18:43:43
That does sound good Pete, I like a little burble and from the vid it doesn't sound too loud, just right ;)
Post 751196 by AndysR on 2014-12-09 19:10:55
Looks and sounds excellent! Great quality job to compliment and great quality job.
Post 751222 by Hybusamini on 2014-12-09 20:27:16
Very nice m8 looking sweet
Post 751252 by james on 2014-12-09 23:01:38
Car looks and sounds great mate well done :)
Post 751296 by ajc106 on 2014-12-10 08:54:43
Hi pete hope you dont mine me asking but what was the cost of the exhaust an dis it turbo back thanks
Post 751435 by t5 pete on 2014-12-11 17:29:31
Finally got my last bits back ive run the wire through the spoiler,fitted the light and tested and all is fine so just needs fitting.
all the badges are done now and in clear coat so they also are waiting to be fitted.
And finally fitted the front splitter
Post 751500 by Red850Restate on 2014-12-12 08:06:25
This is amazing gul envy!!!!!!!!!!Can i ask how you got the bumpers textured ours is having some paint love next year and the bumpers are concerning me!
Post 751501 by t5 pete on 2014-12-12 08:36:11
Hello ive jused wurth dye on the bumpers its amazing stuff and transforms and faded trim
Post 751507 by Red850Restate on 2014-12-12 11:06:06
[QUOTE=t5 pete;751501]Hello ive jused wurth dye on the bumpers its amazing stuff and transforms and faded trim[/QUOTE]
Wow the results are amzazing we have tried everything!!!!!
Post 751512 by kmb on 2014-12-12 12:27:54
I have ordered Plasti-Care which apparently is the same stuff as Wurth Plastic Dye, it can be found on Ebay for around half the money.
Not yet used it, will be trying next week, but the Peugeot owners clubs swear by it on the same greying plastic bumpers.
Post 751518 by Red850Restate on 2014-12-12 14:12:22
[QUOTE=kmb;751512]I have ordered Plasti-Care which apparently is the same stuff as Wurth Plastic Dye, it can be found on Ebay for around half the money.
Not yet used it, will be trying next week, but the Peugeot owners clubs swear by it on the same greying plastic bumpers.[/QUOTE]
Be very interested to see the results, sorry to hijack the thread, I've tried heat gun and c4 products but nothing lasts
Post 751519 by kmb on 2014-12-12 14:37:31
I'll report back, I'll be trying it end of next week, seems well respected on the forums I mentioned.
Apologies equally for the slightly off topic :)
Post 751528 by jdavis on 2014-12-12 16:27:47
That sounds great Pete. Not too sure on the Transit shaped lower splitter though?
Saw it on Facebook and thought it was yours think it was shared on the volvotuning page
Post 751529 by t5 pete on 2014-12-12 16:42:09
[QUOTE=jdavis;751528]That sounds great Pete. Not too sure on the Transit shaped lower splitter though?
Saw it on Facebook and thought it was yours think it was shared on the volvotuning page[/QUOTE]
Yeah I think its in a few places but I cannot seem to find them weather I need to be invited to them groups I dont know but saying that im on misses account as I don't have one
Post 751574 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-12-12 21:51:18
kmb sorry to disapoint but its different stuff more tacky tp apply more like a paint to be honest used it before the instant results where great havent lasted tho and turned out streaky the wurths seems far better and sink into the plastic better looks factory awsome after two coats
oh on the t5r great udate looking forward to completed pictures! where you not tempted to do the spoiler all yellow? kinda more T5R ish lol
Post 751609 by kmb on 2014-12-13 16:10:45
Ahhh sounds like should have gone straight for the Wurths :( Will still try it out and report back.
Post 751637 by MoleT-5R on 2014-12-13 23:14:42
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;751574]kmb sorry to disapoint but its different stuff more tacky tp apply more like a paint to be honest used it before the instant results where great havent lasted tho and turned out streaky the wurths seems far better and sink into the plastic better looks factory awsome after two coats
oh on the t5r great udate looking forward to completed pictures! where you not tempted to do the spoiler all yellow? kinda more T5R ish lol[/QUOTE]
I had been thinking of adding a s70r spoiler to mine as I love the grey lip to it, I think it just compliments the rest of the cars grey trimming
Fantastic job Pete, I'm just slightly envious you're set the bar a bit too high for a short guy like me....lol
Post 751639 by Kingsford G on 2014-12-13 23:34:37
Been watching this with interest.Fantastic work mate.:B_thumb:
Post 751640 by t5 pete on 2014-12-14 00:09:31
The arm rest has turned up aswell today but havent had chance to have a look ill post some pics of it tomorrow.
Post 751715 by Kingsford G on 2014-12-14 19:08:21
Won`t surprise me if this one gets 2015 award.
Post 753271 by t5 pete on 2014-12-26 19:35:18
First outing in the rain
Post 753276 by foammanmark on 2014-12-26 19:41:13
Plenty of protection on there by the looks of things. Are you still interested in my nivos if they're decent Pete?
Post 753293 by t5 pete on 2014-12-26 20:30:43
Yeah bud just need to know that the boots are in good condition and no leaks
Post 753294 by foammanmark on 2014-12-26 20:35:22
[QUOTE=t5 pete;753293]Yeah bud just need to know that the boots are in good condition and no leaks[/QUOTE]
Can I make a suggestion please Pete. With your garage facilities, if you can help me put my C70 back onto BC's on the rear, and if the nivos are OK, then you can have them. If they're not OK, then I will pay you for your time. How does that sound please?
Post 753300 by t5 pete on 2014-12-26 21:35:26
Yep no problem sounds good to me we'll sort it after new year or when ever your ready
Post 753301 by foammanmark on 2014-12-26 21:42:26
Thanks Pete. I just have to get a new damper from BC, but they seem to have a problem with the one that I need, even though I have all the spec. numbers/car type etc.
Post 753338 by AndysR on 2014-12-27 11:08:22
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;751637]I had been thinking of adding a s70r spoiler to mine as I love the grey lip to it, I think it just compliments the rest of the cars grey trimming
Fantastic job Pete, I'm just slightly envious you're set the bar a bit too high for a short guy like me....lol[/QUOTE]
Only the 854R has the duck tail spoiler, unsurprisingly for Volvo it was produced to improve rear end stability at high speeds ;)
Post 753339 by AndysR on 2014-12-27 11:09:49
[QUOTE=t5 pete;753271]First outing in the rain
[/QUOTE]
Nice beading, any completed shots yet, I'm getting desperate to see the car with the spoiler and badges on :)
Post 753361 by t5 pete on 2014-12-27 14:10:46
[QUOTE=AndysR;753339]Nice beading, any completed shots yet, I'm getting desperate to see the car with the spoiler and badges on :)[/QUOTE]
Hey Andy still haven't had time to fit them and give the car a full going over for its final pictures im just so short on time ive literally just finished fitting a new bathroom suite a couple of days ago and are now on baby sitting duty looking after little Peter but I must get it sorted and hopefully ill have it done and pictures for new year
Post 753651 by t5 pete on 2014-12-28 22:19:47
Also fitted the new arm rest but a very unusual thing for me I forgot to take pictures ah well there's always tomorrow
Post 753653 by AndysR on 2014-12-28 22:23:20
Spoiler looks the nuts and the new badges will be the finishing touch to the rear end of the car! Still in awe of this car and your dedication to turning it from something that most people wouldn't look twice at to one of the best out there :)
Post 753655 by t5 pete on 2014-12-28 22:25:35
Thank you Andy much appreciated
Post 753892 by t5 pete on 2014-12-30 11:05:59
New badges ordered it will be nice to get them fitted and the external of the car should be near enough finished
Post 754080 by no1tosh on 2014-12-31 19:58:18
Well done pete that looks awsome glad you got there in the end :)
Post 754475 by t5 pete on 2015-01-04 13:33:55
Was going to take the car to its first meet but half way there I thought ide look at what mpg it was doing while crushing at 70 it was showing between 3 and 4 mpg oh dear so pulled over and had a look to see for any reason why it would be injecting so much fuel couldn't find any thing and also the also looked and smelt fine so no fuel in oil so I decided to return home to which I noticed when crushing with no throttle the mpg was around 4 but when on throttle and boost the mpg was increasing so got home and swapped on board comp and hey presto all fine.
Took it for a quick drive round block
Post 754478 by t5 pete on 2015-01-04 13:46:04
Post 754489 by AndysR on 2015-01-04 16:06:42
Looking stunning! Passenger airbag, that's a sod when it comes to removing the dash top.. Glad the cluster swap resolved the mpg concerns though :)
Post 754490 by shepbomb on 2015-01-04 16:09:29
and you said what about 'jap crap'
Post 754495 by t5 pete on 2015-01-04 16:32:16
[QUOTE=AndysR;754489]Looking stunning! Passenger airbag, that's a sod when it comes to removing the dash top.. Glad the cluster swap resolved the mpg concerns though :)[/QUOTE]
yeah I had a idea it was the computer but thought best go back home and make sure, it's not too bad with the air bag just a extra 4 10mm bolts once the glove box has been removed
[QUOTE=shepbomb;754490]and you said what about 'jap crap'[/QUOTE]
Simple computer fix tho unlike that knock knock weak crank you all have.
bloody Japanese crap I think the volvo was ashamed to be with the likes of you chavs lol and put a end to it
Post 755376 by t5 pete on 2015-01-10 14:48:53
Been using the car a couple of times its such a pleasure to drive also got a new fault to fix so she's keeping me busy every time I loose traction all the dash lights go off and stay off until I turn the car off and restart so will hopefully get to the bottom of that tomorrow.
Post 755377 by jdavis on 2015-01-10 14:55:50
looks stunning Pete.
Post 755379 by MoleT-5R on 2015-01-10 15:05:54
[QUOTE=AndysR;753338]Only the 854R has the duck tail spoiler, unsurprisingly for Volvo it was produced to improve rear end stability at high speeds ;)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Andy, I was either mis-informed or not listening properly when I was told it was from the s70r, glad I hadn't just gone out and bought one, as I would have been very disappointed as the 854r spoiler is the one to have
Post 755931 by t5 pete on 2015-01-14 10:22:49
Post 755932 by kmb on 2015-01-14 10:24:38
Very nice and tidy, great job.
Only very minor thing is I'd not have used pressed plates and would have chosen simple without GB logo and border, but that's a personal preference and I still wish I owned this car :lol:
Post 755959 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-14 15:10:06
Nice, and not even my OCD eye can see any wonky badges.
Post 755967 by The Flying Moose on 2015-01-14 15:26:51
Truly Epic Pete!
I'm really surprised too that the badges are still available... I bet they weren't cheap but worthwhile nevertheless with the effort gone in.
Post 755974 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-01-14 15:53:39
ooooh yes!:mischievo
Post 755980 by t5 pete on 2015-01-14 16:24:35
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;755967]Truly Epic Pete!
I'm really surprised too that the badges are still available... I bet they weren't cheap but worthwhile nevertheless with the effort gone in.[/QUOTE]
Yeah volvo stock every badge but the TWR one they have it listed but no stock any where for the 3 other badges it was just over 70 delivered
Post 756023 by martin_r_smith on 2015-01-14 20:05:00
That is one sexy beast mate, I'm well impressed and can't wait to see it.
Post 756036 by stribo on 2015-01-14 20:25:49
Very nice, but I think the TWR badge should be in front of the T-5R badge. ;)
Post 756046 by t5 pete on 2015-01-14 20:48:13
[QUOTE=stribo;756036]Very nice, but I think the TWR badge should be in front of the T-5R badge. ;)[/QUOTE]
As they say you can't please even one lol
Post 756050 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-14 20:55:07
[QUOTE=t5 pete;756046]As they say you can't please even one lol[/QUOTE]
No you can't it's the wrong colour but hey ho each to their own :)
Post 756053 by t5 pete on 2015-01-14 20:56:55
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;756050]No you can't it's the wrong colour but hey ho each to their own :)[/QUOTE]
Shut up dirty green car owner
Post 756065 by AshDVS on 2015-01-14 21:38:32
Brilliant work!
Post 756066 by Jim S70R on 2015-01-14 21:39:38
Wow this car has come along way, you've done a brilliant job there Pete. Utter lovely car!!
Post 756444 by t5 pete on 2015-01-18 14:56:53
The guls second set of boots just been dropped of by Sam
was good to meet you today and thank you
Post 756445 by MoleT-5R on 2015-01-18 15:16:34
[QUOTE=t5 pete;756444]The guls second set on boots just been dropped of by Sam
was good to meet you today and thank you[/QUOTE]
are they 17" satellite's by any chance ???
Post 756446 by jamesy12345 on 2015-01-18 15:18:29
Looks well, Pete
Post 756450 by RollingThunder on 2015-01-18 15:48:38
It was a pleasure to meet you Pete - and to see your T5R. It looks better in the flesh than in the pics if that is possible, what a stunner :)
Mole - yep they're 17" Satellites with UniRoyal RainSport 3 215/45x17s.
Post 756452 by MoleT-5R on 2015-01-18 16:09:45
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;756450]Mole - yep they're 17" Satellites with UniRoyal RainSport 3 215/45x17s.[/QUOTE]
I'm on the look out for a set for our v70r awd as it came to us on the option 16" Satellite's
Post 756454 by t5 pete on 2015-01-18 17:12:44
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;756452]I'm on the look out for a set for our v70r awd as it came to us on the option 16" Satellite's[/QUOTE]
yep been after a set for a while I've always said these would be the only wheels ide want over the titans
Post 756733 by MoleT-5R on 2015-01-20 17:00:42
good call, she looks great on those satellites, any plans for a slash on the grill ??
Post 756734 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 17:12:33
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;756733]good call, she looks great on those satellites, any plans for a slash on the grill ??[/QUOTE]
Erm having a slash on the grill lol
On a serious note I honestly cannot make my mind up
Post 756740 by martin_r_smith on 2015-01-20 17:56:04
Oh mate she looks awesome. I personally I prefer it on satellites, they make it look very fresh and clean.
Post 756741 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-20 17:59:08
Don't matter what wheels you put on it it's still poo yellow :)
Post 756742 by Ettienne on 2015-01-20 17:59:57
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;756741]Don't matter what wheels you put on it it's still poo yellow :)[/QUOTE]
Oi :troutslap
Post 756743 by Ettienne on 2015-01-20 18:02:06
I prefer the titans as they are darker.
The grill definitely with the slash, xc90 ones fit well on the egg crate grill
Post 756744 by RollingThunder on 2015-01-20 18:09:30
Looks terrific Pete. Sorry I didn't get a chance to clean them up before dropping them off with you. Mind you, you've done a better job at cleaning them than I would have managed lol.
Post 756746 by hemihusky on 2015-01-20 18:29:10
looks absolutely amazing. and personally i prefer the satalites. it just gives the rim area a little more definition IMO and the silver sets it off nice. also may i ask where you had your plate done?
Post 756753 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:26:50
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;756741]Don't matter what wheels you put on it it's still poo yellow :)[/QUOTE]
Nob
Post 756754 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:28:44
[QUOTE=hemihusky;756746]looks absolutely amazing. and personally i prefer the satalites. it just gives the rim area a little more definition IMO and the silver sets it off nice. also may i ask where you had your plate done?[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud yeah I like the brighter look the silver gives I think I went too dark with the titans but then again I've never been keen on dark wheels.
I got the number plate of the bay bout 20 quid all marked etc
Post 756756 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-20 19:33:25
Whichever wheels you choose, I prefer them in Silver.
Post 756757 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:35:51
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;756756]Whichever wheels you choose, I prefer them in Silver.[/QUOTE]
Great minds think alike I do like the other wheels but think with the silver the car looks brighter and cleaner
Post 756758 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:37:15
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;756744]Looks terrific Pete. Sorry I didn't get a chance to clean them up before dropping them off with you. Mind you, you've done a better job at cleaning them than I would have managed lol.[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud tbh the wheels were really clean it was only the front two that were coated internally with lithium grease from a bust cc boot and just wanted to show how well they came up.
I'm really happy with them they make the car look much better
Post 756759 by stribo on 2015-01-20 19:37:17
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;756756]Whichever wheels you choose, I prefer them in Silver.[/QUOTE]
This week, you'll change your mind next week.
The car looks stuning Pete.
Post 756760 by jamesy12345 on 2015-01-20 19:38:48
Ride & handling will be nice with 16's
Post 756761 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:42:56
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;756744]Looks terrific Pete. Sorry I didn't get a chance to clean them up before dropping them off with you. Mind you, you've done a better job at cleaning them than I would have managed lol.[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud tbh the wheels were really clean it was only the front two that were coated internally with lithium grease from a bust cc boot and just wanted to show how well they came up.
I'm really happy with them they make the car look much better
Post 756762 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 19:43:48
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;756760]Ride & handling will be nice with 16's[/QUOTE]
cheeky sod their 17" not having and of them little wheels lol
Post 756763 by jamesy12345 on 2015-01-20 19:45:41
[QUOTE=t5 pete;756762]cheeky sod their 17" not having and of them little wheels lol[/QUOTE]
looked small to me. Should of went to spec savers
Post 756765 by AcidicDavey on 2015-01-20 20:00:14
Car obviously looks great on both sets of wheels.
Personally prefer Satellites but in the proper Volvo T-5R Anthracite colour, bright silver is a bit much on a bright yellow car for me.
With them wheels in the grey colour it looks sort of original but with slightly different (and better) wheels :)
Post 756766 by t5 pete on 2015-01-20 20:05:57
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;756765]Car obviously looks great on both sets of wheels.
Personally prefer Satellites but in the proper Volvo T-5R Anthracite colour, bright silver is a bit much on a bright yellow car for me.
With them wheels in the grey colour it looks sort of original but with slightly different (and better) wheels :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah there's a slight bit of Kurt rash on these so in summer they will be refurbished choices choices
Post 756809 by Red850Restate on 2015-01-21 07:18:07
Wow!dont mind admitting it but I've got a semi over this!!! Hahaha
Post 758714 by t5 pete on 2015-02-05 17:31:33
Started fitting the 3" maf housing in the top lid, all bored out just need to wait on the silicone hose coming to check fitment the I can bond it in place.
Post 758987 by t5 pete on 2015-02-08 15:42:33
Had a few hours this morning on the car I've replaced all dash light bulbs that was shot,re aligned steering wheel as it was slightly off and cleared all the old codes which it had.
Here's the list
A2
233
535
414
233
535
A3
311
312
314
322
213
214
424
142
144
122
A7
122
113
132
B1
122
124
126
132
134
212
222
231
232
234
236
311
314
321
411
414
418
420
B2
122
B5
222
232
242
All cleared and came back with all 111 so will give the car a run for a while and see if any of them come back
Post 758988 by martin_r_smith on 2015-02-08 16:36:20
That's the most impressive list of fault codes if ever seen mate!
Post 759163 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-09 17:02:09
You could have 'ad me old one- and the airbox too. Yes it is a 3 inch MAF. ;)
I am also slightly bothered that your new shiny MAF housing has the MAF sensor orientated perpendicular to the flow?
Post 759169 by t5 pete on 2015-02-09 17:46:28
Never noticed that dave tbh ill have to have a look at an original one and see as it may cause problems.
If it does ill either have to get another one or add a bit on so it can be bolted other way round
Post 759171 by LeeT5 on 2015-02-09 18:26:30
I have a brand new MAF housing from an late R if you want it Pete?
Not sure on diameter....I'll measure it and come back.
Post 759184 by MoleT-5R on 2015-02-09 19:59:29
[QUOTE=t5 pete;759169]Never noticed that dave tbh ill have to have a look at an original one and see as it may cause problems.
If it does ill either have to get another one or add a bit on so it can be bolted other way round[/QUOTE]
looks to be the right way round to me
Post 759186 by MoleT-5R on 2015-02-09 20:22:23
But Mr Wobbles one does look to be fitted 90 degrees out to standard, is me7 different ???
Post 759190 by MoleT-5R on 2015-02-09 20:29:48
just braved the cold to check and they changed it at me7 and rotated the maf base 90 degrees, never noticed it before, well spotted Dave, but Pete should be ok with and 850 style maf
Post 759192 by AcidicDavey on 2015-02-09 20:32:58
Depends which sensor is installed, Dave is obviously used to looking at ME7s of which their sensor is installed differently.
ME7 on the left (3 inch), ME4.4 on the right (2.75 inch).
Edit, too late as usual :P
Post 759194 by MoleT-5R on 2015-02-09 20:50:11
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;759192]Depends which sensor is installed, Dave is obviously used to looking at ME7s of which their sensor is installed differently.
ME7 on the left (3 inch), ME4.4 on the right (2.75 inch).
Edit, too late as usual :P[/QUOTE]
harness plug is different too, can't believe I've not noticed before, only had the V70R awd 4 years..lol
Post 759198 by t5 pete on 2015-02-09 21:03:23
Yep beat me to it the me7 mafs are rotated to the pre me7 ones.
Post 759276 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-09 23:19:28
I wasn't trying to cause trouble honest. In actual fact I thought if you had my MAF/Airbox then it would save you the hassle as the hole/MAF housing is already 3" - but there again if the loom is different - it might not work - so it looks like you are fine with the shiny thing.
Post 759282 by t5 pete on 2015-02-09 23:35:28
It is easier to use the me7 air box lid as it's 3" but I want to be awkward and have turbo wrote on mine got to add at least 10bhp
Post 759290 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-10 00:10:15
ABSO_BLEEDIN_LUTELY LOL!
TURBOOO!!! [video=youtube_share;hRqAOyXL15Q]http://youtu.be/hRqAOyXL15Q[/video]
Skip de intro hooor!!
Post 759309 by LeeT5 on 2015-02-10 11:48:13
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;759290]ABSO_BLEEDIN_LUTELY LOL!
TURBOOO!!! [video=youtube_share;hRqAOyXL15Q]http://youtu.be/hRqAOyXL15Q[/video]
Skip de intro hooor!![/QUOTE]
Off their ££££ing nut!
Post 759311 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-10 12:20:06
[QUOTE=LeeT5;759309]Off their ££££ing nut![/QUOTE]
Zeker weten! (Dutch for "for sure")
Post 759313 by RollingThunder on 2015-02-10 12:31:37
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;759311]Zeker weten! (Dutch for "for sure")[/QUOTE]
Eertse hulp
Thats the only Dutch I know :) Learnt that at Schiphol airport after falling down the stairs lol
Great vid, loved the Ascona too.
Post 759317 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-10 14:02:05
Dutch is not so much a language - more a disease of the throat.
New Kids is a Dutch Comedy on Nickelodeon - based loosely on 4 wasters from Brabant - sorta like the English equivalent of benefit scrouger stereotypes, complete with mullet haircuts and tracksuits.
2 movies were made on the back of the series.
[video=youtube;xwx9aXK74CU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwx9aXK74CU[/video]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kids_Turbo
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648112/
Followed by New Kids Nitro in 2011
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2043932/
I think I quite like Scooter (guilty secret)
Post 759318 by Wobbly Dave on 2015-02-10 14:20:56
Apologies for the thread hijack
Post 784418 by t5 pete on 2015-09-02 22:42:16
Suspension time
Finally managed to get out in the car for a little run I was hoping that with using a s70r as a daily the gul wouldn't feel that quick but it certainly does makes the S70r feel very slow but one thing I did notice the standard suspension is just way to barge like.
The main problem I have is I still want it to have a good ride quality so that's ruling out coil overs as I don't want to spend over 1k on kw what's people's opinions on b6's also what springs you using as ide like to keep the same ride hight but I'm guessing R springs at this milage are just way too soft.
Post 784439 by MoleT-5R on 2015-09-03 00:56:38
[QUOTE=t5 pete;784418]Suspension time
Finally managed to get out in the car for a little run I was hoping that with using a s70r as a daily the gul wouldn't feel that quick but it certainly does makes the S70r feel very slow but one thing I did notice the standard suspension is just way to barge like.
The main problem I have is I still want it to have a good ride quality so that's ruling out coil overs as I don't want to spend over 1k on kw what's people's opinions on b6's also what springs you using as ide like to keep the same ride hight but I'm guessing R springs at this milage are just way too soft.[/QUOTE]
You're more than welcome to try my Gul's set-up (ex Nealevo) koni fsd's and eibach's, really getting to like it. but I'm not sure that it will be at york as I really should be trying to get a tidy time out of the green bitch before the season ends
Post 784450 by Ettienne on 2015-09-03 08:18:43
My Gul rides b6s and lesjford springs, poly'd engine mounts, ally wishbones polyd with meyle hd removable ball joints and strutbrace front.
It's a brilliant ride, not soft and sporty but not crashy.
Koni yellow's on the other same poly's, which feels a bit more sporty but still perfectly ok every day, on eibachs
I had koni str.ts which i put on the laser and whilst not as sporty a massive improvement Over the standard worn rubbish, total bargain as well £250 a set new.
Post 786060 by Nari on 2015-09-18 08:03:27
I had koni yellows and merwede springs. Didn't like the ride quality.
Friend of my has D2 coilover on his s70. It it sooo much smooter. Another friend has also D2-s on a mk3 supra. And thar rides beautifully as well.
I would go for Coilovers if I were you. Not the cheap ebay ones..
Post 786063 by Mark F on 2015-09-18 09:21:37
Hi Pete,
I see yellow towing-eye on my car, whereas yours doesn't. I can't tell from the picture why, because it's a bit too dark. Is there a towing eye cover or something I'm missing?
Also, the lower centre grille, is that an individual part, or is it the vertical vanes which are part of the undertray moulding?
Cheers,
Mark F
Post 786067 by t5 pete on 2015-09-18 11:45:24
[QUOTE=Mark F;786063]Hi Pete,
I see yellow towing-eye on my car, whereas yours doesn't. I can't tell from the picture why, because it's a bit too dark. Is there a towing eye cover or something I'm missing?
Also, the lower centre grille, is that an individual part, or is it the vertical vanes which are part of the undertray moulding?
Cheers,
Mark F[/QUOTE]
Hello yes reason why you don't see it is because I've got a genuine cover for it there pretty rare also same for the centre part of the front number I can take you some better pics if you want next time I'm with the car
Post 786068 by Mark F on 2015-09-18 11:55:45
If you wouldn't mind, that's be fantastic.
More parts to track down!
Cheers,
Mark F
[QUOTE=t5 pete;786067]Hello yes reason why you don't see it is because I've got a genuine cover for it there pretty rare also same for the centre part of the front number I can take you some better pics if you want next time I'm with the car[/QUOTE]
Post 786071 by S70T5Chris on 2015-09-18 12:45:03
You can still buy the towing eye cover from Volvo, I bought one a couple of months ago for my 850.
Post 786072 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2015-09-18 12:58:55
There's some on eBay for £15
Post 793435 by Doingitsideways on 2015-12-19 10:02:45
Holy s41tballs.
After seeing it in the flesh at York I knew you'd put a lot of work into the Gul Pete, but I didn't have any idea it was as much as this!
Just read from start to finish and I'm in awe.
I've been thinking about a Gul for a long while, but after seeing yours I want one even more and have decided to start saving. Babies don't need clothes, right?!
Top, top work Fella. :)
Post 793442 by t5 pete on 2015-12-19 11:51:59
Lol cheers pal and yeah she's certainly had some major work.
Absolutely over the moon with how it turned out and how she runs well worth it.
Ide always wanted a gul from first seeing them but once ide passed my test I couldn't afford one and ended up getting the green t5 I used to have so all good things come to those who wait.
And na kiddys will be fine lol
And after a quick wash
After the wash I decided to spend the next 4 hours doing the interior but I don't have any finished piccys so will up date later
But heres how it did look absoutly scruffy
I was really surprised how good the interior came up with a good wash also all the seats came up like new with a good dye and leather cream the plan for the interior will be just a case of having the front seats re trimed and all new foam apart from that I cannot fault it.
And a teaser pic of whats to come
All new conduit for the wiring loom and will give me chance to inspect the wiring fully started it today and probley half way through.
I was lacking inspiration with the paint work so decided to do a little test area of colour sanding which has come up great and removed all orange peel just needs another going over with 2000 and the g3 stuff is fantastic to work with.
Also had to buy a new pump for the compressor so got that fitted and back to spraying hopefully next week
Busta managing to get in the picture
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port b36 marked
Now heres the problem the k like from the obd2 port actually splits into five lines but in the threads and write ups it just says to connect it to the b36 pin.
