Volvo Addict, long time vpcuk forum stalker.

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Post 769357 by SB1909 on 2015-04-20 22:15:40

Hi folk, im Stewart thought I would finally sign up & introduce myself! Ive caught the volvo bug and so far have; Work Car- P1 V70 170K still going like new Current/Project- 1993 940 Highlander 200K and very tired! Technically got it for nothing, maintaining my 100% free volvo record! previously had an 1996 850 with 160k which drove flawlessly across europe. Sold my 850 4 months back, got it for the sum of £0.00 spend about £600 on it and many, many hours and then rallied it 4500 miles to rome and back. Ive taken this 940 as a trade for doing work on my mates 340 which we picked up last monday done a full service, timing belt etc wee patch of welding on the chassis leg and under sealed the Underside Im not sure what i plan to do with the 940 in all honesty its pretty far gone needs front wings, tailgate and rear pillars are damaged and its leaking oil like no tomorrow and also needs a real Good cut and polish! Here is a few photos, ill post up a project thread of the 940 when i get to working on it (i also have a 91 mini project) Image Image Image Image Image

Post 769359 by AcidicDavey on 2015-04-20 22:29:02

Welcome Stewart :D

Post 769362 by MoleT-5R on 2015-04-20 22:41:52

welcome stewart and nice to see some pics and that mini looks very interesting....

Post 769364 by jamesy12345 on 2015-04-20 22:46:32

hello & :welcome:

Post 769371 by Harvey on 2015-04-20 23:04:22

Hi & welcome

Post 769372 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2015-04-21 00:21:11

Welcome, nice cars. Cheers, Morgan

Post 769381 by stribo on 2015-04-21 06:29:01

:welcome:

Post 769403 by V70 Graham on 2015-04-21 13:22:32

Welcome to the club.

Post 769414 by Santa on 2015-04-21 18:37:32

Welcome :)

Post 769416 by The Thong on 2015-04-21 18:41:15

Welcome aboard TT

Post 769423 by Orca2 on 2015-04-21 19:14:09

Welcome Stewart , wot kind of engine is in the mini ?

Post 769447 by SB1909 on 2015-04-21 20:46:09

[QUOTE=Orca2;769423]Welcome Stewart , wot kind of engine is in the mini ?[/QUOTE] Thanks for the welcome everyone, its a nissan motor (1.3 From k11 micra) cheap reliable power!

Post 769453 by Orca2 on 2015-04-21 21:14:08

Goood idea, I have been searching for a 1275 gt for my daughter, they cost a fortune now, and loads of them seem to have been married up with V tech Honda engines, I bet they go like stink , but I seriously wonder why anyone would jam something as hi tech in a mini, or how much it costs to insure one lol. The micra engine is much more suited to a mini.

Post 769543 by SB1909 on 2015-04-22 18:00:43

[QUOTE=Orca2;769453]Goood idea, I have been searching for a 1275 gt for my daughter, they cost a fortune now, and loads of them seem to have been married up with V tech Honda engines, I bet they go like stink , but I seriously wonder why anyone would jam something as hi tech in a mini, or how much it costs to insure one lol. The micra engine is much more suited to a mini.[/QUOTE] The prices of minis are stupid now, i was looking for a pickup but was looking at 3-5 for a rotten shell! and 10-15 for a half decent "restored" one. The micra motor should be perfect for it, the engine/box itself weighs alot less than the a series and it should be an easy reliable 100hp. Honda/vaux etc was to much for me going through a front wheel drive car that i aim to have at around 650kgs. Anyway that projects for another forum :biggrin: Im away to go compile a parts list for "the beast" 940 and ill hopefully start a project thread for her when i know whats happening!