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by retrocool73
13 Jan 2011 03:40 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector
Replies: 10
Views: 2548

Re: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector

I'm still about! Might take a punt at this price, it might be a nice car but it (was) a tad over-priced was it not?
by retrocool73
17 Oct 2010 01:59 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector
Replies: 10
Views: 2548

Re: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector

What do the non-injection mk2 360's go like in comparison to the fuel-injected later GLT's?
by retrocool73
17 Oct 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector
Replies: 10
Views: 2548

Re: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector

Pricey, but I guess it must be right. And right it would be, colour-wise & spec, especially if I could locate a mk2 boot spoiler
by retrocool73
16 Oct 2010 11:55 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector
Replies: 10
Views: 2548

Wanted: 3-Door mk2, for Preservation/Collector

Having just discovered that Pikey's have stolen my mk2 3-Door last week I am after another. Mine was a metallic blue 1985 GL with electric windows, plush interior, original radio and rear spoiler with low mileage and I am looking for similar - or at least one that can be made similar. Mine needed bo...
by retrocool73
19 Apr 2009 04:44 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 340 GL breaking for spares
Replies: 45
Views: 14705

Re: 340 GL breaking for spares

If the rubbing strips are decent can I have those?
by retrocool73
13 Apr 2009 04:02 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: Fuel economy
Replies: 22
Views: 4700

Re: Fuel economy

I've decided that 1.4's are only economical on longish or warm runs - from cold they seem to gobble juice. 1.7's are much the same, 2.0i's similar but of course these are a lot more powerful
by retrocool73
13 Apr 2009 03:58 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: Collapsed n/s/f Strut
Replies: 2
Views: 3040

Collapsed n/s/f Strut

Sods law - having just filled up my E-reg 1.4 'shitter' about a minute away from my house the n/s/f starts making some very strange rumbling noise, when I get back I find that the strut cup has collapsed. Jacking up reveals that the tyre hasn't been too badly damaged (due to the distance from home a...
by retrocool73
04 Apr 2009 08:37 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: Doors Req.
Replies: 0
Views: 896

Doors Req.

I'm after 2 rust-free doors
The first is for my black 5-door GLT (Drivers - o/s/f)
The other is a passenger (n/s) for my 3-door mk2.
Neither will 'skin' unfortunately as the rot has extended to the door structure :x
by retrocool73
02 Apr 2009 09:09 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required
Replies: 8
Views: 2125

Re: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required

This one is plain black, if you look carefully at the photo's there is no chrome. Spec-wise, it's an 85 GL that seems to have had a lot of extra's specified when new - the spoiler, electric windows, 'plush' seats etc
by retrocool73
02 Apr 2009 08:46 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required
Replies: 8
Views: 2125

Re: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required

The black 360GLT got clipped by a dustcart, but just caused slight damage to the bumper and a broken bracket. The paid me out in cash in lieu of getting it repaired - hopefully in 3 or 4 months once I have located a rust-free drivers door, that too will be getting a full paint
by retrocool73
01 Apr 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required
Replies: 8
Views: 2125

Re: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required

what happened to the boot on your many-door!? looks like its been hit with a baseball bat. :( It was an old dears express, one lady owner who, alas, was not that careful towards the end. Terry the Volvo breaker had actually been sold it for £50 even though it had 6 months MOT left on it, he conside...
by retrocool73
01 Apr 2009 10:32 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required
Replies: 8
Views: 2125

mk2 r/n/s Rubbing Strip required

Due to a slight argument with my gate, I'm now needing a rubbing strip for the nearside rear quarter for my 3-door mk2 in readiness for the imminent bodywork resto

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by retrocool73
27 Jan 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: My new 360!!!UPDATED!PICS!
Replies: 53
Views: 9293

Re: My new 360!!!

Liking that silver beast - how much???
by retrocool73
14 Jan 2009 01:59 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Top Gear, 1997
Replies: 1
Views: 1436

Top Gear, 1997

Cheap minters guide - check out the choice of chariots!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CUVmNCdf4tI
by retrocool73
04 Oct 2008 10:11 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Decisions: This Winter...
Replies: 0
Views: 1065

Decisions: This Winter...

Tax has run out on the black 360, so I've decided to SORN it til spring. The drivers door is getting worse and I'd rather not expose the surrounding area to the perils of winter, so having got myself a door (albeit in red) I've decided to crack on and get the car sorted and painted over this winter....