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- 25 Mar 2014 07:50 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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Re: Hello All...
340pw Oh I do have a set of covers. As you said, have been removed for display purposes. :) The only thing they are good for is to keep road debris out of the pulleys but makes it hard for people to appreciate (and also hard to spot problems). I have never encountered (read- avoid, like the plague) ...
- 23 Mar 2014 10:33 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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The other day I happened to be surfing YouTube and came across this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f21sN3g604Y An enthusiast took this video when I had my 343 at the Saratoga Auto Show during the 2013 season. The commentary is hillarious. "Blessed are the ignorant...for they know not" :lol: John
- 09 Dec 2013 09:54 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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Saturday in the post I found this.....
The Volvo Club of America decided to issue a special award to my 343 DL for participation in the 30th Anniversary car meet. A very nice gesture.
John
The Volvo Club of America decided to issue a special award to my 343 DL for participation in the 30th Anniversary car meet. A very nice gesture.
John
- 29 Nov 2013 01:50 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: 1977 343
- Replies: 140
- Views: 74350
Re: 1977 343
Same speaker covers in my 1978 Sion....but only mounted in the rear.
The '77 is looking GREAT and love that color.
John
- 28 Nov 2013 11:50 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: cvt drive belt change, advice needed :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8433
Re: cvt drive belt change, advice needed :(
http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FRLSHW6zY-E/UnI3jNFvcFI/AAAAAAAAeu0/h3UrQPm7WUw/s800/tool%25206.jpg This is what I manufactured myself for the DAF 66/Volvo 300 Vario since an original Type 3 spreader could not be found. The basis was a rather large C-clamp (with a 12 inch spread) and I used Nylon...
- 28 Nov 2013 11:34 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: 1977 343
- Replies: 140
- Views: 74350
Re: 1977 343
Makes for a rather quiet ride Sion.
Thank goodness you did not come across my type of wiring bodgery...it took me months to get things working properly.
John
- 24 Nov 2013 12:18 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: 1977 343
- Replies: 140
- Views: 74350
Re: 1977 343
First off....replace a possible dodgy thermostat!! I would also recommend checking the cap to see if the O-ring has been spent. Have you inspected the upper connection? I wire brushed (as well as used a file and sandpaper) to smooth out the neck before fitting my new upper hose (there were a lot of ...
- 19 Nov 2013 12:00 am
- Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
- Topic: cvt drive belt change, advice needed :(
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8433
Re: cvt drive belt change, advice needed :(
Spike,
Without a proper tool I would NOT even attempt such a move.
Surely someone here knows of one to loan or rent for a day.
I would bring mine along....except I am 3,000 miles away.
John
Without a proper tool I would NOT even attempt such a move.
Surely someone here knows of one to loan or rent for a day.
I would bring mine along....except I am 3,000 miles away.
John
- 01 Nov 2013 02:12 pm
- Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
- Topic: New Site URL stickers - Email me!!!
- Replies: 107
- Views: 63189
Re: New Site URL stickers - Email me!!!
You have an e-mail.
John
John
- 10 Oct 2013 12:44 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
- Views: 194595
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Cheers all....
I am very pleased with the reactions (& of course with the article). Jay did a superb job of getting the facts correct and his photography is top notch.
John
I am very pleased with the reactions (& of course with the article). Jay did a superb job of getting the facts correct and his photography is top notch.
John
- 09 Oct 2013 10:03 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
- Views: 194595
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Bob C. and I had a great time at the 30th Anniversary Volvo Nationals this past weekend...my two "Orphan Volvos" were a smash. :D http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/TheBear54/2013%20Car%20Shows/IMG_0628_zpsafbf8492.jpg I've already posted this link on the V300 facebook page but needed to put i...
- 04 Oct 2013 12:21 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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I will post lots of photos after the weekend Mark....not to worry. :D Bob C. called the other day and he will be coming down on Friday to drive one of my "weird Volvo cars" (343 & 66) to the show on Saturday. I still have to find out what class they will be putting me in....LOL. There is not a class...
- 30 Sep 2013 12:01 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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Upcoming weekend (5 October) is the Volvo National Meet which is being held only 35 miles from my home. :D :D With a little luck and some fancy driving (Uphill all the way to an elevation of around 2,900+ feet above sea level) I should be able to drive my 1978 V343 up there without mishap. :lol: I k...
- 05 Aug 2013 02:11 pm
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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I will not drop to their "Toy Store", Kindergarden level.....LOL
No warm fuzzy little trinkets around my 343.
No warm fuzzy little trinkets around my 343.
- 05 Aug 2013 11:48 am
- Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
- Topic: Hello All...
- Replies: 196
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Attended a Car show in historic Fort Ticonderoga, New York over the weekend. The show was great, weather was fine and the location, perfect. I only had one issue..... http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/TheBear54/2013%20Car%20Shows/IMG_0355_zps9de68e4e.jpg Can you tell what my issue was ?? ?? :...