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by 990
09 Jun 2010 01:28 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 31069

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

Thanks, although I could add pages of further detail to it (as I am sure you are aware)
by 990
04 Jun 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 31069

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

Right I found it, so here is what I have: (I do have a properly formatted version as well) :) Volvo 300 Series Automobile History Overview The Volvo 300 series was a rear wheel drive automobile sold as both a hatchback and (later) a conventional saloon from 1976-1991. It was launched in the Netherla...
by 990
04 Jun 2010 05:37 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 9
Views: 3953

Re: Electric windows

I think I am going to play it safe and strip and rebuild the units and pray :), thanks for the pointers guys :mrgreen:
by 990
04 Jun 2010 05:35 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: History of the Volvo 300 on the site
Replies: 38
Views: 31069

Re: History of the Volvo 300 on the site

Did anyone ever get anywhere with this, I did a basic translation of the French history with other added facts and figures from various sources (some may be wrong). I am happy to hand it over and let people have a look, or even copy and paste it onto the forum.

:360:
by 990
02 Jun 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: My other car is a.....
Replies: 150
Views: 37308

Re: My other car is a.....

Well it's cars: (No pictures where I am at the moment) 1989 360GLT (naturally) 1969 VW Type One (1300 deluxe) - much work to come (owned her for 17 years) :shock: 1976 VW Type 2 Viking (more the wifes) 1987 340GL (whats left after the taxi said hi - due to head for the 300 series afterlife, watch th...
by 990
30 May 2010 09:59 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Nice to see they still turn up
Replies: 6
Views: 2692

Re: Nice to see they still turn up

porky wrote:Got them for £49 pretty happy with that! Thanks for posting on here about them.

sm4

Phil
£49, yes very well bought indeed (if I didn't have Mk3 and Mk2 rims I may have been tempted) :mrgreen: do we get a pic of them in place?
by 990
30 May 2010 09:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 9
Views: 3953

Re: Electric windows

Aha that could be it, I will engage curse mode, as I said on the VOC forums (oovebei) good to see you have yet another 360 :D
by 990
30 May 2010 08:24 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 9
Views: 3953

Re: Electric windows

Aye, I have had the 360 for hmm 10 years or more now, parting with her would be hard
by 990
30 May 2010 08:01 am
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 9
Views: 3953

Re: Electric windows

Ah the connections in the door, that could be it, thanks for that. I will have to have an investigate (I hope it isn't both motors!)
by 990
29 May 2010 10:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows
Replies: 9
Views: 3953

Electric windows

Have stopped working, checked fuses/relays/switches and all seem fine, so any advice?

Yes I still have the GLT and I have decided I am sticking with it for the foreseeable future :D
by 990
29 May 2009 09:29 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Damaged 340GL - parts donor
Replies: 11
Views: 4722

Re: Damaged 340GL - parts donor

Sorry for the delay in replying guys, had a hell of a week I will deal with your requests this weekend. internal Mirror should be ok I will check on the indicators and bits The bonnet looks ok littlered It is a spare I will pull it out of the garage and give it a proper once over Please remember tho...
by 990
24 May 2009 09:21 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Damaged 340GL - parts donor
Replies: 11
Views: 4722

Re: Damaged 340GL - parts donor

littlered wrote:how much for the bonnet(assuming its non rusted and non damaged)
I will check on the spare bonnet condition and let you know asap
by 990
23 May 2009 10:44 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Damaged 340GL - parts donor
Replies: 11
Views: 4722

Re: Damaged 340GL - parts donor

Well the front valance is separate from the car as it didn't get fitted before the taxi did it's suicide run so that's no issue, yours if you want it
by 990
22 May 2009 08:23 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Damaged 340GL - parts donor
Replies: 11
Views: 4722

Damaged 340GL - parts donor

Hi folks, I have a crash damaged 340GL (front impact from a taxi), it has been written off under the insurance :evil: and there is corrosion on the inner wings and sills that are beyond my repair abilities. The car is a 1987 340GL 1.4 in dark metallic blue with a blue/grey interior, Interior is ok a...