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by benji1985
29 Oct 2018 09:44 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: mk 1 and mk 2 hatchback louver- sold
Replies: 10
Views: 6733

Re: mk 1 and mk 2 hatchback louver

kaarel wrote:You can make me a offer :wink:
Do you have one for a mk3?

Ben
by benji1985
09 Sep 2018 04:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: 1.7 dizzy caps
Replies: 3
Views: 3881

Re: 1.7 dizzy caps

Born built beauties?
by benji1985
09 Sep 2018 04:06 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

JFB wrote:Had you repaint the Volvo logo the chromed paint? How? Need do it in mine.
No the Volvo badge is her original one, the 340gl was new
by benji1985
19 Aug 2018 08:52 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

bogbasic wrote:re: chrome strip - looks nice and you don't want it to look too murdered out. My theory is that we'll be having this discussion about Honda Jazzes in a few years but mchudd threatened to end it all now.
Thank you, I just wanted a hint of the chrome.

Ben
by benji1985
17 Aug 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

MCHUDD wrote:Hi Ben.
Class one. What about some chunky side trim.
Cheers Mark.
sm4 sm4 sm4 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69 sm69
I had thought about the big trims, but I don't have a set for a 5 door, but I do have a set of the thin trims which I think will look nicer.
Not sure mind you

Ben
by benji1985
06 Aug 2018 01:46 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

bogbasic wrote:Awesome work - great paint. Hoping to show colin340's red one this Sept since its almost finished bar a clean-out and MOT, etc.
Good luck!
by benji1985
06 Aug 2018 01:45 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Not so sure on the chrome gutter trim when the rest of the car has black trim but it's looking good. I reckon it needs some 360 style thicker side trims to match up with the bumper inserts. Most of my chrome was faded and crap, so decided to just leave a little chrome around, bumper a gutters and d...
by benji1985
06 Aug 2018 01:44 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

360beast wrote:Looks really good!

Are you going to leave the rub strips off? I used to definitely prefer it without them but I'm undecided now.
I do have some bump strips to go on.
by benji1985
05 Aug 2018 12:31 am
Forum: Tell us more about your standard Volvo 300
Topic: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT
Replies: 390
Views: 211916

Re: Duchess The Volvo 340 CVT

Hello all, few little updates. 20/07/18 Added the chrome gutter trims https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1815/43802512112_f8aea7d298_z.jpg 20180720_173641 by Benjamin Charlton , on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/856/43850559391_ae933801ef_k.jpg 20180720_173649 by Benjamin Charlton , on Flickr Als...
by benji1985
15 Jul 2018 06:48 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: rear drums
Replies: 5
Views: 4438

Re: rear drums

reliant850 wrote:Still trying to find back plates for my 82 rear drums if anyone has some .
He means the back where to shoes get spung down to and where the brake cylinder comes through.
by benji1985
18 Jun 2018 06:07 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 3
Views: 3614

Re: Central Locking

If you just need a motor, a normal modem motor fits perfectly

Ben
by benji1985
15 Jun 2018 09:28 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Possible pallet shipping from New Zealand
Replies: 4
Views: 3923

Re: Possible pallet shipping from New Zealand

Sorry about that. I was under the impression that all of this stuff was already more or less on its way. Well, here's my list in that case: 3x GLT whale tails The coupler pieces between the prop shaft & gearbox Many GLT front trim bits ?? what is meant by that A pair of C-pillar speakers Rust free ...
by benji1985
22 May 2018 04:30 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: So i think i've done this photo thing right...
Replies: 5
Views: 6283

Re: So i think i've done this photo thing right...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/161883338@N03/? That should be a link to a small selection of photos of my cars MR300 is getting a B23ET, rear blocks in the back changed to 1", sunroof repaired and maybe A/C & Power Steering. Mr. Bodykit is getting P/S, already has A/C and is getting a set of leos. T...
by benji1985
22 May 2018 09:32 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Photo size
Replies: 1
Views: 4375

Re: Photo size

Post to Flickr, then link as an image.
by benji1985
07 May 2018 06:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: Electric windows mirrors not working
Replies: 8
Views: 6664

Re: Electric windows mirrors not working

LeeEnfield wrote:Many thanks indeed as due to your feedback and advise - ALL sorted!
What was the problem?