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by jcred22
20 May 2011 05:28 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: how to fit rear lowering blocks
Replies: 22
Views: 39120

Re: how to fit rear lowering blocks

I think im gonna hav to remove the anti tramp bar to get the axle sitting straight so that the bolts for the blocks are parrallel with the blocks themselves. Ill have to weld an adjuster into the bar or just bend it a bit to make it fit. Or I might be able to modify where it bolts to a bit. Iv got a...
by jcred22
19 May 2011 04:26 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

they seemed really solid when I put the landy shocks on although theres a hole behind what I think is the fuel breather tank which is quite close to the strut mounting point. easy fix from the inside when I move the tank out of the way. Got a bit on the chassis both sides near where the rear axle is...
by jcred22
19 May 2011 10:01 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

Very true! its all worth while coz its retro and rear wheel drive! its just a shame that ill hav to put the mig spec diff on hold for a bit. If I didnt know wot iv learned with my escort I wouldnt hav even found the holes, all there was at first was minor swelling behind the underseal but I started ...
by jcred22
18 May 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

Its taken 6 years so far Those inner wings were not easy to fix believe me there are plates everywhere its just that iv spent alot of time hiding them, no filler just decent welding, grinding and fibreglass here and there to shape things up, then highbuild primer, prep, reseal joints, stonechip, pai...
by jcred22
17 May 2011 04:22 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: how to fit rear lowering blocks
Replies: 22
Views: 39120

Re: how to fit rear lowering blocks

I did that. It seemed that the only way to get them straight would be to not line up the holes and dowells in the centre of the spacers/shims. Anyway there not too much at an angle, I notice that the angles in the pic above look the same as mine, mine looks worse coz my blocks are bigger. Thanx! Pm ...
by jcred22
13 May 2011 02:16 pm
Forum: Suspension, steering, wheels, brakes
Topic: how to fit rear lowering blocks
Replies: 22
Views: 39120

Re: how to fit rear lowering blocks

This is very oldpost ofmine that I am reposting. First off you will need some tools: Jack, axle stand, wheel brace, 6mm hex key, 17mm spanner, a good half inch drive ratchet with a 17mm flat sided socket (left hand side of pic) http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/classicswede/lowering%20blocks/low...
by jcred22
02 May 2011 11:51 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

U couldnt buy my escort coz its never for sale. alot of the 'mint' escorts out there are not mint at all. I know people wiv big wallets who hav spent 30 grand on a restoration only to hav it redone by the man whos doin mine. Anyone wiv a truely mint escort wouldnt sell it. I havnt got a big wallet b...
by jcred22
01 May 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

well dude i have a very big wallet.... http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/littleb4/nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.jpg .and i still would not have a cossie as i want something i can drive not fix all the time..yep jag is mine and would wipe the smile off any cossis cock own...
by jcred22
01 May 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: FREE parts Im binning it if no1 wants it.
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

Re: FREE parts Im binning it if no1 wants it.

Thanks for the advice. The car will be gettin buckets and harnesses soon so ill just live with the belt the way it is for a while so the complete rear set are available. If no1 wants the rear seat I mite av a go at takin the trim off then. To be honest I didnt neccessarily want a 'rare' 340 just a s...
by jcred22
01 May 2011 09:37 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

if u build and maintain ur ford properly it doesnt break down. U cant tell me a 340 is better than a saff cossie thats just stupid. Cossies require people wiv big wallets, I certainly wouldnt buy one, would love a cossie lump in my escort tho. Both ur cossie and ur mk1 fiesta (running or not) wouldv...
by jcred22
01 May 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: FREE parts Im binning it if no1 wants it.
Replies: 5
Views: 1737

FREE parts Im binning it if no1 wants it.

Ok my 340 is stripped so everything I dont need is up 4 grabs, collection only. Everthing is free but feel free 2 give me enough for a pint if ya like! ha ha! I cant store this stuff for long so next weekend its goin in the bin. 5 door blueline back seats. (keeping the fronts in it for now) 5door re...
by jcred22
29 Apr 2011 02:08 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

I had thought about matte grey but thats been done alot too. The thing is I was thinking about literally getting a roller on it, even if I dont it'll only be halfords spray cans. I wanna try n do everything myself, it needs a couple of plates welding in here and there and im keen to learn welding, w...
by jcred22
29 Apr 2011 01:36 am
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: volvo blueline on ebay
Replies: 93
Views: 17892

Re: volvo blueline on ebay

Yeh my volvo is a 1.7. Not plannin on an engine change, supposed to be 82 hp I think, thats why it needs to be stripped. im afraid im serious about the matt black, it hides any small defects and is easy to touch up when needed, this car isnt havin anything it doesnt need, but everything it does, eve...