Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by macplaxton » 24 Sep 2014 06:44 pm

Battery or bulb. If bulb, convert to LED > http://e30.bmwdiy.info/key-led/
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 27 Sep 2014 09:03 am

Thanks, i'll refer the thread. It's very coated with carbon.. but the battery size looks different..

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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by macplaxton » 27 Sep 2014 12:59 pm

Although the detail may be slightly different, the principle is pretty much the same. A lot of cars in the late 1980s had these wee light up keys. I think the BMW ones were made by HUF too.
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 20 Oct 2014 04:51 pm

Hi bogbasic, do you have the bumper bracket for this 360 model? did you notice the bracket that is still attached to the left wing in this picture, I need the bracket for the rear bumper. The one from this car cannot be use, it broke at the end the most crucial part. Another thing is the bumper lining for front and rear, do you have it brand new? i want it new..it's like silicone or plastic i dont know the material.

thanks

Zack
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by classicswede » 21 Oct 2014 09:25 am

I'm sure there would be interest in the AC kit off that car,
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 21 Oct 2014 10:27 am

i took the AC radiator too..it's very hard to find.. :360:
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by bogbasic » 22 Oct 2014 02:33 pm

That car is evil.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by 360beast » 22 Oct 2014 07:38 pm

bogbasic wrote:That car is evil.
One of these days I will understand what you're talking about :lol:

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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 24 Oct 2014 04:57 pm

At last i completed the job, took me 3 hours. I only need to tighten the coupling joint. The trouble is when i tighten it clockwise the steering turns..a sign for good steering rack..need some friend to hold the steering. Next is to do the allignment.

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checked..good to go..
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New coupling that i bought, torn from heavy steering turning.
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coupling from the evil car
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 24 Oct 2014 05:07 pm

Last post wrong picture..
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by volvomania » 24 Oct 2014 07:23 pm

I enjoy reading all of your adventures.
Amazing how many volvo 300 you can still find in Malaysia.
Life is a journey, so sit back and enjoy the ride!

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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 25 Oct 2014 03:47 am

Thanks..Volvoman. Belgium must have more volvo 360.
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by zack360 » 25 Oct 2014 11:44 am

Still a lot more to do to restore this orange i called it..i didn't know why i have interest in 360..most of my buddy play with 240,740, 940 and S series..the 360 seems to have a life of it's own. No i'm gonna create a blog here... sm6 FYI local foreman / mechanic will avoid to repair volvo 360. Maybe it's not as easy as other continental car and the parts too..very hard to get. It's not interchangeable with other volvo maybe a bit engine parts from 940 and 240. Now back to orange, i'm going to replace the headlamp i got from the evil car.. :lol:..yes it's evil..i opened it up..the clip that hold the glass is full of rust. The reflector inside starts to wear, can i repair it? what is the material that they use? i saw one in classic swede still available for 20pound, do you have a pair of it? classic swede? Any way, i cleaned it, removed all the evil dirt. Reassemble it back and see if it shine brighter..shine on you crazy diamond.!! :D
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Who on earth would want to restore that?? I would..
slowly slowly..put some thinner than i use sharp knife.jpg
The lense is good condition..only the housing is plastic and have been aging
finished job..later wash it with dishwasher.jpg
Walllaaa...
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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by Joris » 25 Oct 2014 12:35 pm

What on earth have they put on there? I have cleaned the lenses with some water and soap, and they where as new. The reflector a gently cleaned with some toiletpaper and glass cleaner, they are very fragile so take it slow and watch out for the chrome flaking off.

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Re: Restoring To Standard 360 GLE

Post by bogbasic » 25 Oct 2014 01:28 pm

Man, you need a big socket on the steering wheel nut and open the driver's window so you can stop it turning. The cat looks lovely. Ta bog.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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