Another one..

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xtrmjks
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 08 Apr 2009 07:25 am

Here's little teaser, I picked car up Yesterday, but had to go see "Scooby doo and pirate ghost" with missus and kids.. :D :D
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I'm gonna wash off the polish and build it back up today..
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Re: Another one..

Post by Chris_C » 08 Apr 2009 08:57 am

Oooofff, that does look nice!
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
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Re: Another one..

Post by volvosneverdie » 08 Apr 2009 08:58 am

wow!

That looks beautiful.
Seriously.
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Re: Another one..

Post by SteveP » 08 Apr 2009 09:28 am

Incredible colour! Can't wait to see it back together
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Re: Another one..

Post by foggyjames » 08 Apr 2009 09:38 am

Hot!

cheers

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Re: Another one..

Post by Bazboy » 08 Apr 2009 10:15 am

:shock: wow, that is awesome. i really do love the de handled back doors they make it look so mean :D
Is the bonnet a different color from the whole car or is that me?

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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 08 Apr 2009 03:20 pm

Bazboy wrote::shock: wow, that is awesome. i really do love the de handled back doors they make it look so mean :D
Is the bonnet a different color from the whole car or is that me?

Dan
It is different color, old bonnet is not worth repairing/painting..new one is coming!
It's nearly built..and then just polish!
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Re: Another one..

Post by Edcase 300 » 08 Apr 2009 05:56 pm

looks proper mint! nice 1 man 340pw
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One Day... Volvo 360 Turbo ;-)
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Re: Another one..

Post by Fuse » 09 Apr 2009 12:48 pm

Great color! Color+de-handle at rear doors make's the body look really sleek. :P
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 09 Apr 2009 03:42 pm

Thanks Guys!!
Built and in use!! :wink:
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managed to fit oil cooler behind grill, so no holes needed to bumper. :D
I'm thinking of some white sutle RS2000 or Mexico style stripes...
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Re: Another one..

Post by Andy P » 09 Apr 2009 04:43 pm

Just lovely :)
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Re: Another one..

Post by volvosneverdie » 09 Apr 2009 05:00 pm

do you mind telling me what the pain job cost dude?
Be really interested to know wheather a new lick is out of my budget or not.
And that paintjob has really perked up my interest again.
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 09 Apr 2009 05:15 pm

Paint cost paint+case of beer... :D
Really happy with it, looks lot better "in flesh"..
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Re: Another one..

Post by magnumpi » 09 Apr 2009 06:18 pm

Looks gorgeous mate done an excellent job on it.

Few questions, maybe in the thread else where but i may have missed it, what is the front splitter from, Mk1 Golf?

Also the vents in the front bumper, can they be retro fitted to a 340's bumper, even if they have no use, they look cool :lol:
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Re: Another one..

Post by xtrmjks » 09 Apr 2009 06:37 pm

Front spoiler is from MK1 Golf GTI, just needs little trimming.
I think bumper vent come from Auto models??
volvosneverdie wrote:do you mind telling me what the pain job cost dude?
Be really interested to know wheather a new lick is out of my budget or not.
And that paintjob has really perked up my interest again.
If Youre after paint job, let me know..
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