Page 1 of 8

Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:45 pm
by Benfraser
Ok so a few days ago i finally found a nice enough 340. As it is at the moment it is completely standard and very clean!

As it is at the moment:
IMG_7627.jpg
IMG_7628.jpg
IMG_7629.jpg
IMG_7630.jpg
IMG_7631.jpg
IMG_7632.jpg

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:59 pm
by Benfraser
Anyone know how to make images a smaller file size so that v3m will allow me to add them?

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:18 pm
by jon-ovlov
Try using photobucket. Upload the images there and copy the link over. You can re-size the images to 640x300 or whatever to make them more reader friendly. :D

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:14 pm
by Benfraser
More photos:
IMG_7633.jpg
IMG_7634.jpg
IMG_7635.jpg
IMG_7636.jpg
IMG_7637.jpg
IMG_7642.jpg

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:21 pm
by jon-ovlov
Christ that's clean! Not a bad find. Whats the plan?

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:23 pm
by Benfraser
And some more:
IMG_7641.jpg
IMG_7640.jpg
IMG_7639.jpg
Very happy with what i have got, only £600! Runs well with only 39K miles on the clock; full service history, comes with tax and mot and a full interior thats very clean! Only bad points are the reverse bulbs were blown and a few minor scratches on the rear quarter. Overall very pleased with what i have found, now cant wait to start the little project :340:

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:25 pm
by valman
awesome find, what are the plans? i wish i still had my 1.7, much more trouble free than the 1.4 boat anchor haha

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:44 pm
by Benfraser
Wanna drift it but also wanna keep it fresh, cant ruin the condition it is in at the moment! Gonna slam it and get wheels first of all, dished wheel, splitter, grill... Loads of stuff i wanna do. Just gonna gradually do it as a little project sort of thing :)

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 06:58 pm
by Benfraser
Spent some time cleaning up the engine bay! The joys of autoglym..
IMG_7643.jpg
IMG_7646.jpg
IMG_7647.jpg
IMG_7651.jpg
Before:
IMG_7655.jpg
After:
IMG_7657.jpg

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 07:02 pm
by Speedy88
I've got a brand new 1.7 aux belt if you want for £5 posted?

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 07:09 pm
by Benfraser
Thanks but i dont need it, sorry dude. MInes fine

You got anay other parts for a 1.7?

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 07:22 pm
by Speedy88
Sorry nope, sold them all ages ago. About time I chucked this belt tbf :lol:

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 01 Jun 2012 08:16 pm
by Benfraser
Ok let me know if anything comes up :)

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:15 am
by Benfraser
Need to get new bumpers... Anyone know where i can get them from? Or if not any tricks for back to blacking them? I have heard of some sort of oil? Not to sure tho...

Ben

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:52 am
by macplaxton
Benfraser wrote:I have heard of some sort of oil? Not to sure tho..
Ben, put Linseed oil in the search box at the top of the page and find all VND's posts...

New bumpers for a car that's been out of production 20 years....you're 'aving a laugh?