1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Yes it's real I have mentioned it many times but never shown it until now!
So this is "The Beast" (how imaginitive) I will just do a photo dump at the end.
Specs:
1986 Volvo 360 GLEi Special Equipment, only made for 3 months in 1986 available only in saloon finished in Ocean Blue Metallic or Smoked Silver.
Actual mileage just under 73k miles
Leather Seats
Air Conditioning
Air recirculation
Snow Trays
High compression B200E (10:1)
Black door cards only equipped to leather seated 300s
The Bling:
I will be adding
OEM 13" SE alloys (8 V caps to make a decent set of 4!)
Hella spotlight grille
Economy Gauge (fitted)
Ambient air temp gauge (fitted)
Genuine VDO 300 series oil pressure gauge (fitted)
Volvo 240 boost gauge
Fibreglass extra gauge panel replica for oil and boost gauge
Fitted pioneer speakers behind the original speaker covers
Once on the road
B230ET running standard Motronic 1.0
2" classicswede lowering springs
2" classicswede lowering blocks
40 point adjustable shortened dampers front and rear classicswede/Gaz
So I bought this September 2012 (well my Grandad got it for me as I was still living in NZ) and when I got home the pictures definitely didn't show the real extent of the rust and so it has sat in my garage over the last couple of years awaiting restoration while I gather parts to fix it.
I have pretty much finished the interior, replaced seat belts as the clips were taped together, replaced a couple door handles and trim surrounds and fitted the gauges. The interior is pretty much perfect so it was an easy job.
I have removed the passenger outer sill and have got a replacement sill for both sides (NOS) and they fit perfectly.
Killed a 1988 Volvo 760 tic saloon as an engine donor (regret doing so but needs must)
I have only recently actually properly started working on it as I have a 1985 mk2 golf cl that was a 1.3 and is now a 1998 2.0 16V mk3 gti which took up all of my time and money as it involved stripping everything and fitting gti spec suspension even fuel tank! So it is a fully sorted little racer... Thinking of selling it and getting a 340
Anyway enough blabing have some photos (most are from my phone so excuse the bad quality)
Bought a mini mig welder which turns out to be shite so the welding isn't the best and looks crap but it is solid so please don't bug me about the welds.
I started it for the first time in 7 months last week and first turn of the key and it fired into life... Damn I love this car
So this is "The Beast" (how imaginitive) I will just do a photo dump at the end.
Specs:
1986 Volvo 360 GLEi Special Equipment, only made for 3 months in 1986 available only in saloon finished in Ocean Blue Metallic or Smoked Silver.
Actual mileage just under 73k miles
Leather Seats
Air Conditioning
Air recirculation
Snow Trays
High compression B200E (10:1)
Black door cards only equipped to leather seated 300s
The Bling:
I will be adding
OEM 13" SE alloys (8 V caps to make a decent set of 4!)
Hella spotlight grille
Economy Gauge (fitted)
Ambient air temp gauge (fitted)
Genuine VDO 300 series oil pressure gauge (fitted)
Volvo 240 boost gauge
Fibreglass extra gauge panel replica for oil and boost gauge
Fitted pioneer speakers behind the original speaker covers
Once on the road
B230ET running standard Motronic 1.0
2" classicswede lowering springs
2" classicswede lowering blocks
40 point adjustable shortened dampers front and rear classicswede/Gaz
So I bought this September 2012 (well my Grandad got it for me as I was still living in NZ) and when I got home the pictures definitely didn't show the real extent of the rust and so it has sat in my garage over the last couple of years awaiting restoration while I gather parts to fix it.
I have pretty much finished the interior, replaced seat belts as the clips were taped together, replaced a couple door handles and trim surrounds and fitted the gauges. The interior is pretty much perfect so it was an easy job.
I have removed the passenger outer sill and have got a replacement sill for both sides (NOS) and they fit perfectly.
Killed a 1988 Volvo 760 tic saloon as an engine donor (regret doing so but needs must)
I have only recently actually properly started working on it as I have a 1985 mk2 golf cl that was a 1.3 and is now a 1998 2.0 16V mk3 gti which took up all of my time and money as it involved stripping everything and fitting gti spec suspension even fuel tank! So it is a fully sorted little racer... Thinking of selling it and getting a 340
Anyway enough blabing have some photos (most are from my phone so excuse the bad quality)
Bought a mini mig welder which turns out to be shite so the welding isn't the best and looks crap but it is solid so please don't bug me about the welds.
I started it for the first time in 7 months last week and first turn of the key and it fired into life... Damn I love this car
Last edited by 360beast on 22 Jul 2016 11:12 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Those aren't the decent set of caps, three of the wheels were buckled and had major kerbing got them sorted out in NZ for about £80!
Here it is before it became a massive money pit
Currently working on rebuilding the rear arch, have discovered a crusty bit in the chassis so will be removing the exhaust to get to that, rear silencer is pretty rotten so will probably just chop that off
So then folks what do you think? Any helpful tips?
Cheers
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Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
What a lot of work! Congrats on taking on such a big project. Keep us updated ... Looks like you'll have a great looking, rare car at the end of it all.
Cheers
Tom
Cheers
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Hi mate.
You've put a lot of work into that. Spot on.
Cheers Mark.
You've put a lot of work into that. Spot on.
Cheers Mark.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Cheers guys hoping to get a bit done on the arch in the next few days.
I should say a big thank you to Mark and Thoddod for sending me the bits to finish the interior and Mollusk for new fog light seals and the manual for the A/C great people willing to help everyone
I should say a big thank you to Mark and Thoddod for sending me the bits to finish the interior and Mollusk for new fog light seals and the manual for the A/C great people willing to help everyone
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Welding looks fine, but aiming for better is always a good attitude. The GLEi was a classic, my mate had basic reddy/brown one when I had a high compression GLE saloon was good torque times.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Lots of great work done there, keep it up. Don't tell me about cars sitting around waiting for work, I have one or two
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340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
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360 GLS (A 84)
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340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
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Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
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Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Thanks I'm trying to improve it and have been fiddling with the welder but even now if there is the slightest twist in the line then the wire feed cuts out.Ride_on wrote:Welding looks fine, but aiming for better is always a good attitude. The GLEi was a classic, my mate had abasic reddy/brown one when I had a high compression GLE saloon was good torque times.
My first 360 was an 85MY GLE saloon high compression with nearly 500k kms on it and that was worn to buggery but still so much fun, have had a few cheeky drives up the road in this and it is completely different and way more responsive!
I think most people get projects start them then life gets in the way and they sit around for years waiting for attention.
Forgot to say that the A/C all works, just needs regassing
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Love this project - that's some unusual rust in places, but well worth fixing on an SE. Will make a great car
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1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Thanks Steve, I must admit I have never seen rust around the boot lock like this before.
Unfortunately I ended up working this weekend and having a shit day today so won't be doing anything on it tonight as I want to relax. So hopefully during the week I can get some more work done.
Unfortunately I ended up working this weekend and having a shit day today so won't be doing anything on it tonight as I want to relax. So hopefully during the week I can get some more work done.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
I didn't know you took my old wheels with you! !! Good chap. And you still need to give me that grill. It looks "hella" cool. And insert rim shot here.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
this grille ain't going anywhere! I think the wheels are amazing so had to bring them with me.
So I have stone chipped the sill but it's not like any stone chip I have seen before, it is really smooth so doesn't give the texture or look of the original stuff but it does the job. Have removed the rear section of the exhaust to see the extent of the chassis rust... I can poke my finger through it, ah well just a bit more welding. The underside is pretty solid and the diff is leaking from the back plate so will get a gasket kit from Mac on pay day.
Will take photos tomorrow in the daylight and a video of it running with no rear silencer
So I have stone chipped the sill but it's not like any stone chip I have seen before, it is really smooth so doesn't give the texture or look of the original stuff but it does the job. Have removed the rear section of the exhaust to see the extent of the chassis rust... I can poke my finger through it, ah well just a bit more welding. The underside is pretty solid and the diff is leaking from the back plate so will get a gasket kit from Mac on pay day.
Will take photos tomorrow in the daylight and a video of it running with no rear silencer
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
A 360 with no exhaust after the middle muffler sounds amazing under load above 2k.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
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Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5