340 1.4 gl

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Dan
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Joined: 13 Mar 2011 10:20 pm

Re: 340 1.4 gl

Post by Dan » 17 Aug 2012 10:33 am

Hey guys, it's been a while I know, but a lot has happened. First off I bought a 340 1.4 gl that was in need of some sever love. The wheels and tyres were.. Neglected. Because it came with a welder. I know, it's going soon. But 2 weeks later I got 4 new tyres. Because I care. Then me and Adam attacked the rot. The arches were all knackered, except one I killed. But 2 days after I got it I was told the little end had gone. So I punched a rotten wing and put a dint in it. A big one, but it doesn't show really. Then because I was pissed off I let a friend try and smash a bottle on it, on a wing that only had bubbles. So I am sorry. On Tue subject I need 2 front wings. I hear someone here does fibreglass ones? In which case please message me lol.

The rear arches are attached of course so cleaned them out and will be filling and sanding them, then getting a full spray :-) may look at getting them welded tbh. Then this weekend a godly man offers me a leather interior. And I needed to go up there anywho, so got the seats, did some *home repairs* because they were from a saloon and I have a hatch. Got those in, brilliant. Now if you don't like drifting ignore the next bit.

Me and Adam (by which I mean I complained Adam fixed) noticed the throttle wad really low. After fixing that I decided ti have fun on my new tyres. And it bit me in the rear. Blew up the rear tyre and bent the front badly. So I got some allys. Bit tatty but with paint they'll look fine. Oh and the throttle got stuck open. Was rather upset. That sorted itself out but the pedal dropped again. So need to sort that again. And there's a nasty wheel wobble now :-/ so yeah I broke it, but I fixed it too. Same time as the new wheels and seats I got a 360 open diff for it, and I'm told it should fit fine, any advice on that would be appreciated.

Oh and the horrid knocking I was told was the little end stopped the next morning. Good ol' b14 eh? I still have a lot to do but so far mostly positive :-)

It's red by the way. I know they fade badly normally but I think it looks stunning tbh. I can't get photos up atm but they are on my facebook, a few at least, so feel free to add me :-)

I know some if your won't like all of what I said, but it is going original, and won't be drifted, unless it snows, I do love a skI'd >.<

I've been honest and it's not all in the right order but I wrote it as it popped into my head. Oh and the retarded word above is my retarded phones fault. Can't actually move the cursor to change it :-/.

I'm gonna leave it there because I wanna break my phone, but feedback would be appreciated :-)
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i have a dream... a dream of a weekend not spent underneath a car
a weekend when no nuts and bolts are added to my toolbox
no pushing a car home in the rain

one day perhaps my dream will come true

or mabe im just insane

Dan
Posts: 63
Joined: 13 Mar 2011 10:20 pm

Re: 340 1.4 gl

Post by Dan » 17 Aug 2012 10:34 am

Oh and that godly man was foggy James, the one and only
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i have a dream... a dream of a weekend not spent underneath a car
a weekend when no nuts and bolts are added to my toolbox
no pushing a car home in the rain

one day perhaps my dream will come true

or mabe im just insane

13431
Posts: 196
Joined: 17 Nov 2010 03:31 pm
Location: Bingham,Nottingham

Re: 340 1.4 gl

Post by 13431 » 26 Aug 2012 06:09 pm

It needs love but I make sure it gets done. :wink:

Adam.
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Volvo 360 GLT 2.0i
Volvo 340 MK2 (Donor Car)
Volvo 340 GL 1.4 Turbo project
Volvo 340 Gl 1.7 Skid Car/ Battle Wagon
Volvo 850 2.0 - 20V
Volvo 460 SI 1.8

One day I'll Buy one that works....Maybe! :)

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