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My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 01:56 pm
by Motown CVT
Hello All,

A few weeks ago, my Volvo 343 DL - along with my 20-year old daughter & me - were extras in a movie shoot in downtown Detroit. The film "The Double" is a spy movie, with the opening shot set in Paris, France in 1988. A Parisian street scene was created in downtown Detroit, and Richard Gere is the star.

My Volvo was included, along with a Fiat 124 convertible, a Volvo 1800ES, several Citroens, a Renault 18i Wagon and a Saab 900s hatchback.

Sally is an editorial intern this summer with an alternative newspaper, The Metro Times. Her blog about the the car and her movie experience is attached.

Enjoy!

http://blogs.metrotimes.com/index.php/2 ... movie-set/

PS...Still wondering about the correct flasher unit for my 343 DL. I remain without directional signals.

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 06:33 pm
by griffo20022
That's a really cool article! Car looks cracking! Your daughter definately looks a pretty one too!

Haven't seen any of your other posts (sorry) but where in the world are you?

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 07:17 pm
by L14MNP
Looks awesome mate. Dude he's in the D. Check his name. lol

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 07:28 pm
by griffo20022
Arrr yes, your obviously far more observant than myself :P

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 08:01 pm
by L14MNP
Well i remember the thread when he picked up his 343 import from eBay too. So that helps lol. :lol:

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 05:18 pm
by MCHUDD
Hi mate.
That must have been some day out.
Cheers Mark. sm4

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 06:29 pm
by trabitom99
Motown CVT wrote:A few weeks ago, my Volvo 343 DL - along with my 20-year old daughter & me - were extras in a movie shoot in downtown Detroit. ...
PS...Still wondering about the correct flasher unit for my 343 DL. I remain without directional signals.
I'm looking forward to an update in the "Internet Movie Car Database" :-)

What's the problem with the directional signals?

Tom

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 27 Jul 2010 10:02 pm
by macplaxton
He needs a flasher unit I think.

(Which reminds me I ought to have a look at the Citroen's tomorrow morning as it's gone south too.)

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 12:12 am
by Chris_C
It'll be a standard part but without checking the green books I'm not sure which one. I *think* I have a Mk1 wiring book here, I'll have a look when it's not late-o'clock

Re: My Volvo 343 DL & Richard Gere

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 01:17 am
by foggyjames
When I next have my 1980 car at the house, I'll check out the flasher relay and compare it to a later one. If they're the same, that should make your hunt a lot easier.

cheers

James