Urgent - Abandoned Volvo

Post by **Uba** » 20 Apr 2005 10:10 pm

Hello,

I have found a 1988 300 series saloon abandoned in a car park, spec follows:

Sunfroof
Full Leather Interior
Electric Windows
Electric Mirrors
Alloys (Volvo)

Welding on sill (not uncommon eh)

Bodywork looks good

Its tax ran out April 2004, although I am interested in the parts it looks too good to dismantle.
If I can get the info would anyone be interested in taking it on as a salvage from the DVLA (should be free or nominal admin fee)

If so let me know:

e-mail is new: zen55267@zen.co.uk

I will go after it now, and I am willing to hand it over (even though I am tempted in the electircs

). If someone wants it for parts I will negotiate bit and pieces with them

Cheers folks

Post by **SteveP** » 20 Apr 2005 10:23 pm

Wow what a find! Doesn't happen to have aircon does it on behalf of other people interested? Extra "ice" symbol switch by the fan speed selector?

Post by **Uba** » 20 Apr 2005 10:42 pm

Well I am not sure but looking at all the extras it is possible, I will check next time I am over there.

If there is I might run off with it

Post by **SteveP** » 20 Apr 2005 10:46 pm

Uba wrote:If there is I might run off with it

be prepared to run fast! Seriously though, that is an excellent find and its great you can share it with us. Unfortunately I can't really take it - have a 360 of my own and not enough space. If you don't fancy it for yourself, there will be someone here!

Post by **Uba** » 20 Apr 2005 10:48 pm

Well I have a similar problem

as I have a 360GL and a 340GL hanging around.

Its the usual : Room Room Room

Post by **5lab** » 20 Apr 2005 11:01 pm

i'd be up for the whole interior - door cards, seats.. i've already got all the lectric toys.. might be worth taking some piccies to see if any of us find anything unusual there

Post by **Uba** » 20 Apr 2005 11:06 pm

5lab wrote:might be worth taking some piccies to see if any of us find anything unusual there

Yes I think I could manage that, one thing with the interior is the drivers seat has seen a bit of action (if you know what I mean) but if you can live with it (or get it looked at (I know someone who can do that)).

Honestly though the car still looks too good to break for parts, although I will go down that route if thats where it leads.

Checking with the DVLA tomorrow.......

Post by **SteveP** » 20 Apr 2005 11:19 pm

Wouldnt worry about wear on the drivers seat, theres an article somewhere here of restoring a leather interior... I seem to remember boot polish was used in cracks, the results are stunning!

Post by **JOHN360** » 21 Apr 2005 12:06 am

Might be interested in the seats & door cards, depending on how'bad' they are. If you get it, some digi pics of the int. would help me decide.

Cheers,

John.

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Apr 2005 12:42 am

Good work! What a find, and someone appears to have dumped it, with those extras!?!

It is amazing how so many cars with leather are popping up now, and I still don't have a leather interior.

One day maybe. As Steve says, definitely worth checking for aircon. If only I had more room, imagine what it would be like then, as if it isn't bad enough already!
Pete

Post by **redline** » 21 Apr 2005 08:34 am

Pete, MUM SAYS NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, LOL

Post by **petefarrell360** » 21 Apr 2005 08:56 am

LOL! Shush! No need to tell her yet!

Pete

Post by **bodejodel** » 21 Apr 2005 09:16 am

Electrics!!!

GIMMEGIMMEGIMME!

I am interested if the price is right. Leccy windows and mirrors are on my "to rip out and install" list.
Do I need to replace the whole mirror? Mine are color coded

so I would like to keep the outer shell.
And what about the windows... what parts of that do I needfor the conversion? I would like to keep the package as small and light as possible.

Post by **bodejodel** » 21 Apr 2005 09:18 am

SteveP wrote:Wouldnt worry about wear on the drivers seat, theres an article somewhere here of restoring a leather interior... I seem to remember boot polish was used in cracks, the results are stunning!

What's boot polish? Boot like in boots -> big shoes?
Well... dont sit on the seats while wearing white pants when you've used that...

Post by **bodejodel** » 21 Apr 2005 09:31 am

Are ther some headlight wiper/whashers on the car too?