Mac sees red (and black).

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Mac sees red (and black).

Post by mac » 16 Dec 2012 05:45 pm

Well having now got two 300s I suppose I had better get at least one of them on the road!

Plainly with the "red one" being spread throughout the house and workshop the "red line" is the obvious bet.
But I can't resist treating it to a few goodies first. So - I've started the usual collection.

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Life is quite odd sometimes - especially Volvo life. B172 coolant hoses totally unobtainable from Volvo in the UK but from a dealer in Belgium - see above. My thanks to RJ for knowing who to ask!

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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by S10NPH » 17 Dec 2012 02:41 pm

Ooh exciting stuff! Let me know if you would like a second pair of hands to help at some point.

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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by S10NPH » 17 Dec 2012 02:41 pm

Ooh exciting stuff! Let me know if you would like a second pair of hands to help at some point.

Siôn
1977 Volvo 343 DL 1.4 Vario TUJ 247R
1980 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 PGH 590V
1981 Volvo 345 DL 1.4 ECR 312W
1985 Volvo 340 DL 1.4 Vario B168 DTU
1982 Volvo 245 GLT 2.3 Auto VKN 137X
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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by classicswede » 17 Dec 2012 10:23 pm

Looks like this one is going to get treated to a lot of love with all these new parts :D
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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by mac » 17 Dec 2012 11:32 pm

It will Dai, it will.

As it is such a good starting point I'll do a "proper" recommisioning but the intention is to use it as a "daily" leaving the 3door DL as the long term "perfect" resto job. I'll also use the Redline to "test" mild upgrades. Initial spec will be Boge 2lt front springs with Kyaba gas dampers, Big Red calipers with Goodridge hoses, your poly bushes. Obviously new discs and friction materials (genuine rear and probably EBC front.) full service and cambelt change, a Mac diff gasket kit and new coolant hoses, w/pump, etc. I have a Bosal exhaust and a Webcon carb rebuild kit inc. new float.

I've spoken with Brian Gue (Amazonia) about a full re-rustproofing treatment and the body will get a cut and machine polish. I ventured into the attic and dragged out some treats (ambient temp gauge, centre stack twin gauge panel with V meter and oil press gauge, CR- 902 radio, Hella grill etc.).

The intention is that the 3door DL B14 will end up absolutely basic and original - but that's long term. The Redline is for play.!

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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by thebear54 » 19 Dec 2012 12:40 pm

Well Done!

We all have to start somewhere....new bits are the best place for a new beginning MAC. 340pw

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Re: Mac sees red (and black).

Post by SteveP » 19 Dec 2012 01:51 pm

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this :)
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