is it worth anything

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by Chris_C » 10 Jan 2013 08:03 pm

shakes wrote:Yes it does have lecky windows, (power windows is written on the buttons lol,) and it has 6 gauge cluster from memory it has a little econ gauge then a fuel gauge below it, then a large rev gauge then a large speedo and strangely it has 2 temp gauges one in hot and cold and one in degrees C :)
and to top it off IT PASSED THE MOT TODAY 340pw
It's a special edition then, there was a scan of the brochure for it somewhere, I *think* it was this one but can't be sure, I could well be wrong. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-VOLVO-34 ... 5651227d43

Econ gauge is inlet manifold vacuum (super useful for diagnosing) and the top right gauge is external air temperature, bottom right is engine coolant.

Great news on the MOT. FWIW, if you would find another car interesting, it'll be worth more to you than you'll get for it I'd expect.
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by trabitom99 » 10 Jan 2013 08:51 pm

That's the one, Chris. Non-300-nerds, stop reading here.

I've got two types of UK brochure for the 340 GL Special Edition, showing the same car, except the (VDO) econometer design is different.

"Special" stuff:

Central locking
Coachstripe
Chrome wheel trims
Plush upholstery
Economy gauge
Ambient temperature gauge
Electric front windows
Metallic paint - Arctic Blue Metallic (unique to the 340 GL Special Edition) or Silver Grey Metallic

"To celebrate the introduction of this unique car, Volvo commissioned Guy Gladwell to produce an original oil painting. Every new owner will receive a print of this painting".

So have a look in the boot, maybe there's an original Gladwell there too :shock: :wink:

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by macplaxton » 11 Jan 2013 01:48 am

shakes wrote:[strangely it has 2 temp gauges one in hot and cold and one in degrees C :)
That'll be H-C for the engine temp
deg C for the outside ambient temp
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by SteveP » 11 Jan 2013 08:33 am

Great news on the MOT pass!
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by shakes » 11 Jan 2013 06:33 pm

Thanks for your comments guys....Well bad news my boss was winding me up the volvo didnt pass the mot, (Not as funny as he thinks he is, i certainly wasnt laughing).
Anyway said it has to be gone by next Friday, unfortunately im skint at the moment and cant afford to buy it and do the work.

I really want to find a home for this car guys someone who will look after it.

The boss wants £200 for the car + it owes me mot money and a battery + work ive done to it, so Does anyone wanna give the car a home for £300.
it only failed on 4 small bits of welding around the rear suspension, il upload the fail sheet tomorrow.

As you can see its a special addition with all the extra listed above.


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Re: is it worth anything

Post by volvosneverdie » 11 Jan 2013 07:11 pm

Looks nice that.

Extra dials.
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by trabitom99 » 11 Jan 2013 07:22 pm

It's probably a good idea to upload pics of the areas needing welding too...

Before someone just goes and gives you scrap money, it might be an idea sellling it in parts if you have the time. The instrument cluster (including the temp sensor near the battery, and the brass inlet manifold tapping for the extra gauges) and the electric window setup including the switch panel should be worth a few pennies, particularly if you put it up on ebay, take some nice pics, and offer to post europe-wide ...

Would be a pity of course!

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by foggyjames » 11 Jan 2013 08:12 pm

Agreed about pics of the areas which need welding.

Extra gauges but no rev counter...what were the Dutch smoking?

Whereabouts are you located? That's a big issue for a non-roadworthy car.

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by shakes » 11 Jan 2013 08:41 pm

To be honist guys im not going to break it, its not my car or my money so it will just go to the scrappy...what a shame.
i jacked it up and tryed to find where the welding was needed, but i couldnt spot it and im used to rotten cars as i kept renault 5 gt turbos for the last few years.
This car looks very solid to me, there must be a small hole granted but its not major as like i say i couldnt find it.

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by Speedy88 » 11 Jan 2013 08:46 pm

I don't have the money for it unfortunately, otherwise I'd save it. Where abouts you located?
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by shakes » 11 Jan 2013 08:47 pm

This is what my boss is like, see that volkswagon lt28, theyve had that since 1981.....Scrapping it now
That fiat camper theyve had it since new its done 28000 miles and has been parked there doing nothing for as long as i can remember, i bet that will be scrapped soon.
and same applys to this volvo... its crazyness imo, seems a few hundred quid is nothing lets just scrap it :lol:

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by shakes » 11 Jan 2013 08:49 pm

Its in Bristol mate

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Re: is it worth anything

Post by Evoman » 11 Jan 2013 09:09 pm

Sounds a shame :( Id be in there if i had the money too!

Btw I dont find your bosses joke very funny! I have a pretty sick sense of humour but I wouldnt joke about that, the victim would never find it funny!
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by volvosneverdie » 11 Jan 2013 09:37 pm

shakes wrote:Its in Bristol mate
Theres Load of fellas on here down that way ...............
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Re: is it worth anything

Post by foggyjames » 11 Jan 2013 10:12 pm

If nothing else, you should rob the gauges before it gets scrapped - the extra ones are worth a few quid.

Hopefully someone can give it a home. You'd get your money back, even paying someone to weld it.

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