360 GLE '89 restoration

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360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by José_Manuel » 13 Feb 2013 07:36 pm

About a year ago, I decided that it was time to start restoring my 360 GLE.
I wanted it to stay classical, but to add some improvements so I could use it as my everyday car (now using my mother's :lol: ). I decided to add some isolation, electric and heated rearview mirrors and make some sonic improvements with new speakers.

Well, here are some of the results:

The Beast
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The engine
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Disassembling
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Wiring speakers and electric mirrors
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Door trims mods:
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Isolating with Silent Coat (Dynamat like):
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Setting everything up again:
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And that's pretty much the point I'm in. I have to install a radio (coming next week) and fit the dashboard and central console.
More pics to come!

Thanks for reading and enjoy sm4
1989 Volvo 360 GLE Injection

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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by Speedy88 » 14 Feb 2013 02:15 pm

Nice work so far, it's not often you see a real restoration of these cars.
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by Ride_on » 14 Feb 2013 09:00 pm

The engine is in amazing condition, has it been wrapped up for 20 years?

I will have to criticise tho, the car does not need restored, it looked as if it was perfect. As an original example it has been ruined with unstandard sound proofing and customised speaker. The best you could do with this car is leave it alone.

Perhaps this is a translation issue, restore is to return to original, this is a customisation.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by macplaxton » 14 Feb 2013 09:27 pm

Ride_on wrote:Perhaps this is a translation issue, restore is to return to original, this is a customisation.
Nah, it's not even a translation issue. One man's restore is another's customisation.

Take one bog-standard car. Add a bit of soundproofing and a non-OEM stereo install. Restoration comes in many shades. 340pw
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by José_Manuel » 14 Feb 2013 10:51 pm

Ride_on wrote:The engine is in amazing condition, has it been wrapped up for 20 years?

I will have to criticise tho, the car does not need restored, it looked as if it was perfect. As an original example it has been ruined with unstandard sound proofing and customised speaker. The best you could do with this car is leave it alone.

Perhaps this is a translation issue, restore is to return to original, this is a customisation.
Engine is the original. I've swapped as much original damaged parts as I've found (spark plug wires, some relays, some AC cooler parts...). Appart from Cold Start Valve, that is in poor condition and makes cold starts a little difficult, everything works like a swiss watch.

Yes, it's a customization, but appart from the speakers and the radio (I admitt they look a little strange and modern...) it looks just like a original 360GLE with isolation improvements. I tried to get this original Volvo speakers but I gave up because in Spain is almost impossible to get anything from 80's Volvos:
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by MCHUDD » 15 Feb 2013 11:48 am

Hi Jose.
If those are the two front door speakers, i have two of them.
Cheers Mark.
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by macplaxton » 15 Feb 2013 12:00 pm

They certainly are front door speakers, very common around here.

It's also a CR-4041 radio/cassette in the picture. :wink:
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by José_Manuel » 15 Feb 2013 09:00 pm

Man, when I see all the accesories you can get so easily in UK and the rest of Europe... :(
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by MCHUDD » 15 Feb 2013 09:06 pm

Hi Jose.
That engine looks brand new. Also like the six clock dash.
Cheers Mark.
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by Ride_on » 15 Feb 2013 09:16 pm

Well I'm not restoration snob, I'm calling mine a restoration and a customisation, I try to keep it looking the same mainly.

I have plenty of spare speakers too, and have some spare upgrades that fit in the original speaker locations. You're welcome to them mark.

Jose you can have my Volvo Cassette radio but its really only good for parts.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by macplaxton » 15 Feb 2013 10:27 pm

José_Manuel wrote:Man, when I see all the accesories you can get so easily in UK and the rest of Europe... :(
I've pulled in accessories from the UK, NL, FR, DE....

You just have to ask the right people :wink: and wave some Euro around :lol:
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by José_Manuel » 15 Feb 2013 10:39 pm

MCHUDD wrote:Hi Jose.
That engine looks brand new. Also like the six clock dash.
Cheers Mark.
sm4 sm4 sm4
Thanks, Mark, my father (former owner) was really careful with this car. I've employed much time restoring the engine and I the way it looks so shiny!
Ride_on wrote:Well I'm not restoration snob, I'm calling mine a restoration and a customisation, I try to keep it looking the same mainly.

I have plenty of spare speakers too, and have some spare upgrades that fit in the original speaker locations. You're welcome to them mark.

Jose you can have my Volvo Cassette radio but its really only good for parts.
The best option for speakers would be to fit new ones with classic Volvo covers.
I prefer to use a modern radio. I love the classic look of tape radios, but new technologies are much better for music storage! :D

By the way... does anybody know where can I get this piece? Is particularily driving me crazy
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by macplaxton » 15 Feb 2013 10:51 pm

José_Manuel wrote:I prefer to use a modern radio. I love the classic look of tape radios, but new technologies are much better for music storage! :D
Use a Volvo one, then hide 3.5mm socket so you can play a modern device (be it smartphone or MP3 player) through the old head unit. Quite easy to do with Volvo radios as they have sockets on the back for separate amplifiers.
José_Manuel wrote:By the way... does anybody know where can I get this piece? Is particularily driving me crazy
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Yes. You'll have to wait a while though. I never seem to find time to get to my cars. :?
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by Logan360 » 16 Feb 2013 01:38 am

I have mentioned in your other thread i have a cold start valve and most probably that centre piece as my dash is still together. let me know if interested.
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Re: 360 GLE '89 restoration

Post by Maybach » 04 Mar 2013 02:35 pm

Hello José,

I'm another Spanish proud owner of a Volvo 360, also suffering the scarcity of spare parts in our country.

I'm glad of your effort trying to achieve the best condition as possible for your car.

If you need some advice about parts or any other question related to your car, please feel free of contacting me by PM, in adition to the discussions in the forum.

Best regards,

Saludos :)
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