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VagrootsDan
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Hello

Post by VagrootsDan » 16 Nov 2015 10:06 am

Morning all,

Wanted to introduce myself. I'm very new to volvo's, I'm normally a VW man but thought id give this a go.

Just bought my first 340.
35,000 miles
completely standard
0 rot or rust
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Really excited to get my teeth into it.
If anyone has any advice, I'd really appreciate it
Thanks

Dan
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1986 Volvo 340 DL

classicswede
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Re: Hello

Post by classicswede » 16 Nov 2015 11:58 am

Welcome to the forum Dan

Nice looking 340 and that garge looks great, so few left like this
Dai

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Re: Hello

Post by MCHUDD » 16 Nov 2015 12:01 pm

Hi mate and welcome.
Car looks a cracker. Very low miles.
Where is that garage?
Cheers Mark.
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VagrootsDan
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Re: Hello

Post by VagrootsDan » 16 Nov 2015 12:26 pm

I'm not too sure where the garage is, it'll be in Kent somewhere as that's where the guy lives.
Those are the photos from his for sale ad, it's been too dark for me to get my own
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Re: Hello

Post by SteveP » 16 Nov 2015 05:32 pm

Welcome - saw your car around when it was being advertised, looks really good!
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Re: Hello

Post by 360beast » 16 Nov 2015 06:48 pm

That looks really nice :) what plans do you have for it?

What VW's do you have?

I've got a 1985 mk2 golf CL converted to a 1998 ABF :D

VagrootsDan
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Re: Hello

Post by VagrootsDan » 17 Nov 2015 10:15 am

Plans are a serious drop and a lovely set of wheels.

Any information on 5 link set ups and coilover conversions for the front? all i can find are the expensive coilovers from performance swede

Also, its a 4 speed box on the 1.4, is there a 5 speed i can drop in without ruining the ratios. Don't want it to be too sluggish

Thanks

Dan
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1986 Volvo 340 DL

Chris-m
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Re: Hello

Post by Chris-m » 17 Nov 2015 06:37 pm

Classic swede or Driftmoto for coilovers im afraid

if i remember correctly Classic swedes are cheaper than driftmoto


5 link is only available from driftmoto or custom make one


Not sure about ratios (but this would be more to do with the diff than gearbox) but to fit a 5 speed you also need the linkage as its different to a 4 speed

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Re: Hello

Post by MCHUDD » 18 Nov 2015 10:05 am

Hi Mate.
A five speed later modol 340 gear box will bolt streight on to your car car.
I drive a 1981 mk1 car and i have a 1991 gear box on it with 5 speeds.
I kept the origionall gear leaver though lol.
Cheers Mark.
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Re: Hello

Post by classicswede » 18 Nov 2015 12:36 pm

VagrootsDan wrote:Plans are a serious drop and a lovely set of wheels.

Any information on 5 link set ups and coilover conversions for the front? all i can find are the expensive coilovers from performance swede

Also, its a 4 speed box on the 1.4, is there a 5 speed i can drop in without ruining the ratios. Don't want it to be too sluggish

Thanks

Dan
I do both a high end and buget option with the coilovers.

I will be doing a bolt in 5 link setup soon

Yu can bolt in a complete 5 speed gearbox to replace the 4 speed
Dai

Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk

http://www.classicswede.com

phone/text 07824887160

Web shop http://www.classicswede.co.uk/

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