VOLVO 343 DL Black Beauty for sale

Post by **Stefan** » 28 Aug 2008 10:01 pm

Forgot to say a few things i need for the car are.

A set of door and boot locks with keys

the bit between the carb and air cleaner (Some kind of 90 degree bend?)

Volvo badge for the front and rear

front and rear screens

I think that is it, if anyone has these things that the want to sell on then let me know.

Also dose anyone know of any problems with running a 1988 carb on the 78 1.4 in the car.

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 28 Aug 2008 10:08 pm

i'm doing the same right now in my Black Beauty, although I have to admit the engine block and cilinder head are of the same "vintage"..

I do not expect major trouble, later type carburettors are known for lower fuel consumption at similar power output.

Post by **Stefan** » 28 Aug 2008 10:25 pm

that sounds like what i wanted to hear. same power less fuel its all good.

Post by **foggyjames** » 29 Aug 2008 01:57 am

I will be able to supply a lock set before too long, but bear in mind that early cars (pre 85?) have a smaller door key than later cars, which use a 'full size' door key.

I'd be interested in taking a look at the cars next time I'm over that way, at least.

cheers

James

Post by **Stefan** » 29 Aug 2008 07:44 am

I will try to find out some more details on the cars for you.

As far as the locks go as long as they fit in the doors that is ok as i just want to be able to lock the car when it is done as i have no door key at all

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Post by **MCHUDD** » 29 Aug 2008 09:27 am

Hi mate.
i recently put a late model carb on my mk1 345dl. it runs just fine.
cheers mark.

Website · Post by **antiekeradio** » 29 Aug 2008 06:36 pm

foggyjames wrote:That's awesome! Great work guys. Really good to meet you the other week, too. Have you got the video footage of the autotest runs sorted, yet?

likewise! much respect for your DLS conversion..

the links to the video footage can be found in the "daf owner club meets.." thread.

Post by **Stefan** » 29 Aug 2008 08:11 pm

funny I almost ran into the back of your black beauty in my daf 55 on the monday of daf week, then dafdaffer shot past both of us on the oposite side of the road in his green 44

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Then we find a car almost the same car in a scrap yard 2 weeks later

Maybe next daf week there will be 2 black beauty 343's.

Post by **trabitom99** » 29 Aug 2008 08:36 pm

Stefan wrote:As far as the locks go as long as they fit in the doors that is ok as i just want to be able to lock the car when it is done as i have no door key at all .

I know it sounds silly but...
...have you tried Volvo? I ordered a key for mine based only on the chassis no. about 6 months ago. OK, that was for an '88 model, but who knows?

Tom

Post by **Stefan** » 29 Aug 2008 08:57 pm

Will give it a try nothing to lose

Post by **dafdaffer** » 03 Sep 2008 08:10 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZr0wlNABuw

sorry it took so long but here is some of the autotest from the daf week, only the volvos at the minute, even this short one took an hour and i have loads of footage to use yet. couldnt use sound as i spent most of the time talking crap all over it

Paul

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Sep 2008 01:29 am

Excellent!

Haha...I just posted about getting a second version without the music, and now I see why

Are any of the bits salvagable? I'm curious to see what my car sounds like from the outside...

cheers

James

Post by **Chris_C** » 04 Sep 2008 09:36 am

It sounds like some barry type has removed his rear silencer....

Post by **V6 Man** » 04 Sep 2008 07:34 pm

Yep, sounds and looks like your exhaust has fallen off...........

Post by **foggyjames** » 04 Sep 2008 11:02 pm

Pair of tarts

cheers

James

VOLVO 343 DL Black Beauty for sale

early 1.4 carb