I decided to modify....

A global place for general discussion (Volvo, V3M or non-Volvo related topics).
Please introduce yourself here, your Volvo 300 hobby...
NO technical support, parts requests or car advertisements here
Post Reply
User avatar
Ian Mac
Posts: 369
Joined: 23 Jan 2009 11:53 am
Location: West Midlands, England

I decided to modify....

Post by Ian Mac » 29 Aug 2010 11:28 pm

Ok, it's subtle but I finally decided to modify my 340. Amazing what you can do with a silver aerosol... :D
Attachments
063.JPG
Ian

No Volvo 340 at present.
Top
pyro
Posts: 744
Joined: 19 Jun 2006 10:21 pm
Location: selby/Beverley

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by pyro » 29 Aug 2010 11:30 pm

That looks really good!

my little vent thingys (gills as i call them :oops: ) are flaking so may need a bit of sorting out at some point!

Ben
* Disclaimer
One of the above statements may or may not be true - but probably not.

Mors Principium Est

Now a proud member of YCHJCYA2PDTHFH club
Top
User avatar
Speedy88
Posts: 4057
Joined: 04 May 2009 11:52 pm
Location: Bristol

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Speedy88 » 29 Aug 2010 11:34 pm

Jesus Ian, how shiny is your paintwork?
'88 340 Williams (Sold)
'85 360 GLS - Drift project (Sold)
'77 Colt Sigma
'96 940 Drift project
Top
User avatar
Ian Mac
Posts: 369
Joined: 23 Jan 2009 11:53 am
Location: West Midlands, England

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Ian Mac » 29 Aug 2010 11:41 pm

Mine are flaking to. I just removed the loose paint and touched them in by hand - the photo doesn't show it but it's not brilliant.

Shiny? It's the first car I had which needs polishing after every wash otherwise you can see every smear. It's a pain in the bum to be honest. This pic was taken today at Blenheim Palace, between rain storms..
Ian

No Volvo 340 at present.
Top
User avatar
Speedy88
Posts: 4057
Joined: 04 May 2009 11:52 pm
Location: Bristol

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Speedy88 » 29 Aug 2010 11:59 pm

Looks showroom to be honest, always a good colour for a 300 too :D
'88 340 Williams (Sold)
'85 360 GLS - Drift project (Sold)
'77 Colt Sigma
'96 940 Drift project
Top
User avatar
Ian Mac
Posts: 369
Joined: 23 Jan 2009 11:53 am
Location: West Midlands, England

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Ian Mac » 29 Aug 2010 11:59 pm

A few more pics if anyone is interested.
Attachments
065.JPG
064.JPG
061.JPG
Ian

No Volvo 340 at present.
Top
macplaxton
Posts: 3283
Joined: 09 Feb 2008 02:29 am

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by macplaxton » 30 Aug 2010 12:38 am

Nice work.

...but it's the start of a slippery slope :lol:
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black BeautyImageImage
82 Volvo 343DL CVTImageImage 88 Volvo 340DL Diesel
Top
volvosneverdie
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 9143
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 04:22 pm
Location: Newcastle Upon Toon

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by volvosneverdie » 30 Aug 2010 07:05 am

I spy with my little eye, something not OEM............................................. a sticker!

Well done that man.
The pull of the dark side is strong.
Image
Top
User avatar
jtbo
Posts: 5805
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 03:50 am
Location: Finland, middle of nowhere
Contact:
Contact jtbo

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by jtbo » 30 Aug 2010 08:59 am

You have ruined it, now it is only matter of time for cutting springs and installing tractor wheels with rubber strips sm75

Must say that it looks good, subtle is nice :D
Volvo 360GL -88 -under restoration-
Volvo 343DL vario -81 -running- Image
Volvo 240 Diesel -83 -undecided-
Citroen ZX Dturbo -97 -daily- ImageImage
Top
User avatar
SteveP
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 7943
Joined: 21 Sep 2004 12:45 pm
Location: Coventry, UK

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by SteveP » 30 Aug 2010 11:26 am

Oh dear... silver paint is surely borderline chav :lol:

Although mine are badly peeling so I need to get some paint mixed up in the right colour to repaint them!
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Top
User avatar
jtbo
Posts: 5805
Joined: 23 Jul 2004 03:50 am
Location: Finland, middle of nowhere
Contact:
Contact jtbo

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by jtbo » 30 Aug 2010 11:42 am

I just realised, that my car does not have such place at all, it is completely missing from there :shock:
Volvo 360GL -88 -under restoration-
Volvo 343DL vario -81 -running- Image
Volvo 240 Diesel -83 -undecided-
Citroen ZX Dturbo -97 -daily- ImageImage
Top
User avatar
Chris_C
*** V3M DONOR ***
Posts: 9600
Joined: 18 Jun 2004 11:53 pm
Location: South Coast, UK

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Chris_C » 30 Aug 2010 11:49 am

The silver vents look really good with the pin stripe :D
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Top
Nimminz
Posts: 1669
Joined: 11 Jun 2010 10:56 pm
Location: Durham City, NE England, UK
Contact:
Contact Nimminz

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Nimminz » 30 Aug 2010 12:45 pm

as above, really suit it with the pinstripe. I did mine in satin black, yours look much better.
'88 360 +T LSD - sold
'87 760 TDI (D24TIC) - sold
'04 V40 D sport (F9Q, decat, Remapped, launch control)
'89 740 SE (b230ft, 12psi, V-cam, headwork, 'remapped', banded steels)
'86 340 DL 1.4
Top
User avatar
Ian Mac
Posts: 369
Joined: 23 Jan 2009 11:53 am
Location: West Midlands, England

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by Ian Mac » 31 Aug 2010 12:15 pm

Thanks for all the comments guys, glad you like it :D
Ian

No Volvo 340 at present.
Top
User avatar
RobT_75
Posts: 117
Joined: 09 Nov 2008 10:42 am
Location: South London

Re: I decided to modify....

Post by RobT_75 » 31 Aug 2010 12:24 pm

Nice and tidy as always Ian. The original dealer sticker in the rear window does it for me, I love those little details.

I've owned a maroon car before and I found it a chore getting it to look immaculate so I can sympathise!
Top
Post Reply

Return to “General discussion; introduce yourself!”