1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
I had the rear damper of for a while, not so much functie when driving long distances.. but a turbo should muffle it a bit!
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Was literally thinking of a side exit
I'm used to deafening cars, the quietest car between me and my brothers was my 360 (stock) the 2nd quietest was a 3.0 V6 Alfa 164 at 70 something decibels.
I'm used to deafening cars, the quietest car between me and my brothers was my 360 (stock) the 2nd quietest was a 3.0 V6 Alfa 164 at 70 something decibels.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
All the B2xx are quiet with/without turbo. The B14 are very loud. I wonder what the difference is, block mass?
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
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
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
I've been slacking with the updates, sadly no pics of the work done.
Sill has been painted, halfords have the ocean blue metallic/blue grey metallic (BGM for 300s OBM for 480s) paint code so they mixed up a can of paint for me and was pretty cheap with my trade discount
Paint is a perfect match too so will definitely be getting more.
Managed to paint the whole sill and still have enough left to do the rear arch or atleast start the arch when I actually get around to fixing it.
Refitted the door rubbers and have put the rear door back on.
My Dad has been fabricating a new front inner arch and we will be using part of a 340 inner arch as a donor (thanks Thododd) and that's me up to date.
Will get some pics
Sill has been painted, halfords have the ocean blue metallic/blue grey metallic (BGM for 300s OBM for 480s) paint code so they mixed up a can of paint for me and was pretty cheap with my trade discount
Paint is a perfect match too so will definitely be getting more.
Managed to paint the whole sill and still have enough left to do the rear arch or atleast start the arch when I actually get around to fixing it.
Refitted the door rubbers and have put the rear door back on.
My Dad has been fabricating a new front inner arch and we will be using part of a 340 inner arch as a donor (thanks Thododd) and that's me up to date.
Will get some pics
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Best do. Chop chop chap.
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Nice work, so much time for that grill!
Some Like It Sideways!
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Thanks, I think it sets the front end off perfectlyben340 wrote:Nice work, so much time for that grill!
I fitted an ATS Cup to the rear to see what it would be like and it suits it very well I think, the low profile tyres will come in handy when it is lowered 2"
I have aligned the door so the shut line is perfect and it is just how it was. That means a Volvo came out of the factory with a perfect shut line!!!
That is the section of the front arch required from the donor 340.
This is what my Father has been working on, turns out he is amazing at fabricating, he made the rear section of the outer sill just by eye and using a vice he got the perfect curve.
Donor arches from 3 door 340, only need the outer section so split it and will only be using the centre part to get rid of that big patch of rust on the rear arch.
Boot is full of Motronic wiring, turbo hoses, headlights etc and still plenty of room.
Found more rust
Photos are being chopped off on the right, if viewed on a tablet put it landscape and it will show the whole photo.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Keep at it, that fresh sill looks lovely! ATS Cups look decent on it, but they need proper tyres and to be gunmetal grey
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Thanks Steve, I have finally got around to doing some work on the rear arch and as far as I can see atm it is only surface rust on the inner arch which makes my life much easier.
Will 195/50/15 tyres clear the arches if lowered 2" or would they scrub?
Nah, I love the colour it looks way better in real life as it isn't as dark so keeping them how they are.
Will 195/50/15 tyres clear the arches if lowered 2" or would they scrub?
Nah, I love the colour it looks way better in real life as it isn't as dark so keeping them how they are.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Weld the outer skin very slowly! Use a cold putty and as many other heat sinks you can attach.
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
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
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Thanks Ride-on
I will weld small sections at a time and then put a wet rag over it and then weld at the other end and repeat.
I will weld small sections at a time and then put a wet rag over it and then weld at the other end and repeat.
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Depends on the offset of the wheels, if they're circa 30 or higher - they shouldn't do.360beast wrote:Will 195/50/15 tyres clear the arches if lowered 2" or would they scrub?]
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
^ with the R19 alloys im using (et38 6.5j 15) with 195/55/15, i could easily drop it 50mm without issue, if i start spacing them out ill have problems
Sorry luke, but bronze cups look cock daft on a blue 300 .... they might look better on a black glt
Sorry luke, but bronze cups look cock daft on a blue 300 .... they might look better on a black glt
Re: 1986 360 GLEi SE restoration and turboing
Just had a look and the ET is 28 and they are 15x7
Pah you just want these cups don't you Tom
I have cut some more rust out, no photos cause it is pretty boring stuff.
Pah you just want these cups don't you Tom
I have cut some more rust out, no photos cause it is pretty boring stuff.