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theo2468
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by theo2468 » 20 Nov 2011 09:36 pm

Obviously you know its speedys old one but its going to get a new look, but frost a new head gasket!!
Will keep you updated!!
You don't understand how excited I am Haha
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com
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volvosneverdie
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by volvosneverdie » 20 Nov 2011 09:44 pm
Ha ha ha.
Glad it went to someone thatll keep the pic count up.
Awesome car.

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Chris_C
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by Chris_C » 20 Nov 2011 10:24 pm
This is good news

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'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
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Nimminz
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by Nimminz » 20 Nov 2011 10:24 pm
Nice one!
'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)
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Speedy88
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by Speedy88 » 20 Nov 2011 11:24 pm
Yay! I don't have to keep it secret any more. Good luck theo and I'm serious - any help you need, let me know.
Also there are things I realise I forgot to tell you! Little extras, I'll PM.
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SteveP
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by SteveP » 20 Nov 2011 11:25 pm
You wont be needing that 360 saloon then?

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1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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L14MNP
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by L14MNP » 21 Nov 2011 12:25 am
Nice one mate.
I'll be the first then, as a driver with little experience, tread carefully! I know it hasn't got mental power etc, but RWD and a little poke come the icy roads and things can soon get out of shape - epecially for a n00b.
Have fun!
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jon-ovlov
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by jon-ovlov » 21 Nov 2011 09:41 am
Sweet dude! Good stuff, It'll be awesome. Like speedy said, if you need any help, I'd be more than happy to help too. Glad you got the wheel off me too, sorry I missed you!
Speedy88 wrote:
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Win at life.
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Hell Driver
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by Hell Driver » 21 Nov 2011 07:45 pm
Nice to see the car's staying in the family, look after it and yourself in it!
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360 GLS (A 84)
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theo2468
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by theo2468 » 21 Nov 2011 09:05 pm
thanks for the heads up everyone.
i know im not a very experienced driver yet seeing as ive only been driving on the road for six months and i will look after my self and be carefull, but i am more experienced than most 17 year olds as i work in the motor trade and drive different cars every day, also i drive my brothers e46 m3 most weeks which has over double the power than this but then its probably one of the easiest cars to drive with the traction on! haha
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Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-
RUF
volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com
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MCHUDD
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by MCHUDD » 21 Nov 2011 09:54 pm
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theo2468
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by theo2468 » 29 Nov 2011 10:42 pm
some pics because everyone likes pics!!
going to do the tappets as well while im at it.
get some better ones soon!!
also speedy you put the headlight wipers on upside down aha

C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-
Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-
RUF
volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com
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Speedy88
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by Speedy88 » 29 Nov 2011 11:09 pm

I thought they looked cool like that.
So weird seeing it in a different setting. Nice one on getting the head done completely too

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Speedy88
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by Speedy88 » 29 Nov 2011 11:11 pm
Also, what's wrong, don't like orange?

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theo2468
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by theo2468 » 29 Nov 2011 11:23 pm
Haha, yeah I noticed the engine had a bit of a rattle when I moved it when I got home so going to do the tappets.
Once its all back together I'm going to see if I can find the problem with wiring to that sensor, if all fails I guess ill just get a new wiring loom.
I actually quite liked the Orange stripes but I want the car to feel like mine and with them it still felt like yours Haha, sounds wierd but ey Haha.
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-
Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-
RUF
volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com