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by frenchfries
Tue Mar 27, 2018 11:20 am
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: here it is !
Replies: 8
Views: 2039

Re: here it is !

Oooooooh

I wonder what the chassis number is, history-wise.
by frenchfries
Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:46 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Rear Engine Mount
Replies: 32
Views: 5845

Re: Wanted: Rear Engine Mount

My car is at the garage having the clutch done and I'm told that the rear engine mount has fallen apart in the process - anyone know if there are any suppliers that still have them, or failing that anyone have one lying around that they'd be willing to part with? I've given Lakes a ring but they're...
by frenchfries
Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: Door sill protector
Replies: 7
Views: 4985

Re: Door sill protector

Lettering would be 480 TURBO of course :)
by frenchfries
Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: Door sill protector
Replies: 7
Views: 4985

Re: Door sill protector

I wanted a pair of the GT ones, but advised it is impossible to get them off a scrap car in good enough condition to refit. I have now bought a pair for one of the current Volvo models, cant remember which one. I went along to a main dealer and went all round the showroom looking at the different v...
by frenchfries
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:44 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Door sill protector
Replies: 7
Views: 4985

Door sill protector

I really really want to find nice and shiny door sill protectors. Original Volvo ones (there is always hope) or tailor-made stainless steel.
Any suggestions?

And if I can have them engraved it is even better :)
by frenchfries
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Gas struts for pop-up headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 4038

Re: Gas struts for pop-up headlights

Alan, you are a disturbing individual, you would make a good friend 😂

You find them for £20 usually, they are not "Volvo" as such though.
by frenchfries
Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MOT success, thank you all
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Re: MOT success, thank you all

It was jammed solid on the last rear shock I replaced 😂

Now I have 2!!!
by frenchfries
Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:56 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Gas struts for pop-up headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 4038

Re: Gas struts for pop-up headlights

'Freely' not free. Free and EBay are mutualy exclusive anyway although a pair for £15-20 is better than having to prop up the lid with a wooden pole when you work in the boot.

You can borrow it for your wife if you want:)
by frenchfries
Wed Mar 21, 2018 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MOT success, thank you all
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Re: MOT success, thank you all

Happy thoughts happy thoughts
by frenchfries
Wed Mar 21, 2018 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MOT success, thank you all
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

MOT success, thank you all

Yay

Skip now has new front shocks and also passed its MOT with flying colours, not a single advisory and they even found my missing 17mm spanner.

It has been a year already and thanks to all your support things are going well :)
by frenchfries
Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Gas struts for pop-up headlights
Replies: 16
Views: 4038

Re: Gas struts for pop-up headlights

Hi all

Struts for rear window are freely available on EBay.
Bought a pair last year.
by frenchfries
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: sunroof possible leaks
Replies: 15
Views: 3632

Re: sunroof possible leaks

A long time ago I had this problem on my 480S. I remember that something had got loose and the glass was no longer shut tight against the seal. Somehow, even though the Internet was still slow and crap I found some diagrams and removed the sunroof, the fault was right in front of me and that could w...
by frenchfries
Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: seat repairs....
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Re: seat repairs....

I would say no change under £150-£200?
by frenchfries
Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:51 pm
Forum: Non Volvo (480) related stuff
Topic: The abandoned Subarus
Replies: 0
Views: 3844

The abandoned Subarus

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.motor1.com/n ... malta/amp/

Drove past it today, all cars are now gone and windows have been painted white.
by frenchfries
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Gear Knob.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3506

Re: Gear Knob.....

"asking for someone else" that old chestnut :D
by frenchfries
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:38 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Somebody will want that
Replies: 2
Views: 959

Re: Somebody will want that

I would say 200 would be fair since they are new. 300 is pushing but an offer could be accepted maybe.
by frenchfries
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED: right side front indicator lens or cluster
Replies: 5
Views: 1348

Re: WANTED: right side front indicator lens or cluster

erm

There was a new pair for sale on Ebay Germany (white lenses) for €400 earlier this week..........
by frenchfries
Thu Mar 08, 2018 9:09 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Ebay Watch
Replies: 1
Views: 908

Ebay Watch

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-480-S- ... 0675.m4236

If this one is an "S" it is hiding it well :)