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by zapcity
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 life is just beginning!
Replies: 93
Views: 25215

Re: My 480 life is just beginning!

Finally got the front bumper assembled and back onto the car today. Pictures to follow. Location bracket inside the bumper had a pop rivet missing allowing it to rotate. Probably the reason it didn't sit straight to the wing originally. Bit of a sod to fix as the rivet gun wouldn't fit without drill...
by zapcity
Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Blue ES on eBay
Replies: 16
Views: 3975

Re: Blue ES on eBay

I feel like a real idiot now.

Should have bought it over the phone.

Real bargain at 250!
by zapcity
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Blue ES on eBay
Replies: 16
Views: 3975

Re: Blue ES on eBay

A guy on the 480uk Facebook forum for bought it. It looked in great condition under the dirt!
Thinking he might of got a bargain but don't know how much it cost.
by zapcity
Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Blue ES on eBay
Replies: 16
Views: 3975

Re: Blue ES on eBay

Would like to take a look but too far away before auction ends.

Wish I had enquired about the E reg ES barn find in silver. Sold now but at least it's being restored.
by zapcity
Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 life is just beginning!
Replies: 93
Views: 25215

Re: My 480 life is just beginning!

So I finally have 2 working electric windows! The install of working regulators was very easy. Took the time to clean and grease up the mechanisms as they looked a bit dry. Inner door hinge rollers greased too while accessible. I've installed the woofers into the door cards and the tweeters and cros...
by zapcity
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 life is just beginning!
Replies: 93
Views: 25215

Re: My 480 life is just beginning!

Thanks mathrock. Much appreciated. :D

I'll have a look tomorrow and see if I can get it fitted.
by zapcity
Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 45100

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - Fox

Nice vid. Love the passion you have for your 480.

White always looks great. Enjoy!
by zapcity
Fri Apr 19, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Blue ES on eBay
Replies: 16
Views: 3975

Blue ES on eBay

Hi all, There is a blue 480 ES on eBay which i'm thinking of bidding on - K502 BWL Item no. 264284863037 Mrs has always wanted this colour, so looks a nice example. Anyone know anything about it? Any input would be appreciated. Body and interior looks very tidy. Engine a bit messy but nothing to dra...
by zapcity
Fri Apr 19, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 life is just beginning!
Replies: 93
Views: 25215

Re: My 480 life is just beginning!

Thanks guys. Any pictures would be useful.
by zapcity
Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: My 480 life is just beginning!
Replies: 93
Views: 25215

Re: My 480 life is just beginning!

Can't believe it is such a long time since my last update. A combination of work, changing jobs, work, commuting and more work has put everything on hold. Had a great time at #Volvo600. Saw Tom's no.1 Celebration, met Sylvia and Al at last, saw at least 29 480s, saw a 7 series with a cow on the roof...
by zapcity
Sun Apr 07, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Celebration no.480
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Re: Celebration no.480

Hi David, Similar thoughts to me! I forgot to ask Ian about the shark fin. It wasn't on the 2011ish advert. Will find out. As said previously, no.480 is not really worth any more than no.479 (imho) but you can't blame him for asking. Market prices are still all over the place! I'd buy it on conditio...
by zapcity
Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Celebration no.480
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Re: Celebration no.480

I would like to own this car, but the asking price and my valuation are just too far apart. Oh well we can just wait and hope. :D
by zapcity
Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Celebration no.480
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Re: Celebration no.480

Thanks Robert. Good info.
by zapcity
Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Celebration no.480
Replies: 6
Views: 2175

Celebration no.480

I've heard lots of rumours about the fate of Celebration no.480., so thought I'd set the record straight. (Sounding like Clarkson!) Some say it was scrapped at Lakes Autos, but all I know is that it is alive and well just down the road from me. As some of you may know, I tried to buy this a couple o...
by zapcity
Mon Apr 01, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Guinness world record attempt......
Replies: 58
Views: 19889

Re: Guinness world record attempt......

Had a great day too! It's my broken record, but as my 480 is still not on the road, I took the trusty XC. Big Suffolk convoy including Buttercup in her red 480. Love this picture of Sharon's car between mine and Phil's XCs. A rose between two thorns!! https://i.imgur.com/wkyY1fB.jpg By chance, comin...
by zapcity
Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Guinness world record attempt......
Replies: 58
Views: 19889

Re: Guinness world record attempt......

oo, not long now !! I've just been told that the XC90 owners are planning to park their cars all together after the parade for photos - excellent idea !! I can't find anyway to contact the organisers to find out if there are any plans to designate areas for each model/series to gather but it would ...
by zapcity
Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: WANTED: 480ES/NA Sports Gauges Oil Pressure Sender
Replies: 32
Views: 7492

Re: WANTED: 480ES/NA Sports Gauges Oil Pressure Sender

Not yet David. It's on my list of things to do though!
by zapcity
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:53 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...
Replies: 12
Views: 4607

Re: Celeb no 1 of 480 in desperate need...

Good news. Tom and Elliot have taken this on. :D

The enthusiasm of youth eh!

Good luck lads, can't wait to see it back on the road.
by zapcity
Thu Nov 29, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: ES for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1940

Re: ES for sale

This might now be available for a sensible price as the owners cirmumstances have changed. Worth a try if it's what you want.
by zapcity
Tue Nov 27, 2018 4:19 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: £6k turbo for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

£6k turbo for sale

Remember this on auto trader? http://stonecoldclassics.com/1990-volvo-480-turbo/ Was advertised for silly money for weeks without selling. I even remember the broken dash surround which hasn't been fixed. Looks like it's been bought by a dealer who now wants even more money! They do sell on this web...