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- Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:04 pm
- Forum: Styling
- Topic: 480 Wheels = controversy!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19259
Re: 480 Wheels = controversy!
I have come to realise that I was wrong about the Castor, it is now my 4th favourite, as I have remembered the wheel I had in mind was actually the Columbia wheel. This was used on 480s and can be seen in the crash test footage, it is also the wheel I saw on that barn-find car once that made such an...
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A Review of the 480 - By Yours Truly
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1352
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A Review of the 480 - By Yours Truly
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1352
Re: A Review of the 480 - By Yours Truly
This seems to have done much better than expected and is now selected to head up the global main page for a while!
- Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Yellow Lights
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3559
Re: Yellow Lights
Haha, yes the White Dwarfs on Audis are particularly dangerous, especially with a low car with a glass tailgate!! My headlights are out of alignment anyway so I can't really see much, though they do pickup the all important eyeshine, and yes the main beams are extraordinary. I have always preferred ...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:44 pm
- Forum: Electrical system (30)
- Topic: Yellow Lights
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3559
Re: Yellow Lights
So what are these exactly? Are they like French deep good yellow lights (never been a fan) or are they more subtle. Now you have pointed them out, they do look similar to mine which have a yellowish tint, but doubt they are the same
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A strange graphic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1557
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:36 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: Headlight stopping low
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3406
Re: Headlight stopping low
Wind the knob on the back of the motor That doesn't help if the alignment is out. One of my lights is a little low, and doesn't close flush. For the purposes of a car show, turning the knob will make it look good, but as soon as you flip the lights it will reset and go low again. To adjust it prope...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:30 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
- Replies: 285
- Views: 160106
Re: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
Oh James this is shaping up to be one of the best out there, another case of something 'not looking too bad' but when seeing the ongoing transformation what a difference it makes. Didn't realise the sunroof was that early... Thank you. You are right to question the sunroof. What you usually see on ...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A strange graphic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1557
Re: A strange graphic
It certainly is curious, especially as I saw in the 480 book all the special editions I didn't know existed...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:13 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
- Replies: 285
- Views: 160106
Re: 1987 480 ES Project -- D-reg, 2nd oldest in UK
Oh James this is shaping up to be one of the best out there, another case of something 'not looking too bad' but when seeing the ongoing transformation what a difference it makes. Didn't realise the sunroof was that early...
- Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: A strange graphic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1557
A strange graphic
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-motor-cars-swedish-volvo-480-april-1989-p005870-20468039.html?pv=1&stamp=2&imageid=B3DDA16D-196F-4AF5-9BC3-F3737D7B567A&p=62486&n=7&orientation=0&pn=1&searchtype=0&IsFromSearch=1&srch=foo%3Dbar%26st%3D0%26sortby%3D2%26qt%3Dvolvo%2520480%26qt_raw%3Dvolvo%2520480%26qn...
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:00 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue Cars accounts (yawn - boring!)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3363
Re: Rescue Cars accounts (yawn - boring!)
This is amazing to see, the quality of the work carried out on a seemingly small budget speaks to the dedication and passion of this community - and of course the hard work and skill of those giving time to this project
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:17 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue Car: R3
- Replies: 144
- Views: 177864
Re: Rescue Car: R3
Another excellent slog there Jeff, glad I could play my part. Interesting to note that my car is a September 1988 (possibly August build date I don't know what the lead time was) which is a few months later than R3 and closer to R1, especially given Arctic Blue was introduced for that model year (r...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1342
Re: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
See I’d disagree; it’s all about the “story” and less about the restoration as they feel they have to appeal to ordinary people. Me? I’d love to find out about the various cottage industries they use (usually when Tim is “robbing parts/sticking a “rush job” through). Go watch project binky - stunni...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1342
Re: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
I quit my TV licence last year and only watch on-demand services. There is a seismic shift going on right now with the TV Licence and YouTube is getting better and better. Did this nearly 20 years ago! All the decent car stuff is on the tube; in general you’ve not got a production company going “oo...
- Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Rescue Car: R3
- Replies: 144
- Views: 177864
Re: Rescue Car: R3
Another excellent slog there Jeff, glad I could play my part. Interesting to note that my car is a September 1988 (possibly August build date I don't know what the lead time was) which is a few months later than R3 and closer to R1, especially given Arctic Blue was introduced for that model year (re...
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1342
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1342
Big Car video on the 400 series + interview with Steve Harper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stsUQXCxGsI
Just seen this, credit for being really well researched and going to extra mile to get an interview, really good video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4z8bZF8tF0&t=3s
Just seen this, credit for being really well researched and going to extra mile to get an interview, really good video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4z8bZF8tF0&t=3s
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 7:18 am
- Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
- Topic: Volvo 480 book
- Replies: 41
- Views: 15614
Re: Volvo 480 book
My book arrived yesterday and I am very pleased with it, quality Is lovely and while there a few errors, it is fantastic!
Well done to all involved and thank you!
Well done to all involved and thank you!
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:51 pm
- Forum: Styling
- Topic: 480 Wheels = controversy!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 19259
Re: 480 Wheels = controversy!
I agree with you James - they look ok-ish on a pre-facelift 460, but on a 480 that just doesn't work. David I disagree, I think they look brilliant, but only with certain combinations. This car also being from the black rubbing strip era certainly doesn't help... :lol: each to their own... Haha, my...