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- Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5302
Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Wow! I'm surprised to see this, especially as it's only a couple hours away from my house! Wondering how this was originally imported to the US as it wouldn't have been able to be legally registered on the road unless maybe owned by a dealer. Does anyone have a link to the original FB post which fo...
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5302
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 5:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussions
- Topic: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5302
Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Hi all, Came across a post of FB where someone spotted an ultra-rare UK spec RHD Paris Blue Limited Edition 480 languishing in a scrap yard called '234Pickurparts' in Manassas North Virginia. According to the service book, this car used to have the registration 'J79 GOR' before being imported into t...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:43 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: “Mixed to VIN” aerosol touch-up paints?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3375
Re: “Mixed to VIN” aerosol touch-up paints?
Was that for aerosol paint, not for a professional spray kit? That was for a spray can of cellulose paint, I don’t have access to a spray kit, so did it by hand and turned out ok! Like Jeff said, the match may not be 100%, especially depending where on the car you plan to spray due to UV damage ove...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: Body and Interior (80)
- Topic: “Mixed to VIN” aerosol touch-up paints?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3375
Re: “Mixed to VIN” aerosol touch-up paints?
I used ‘Car Colour Services’ to get some Smoke Silver (306) paint for my front spoiler. Based on my experience for that particular colour, the match is excellent. They have fair prices too and the delivery was quite quick
https://www.carcolourservices.co.uk/
Hope this helped.
https://www.carcolourservices.co.uk/
Hope this helped.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:31 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
- Replies: 31
- Views: 18744
Re: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Glad to heardragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:58 amPleased to say I'm back home and feeling much better.
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: Meetings
- Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
- Replies: 31
- Views: 18744
Re: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Very sorry to hear this. Wishing Sylvia a speedy recovery.
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: Non Volvo (480) related stuff
- Topic: 480 Lookalike ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9488
Re: 480 Lookalike ?
That’s a Ford Capri - basically a Mazda underneath I think.
I agree, there are definite similarities with the front end. Even the steering wheel looks similar.
I’m surprised that’s a US advert as they never sold them outside of Australia and NZ
I agree, there are definite similarities with the front end. Even the steering wheel looks similar.
I’m surprised that’s a US advert as they never sold them outside of Australia and NZ
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:53 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Lambda light on gauge cluster??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2708
Re: Lambda light on gauge cluster??
Hmmm. I think you’ve confirmed my suspicion.
I’ll stick a bulb in there and see what happens
I’ll stick a bulb in there and see what happens
- Wed May 31, 2023 12:14 pm
- Forum: Engine (20)
- Topic: Lambda light on gauge cluster??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2708
Lambda light on gauge cluster??
Hi all, The other day I took my gauge cluster out to change the bulbs but discovered the icon for the green lambda triangle next to the handbrake light has a plastic blank plug instead of a bulb. Seeing as my car has a catalytic converter (and therefore a lambda sensor), I thought it would have one ...
- Thu May 25, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480s so far!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 56264
Re: My 480s so far!
Well the new starter turned up today so went about putting that on but out of curiosity I thought I'd try start the car up again and obviously it started up first time 😂 Aha! It's a shame I didn't see your post before you bought a new starter as I'd have suggested giving the starter motor wires a w...
- Sat May 20, 2023 2:19 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Welcome Seymour
- Replies: 38
- Views: 42290
Re: Welcome Seymour
Was wondering what engine Seymour has. Being a Phase 1 on a G-plate with plain B-pillar covers I'd have thought it was a B18E. Although it seems to have the inlet manifold from the later B18FP? I suppose whether it has a catalytic converter or not will be the giveaway. :? I came across a picture of ...
- Thu May 18, 2023 12:36 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Welcome Seymour
- Replies: 38
- Views: 42290
Re: Welcome Seymour
Seymour Butts looks fantastic. I believe you showed me this car the last time I visited your place - had no idea so much work had been done to it!
What’s your secret with the dashboard bulbs? They look incredibly bright compared to my dim ones (even after I replaced them). Are they LEDs?
What’s your secret with the dashboard bulbs? They look incredibly bright compared to my dim ones (even after I replaced them). Are they LEDs?
- Fri May 12, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: Snazzy's story
- Replies: 102
- Views: 58695
Re: Snazzy's story
Love the progress, sound deadening is something I want to fit to mine in the summer. As for the grab handles, they won't fit well as you don't have the support brackets for them. As you probably know, only the very, very, very early 480's (basically pre-production) had rear grab handles - so those b...
- Sun May 07, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6195
Re: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
My suspicions were raised by 3 things already pointed out on here - wrong badge on the back, ridiculous position for the controls, and really gash inner sill trim. To be fair, that is the correct placement for the roof controls as seen on this press picture of a different prototype from Volvo. Thou...
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6195
Re: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
Its already sold, apparently.
- Sat May 06, 2023 10:38 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6195
- Sat May 06, 2023 10:37 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
- Topic: Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6195
Paris Blue Convertible Prototype up for sale!!!!
Anyone have a spare 48,000 Euros? :roll: Came across this on Facebook after someone posted a link to it. Seller obviously asking an astronomical price for it, but someone may end up owning a piece of automotive history! One of a few surviving Cabrio prototypes, this is the only one known to be in pr...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:58 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: My 480s so far!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 56264
Re: My 480s so far!
Great that you decided to undo your previous bathroom sealant job on the rear lights. Wouldn’t matter so much if rear lenses were ten a penny, but they’re far too valuable for that nowadays! :D Interesting you mention the creaky springs. I have to say my front struts have started to creak quite loud...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:35 pm
- Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
- Topic: New Owner - 1992 Limited Edition
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9614
Re: New Owner - 1992 Limited Edition
I have a blank shelf in between the heater controls and stereo, does anyone know if it would be possible to retrofit these gauges? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394371345270?_trkparms=ni_actn%3Anav%7Cni_nt%3AWATCH_ITEM_ENDING_SOON%7Cni_apos%3A1%7Cni_sg%3A1%7Cni_pos%3A1%7Cni_st%3AREAD%7Cni_wh%3A1%7Cni_...