Blinky 51/480

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:00 pm

frustrating today, garage was closed for a local holiday and I had to head south for work so will need to wait until next week.

Unfortunately that is a full test as out of my 10 days by then. I will have two tests to do when I am off now.

Least I know it is in good shape.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:35 am

Good news, MOT passed today.

When I was in I asked about the weight used for the brake test and comes from VOSA and printed on the testers note sheet.

The Figure was 1210KG, Armed with the handbook I showed him the Kerb weights of the 480 and none are 1210kg. I thought it might be a typo somwhere as my car is 1020kg kerb weight in the handbook.

Worth keeping in mind if anyone is struggling with the handbrake on MOT day.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:19 am

I am going to sort out dome squeeks and rattles.

One the list is exhaust hanger rings, I have searched for the correct size detsils but can't find anything. skandix
list them but no info part number 1003713.

To save be pulling one off does anyone know the size of the middle hanger rubbers?

thanks

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:37 am

There were some NOS REAR ones on eBay that were for 200 and 400 series. You are right it is difficult to get the rubbers to get the exhaust hanging spot on some times. Maybe on these parts sites (Mister Auto, AutoDoc, etc.) have a look for 200 series stuff and you will find a ring that fits both. Like a few of the 300 series things, they lifted some common parts from the 200 series too I think.

I can't think of any examples right now. Very much off on a tangent: I remember that an early car needed a 200 series rdio wiring harness adapter when I looked years ago and have seen the very early radio in 200 series when visiting scrap yards.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by jifflemon » Sat Aug 22, 2020 5:30 pm

arthuy wrote:
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:19 am
I am going to sort out dome squeeks and rattles.

One the list is exhaust hanger rings, I have searched for the correct size detsils but can't find anything. skandix
list them but no info part number 1003713.

To save be pulling one off does anyone know the size of the middle hanger rubbers?

thanks
I think.... and its only a think a 50mm one (which has an external diameter of 60mm, internal of 35mm, 13mm thick) is the one....

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:07 pm

anyone got a driver side rear lamp spare?

I just broke mine.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by jifflemon » Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:01 pm

time to order some french replacements?

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:14 pm

not quite the budget I had in mind.

Will be able to glue mine I think but getting bad.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:54 pm

I had a look at the French lenses and as lovely as they are I cant justify that spend.

Have a mint passenger side one (maybe could sell that too fund the lenses :rofl: ) and a really bad drivers in my spares pile.

Have started a little experiment with some resin on my duff spare, I have thought about it in the past but never progressed beyond the thinking stage.

I cracked the lens and the top corner fell off, used some sticky back plastic to get me going.
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It wasn't the best lamp unit to begin with.
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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Fri Mar 05, 2021 7:20 pm

It has been a long time since my last post.

Due to the restrictions and work I haven't been able to get to the car which is stored at a friends.

Luckily today I managed to get down and change out the broken rear lamp, thanks to a kind forum member who sold me good second hand one.

I was rather surprised to the lamp unit half full of water. It was then I noticed a hole which was a bit of a light bulb moment.

Did Volvo actually design the lamps to drain into the boot?

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Fitted a new battery, Yuasa 027 which I have been tripping over for weeks.

Hopefully the next few weeks will let me get some miles on the clock.

Will also need to make an effort to try and advertise it for sale. This lockdown has taken its toll on my free time and I havent used any of my cars as I would like. I think it is the right time for a new custodian.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:24 pm

With some easement of lockdown my 480 has been getting out and about.

Randomly 5 mins before mate brought it up a nice c30 appeared in my street.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by JohnO » Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:22 pm

Looking great - What a day to be out and about!
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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Fri May 07, 2021 12:17 pm

Sad to report but blinky is now under new ownership.

Hopefully he will get the TLC it deserves.

It has been good being the custodian for the last 4 years and the forum has been invaluable.

I will able to put my time into my 1960's British cars that have been awaiting restoration time.

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by jamescarruthers » Fri May 07, 2021 1:53 pm

Adios amigo! Nice work with the 480.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by dcwalker » Fri May 07, 2021 5:21 pm

Sorry to see you leaving 480-dom, Colin :( but best of luck with future car ventures!

I have PM'd you...

All the best

David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by JohnO » Fri May 07, 2021 5:36 pm

And a new home is found.

I am now the proud owner of Blinky.

I am based not far from Colin. I am a long time member and long time lurker. It's great to be back in a wedge. Hopefully will be able to join in some adventures soon
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M ybw Celebration 51/480 just adopted from fellow member
F ggg Black 480 es 1989 - garaged for 20 years, rotten arches

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by arthuy » Fri May 07, 2021 8:30 pm

I wont disappear altogether, I quite like the idea of being able to take advantage of a rescue car for meets if there is one available.

Which reminds me I should make another contribution to the fund :hopping:

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Re: Blinky 51/480

Post by dragonflyjewels » Fri May 07, 2021 9:13 pm

Lovely fairtale ending ! I don't doubt that Colin will be back in a 480 of his own at some point in the future, but meanwhile a rescue car could possibly be arranged and it's great to know that Blinky is safe and John happily back in wedgeland.

As you no doubt know, the pot is seriously depleted at the moment, so donations would be greatly appreciated. Far too many buses for comfort but once the cars are gone there is no bringing them back.
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Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo

no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any

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