Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:02 pm

Another visit to the bodyshop today - after grinding the lip of the nearside wheel arch had a couple of rust holes in it, but Paul the owner assured me metal will be welded in.

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They have also taken out a long scratch on the bonnet and now the back bumper is off and primed ready to re-spray. Loads more work than I was expecting, virtually a full respray, but Paul winked when I asked if it was still within budget. He is such a nice man, and a classic car enthusiast as well. I did notice there weren't as many cars there as usual, must have hit a lull in the workload. All three of them stopped to chat to us. Al made a few discrete enquiries about preferences so when we call in next week it will be to drop off some well deserved bottles of Christmas cheer. Like Jeff, I'm happy to grease the wheels, and in this case I think something more than choccies is called for.
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Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dcwalker » Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:10 am

Excellent progress Sylvia! :D

By the time we have all finished sorting R6 out, she's going to be a very tempting purchase for someone looking for a very nice, limited edition 480...

David
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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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:21 pm

Another visit to R6 today, and she now has a nice new metal lip to the nearside arch

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Bit difficult to see black on black, but it's looking like a thorough job and the deadly sponges have also gone

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Maybe she'll have some new paint by Christmas
Sylvia

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

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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by jifflemon » Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:05 pm

I hope those boys are having a well deserved afternoon off, struggling to move after all the beer and biscuits.... :D

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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Thu Jan 06, 2022 6:39 pm

We have paint !

This side still awaits buffing

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This side is gleaming

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Looks like she'll be back soon.
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dcwalker » Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:40 am

Steadily looking better and better :D . She'll be a good buy for someone soon, that's for sure!

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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by JohnO » Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:27 pm

Looking really good. Always liked that colour
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:15 pm

Now we have freshly painted bumpers

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Just the bonnet to go, then the final buff. All being well she'll be done next week, then it's off to the pamper parlour for some more expert tlc.
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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
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dcwalker » Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:59 am

Looking very nice :D

Are they re-instating the black line all round in the side-strips and bumpers?

I look forward to getting my hands on her to finish her renaissance... ;)

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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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:49 am

I suspect the black lines won't be done as there's been no mention of them. I haven't liked to ask - we've got a lot more work done than expected so I don't want to push my luck.
The initial assessment was that the budget would cover rear quarters and roof, and might stretch to dents in the front wings. Now he's also done the bonnet and both bumpers as well as both sides front to back it's virtually a full respray.
We might get the stick on tape just on the sides, or maybe also on the vertical plane on the bumpers ( we got that on Al's GT and James got it on his launch car). Really the bumper stripes should be painted but thats expensive and now they are back on the car that's obviously not happening here.
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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
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Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dcwalker » Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:31 pm

One for the Pamper Parlour to look into...

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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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Jan 29, 2022 1:40 pm

I think someone on here got some bumper stripes cut for their repainted car. If you do go get a set made, I’d be up for a set too, please?
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:46 pm

The problem with stick on stripes is that they will only bend in one direction without pleating. The bumpers need them to bend horizontally from the vertical face to the horizontal one as well as vertically at the corners. I suspect the factory ones were shaped under heat. Whilst possible to trim the pleats, it would be very difficult to get a neat finish.
Probably easier to mask and spray, even if more time consuming.
Sylvia

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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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by Norm57 » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:27 pm

Looking really good. As you say almost a full respray . I am planning on a trip down to Oulton
Broad on the 20th of February so if the car is ready and Dc is good to go then I will give him a lift. I owe him a few favours and it will be good to catch up with you and Al. Cheers Norman.

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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:46 pm

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:46 pm
The problem with stick on stripes is that they will only bend in one direction without pleating. The bumpers need them to bend horizontally from the vertical face to the horizontal one as well as vertically at the corners. I suspect the factory ones were shaped under heat. Whilst possible to trim the pleats, it would be very difficult to get a neat finish.
Probably easier to mask and spray, even if more time consuming.
Very good point and explains why it was done, I think, by a vehicle wrapping company!
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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dcwalker » Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:32 pm

My current plan is to mask and spray the bumper stripes. To limit the amount of covering up needed I'll remove the bumpers - both have just been off so bolts should be nice and free...

Side strips I may well look into a tape of some sort.

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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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:57 pm

I am planning on a trip down to Oulton
Broad on the 20th of February so if the car is ready and Dc is good to go then I will give him a lift.
Thanks Norm, Oulton Broad is not far from us so that could work well.
My current plan is to mask and spray the bumper stripes. To limit the amount of covering up needed I'll remove the bumpers - both have just been off so bolts should be nice and free...

Side strips I may well look into a tape of some sort.
Now that sounds like the perfect plan !
Sylvia

Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:50 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:46 pm
dragonflyjewels wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:46 pm
The problem with stick on stripes is that they will only bend in one direction without pleating. The bumpers need them to bend horizontally from the vertical face to the horizontal one as well as vertically at the corners. I suspect the factory ones were shaped under heat. Whilst possible to trim the pleats, it would be very difficult to get a neat finish.
Probably easier to mask and spray, even if more time consuming.
Very good point and explains why it was done, I think, by a vehicle wrapping company!
Magic search function! “Espada” had it gone at a Volvo body shop called Hylton Gott in Downham Market, Norfolk.
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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: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by dragonflyjewels » Wed Feb 09, 2022 9:53 pm

Tuesday started off well - Nikela the GT was ready for collection from the bodyshop and looking fabulous:

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such a deep shine, she's covered in reflections :lol:
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Looking rather different compared to before
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Off we set, going to visit a breaker's yard in east Yorkshire to collect white doors and wings for R4 plus armed with several other shopping lists, then visit dc to deliver Nikela, drop off press releases for his collection and collect a window regulator for R7 and a wing he was donating to Ben's wrecked car. Overnight stay in a Travelodge and home to south Norfolk this morning.

Unfortunately, Nikela's battery warning light came on just before we reached the Humber bridge. As the handbrake light was also on despite the handbrake being off, and the washer bottle light was on (I can't believe Jeff didn't fill it after all the careful cleaning) my first thought was dodgy dash connections. Just to be on the safe side, I flashed Al in the Saab so we could pull over and have a look at the alternator - it's been dripped on by the leaky pas pump and sure enough it wasn't working - no belt !! We can only think either the steering fluid had degraded the belt enough for it to break, or it's caused damage to the alternator and it seized. We had too far still to travel to get there on the battery so we found a Shell garage to wait at and at 3pm we rang the breakdown. Initially we were told 4.30, but it was actually 7.30 before they finally arrived. Of course, me being with Al and in a service area, we were low priority. With hindsight, we should have found somewhere safe to park Nikela on an empty stretch of country road and gone off the the garage whilst we waited. They weren't to know we had a second car. Scrapyard visit had to be postponed until today, and evening visit to dc turned into a breakfast meeting, but at least Nikela finished her journey to the Pamper Parlour.

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We eventually got a meal at a pub about 9pm and arrived at the Travelodge close on midnight. Needless to say we both slept like the dead !
After chatting to dc and his lovely wife over breakfast we went off to the scrappie with several shopping lists:
white doors and wings for R4
difficult to find parts for the rescues
door and rear bumper for Ben's disastrous bin lorry skid
2 pairs early wing mirrors, one for me (not exactly urgent, I just fancy them on Lily)
second pair, passenger side for Ben, driver's for James
hoses for Norm from their only early car
2.0i badge for william's two tone
subframe for Nigel's Celebration

Luckily, Nigel was already sorted. The two 2ltres both had to same problem with their badges as william's car - the i was missing but I got one for free anyway thinking he might be able to use part of it to make an i. The only early car had already donated its hoses and wing mirrors. I did however come home with a good silver door for Ben. After checking all the rear bumpers, I selected one with no goudges on the corners and have asked for it to be taken off the car - hopefully dc will be able to collect it next week if he's not too busy. To my amazement there were two very white but otherwise OK rear n/s clusters on cars. Once all the screws were off the back and much careful slicing through sealant and tapping on the screw ends with a hammer, both came out with edges unbroken - brill, both the rescue cars here need one so Al will be on polishing mop duties. Maybe then I won't be doing a daily leak check and constant drying out.
After all the excitement of rear clusters I totally forgot to ask about wing mirrors, but the ones on the early car had gone so I suspect he didn't have any. White doors and wings were chosen and loaded along with a few other bits useful for rescues. Having planned on being back around lunchtime, we finally got home about 7.30 tonight and got a real telling off from the cat....

Next week we will be going to Leominster (the other side of the country - that's going to be a long haul) They have an earlyish black car with a good driver's door which will be perfect to replace the rusty one on R5. I've already given them a list of other parts and once again, I'll be shopping. It's the only 480 they have, but if anyone wants parts not mentioned above, let me know. En route home we will be dropping the door off at Jeff's along with a front bumper we are donating to Ben plus the wing from dc and the door bought for him today. Jeff has several spare bonnets and nose cones and is acting as a central collection point for all the parts he needs. There is plenty going on behind the scenes on the rescue work but Jeff gets precious little time for doing updates.

Anyway, enough sidetracking, this thread will now be updated by dc on the GT's progress at the Pamper Parlour.
Sylvia

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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Re: Rescue car: R6 - our first GT

Post by Norm57 » Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:54 am

Sylvia if they have the hoses I am after on the Leominster car please snap them up for me. Cheers Norman.

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