Restoration of an 480ES 1987

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 1:58 pm

Thanks for your contribution. I think I'll go with the #1

Ettore Bugatti · Post by **Ettore Bugatti** » Fri May 01, 2009 3:43 pm

Yes, good choice!

Although you can look also to #3, but with everything below the lowest line painted black.

Ettore Bugatti · Post by **Ettore Bugatti** » Wed May 06, 2009 10:44 pm

The suggestion

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DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Thu May 07, 2009 5:46 am

I've thought about the wheels being black with polished lip and I think it would fit the car quite well. Don't know about the black lower part though

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Fri May 08, 2009 8:10 am

Gah, I had to buy new steering column lock because the old one stopped working. Well turns out the new lock is about an inch shorter than the previous one! The old lock cylinder doesn't fit the new frame because of that. I had to buy a new lock cylinder! Now I have two keys - one for the doors and second for the ignition.

Also, because it is shorter the steering column cover plate has the hole on the wrong place. Now the keyhole is inside the cover. Have I been given a newer style steering column lock and are there different kinds of steering column covers so I can fix this? Also, Can I change the lock cylinders insides to fit the new cylinder so I would only have one key?

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:38 pm

have you read my post on locks.it works on doors. not tried ignition lock.

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:51 pm

yes you can change lock tumblers, have a couple of spares funnily enough

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:04 pm

ted clutch wrote:have you read my post on locks.it works on doors. not tried ignition lock.

Yes I read it. I tried to open the lock but didn't quite figure out how to do it...

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:06 pm

you need to use the same numbers as your old lock.
i think white volvo with black bumpers is cool.

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Fri May 08, 2009 8:14 pm

Anyone care to explain how I can get the lock cylinder to open? I can see the tumblers inside but cant figure how can I get to them.

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Fri May 08, 2009 8:37 pm

This is how it currently looks

Auk · Post by **Auk** » Fri May 08, 2009 9:14 pm

I'll take mine out for you this weekend when I find the time!

I know it's possible to change it, but can't help you at this time.

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Fri May 08, 2009 11:47 pm

there must be a way to get the barrel out of the centre.are there any clips at the end.

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Sat May 09, 2009 6:39 am

Auk wrote:I'll take mine out for you this weekend when I find the time!

I know it's possible to change it, but can't help you at this time.

Thanks, any help is appreciated. Don't brake it though!

ted clutch wrote:there must be a way to get the barrel out of the centre.are there any clips at the end.

I don't see any clips. Though on the second pic, just under the barrel you can see a teeth you can push in. Though it doesn't do any good - it still won't come out.

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:06 pm

The car passed the MOT!

esta · Post by **esta** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:59 pm

Yessss!!!!

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:08 am

Currently having a lot of issues with the engine, hopefully it will start working normally after a 'few' sensor changes.

Also:

DaKyy wrote:I received Hausser lowering springs today, thank you Robbie!

To my surprise they were manufactured by Eibach! Seems they made lowering springs for 480 after all. Not available on aftermarket though

robkendall · Post by **robkendall** » Fri May 15, 2009 7:07 pm

love the look of the alloys with black inner/polished lip, and love the thin black highlighting, but NOT the black lower bumper idea
it sort of hides the bottom of the bumper, and being the gorgeous kit it is, needs to be seen in its entirety

just my opinions though....your cars come on fantastic from the pics of you with it in the tent lol

DaKyy · Post by **DaKyy** » Sun May 24, 2009 6:07 pm

DaKyy wrote:Had 5 packs of Vibroplast dampening sheets that I threw in the trunk. Literally.

Fitted the rollerblind that my wife (and I) made:

Those dampening sheets could've been installed a bit better, though they aren't visible so I didn't care so much

Truly impressed on how the rollerblind looks.

I was so chuffed that forgot to take pics of the jaquard interior I fitted yesterday.

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:13 pm

was this to quiet road noise.did it work.aren.t them sheets heavy.

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Restoration of an 480ES 1987

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