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The Volvo 480 looks good as is, but if you have the desire to give it a more personal look you can find out what others did to their 480 and be inspired.

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Post by MGB_GT » Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:09 pm

Roo wrote:Here's mine, still work in progress but hopefully you get the idea...
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How'd you get the Double Din Stereo in? Is that a Kenwood 3+1 Changer? That's what I've got with a CD player for it. Was thinking about fitting in the 480, but have a Sony MD with CD Changer at the moment as I was thinking about installing the Oil/Voltage gauges, but that looks nicer than I thought it would.
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Post by Roo » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:08 am

MGB_GT wrote:
Roo wrote:Here's mine, still work in progress but hopefully you get the idea...
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How'd you get the Double Din Stereo in? Is that a Kenwood 3+1 Changer? That's what I've got with a CD player for it. Was thinking about fitting in the 480, but have a Sony MD with CD Changer at the moment as I was thinking about installing the Oil/Voltage gauges, but that looks nicer than I thought it would.
With a lot of swearing and spanner rash! :lol: Its two din sixed kenwood units, one radio the other equaliser put together to form a double din. It is a VERY tight squeeze but can be done with patience. In time i will probably mod the console at the bottom so the gauges look more factory fitted.

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Post by Murf » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:18 pm

In time i will probably mod the console at the bottom so the gauges look more factory fitted.
i hope so! stop buying new cars and finish the ones youve got ;)

oh, and when am i getting a proper shot of the T5 then? ;)
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Post by Roo » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:12 pm

Murf wrote:
In time i will probably mod the console at the bottom so the gauges look more factory fitted.
i hope so! stop buying new cars and finish the ones youve got ;)

oh, and when am i getting a proper shot of the T5 then? ;)
I'll do you a deal, fix the heated seat thats doing my head in trying to sort out and you can have a go! :D

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Post by Murf » Sat Dec 10, 2005 5:45 pm

ooo, a challenge, i like that!

hold on though, volvo-----electrical problem-------maybe not!

:lol:
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Post by Roo » Mon Dec 12, 2005 9:25 am

Murf wrote:ooo, a challenge, i like that!

hold on though, volvo-----electrical problem-------maybe not!

:lol:
Tell me about it! :lol:

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