480 Turbo on fleabay.....
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Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Probably one for a new thread but....
I'd be taking the rear bumper off as a matter of course, to see what remains of the rear crash bar.
Front and rear is (if the bolts co-operate) a simple task.
I covered the rear in a how to guide
I'd be taking the rear bumper off as a matter of course, to see what remains of the rear crash bar.
Front and rear is (if the bolts co-operate) a simple task.
I covered the rear in a how to guide
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Ok thanks, shall have an investigate later
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- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
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Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
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)
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)
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
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!
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!
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2511
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
R5 vultures mustn't have as deep pockets as they thought
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)
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)
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Maybe a cause for celebration? although as poverty is one of my biggest fears, I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but if it means a 480 turbo is saved....jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:39 pmR5 vultures mustn't have as deep pockets as they thought
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
I suspect the "mystery bidder" was a freshly created account the seller created, in order to bump the bidding to what he paid for the car.jamescarruthers wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:39 pmR5 vultures mustn't have as deep pockets as they thought
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Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
or one of the little tykes who think it's funny to bid on a car they have no intention of paying for
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
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
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Given the comments about feedback suspect the latter...
Do you think he'd accept 50p?
David
Do you think he'd accept 50p?
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!
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!
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
If it helps, I’ve been to see this car today. It’s in a sorry state.
The engine runs but almost every panel has rust including the roof, the windscreen is cracked and needs replacing. O/S/R inner arch needs welding
Every suspension bush needs replacing. Rear bump stops have dropped down which probably means the upper part has more than likely rotted away.
The clutch problem... new cable fitted but wrong type so could not test the clutch/box for function.
Exhaust mounts broken at the front
Centre console/handbrake flapping around. N/S electric window not working.
The guy that owns it owns a body repair shop. Has not had time to repair and probably has left it too long.
Worth saving? I’d say 4K in body work and a full repaint would be a start.
The engine runs but almost every panel has rust including the roof, the windscreen is cracked and needs replacing. O/S/R inner arch needs welding
Every suspension bush needs replacing. Rear bump stops have dropped down which probably means the upper part has more than likely rotted away.
The clutch problem... new cable fitted but wrong type so could not test the clutch/box for function.
Exhaust mounts broken at the front
Centre console/handbrake flapping around. N/S electric window not working.
The guy that owns it owns a body repair shop. Has not had time to repair and probably has left it too long.
Worth saving? I’d say 4K in body work and a full repaint would be a start.
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
bloomin 'eck, I think that is a serious case of maybe just being too much to do, but then, how many pre facelift turbos are left?Wade1981 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:30 pmIf it helps, I’ve been to see this car today. It’s in a sorry state.
The engine runs but almost every panel has rust including the roof, the windscreen is cracked and needs replacing. O/S/R inner arch needs welding
Every suspension bush needs replacing. Rear bump stops have dropped down which probably means the upper part has more than likely rotted away.
The clutch problem... new cable fitted but wrong type so could not test the clutch/box for function.
Exhaust mounts broken at the front
Centre console/handbrake flapping around. N/S electric window not working.
The guy that owns it owns a body repair shop. Has not had time to repair and probably has left it too long.
Worth saving? I’d say 4K in body work and a full repaint would be a start.
Here is Sud in happier times I hope:
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Wow, what a difference. Looks amazing in that picture.
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
And there's the warning sign....
The very thing it needs is his bread and butter, but he's NOT done it? Sure it could be "one project too many", "not enough spare time" but to me it screams "too far gone".
Obviously, I'd LOVE to save every single one - even if just for parts, but much like the facebook car, it shows how quickly a once great car can go if left in the wrong hands.
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
unfortunately, this ones greatness is very much in doubtjifflemon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:01 pmAnd there's the warning sign....
The very thing it needs is his bread and butter, but he's NOT done it? Sure it could be "one project too many", "not enough spare time" but to me it screams "too far gone".
Obviously, I'd LOVE to save every single one - even if just for parts, but much like the facebook car, it shows how quickly a once great car can go if left in the wrong hands.
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
I’ve taken some pictures from today, I’m not savvy enough to upload. If someone wants to PM me with a number will what’s app them over to post.
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
pictures are quite simple, click the picture icon and you will get two [img] tags. go to postimage.org and upload the photos, then you can copy the direct link, paste it inbetween the [img] tags and then you will get the picture posted
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
That dint work will try again
- jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2511
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
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Re: 480 Turbo on fleabay.....
Upload to Postimages.org then choose "Hotlinks for Forums" and paste it directly into the message on this forum and then you don't have to messa bout with the IMG tags
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)
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)