So, today was the day...
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what is it? an underbonnet lamp.
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Rover fitted them from atleast the sixties, I used to get the comment that they were there to assist during the breakdowns
Where does it sit in the engine bay?
Where does it sit in the engine bay?
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So, those components, weighed and measured into a pot, look like this:
Doesn't resemble this yet, does it?
That's right folks.... We're having some paint! Not the whole car before anyone starts to get excited! However, after much mocking at the mini meet, the rear bumper (or rather, it's replacement) needed to be dealt with.
So, back to that pot, lets give it a mix...
Looks a little better (apart from the light making it look awful!)
So, to the booth to find our recipients of the paint....
and away we go....
Not the best shot (its being taken through a glass door)
Now add some Laquer and it looks like this:
Then, it was allowed to dry and we set about fitting it - No pics of that really, as I've covered it already in previous posts.
Two things happened though whilst the bumper was off.
1) My friend added the talipipe to my exhaust. It's a standard exhaust (and thus, girlfriend friendly) but I do like something chunky to polish and give presence.
2) He polished my rear lights; Well, initially he just polished one to wind me up, but eventually did the second!
Final results:
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looking goood !
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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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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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Love all the bumper detail and pictures as I'm just about to do the same. Great looking back end! Exhaust trim finishes it off nicely. Added to shopping list.
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XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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Just in case you, or anyone is else is wondering, it's a 3.5" inch, double wall stainless steel, rolled in tip.
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i'm liking the polished rear lenses . . .
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Just showed SHMBO the pictures of your car.
"Ooooh, I love that blue, can I have one?"
You Paris blue owners and your pretty cars. Costing me a fortune!!
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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so, another temporary (semi-permanent) fix done today.
The centre vertical vent was, like most, a bit flappy.... easy to see why.
only one of the five clips remained in one peice.
Didn't even bother seeing if such a part was available, instead, I got my best blue peter on....
Yup, thats five cable ties cut short around the flap and then....
the remains of cable tie glue gunned and holding it all togther!
Looks terrible I know, but it actually works!
The centre vertical vent was, like most, a bit flappy.... easy to see why.
only one of the five clips remained in one peice.
Didn't even bother seeing if such a part was available, instead, I got my best blue peter on....
Yup, thats five cable ties cut short around the flap and then....
the remains of cable tie glue gunned and holding it all togther!
Looks terrible I know, but it actually works!
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So more updates, this time coutesy of 89of480
Here they are:
Side by side view:
And done!
Yes, they're a little more blue than I'd like, but hey, works with the car!
The big positives to take away are:
1) Headlamps still work
2) Running lights won't melt
So, £8 seemed a small price to pay to not have my lenses and bulbholders melted...89of480 wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pmhttps://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1962573359 This is the link for the bulbs I’ve purchased, I got these ones because I’ve read about someone on here before that has the same bulbs, the last LED’s I tried stopped the pop ups from working but these ones are fine, I’m looking forward to trying them!
Here they are:
Side by side view:
And done!
Yes, they're a little more blue than I'd like, but hey, works with the car!
The big positives to take away are:
1) Headlamps still work
2) Running lights won't melt
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..but teh negatives are not legal for road use and you risk being pulled for all that blue light - lovely car though
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Now that, Sir, is beginning to look very smart - although I still think I preferred the original unique finish on the bumper
I agree you might have a problem with the LEDs: it'll probably depend on how they look at night though.
As for the under bonnet lamp, I am envious! I had one on my first 480, and then fitted one to my second. Looked into doing the same on the Celebration to find the mounting area was no longer part of the structure . Forgot all about it then - must see if it's there on the GT!
Keep up the good work!
David
I agree you might have a problem with the LEDs: it'll probably depend on how they look at night though.
As for the under bonnet lamp, I am envious! I had one on my first 480, and then fitted one to my second. Looked into doing the same on the Celebration to find the mounting area was no longer part of the structure . Forgot all about it then - must see if it's there on the GT!
Keep up the good work!
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!
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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Hey, I’m glad you got them too and that you like them!jifflemon wrote: ↑Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:07 pmSo more updates, this time coutesy of 89of480
So, £8 seemed a small price to pay to not have my lenses and bulbholders melted...89of480 wrote: ↑Tue May 15, 2018 4:43 pmhttps://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1962573359 This is the link for the bulbs I’ve purchased, I got these ones because I’ve read about someone on here before that has the same bulbs, the last LED’s I tried stopped the pop ups from working but these ones are fine, I’m looking forward to trying them!
Yes, they're a little more blue than I'd like, but hey, works with the car!
The big positives to take away are:
1) Headlamps still work
2) Running lights won't melt
I was very pleased that they didn’t stop the headlamps running! And of course the best part is that they won’t destroy the irreplaceable lenses!
But are they really illegal? I wouldn’t say that they are super blue like those actually illegal ice blue side lamps you see some people with, I wouldn’t say they are any more blue than LED daytime lamps anyway to be fair, but they suit your car well!
And the paint is fantastic! I’m jealous and also very excited to get mine done!!
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Sadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.
LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.
LED conversion bulbs are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.
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LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.
LED conversion bulbs are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.
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Good info. Is this correct for rear lights also (brake lights, numberplate etc.)?triumphtoledo wrote: ↑Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:50 pmSadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.
LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.
LED conversion lamps are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.
R
1994 480GT - arrived!!
XC60 and XC70 for the daily grind.
C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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C70 Coupé Convertible for the sunny days. Should sell it but can't!
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That is a shame, but understandable, considering some of the abhorrent LEDS you normally see on people’s number plates; either stupidly blue or stupidly bright.zapcity wrote: ↑Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:55 pmGood info. Is this correct for rear lights also (brake lights, numberplate etc.)?triumphtoledo wrote: ↑Wed Jun 06, 2018 12:50 pmSadly, yes, LED bulb conversions that fit in exterior lamp halogen housings are illegal to sell, fit and use on the road. This is because all replacement bulbs have to be e-marked; LED conversion bulbs cannot attain the standards as required by UK and EU law. If selling for off road use, the bulb vendor has to prove that the car is not being used on the road This is a separate legal issue to blue light being emitted.
LED daytime running lights, either supplied as aftermarket lamps complete, or fitted to a new car, are legal, because they lens and light source are compatible with each other and they pass Type Approval standards.
LED conversion lamps are OK to use inside the car but never in an external lamp.
R
I would say yes, this is correct for rear lights too; I know Halfords have begun selling LED brake lights and other lamps, not 100% sure if they are E marked though
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Yes. Conversion lamps are not for exterior lamp use at all. With Halfords and other retailers selling them, strictly speaking, they are breaking the law that is not being enforced, although you'll notice that there will be a warning saying "for off road use"
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