Discussions about meetings, both organised by us and by others, can take place here. If you want to organise a meeting yourself, this is the place to start! If you want to inform everyone of a meeting no one might know, feel free to post it here too.
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dcwalker
- 480 Is my middle name
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by dcwalker » Wed Aug 14, 2019 8:22 pm
Aaarrgh - Al's not coming near driving (my) Lily if he rests his hand on the gear-knob; does the linkage no good at all!
As for Willow - I know exactly what you mean about the fangs from our Martha, but we're not bringing her because she HATES being in a car and I'm not having her wailing her way around Scotland!!
See you Saturday!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1995 Celebration 331 (plus 2004 C70 Collection & 1995 440 ES)
Previous: 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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Alan 480
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by Alan 480 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:46 am
dcwalker wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2019 5:31 pm
Alan - if you are reading this, which car will you meet us with?
Looking forward to Saturday and catching up with people again!
Best wishes all
David
old red one, still removing suspension parts / bolts etc one at a time and making sure that when the time comes to remove said offending object I'm not presented with 20+ years of corroded bolts etc
and as the red one passed it's MoT at start of August pressure is off until next year, weather is rubbish and don't really need four cars on road, three is enough

Alan
480 ES 2litre x 2 (1 x Normal, 1 x 'Celebration' ? ), C30 1.8ES, SS1
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cranna21
- Knows an Aerodeck isn't a 480
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by cranna21 » Thu Aug 15, 2019 1:43 pm
Alan,
I've 2 sets of clocks in the boot of the 940 for your perusal on Saturday! see what one suits you most!
Had hoped that I might find a buyer for my last remaining set of 15" wheels that were coming to the event to save someone on shipping but no takers!
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 208bhp/230nm
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
'09 S40 D5 Manual R-Design
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dragonflyjewels
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by dragonflyjewels » Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:41 pm
We are leaving this evening, so if anyone needs to contact me please use my mobile. I think everyone coming has the number, if not put a post on here and if I can't get online I'm sure someone will pm it.
Roll on Sarurday !

Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
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dcwalker
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by dcwalker » Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:13 pm
Sylvia - Have a good trip - we're heading north tomorrow; see you Saturday!
Alan - that sounds like a very sensible approach...
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1995 Celebration 331 (plus 2004 C70 Collection & 1995 440 ES)
Previous: 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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arthuy
- Advanced 480 rookie
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by arthuy » Thu Aug 15, 2019 6:20 pm
We are still hoping to attend.
Still need to refit interior and get an MoT. Work has gotten in the way.
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Murf
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by Murf » Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:55 pm
I'd hoped to attend this but can't get a new windscreen for my Turbo and therefore no Mot!
My wife is also away on Saturday climbing a Munro so can't even cadge a lift with someone else.
Definitely next year though

Kia Pro'ceed GT 1.6 Turbo
1992 480 Turbo
C30 R Design
Mazda Bongo Van

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Alan 480
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by Alan 480 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 7:18 pm
Murf wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 5:55 pm
I'd hoped to attend this but can't get a new windscreen for my Turbo and therefore no Mot!
Definitely next year though
technically no requirement for a windscreen for an MoT, remove screen, remove wipers and wear goggles!!
although with the weather forecast being 'some showers' then maybe not such a good idea

Alan
480 ES 2litre x 2 (1 x Normal, 1 x 'Celebration' ? ), C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Murf
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by Murf » Fri Aug 16, 2019 8:30 pm
I'd be sorely tempted to try that, our local Mot tester hates me anyway thanks to all the random rubbish cars that I drag in every year

Kia Pro'ceed GT 1.6 Turbo
1992 480 Turbo
C30 R Design
Mazda Bongo Van

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jamescarruthers
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by jamescarruthers » Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:17 pm
Well my Dad and I are safely in Scotland care of the very kind Jifflemon who has lent me this car as mine didn't make it out of the body shop in time for the meet! Looking forward to seeing some of you for breakfast.
@ Murph: I did the windowless MOT last year. Goggles are an absolute must and also some tape on the front of the headlining. Mine was pretty shagged but having 30mph wind blown at it finished the cloth-to-fibreboard glue off and made it very flappy!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:17 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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dcwalker
- 480 Is my middle name
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- Joined: Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:30 pm
- Location: York
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by dcwalker » Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:27 am

Hurrah - you made it! Nice looking 480 too
Look forward to seeing you in a while...
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1995 Celebration 331 (plus 2004 C70 Collection & 1995 440 ES)
Previous: 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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arthuy
- Advanced 480 rookie
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by arthuy » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:27 pm
Sorry I wasnt able to make it, work got in the way of finishing the car and getting the MoT.
Probably a good thing as I was called out for work at 6am
Hope the weather holds out for you all and look forward to seeing some photos.
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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:40 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:41 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:42 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:44 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:45 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:46 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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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jamescarruthers
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 2004
- Joined: Mon Jul 07, 2003 3:19 pm
- Location: Cambridge
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by jamescarruthers » Sat Aug 17, 2019 12:47 pm
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2001 Volvo C70 2.4T convertible (Olivolvo)
2003 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 (Big Ren)
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)