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1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow.

tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 13, 2007 16:17:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well the viva going pop was a blessing in disguise as I was 'made' to buy this pimp bus at the RR show. Most of you know the saga and the solution. Anyhoo got it home and first things first, quick wash and get down to the local moody spot for some pics. Thanks to my mate steve and his SLR(cam) for these. No big plans for this, apart from eventually some volvo turbo power. But first things first - that front is still a bit high. Will have a poke about whilst i'm doing the steering rack whether it can go lower or not. One side the wheels I sprayed all black with BBQ paint and the other is as they were, trying to decide which one is cooler.
	Last Edit: Nov 27, 2007 21:47:35 GMT by rmad 1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 13, 2007 16:18:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	p.s. wish those comps in the boot were 5x108 and not 4x108 now.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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WillCarter Yorkshire and The Humber Posts: 6,617	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. WillCarter @supersport1987
	Aug 13, 2007 16:25:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I wanted this so bad. If you ever decide you're bored of it, look me up. Could be interested in a year or two. Love it
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Davenger Club Retro Rides Member It's only metal Posts: 7,272 Club RR Member Number: 140	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. Davenger @dminifreak Club Retro Rides Member 140
	Aug 13, 2007 16:49:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mmmm, barge love. Can't believe what a bargain it was
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michiel Posted a lot Posts: 3,194	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. michiel @michiel
	Aug 13, 2007 20:20:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yum.
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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,523	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. Seth @seth
	Aug 13, 2007 20:49:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a great buy Tigran There's room for more than just wheels in this car
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slater Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 6,390 Club RR Member Number: 78	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. slater @slater Club Retro Rides Member 78
	Aug 13, 2007 21:21:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	You attulay mad enough for me to respect you dude!


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sparko Posted a lot Posts: 1,627	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. sparko @sparko
	Aug 13, 2007 21:35:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	good buy dude, me buddy was curse word because he turned up on the sunday and wanted it lol
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Ether Posted a lot Posts: 4,450	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. Ether @streetrules
	Aug 13, 2007 21:44:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had the worst ever hangover in the world ever while in the back of this car - but it was made slightly better for the comfiness and general coolness of the car All the best with it, it's an awesome machine.


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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 13, 2007 21:47:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	seth said: That's a great buy Tigran There's room for more than just wheels in this car That is exactly what i have planned for it dude. Tis a luxury having something with the loading area of this and now sill over the boot like in te focus.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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beastieboy Part of things Posts: 115	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. beastieboy @beastieboy
	Aug 13, 2007 22:23:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	awesome station wagon !! Love the stance and general look of it ! Whats been done to it and what are your plans ?
	My cars always write cheques that my wallet can't cash...

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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. reanimation @reanimation
	Aug 13, 2007 22:28:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Madness. loving the craziness, I cannot compete! ... and hey if you do get bord of those CX's please look me up first?
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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 13, 2007 22:33:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It's been dropped four inches all round, had the trim removed and other little bits and pieces. There is no real plan to it tbh. First of all is shift my cars off the street with the help of this volvo, shift all my engines with it to where they need to go, and then replace the knackered steering rack to get it's mot this week sometime. Badly want a volvo turbo engine in there at some point (not a t5) - but that can wait.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,019	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. HoTWire @admin
	Aug 14, 2007 7:43:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oooh a RR car still on RR,.. thats Wagoneer's old wagon.. as lowered by Rmad and Wagoneer ... it has provenance .. so be nice to it or bad to it
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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 14, 2007 9:42:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah that's why i bought it, remember seeing it when it was wagoneer's and thinking how fugging cool it looked.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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Ether Posted a lot Posts: 4,450	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. Ether @streetrules
	Aug 14, 2007 10:06:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It looks nice all polished, too. Are you going to do anything with the roof or leave it zebra flaked...?


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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. trg1984 @trg1984
	Aug 14, 2007 10:07:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	its one of the coolest RR car no doubt, superb purchase


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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 14, 2007 10:14:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The flake is coming off in places and is becoming discoloured (parts are going whiteish and so on). So i'm thinking of getting the roof a really matt black finish and then getting the red G3'd so it's really nice n bright. Removing all the overspray marks and tape marks on the red as well. But leaving the stencilling as is. Think the fresh new red paint would look cool with a totally matt black up top. Re spray the window bits where the black is coming off as well.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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Smiler Posted a lot I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :) Posts: 2,492	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. Smiler @smiler
	Aug 14, 2007 10:26:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I borrowed a mates 240GL for a week. They are dog slow but they really are top barges! That one looks superb! Lots of potential in there too.
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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1986 Volvo 240 estate. Low n' slow. tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Aug 14, 2007 10:43:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	They've got a fair bit of poke. It topped certain three figure speeds (on a private test track) with 4 heavy wheels n tyres in the back.
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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