BigWig
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Sept 15, 2007 11:49:36 GMT
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Ok, it's not up to welded diff and chopped spring spec yet, but here is the latest project, the animalistic 1.7 340. This boxy Swede has been laid up on a driveway for over a year but ‘Macaroni’, through RR, put me in touch with this 32k miler. Unfortunately, the previous owner became too unwell to drive, hence the sale. It has some form of Sainsbury’s car park ding in just about every panel, but it is rot free, the underside is fresh with underseal and the arches are mint, the bolts are even in the original metallic grey! It should pass an MOT with no problems, because it made the journey back home without a hitch and everything works, even the tyres are in good form. After a good ‘clear out’ – the misfire that was apparent on the driveway soon disappeared. The plan is to order a full service kit from Volvo, make sure the mechanicals are tip-top, and get it ready for some sideways action. A roof rack wouldn’t go a miss either, have you got one? I’m going to hit it with the lowering stick, fit a side exit exhaust, wide 13s and the mentioned roof rack to carry spare wheels/tyres. I keep seeing 7x13 ATS Classics for sale in 4x100 for the Golf etc. But do you know if they will fit this bad boy? I know the PCD is ok, but it's more the centre bore that I'm worried about...       |
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Last Edit: Sept 16, 2007 17:10:33 GMT by BigWig
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61stu
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Sept 15, 2007 12:11:42 GMT
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liking these more and more, should look good  |
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Sept 15, 2007 13:46:06 GMT
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I love 'em.
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Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Sept 15, 2007 17:22:34 GMT
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SteveP
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Sept 16, 2007 16:52:09 GMT
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Nice... good luck with the project, should be pretty good with that kinda mileage too!
Don't go for the 13" look though... on low pro's they look way to small and the look is being overdone imo... there are alot of 340 clones atm!
With moar power you don't need a small rolling radius and less grip... get some 15's ;D
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Sept 16, 2007 17:01:31 GMT
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as I said in my thread it looks an awsome beginning basis to work with! I agree the 13" look is overdone etc but it does look damn good still haha, although as I posted in my thread go for some thing different other than minilites or revo's (like what I have) ATS Classics would probs look mint on it! As for the center bore you'll probs find the wheels are slightly larger than the hub, which is an easy fix with some Spigot rings  I gotta get some for the revo's Keep us updated on the project, I will be keeping an eye on this |
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Sept 16, 2007 19:47:26 GMT
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Sept 16, 2007 22:02:40 GMT
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squid..........stick some virgos on it FTW
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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Sept 17, 2007 13:50:53 GMT
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I reckon it needs some 10" wide Revos on the back...
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BigWig
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Sept 18, 2007 21:09:15 GMT
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Thanks for the comments boys, and to the modboy for putting it on Classics - it looks the one! I bought the below from Volvo specialist, Braydon Motor Company in Hackney - with the abuse this bad boy is going to get, there's no point in poncing around and spending a couple of quid less on pattern parts!  Next stop, cam belt, gearbox oil, engine oil... After that, it's diff time, suspension drop and a wheel/tyre combo! |
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Last Edit: Sept 18, 2007 21:16:51 GMT by BigWig
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Sept 18, 2007 22:25:53 GMT
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volvo stuff FTW
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once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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Sept 19, 2007 19:51:36 GMT
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Ah, some more pics of the beast. Looking good Mr Bigwig! Looking forward to hearing a lot more about this one - as is Richard!
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BigWig
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Sept 19, 2007 21:52:54 GMT
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Cheers Mr. Dolly  I've got too many projects on the go to be doing this but oh well, you only live once. More eGay purchases, new replacement n/s wing mirror and a Haynes manual for 50p  Found a wheel combo too, Alleycats... 7x13 fronts with 8j at the rear. Haven't taken the plunge yet but they would look the business. |
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Last Edit: Sept 19, 2007 21:55:25 GMT by BigWig
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Sept 20, 2007 7:02:02 GMT
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You curse word! I paid 99p for my manual lmao  Also had to buy the clio manual for the engine. Even still got the pair inc. P+P for less than £10 lol. Those alleycats sound the f*cking mutts! i'd go for it man! Get some arch flaring on the go at the rear |
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Sept 20, 2007 9:16:10 GMT
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Cool car. Pretty sure centre bores shouldn't be a problem as most alloy wheels have a spigot ring made of plastic/nylon to make them seat correctly on the hub!
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Sept 20, 2007 15:14:10 GMT
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my brother had one of these bad boys for his first car, i remeber when i was a nipper starting it up in the garage and giving it a good old rev, built like a tank but still a proper cool car! seen some nice modded ovlov's should look proper class when its done seriously impressive millage.... if its genuine |
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BigWig
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Sept 20, 2007 19:12:00 GMT
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Griffo. Haha, I thought 50p was a bargain, but 99p? No way! Apparently if I go lower than two-inches on the rear, she'll rub. Lucky. I'll bear that one in mind when it comes to second hand rims, or if a set of ATS Classics roll up, but the mentioned Alleycats are a direct fit, thank fook. Speedle. I hope the mileage is genuine, but I can't see the previous owner being of the 'hair cut' type |
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BigWig
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Sept 20, 2007 20:29:59 GMT
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Not so sure about the matt black bonnet yet, but where the hell can I buy yellow lens paint?
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Last Edit: Sept 21, 2007 8:30:52 GMT by BigWig
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61stu
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Sept 21, 2007 6:58:40 GMT
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I gotta get some for the revo's
I've got too many projects on the go to be doing this but oh well, you only live once. 
Also had to buy the clio manual for the engine. Even still got the pair inc. P+P for less than £10 lol. Those alleycats sound the f*cking mutts! i'd go for it man! Get some arch flaring on the go at the rear 
