1800 Cars: - Restoration

VolvoKartek · Jul 23rd, 2017, 01:44

Hi all, this is my first post on my first day of registation, and, oh shucks I've gone red 'cos I'm not at all sure of the process. So, here goes....

I own a 1973 Volvo P1800 ES which has been dry stored for 17 years. I would like to have it restored and wondered if anyone could recommend a garage -preferably in/around Kent, Surrey, E Sussex, or London.

I don't necessarily want it to be of concours show condition, whereby I may be scared to use it, but more of a usable reliable classic in very good condition.

Any suggestions folks ?
Over and out

The Thong · Jul 23rd, 2017, 10:18

It might be worth moving this to the appropriate section

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=270379

ITSv40 · Jul 23rd, 2017, 11:34

As Thong has said ^^^^^^. However, welcome to the forum and a superb car you have there. I had one when they were new and I still miss it after all these years.

The Thong · Jul 23rd, 2017, 16:54

Excuse my bad manners, welcome to the forum. If you post in the 1800 section I'm sure someone will be able to help. Enjoy the forum.

Got any photo's?

TT

VolvoKartek · Jul 24th, 2017, 02:17

Thanks for the advice- just got to work out how to post in correct 1800 forum.
No recent photos (its hiding under 17 yrs of detritus). Tch.

niggly · Jul 27th, 2017, 00:04

Can't recommend,but:

This site might have some pointers:
http://volvoenthusiastsclub.co.uk/general.htm

This company in Suffolk:
http://www.phoenix-classic-restorati....uk/index.html

These guys seem to do what it says in their name, P1800 Specialists. They are just south of Beaconsfield, off the M40:
http://www.p1800specialist.com/

Jul 23rd, 2017, 01:44	#1
VolvoKartek New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2017 01:08 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London	Restoration Hi all, this is my first post on my first day of registation, and, oh shucks I've gone red 'cos I'm not at all sure of the process. So, here goes.... I own a 1973 Volvo P1800 ES which has been dry stored for 17 years. I would like to have it restored and wondered if anyone could recommend a garage -preferably in/around Kent, Surrey, E Sussex, or London. I don't necessarily want it to be of concours show condition, whereby I may be scared to use it, but more of a usable reliable classic in very good condition. Any suggestions folks ? Over and out

Jul 23rd, 2017, 10:18	#2
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	It might be worth moving this to the appropriate section http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=270379 __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jul 23rd, 2017, 11:34	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 22:02 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	As Thong has said ^^^^^^. However, welcome to the forum and a superb car you have there. I had one when they were new and I still miss it after all these years. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jul 23rd, 2017, 16:54	#4
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Excuse my bad manners, welcome to the forum. If you post in the 1800 section I'm sure someone will be able to help. Enjoy the forum. Got any photo's? TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jul 27th, 2017, 00:04	#6
niggly Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2018 15:01 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hartfield, E Sussex	Can't recommend,but: This site might have some pointers: http://volvoenthusiastsclub.co.uk/general.htm This company in Suffolk: http://www.phoenix-classic-restorati....uk/index.html These guys seem to do what it says in their name, P1800 Specialists. They are just south of Beaconsfield, off the M40: http://www.p1800specialist.com/ __________________ 2011 C30 1.6 D2 SE Lux lots of toys 2005 MINI Cooper S, breathed on, lots of fun

Jul 24th, 2017, 02:17	#5
VolvoKartek New Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2017 01:08 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London	Thanks for the advice- just got to work out how to post in correct 1800 forum. No recent photos (its hiding under 17 yrs of detritus). Tch.

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