interiour trim colour, which is best - Page 3

imac · Mar 30th, 2006, 11:45

Wow. That looks some job! Fair play to you! Can't wait to see the finishbed pics. I personally prefer the dark interior on most cars

xxx-850R-xxx · Mar 30th, 2006, 19:17

Update: today i took the dash out of the red 850r so i could start to swap the knee bolster panels as i am keeping my light wood.

i have(with the aid of a dremel) painstakingly removed all the glue holding these panels on to both dashboards. i took some photos of the pesky glue, i'll add them to my gallery soon.

my back is killin as i've been on the floor for the last 4 hours removing glue!

Cant see why a whole dash removal is neccesary just to change the lower panels...madness

....i guess volvo didnt anticipate me wanting to mix and match the dashboards during an interior change!

xxx-850R-xxx · Mar 31st, 2006, 11:58

ok all done and i think it looks great, im very pleased with it

take a look here http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...500&ppuser=558

i have since figured out how to remove the gear knob...so that has been changed too

imac · Mar 31st, 2006, 12:25

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Originally Posted by xxx-850R-xxx

ok all done and i think it looks great, im very pleased with it

take a look here http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...500&ppuser=558

i have since figured out how to remove the gear knob...so that has been changed too

Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but I do believe you have the first dark interior with the light wood trim!

Nice work!

ramz · Mar 31st, 2006, 20:48

wow, that looks realy cool!

how the heck long did that take you to do?

and how hard to do it?

xxx-850R-xxx · Apr 1st, 2006, 00:15

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Originally Posted by ramz

wow, that looks realy cool!

how the heck long did that take you to do?

and how hard to do it?

About three solid days so far! seperating the panels from the dash so i can keep my wood has took the longest i think. I hope it is unique and i am the only one!

i have to refit the dash in the red 850r and then im all finished.

As for how hard...patience is the key. not a good idea if you dont like removing thick yellow glue for millions of hours

. All the wiring is straight forward.

I actually refitted the dash in the dark on my own with a torch! i was keen to get it in!

If any body wants it doing i am available for a small fee

MissDMeanor · Apr 1st, 2006, 00:18

That looks great!! Well done you

xxx-850R-xxx · Apr 1st, 2006, 00:24

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Originally Posted by MissDMeanor

That looks great!! Well done you

Thanks so much! i am mega pleased with the results, a few of my mates wernt sure about the light/dark combo....they are all eating humble pie now!

Mar 30th, 2006, 11:45	#21
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Mar 30th, 2006, 19:17	#22
xxx-850R-xxx Biggest Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2008 01:27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stoke	Update: today i took the dash out of the red 850r so i could start to swap the knee bolster panels as i am keeping my light wood. i have(with the aid of a dremel) painstakingly removed all the glue holding these panels on to both dashboards. i took some photos of the pesky glue, i'll add them to my gallery soon. my back is killin as i've been on the floor for the last 4 hours removing glue! Cant see why a whole dash removal is neccesary just to change the lower panels...madness ....i guess volvo didnt anticipate me wanting to mix and match the dashboards during an interior change!

Mar 31st, 2006, 11:58	#23
xxx-850R-xxx Biggest Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2008 01:27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stoke	ok all done and i think it looks great, im very pleased with it take a look here http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/photopos...500&ppuser=558 i have since figured out how to remove the gear knob...so that has been changed too

Mar 31st, 2006, 20:48	#25
ramz Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2010 00:24 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich View Photos By: ramz	wow, that looks realy cool! how the heck long did that take you to do? and how hard to do it?

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