Got myself an 850 SE - Page 4

Mkengineering · Jun 20th, 2020, 01:48

Ah I remember this car. Was on Ebay various of times, think the previous owner wanted to replicate the btcc volvo.

Did you get the 850t5r bumper with it aswell?

RaelG · Jun 22nd, 2020, 22:37

Small update after the weekend. Firstly, LEDs and burglar alarm cable have been ordered so I can make a fault code reader. Haynes manual also on its was as well as some cheap and cheerful hub caps so I don’t have to look at the rusty wheels and nuts. Longer term I’ll go alloys but not before going through and sorting the rest of the car first.

So I’ve spent the time waiting for these things by starting the cleaning process, which will be a long but I think rewarding journey. Just a couple of pics showing the interior switch area where I unfortunately didn’t take a before pic but trust me it was filthy, like biohazard filthy, then the front bumper where I applied some plastic treatment and then where I gave the little headlight wipers a good sanding and a cost of satin black from a rattle can. Small things but it’s really helped lift the car a bit.

RaelG · Jun 22nd, 2020, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Mkengineering

Ah I remember this car. Was on Ebay various of times, think the previous owner wanted to replicate the btcc volvo.

Did you get the 850t5r bumper with it aswell?

Unfortunately not! Would have been nice this bumper must be the most basic as it doesn’t even have fog lights!

Mkengineering · Jun 23rd, 2020, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaelG

Unfortunately not! Would have been nice this bumper must be the most basic as it doesn’t even have fog lights!

Thats a shame as when i went over to see it, he had a 850r Bumper that he was going to sell with the car.

i only went too see the condition of the bumper as i wanted a spare R bumper.

RaelG · Jun 30th, 2020, 11:18

Very small £15 update... hub caps baby yeah!

4x4 · Jun 30th, 2020, 15:16

That's well worth £15

DaveNP · Jun 30th, 2020, 19:58

Have to agree that's £15 well spent, you could easily spend 10 times as much for some scruffy secondhand alloys.

BorderVolvo · Jun 30th, 2020, 20:20

Looking smart.

RaelG · Jun 30th, 2020, 23:50

Thanks guys. It is not my long term plan to have it steelies and hub caps but while I concentrate on other parts and issues it’s a small price to pay to have it looking more acceptable.

Boot trim repair pack ordered so that’ll be next. However it looks like I’m missing a couple of trim pieces; a cover for what I presume is an “oh crap I’ve locked myself in the boot” lever and a cover for the central brake light so I’ll keep an eye out for those.

RaelG · Jul 4th, 2020, 15:43

Very exciting times today...the boot trim repair kit came so fitted that today yay!

I learned that the gap in the middle of the trim is actually a space for a handle which I am missing, as well as missing the brake light cover. Can’t find any on eBay so will have to play the “Volvo 850 breaking” eBay question game I think.

Couple of pics. I have to say the instructions that cane with the kit were useless so watched a video which was a bit better. Also strengthened the areas where the little metal clips have attached with some more metal splints as there were cracks down them. Happy with the result.

Jun 22nd, 2020, 22:37	#32
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Small update after the weekend. Firstly, LEDs and burglar alarm cable have been ordered so I can make a fault code reader. Haynes manual also on its was as well as some cheap and cheerful hub caps so I don’t have to look at the rusty wheels and nuts. Longer term I’ll go alloys but not before going through and sorting the rest of the car first. So I’ve spent the time waiting for these things by starting the cleaning process, which will be a long but I think rewarding journey. Just a couple of pics showing the interior switch area where I unfortunately didn’t take a before pic but trust me it was filthy, like biohazard filthy, then the front bumper where I applied some plastic treatment and then where I gave the little headlight wipers a good sanding and a cost of satin black from a rattle can. Small things but it’s really helped lift the car a bit. __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jun 30th, 2020, 11:18	#35
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Very small £15 update... hub caps baby yeah! __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jun 30th, 2020, 15:16	#36
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:47 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	That's well worth £15 __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jun 30th, 2020, 19:58	#37
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:37 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Have to agree that's £15 well spent, you could easily spend 10 times as much for some scruffy secondhand alloys. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Jun 30th, 2020, 20:20	#38
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Today 18:57 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	Looking smart. __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

Jun 20th, 2020, 01:48	#31
Mkengineering Master Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2023 03:45 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Heathrow	Ah I remember this car. Was on Ebay various of times, think the previous owner wanted to replicate the btcc volvo. Did you get the 850t5r bumper with it aswell?

Jun 30th, 2020, 23:50	#39
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Thanks guys. It is not my long term plan to have it steelies and hub caps but while I concentrate on other parts and issues it’s a small price to pay to have it looking more acceptable. Boot trim repair pack ordered so that’ll be next. However it looks like I’m missing a couple of trim pieces; a cover for what I presume is an “oh crap I’ve locked myself in the boot” lever and a cover for the central brake light so I’ll keep an eye out for those. __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jul 4th, 2020, 15:43	#40
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Very exciting times today...the boot trim repair kit came so fitted that today yay! I learned that the gap in the middle of the trim is actually a space for a handle which I am missing, as well as missing the brake light cover. Can’t find any on eBay so will have to play the “Volvo 850 breaking” eBay question game I think. Couple of pics. I have to say the instructions that cane with the kit were useless so watched a video which was a bit better. Also strengthened the areas where the little metal clips have attached with some more metal splints as there were cracks down them. Happy with the result. __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate Last edited by RaelG; Jul 4th, 2020 at 15:53.

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