My Amazon Estate Rescue Mission - Page 15

Amazonjulian · Dec 13th, 2013, 06:51

I hesitated for a moment but it's a no from me on the white walls. I think the early cars with the non vented wheels can look right with them in the right colour though. Cars looking a treat - has to be the best colour for the estate.

nonhog · Dec 13th, 2013, 20:47

I agree with Amazonjulian. Be o.k. with early wheels. The slotted wheels have a sporty look, doesn't blend with WW's.
My 2cents.

Car is looking great!

Andy the Aussie · Dec 13th, 2013, 21:15

Keep comments coming guys..... Don't be shy.....

I'm 50/50 myself

Yes they are inserts

I'm not a big fan of the fit of them

To remove after the tyre is fitted is very easy where as to fit them is a bit more tricky - that's why I threw them on to see

Back on the car tomorrow

jimbo1593 · Dec 14th, 2013, 14:44

Its a no from me too.
Never liked whitewalls...to American for my liking.

Volvo Canadian · Dec 22nd, 2013, 01:56

No, me neither. It seems too big a distraction, especially since the car is an off-white. What about the newer whitewalls, which are just a small stripe?

Andy the Aussie · Dec 23rd, 2013, 00:28

James
It's pearl white, not 'off'
Pllllllllease....

Real white walls large aor small are too pricey for me.....

Big update to this thread coming soon

Maybe some unexpectedness..... If that's a word

Volvo Canadian · Dec 25th, 2013, 23:38

Hi hope your Pearl White amazon is having a good Christmas. As for the "unexpectedness": are you expecting something under the Christmas tree?

(My spell-checker likes it, so I think the word exists)

purplebargeken · Dec 28th, 2013, 17:50

Hi Andy, how's it going. I presume everything 'went in' ok?

All the best.

Ken

classicswede · Dec 28th, 2013, 22:45

Andy if you like the whitewalls then keep them. I do think they look better on the solid rims but it is your car and your build so keep going with what you like

Andy the Aussie · Dec 30th, 2013, 20:31

So after much debate I was forced to make a difficult decision about my estate Project,

and a couple of Days Before Xmas me and my volvo parted ways

she got loaded up onto a trailer (again) and I delivered her to a new captain...

I felt particularly bad as she was instantly locked away in a Cold dark Place and apparently wont be coming out until the sun is well and truly shining....

Ive never really got attached to a car Before but im really going to miss this one...

Bon Voyage old girl..... see you on the other side.....

Dec 13th, 2013, 20:47	#142
nonhog Senior Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 22:30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle/Tacoma View Photos By: nonhog	I agree with Amazonjulian. Be o.k. with early wheels. The slotted wheels have a sporty look, doesn't blend with WW's. My 2cents. Car is looking great! __________________ 80 Bertone 5.0 Ford swap underway. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=129720 66 Amazon Estate mild mods in the near future. (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332836)

Dec 22nd, 2013, 01:56	#145
Volvo Canadian Bury me in my Volvo Last Online: Oct 18th, 2017 23:16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary (again!)	No, me neither. It seems too big a distraction, especially since the car is an off-white. What about the newer whitewalls, which are just a small stripe? __________________ James

Dec 25th, 2013, 23:38	#147
Volvo Canadian Bury me in my Volvo Last Online: Oct 18th, 2017 23:16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary (again!)	Hi hope your Pearl White amazon is having a good Christmas. As for the "unexpectedness": are you expecting something under the Christmas tree? (My spell-checker likes it, so I think the word exists) __________________ James

Dec 28th, 2013, 22:45	#149
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 00:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Andy if you like the whitewalls then keep them. I do think they look better on the solid rims but it is your car and your build so keep going with what you like __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 13th, 2013, 06:51	#141
Amazonjulian Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 07:02 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Steyning	I hesitated for a moment but it's a no from me on the white walls. I think the early cars with the non vented wheels can look right with them in the right colour though. Cars looking a treat - has to be the best colour for the estate.

Dec 13th, 2013, 21:15	#143
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	Keep comments coming guys..... Don't be shy..... I'm 50/50 myself Yes they are inserts I'm not a big fan of the fit of them To remove after the tyre is fitted is very easy where as to fit them is a bit more tricky - that's why I threw them on to see Back on the car tomorrow

Dec 14th, 2013, 14:44	#144
jimbo1593 Master Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 14:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: leics	Its a no from me too. Never liked whitewalls...to American for my liking.

Dec 23rd, 2013, 00:28	#146
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	James It's pearl white, not 'off' Pllllllllease.... Real white walls large aor small are too pricey for me..... Big update to this thread coming soon Maybe some unexpectedness..... If that's a word

Dec 28th, 2013, 17:50	#148
purplebargeken Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 23:14 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North London	Hi Andy, how's it going. I presume everything 'went in' ok? All the best. Ken

Dec 30th, 2013, 20:31	#150
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	So after much debate I was forced to make a difficult decision about my estate Project, and a couple of Days Before Xmas me and my volvo parted ways she got loaded up onto a trailer (again) and I delivered her to a new captain... I felt particularly bad as she was instantly locked away in a Cold dark Place and apparently wont be coming out until the sun is well and truly shining.... Ive never really got attached to a car Before but im really going to miss this one... Bon Voyage old girl..... see you on the other side.....

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