My Amazon Estate Rescue Mission - Page 18

Andy the Aussie · Nov 24th, 2014, 16:22

howdy amazonions

well, down here volvo progress is slow but its progress none the less.....

I think I've now painted all 'the bits'

Finally

I've been plodding away at tidying up, straightening, priming and now painting all the little bits and my new tailgate and this arvo hopefully I've sprayed the last of everything into colour

lots of prep..... the key to painting.....

had to get the welder fired up to add some metal into the licence plate holder

and shiney paint - so had to splash out on shiney new reflectors

all came out pretty good

decent shine right off the gun

yay, more bits to bolt on

hopefully more updates soon

Andy the Aussie · Dec 5th, 2014, 16:30

The satisfaction of bolting on fresh parts is just immense

then full of motivation I took on the task of fitting the rear screen trim into my new tailgate glass rubber..... oh what a challenge, I had read so many stories on here, I was dreading it.....

patience, patience, patience

tailgate on , new screen rubber, trim fitted - went out that night feeling like I could do just about anything !!!

wrong again.....

Alf ista · Dec 5th, 2014, 19:50

Fabulous! Looks great!

Amazonjulian · Dec 5th, 2014, 20:56

Car is looking stocking. Great work

Amma122s · Dec 6th, 2014, 01:00

Really nicely done...you put any sealent in with the window rubber ?

Andy the Aussie · Dec 7th, 2014, 05:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amma122s

Really nicely done...you put any sealent in with the window rubber ?

yeah sure did, it won't see quite as many raindrops as yours though

Amma122s · Dec 7th, 2014, 15:51

haha! Yor right there !!!

Andy the Aussie · Feb 17th, 2015, 04:01

ok not too much to update on the estate pic wise just a few little bits knocked off...

Fitted new check straps on the diff

and a little bit of shopping

I came across a NOS drivers side outer door handle in the states and just couldn't resist....
paid too much but - its my door ! The other three are good enough

Main reason for this is post is to get some opinions.....

1. Fuel pump - I want to get rid of the mechanical pump and fit a Facet Electric pump under the floor in front of the tank and fit a stainless delete over the hole in the engine.... any problems with doing this ? any tips ?

2. Starter Motor - whats the story with this 940 starter upgrade ?
worth it ? what do I need ?

3. Battery - I'm not near the car right now and want to research the best battery type and size to buy - any advice - is an optima worth the $$$

thats it for now - will have some progress pics soon....

I've been a bit lazy as its been too hot here to do much... he he he
sorry couldn't resist...

oh and I had another will power failure and bought this

66 pearl white rhd man 2 door with a red interior and a cool number plate

big smiles but wife angry...

123GT-AMAZON · Feb 17th, 2015, 22:19

Hi ya Andy

I love that number plate I'm so jealous , wicked find for sure you must keep us posted as always I hope you get on well with the white amazon estate project she's going to be a beauty .

Kind regards
Robert.w

Blue 8 · Feb 17th, 2015, 23:09

Wow what a thread just read all 18 pages loved the twist.

Fantastic work buddy

Nov 24th, 2014, 16:22	#171
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	howdy amazonions well, down here volvo progress is slow but its progress none the less..... I think I've now painted all 'the bits' Finally I've been plodding away at tidying up, straightening, priming and now painting all the little bits and my new tailgate and this arvo hopefully I've sprayed the last of everything into colour lots of prep..... the key to painting..... had to get the welder fired up to add some metal into the licence plate holder and shiney paint - so had to splash out on shiney new reflectors all came out pretty good decent shine right off the gun yay, more bits to bolt on hopefully more updates soon Last edited by Andy the Aussie; Nov 24th, 2014 at 16:56.

Dec 5th, 2014, 16:30	#172
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	The satisfaction of bolting on fresh parts is just immense then full of motivation I took on the task of fitting the rear screen trim into my new tailgate glass rubber..... oh what a challenge, I had read so many stories on here, I was dreading it..... patience, patience, patience tailgate on , new screen rubber, trim fitted - went out that night feeling like I could do just about anything !!! wrong again..... Last edited by Andy the Aussie; Dec 5th, 2014 at 16:33.

Dec 5th, 2014, 19:50	#173
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	Fabulous! Looks great! __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Feb 17th, 2015, 04:01	#178
Andy the Aussie Senior Member Last Online: Apr 12th, 2020 02:53 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth,Australia and Arild,Sweden	ok not too much to update on the estate pic wise just a few little bits knocked off... Fitted new check straps on the diff and a little bit of shopping I came across a NOS drivers side outer door handle in the states and just couldn't resist.... paid too much but - its my door ! The other three are good enough Main reason for this is post is to get some opinions..... 1. Fuel pump - I want to get rid of the mechanical pump and fit a Facet Electric pump under the floor in front of the tank and fit a stainless delete over the hole in the engine.... any problems with doing this ? any tips ? 2. Starter Motor - whats the story with this 940 starter upgrade ? worth it ? what do I need ? 3. Battery - I'm not near the car right now and want to research the best battery type and size to buy - any advice - is an optima worth the $$$ thats it for now - will have some progress pics soon.... I've been a bit lazy as its been too hot here to do much... he he he sorry couldn't resist... oh and I had another will power failure and bought this 66 pearl white rhd man 2 door with a red interior and a cool number plate big smiles but wife angry... Last edited by Andy the Aussie; Feb 17th, 2015 at 04:04.

Feb 17th, 2015, 22:19	#179
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 15:40 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Hi ya Andy I love that number plate I'm so jealous , wicked find for sure you must keep us posted as always I hope you get on well with the white amazon estate project she's going to be a beauty . Kind regards Robert.w __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Dec 5th, 2014, 20:56	#174
Amazonjulian Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 07:02 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Steyning	Car is looking stocking. Great work

Dec 6th, 2014, 01:00	#175
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Really nicely done...you put any sealent in with the window rubber ?

Dec 7th, 2014, 15:51	#177
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	haha! Yor right there !!!

Feb 17th, 2015, 23:09	#180
Blue 8 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 13th, 2015 17:06 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Medway Towns	Wow what a thread just read all 18 pages loved the twist. Fantastic work buddy __________________ Stay away from negative people they have a problem for every solution. Ruby-red pearl 854 GLT 2.5 20v 62k.....Andy

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