Pics of "BAY" - Page 2

Paul240480 · Oct 1st, 2012, 20:57

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Originally Posted by mad matt

nice to see she is still good i've worked on her a few years back

You did indeed, I'd forgotten your work on 'BAY'

mad matt · Oct 1st, 2012, 21:01

there are pics of the work still on the rwdvolvos fourmhttp://www.volvoforums.org.uk

Paul240480 · Oct 1st, 2012, 21:14

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Originally Posted by mad matt

there are pics of the work still on the rwdvolvos fourmhttp://www.volvoforums.org.uk

Here I think is the link Matt? http://www.rwdvolvos.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=821

Dibble · Oct 1st, 2012, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Stephen Edwin

And there's a four door Morris Minor .......

Is it not a Morris Oxford?

t5tony · Oct 1st, 2012, 22:38

Many thanks for all the posts and the link to past work on the car - it's fascinating to read the history. Oh, before I go any further, better clear up comments on the other car - it's our daughters 1969 four door Morris Minor. There might have been confusion as its up in the air undergoing restoration. Anyway, back to the Volvo and the link. I noticed the first post was by Mike Brace and he mentions another Mike. Also "Mike 1967" mentioned this was his car in the past so I'm a bit confused. Can anyone shed a bit of light please on who's who? I've done a few jobs already myself and will try to keep you all updated as I do work on the car. There was quite a bit of history with the car and I noticed reference to the IPD suspension which, unfortunately, was removed by the previous owner which is a pity and I don't know why it was removed but never mind. Thanks again, Tony

Paul240480 · Oct 2nd, 2012, 12:14

Hi.

I think I'm right in the following.

A gent called Ian Hutchinson owned 'BAY' and was on this forum, can't recall his forum name though. On the rwd forum he is/was IH . IIRC he tried to fit an electric cooling fan to 'BAY' at some stage.

He sold it Mike1967, who used to be THE STIG on here and is THE STIG on the rwd thread, he is also the 'Mike' that Mike Brace refers to, if that makes sense?

Mike1967 is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to car cleaning/detailing, hence the fab body condition. He took the car to Mike Brace for the work listed in his thread. Mike Brace is a '240guru' who no longer afaik uses this forum.

Mike1967 then sold 'BAY' to a fellow in Ashbourne (Nr Derby) and it was he if I understand who had the IPD stuff replaced. I guess it was from him that you bought 'BAY'?

Well there you go, thats the best my memory can do, can't guarantee its 'spot on info' , but I don't think it's far out

I wonder if 'BAY' is the 240 that has had the most 'forum using owners' lol

t5tony · Oct 2nd, 2012, 20:34

Thanks Paul, that clarifies a lot and I did indeed buy the car from the guy in Ashbourne.

minesa240x3 · Oct 2nd, 2012, 22:01

Hi paul I'm pretty sure you are correct on the points you stated.
Yes (Stig) mike 1967 has always been a perfectionist and mike brace is the guru and always will be.He last came on september 2012 so still hanging around helping out others.
Mike 1967 had some amazing cars while I've known him on here.All equally detailed to an amazing standard and always a pleasure to see.
How incredible to see a red 240 that truly is still red Lol.

Incedendtly Ian had "Ian Hutchinson" as his user name but changed it to !IH".He was last on here august 2012.and joined dec 2004.A really lovely fellow who found a volvo mascot for me,ordered it off ebay paid for it sent it to me and I eventually paid him back.
I nearly bought his estate car from him as that like all his cars was incredibly well pampered.

I know t5tony will enjoy this car and as you can tell it brings back many memories seeing it again.
Regards Brian.

Mike1967 · Oct 5th, 2012, 14:29

Yes to the above of what Paul and Brian say about my old BAY . While in my ownership as they mention above I loved the old thing ... got admired wherever it went , and thats no bull . Yes I was and still are a clean freak when it comes to car detailing . The one and only reason I had to sell the car was down to money , I was about to seperate from my misses and also was about to loose my home , yes it was a bad year for me but that was quite a while ago now and yes my life has turned around for the better now . As Brian mentions above I had quite a few oldish Volvo's over the years ... but "Bay" was indeed the best I had ... the car was something else , nothing came close to it back then !!!

Mike1967 · Oct 5th, 2012, 14:45

T5Tony ...... If you ever want to sell "Bay" in the not to distant future please give me 1st refusal if you will .

Oct 2nd, 2012, 12:14	#16
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Jun 5th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Hi. I think I'm right in the following. A gent called Ian Hutchinson owned 'BAY' and was on this forum, can't recall his forum name though. On the rwd forum he is/was IH . IIRC he tried to fit an electric cooling fan to 'BAY' at some stage. He sold it Mike1967, who used to be THE STIG on here and is THE STIG on the rwd thread, he is also the 'Mike' that Mike Brace refers to, if that makes sense? Mike1967 is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to car cleaning/detailing, hence the fab body condition. He took the car to Mike Brace for the work listed in his thread. Mike Brace is a '240guru' who no longer afaik uses this forum. Mike1967 then sold 'BAY' to a fellow in Ashbourne (Nr Derby) and it was he if I understand who had the IPD stuff replaced. I guess it was from him that you bought 'BAY'? Well there you go, thats the best my memory can do, can't guarantee its 'spot on info' , but I don't think it's far out I wonder if 'BAY' is the 240 that has had the most 'forum using owners' lol __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Oct 1st, 2012, 21:01	#12
mad matt Senior Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2023 21:10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: amlwch	there are pics of the work still on the rwdvolvos fourmhttp://www.volvoforums.org.uk

Oct 1st, 2012, 22:38	#15
t5tony New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2020 09:59 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chelmsford	Many thanks for all the posts and the link to past work on the car - it's fascinating to read the history. Oh, before I go any further, better clear up comments on the other car - it's our daughters 1969 four door Morris Minor. There might have been confusion as its up in the air undergoing restoration. Anyway, back to the Volvo and the link. I noticed the first post was by Mike Brace and he mentions another Mike. Also "Mike 1967" mentioned this was his car in the past so I'm a bit confused. Can anyone shed a bit of light please on who's who? I've done a few jobs already myself and will try to keep you all updated as I do work on the car. There was quite a bit of history with the car and I noticed reference to the IPD suspension which, unfortunately, was removed by the previous owner which is a pity and I don't know why it was removed but never mind. Thanks again, Tony

Oct 2nd, 2012, 20:34	#17
t5tony New Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2020 09:59 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chelmsford	Thanks Paul, that clarifies a lot and I did indeed buy the car from the guy in Ashbourne.

Oct 2nd, 2012, 22:01	#18
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi paul I'm pretty sure you are correct on the points you stated. Yes (Stig) mike 1967 has always been a perfectionist and mike brace is the guru and always will be.He last came on september 2012 so still hanging around helping out others. Mike 1967 had some amazing cars while I've known him on here.All equally detailed to an amazing standard and always a pleasure to see. How incredible to see a red 240 that truly is still red Lol. Incedendtly Ian had "Ian Hutchinson" as his user name but changed it to !IH".He was last on here august 2012.and joined dec 2004.A really lovely fellow who found a volvo mascot for me,ordered it off ebay paid for it sent it to me and I eventually paid him back. I nearly bought his estate car from him as that like all his cars was incredibly well pampered. I know t5tony will enjoy this car and as you can tell it brings back many memories seeing it again. Regards Brian.

Oct 5th, 2012, 14:29	#19
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	Yes to the above of what Paul and Brian say about my old BAY . While in my ownership as they mention above I loved the old thing ... got admired wherever it went , and thats no bull . Yes I was and still are a clean freak when it comes to car detailing . The one and only reason I had to sell the car was down to money , I was about to seperate from my misses and also was about to loose my home , yes it was a bad year for me but that was quite a while ago now and yes my life has turned around for the better now . As Brian mentions above I had quite a few oldish Volvo's over the years ... but "Bay" was indeed the best I had ... the car was something else , nothing came close to it back then !!!

Oct 5th, 2012, 14:45	#20
Mike1967 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2018 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Here ......	T5Tony ...... If you ever want to sell "Bay" in the not to distant future please give me 1st refusal if you will .

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