Gracie's return to as New - Page 7

gillberry · Mar 26th, 2010, 19:06

Took our last opportunity to see her before she goes off to the trimmers on monday . As you can see she is fairly complete and perhaps the best news was that after standing for nearly 6 months she fired 1st time .

Alf ista · Mar 26th, 2010, 19:09

That looks fabulous! Well done so far.
Hugh.

NewVolvo · Mar 26th, 2010, 19:46

Stunning!!

740 In France · Mar 26th, 2010, 21:16

It looks fantastic!!: Looking forward to further updates! James

pez · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:07

wow! thats looking very impressive! think im about 3 months behind you pal with the work rate,its gunna be a stunning estate when finished,credit too yer!

gillberry · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:12

Thanks Pez but its not down to us (apart from breaking the bank) but the professional restorers that we are using . They restore all types and age of car so do not cut corners (hence the cost) but also means the quality of job is top notch .

pez · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:16

i understand what your saying pal,but uve obviously got all the detirmination and love for an 120 estate!!

gillberry · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:21

That's why after owning many classics we are actually spending out on one that drives superbly , comfortably keeps up with modern traffic and feels fairly modern for a 40yr old car , has plenty of space for us and the dogs (2 gsds) and tows our classic caravan comfortably .

As she was ,

Jaymz · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:34

Wow, I just read this thread from start to finish, what a story, and what a stunning car, I love to see classic cars being brought back to life. I've only ever done minis, but after the third they got a bit boring to restore. I'm going to get myself some thing new soon to tinker with. Great work, and I'm eagerly awaiting the shots of the retrimmed interior

Clan · Mar 27th, 2010, 18:54

beautiful car! But you really should paint the area behind the front grille satin black .. The light blue really sticks out like a sore thumb ..

Mar 26th, 2010, 19:06	#61
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 15:37 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	Took our last opportunity to see her before she goes off to the trimmers on monday . As you can see she is fairly complete and perhaps the best news was that after standing for nearly 6 months she fired 1st time . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Mar 26th, 2010, 19:09	#62
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: May 21st, 2024 11:46 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	That looks fabulous! Well done so far. Hugh. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Mar 26th, 2010, 19:46	#63
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Stunning!! __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:12	#66
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 15:37 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	Thanks Pez but its not down to us (apart from breaking the bank) but the professional restorers that we are using . They restore all types and age of car so do not cut corners (hence the cost) but also means the quality of job is top notch . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:21	#68
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 15:37 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	That's why after owning many classics we are actually spending out on one that drives superbly , comfortably keeps up with modern traffic and feels fairly modern for a 40yr old car , has plenty of space for us and the dogs (2 gsds) and tows our classic caravan comfortably . As she was , __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Mar 26th, 2010, 21:16	#64
740 In France James Last Online: Apr 4th, 2010 20:25 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near Villedieu les poeles	It looks fantastic!!: Looking forward to further updates! James

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:07	#65
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	wow! thats looking very impressive! think im about 3 months behind you pal with the work rate,its gunna be a stunning estate when finished,credit too yer!

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:16	#67
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	i understand what your saying pal,but uve obviously got all the detirmination and love for an 120 estate!!

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:34	#69
Jaymz N3RD Last Online: Sep 8th, 2020 15:20 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hereford	Wow, I just read this thread from start to finish, what a story, and what a stunning car, I love to see classic cars being brought back to life. I've only ever done minis, but after the third they got a bit boring to restore. I'm going to get myself some thing new soon to tinker with. Great work, and I'm eagerly awaiting the shots of the retrimmed interior __________________ 1997 V70 2.5 20v CD 170bhp called eVolvobot Showroom Thread \|\| Project Thread \|\| Volvo artwork thread

Mar 27th, 2010, 18:54	#70
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	beautiful car! But you really should paint the area behind the front grille satin black .. The light blue really sticks out like a sore thumb .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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