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Nov 28th, 2017, 17:32 | #31 |
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I read all the thread in one breath, I can only admire the car, its history, its conditions, your works and your abilities.
And I'm really glad you doubled the work, not only improving the car but also writing everything down so we can read and see that. I can only agree with Billy Smalls, you're a benchmark. Please continue to share with us your work! |
Dec 5th, 2017, 13:06 | #32 |
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You may find that your rear brake light causes a lot of glare in the back window, and interior. This is why they are boxed into the rear window so all of the light shows outside and not inside.
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Dec 5th, 2017, 14:38 | #33 |
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An update:
Olga had some wear damage on the driver's seat base I swapped the left and right cushions, to even out the wear, and repaired the damaged one. It's not perfect, but looks fine in the car (Rather than go through all the process here, I have done it as an article and asked the Forum Admin to post it) I used Furniture Clinic products, including glue, filler, surface prep and colourant matched to a sample I posted https://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/ The colour match can't be perfect on this type of vinyl, because the original has a base colour with a slight dark 'dappling' printed over the top. A repair product can't replicate this exactly. My repairs aren't invisible, but all in all it's good enough for a satisfactory repair All for now, more soon Cheers John |
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Dec 5th, 2017, 14:58 | #34 |
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A stunning car and a testament to your expertise.
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Dec 6th, 2017, 16:28 | #35 |
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A small update.
I have always disliked the cheapskate cardboard boot trim volvo used on the 100 saloons. I considered making something different but at least on Olga it fits quite well, so instead I covered it using self adhesive carpet. I used two pieces of carpet on this section, so that both edges of the split could have an overlap onto the back Looks much nicer inside the boot with the sides carpeted That's all for today, Cheers John |
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Dec 7th, 2017, 12:27 | #36 |
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what a fantastic car, extremely jealous..
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Dec 9th, 2017, 15:58 | #37 |
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Hurry up and get bored with it - you know you want to do another one - I'll have it !!!
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Jan 8th, 2018, 22:57 | #38 |
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Oct 16th, 2020, 17:28 | #39 |
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Wow, just read from start to finish....lovely car and a great job, it must be immensely satisfying being able to take on a project like that.
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Oct 18th, 2020, 12:15 | #40 |
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Great Work John
Great work John, You are my kind of person
you do a good job and keep them in great condition with period accessories and mods of the cars era, Brilliant!!!! A lesser man would either break them up or scrap em or do boy racer mods, none of which I agree with. Andy |
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