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pez · May 3rd, 2011, 21:41

great project mitch!
hopefully this weekend i,ll be bringing mine home from a place where i store it,all it needs now is just painting.
still a multi coloured estate!! had to replace the wings with good secondhand ones last year. and sills still in primer!
put headrests in it last weekend,no more laurel and hardy!!

Burdekin · May 3rd, 2011, 21:44

Looks pretty neat considering though. Any more pics and plans?

pez · May 3rd, 2011, 21:52

i started a thread on it last year mitch,under the name of..trailered my amazon estate today...it will be a few pages back on this forum though,not updated it for a while!!
all the metal work has been done,still got mot and tax on it from last year,i just dont use it during the winter.
all it needs now is just painting,then the new bumpers ive got putting on and thats pretty much it!
hopefully this weekend i,ll bring it back up to my place,then ive got a couple of local places to go for quotes on the painting.

Burdekin · May 3rd, 2011, 21:56

Ah yes I remember. You've done very well!!! Are you renewing any of the bright work or interior? If so have you got any recommendations?

Burdekin · May 3rd, 2011, 22:04

Pez,

Just had a look over your thread, nice looking job and the interior looks great. Did you source the interior from VP? It will look spot on after the new paint job!

Dibble · May 3rd, 2011, 22:09

Hi Mitch, Get in touch with Simon at Brookhouse Volvo or Rob and Emma at Amazon cars. Both lots very good to deal with although I think Simon might be a bit cheaper overall. Their knowledge is also excellent as is their level of service. Would recommend both without hesitation.
I used to go onto VP Autoparts.SE and check out the parts and prices. Divide by 10 and you will have a reasonably accurate price. I think they might also supply Brookhouse and Amazon Cars but not sure. You could also try MotorOldies in Sweden. Been there. Lots of stock and all speak English. Worth checking around for prices.
Keep the pictures coming and keep us updated with your progress. We might get to meet up soon.
Cheers

swedishandgerman · May 3rd, 2011, 22:19

I think I recognise that JAK 61F car. Did it once live in or around Exeter? I'm sure I've seen it somewhere on my travels..

pez · May 3rd, 2011, 23:02

cheers mitch,the interior is pretty mint,as the seats have had covers on them for the last 30years! eventually id like to rechrome the grilles or maybe buy new ones if possible? as already been said though,speak to brookhouse or amazon cars regarding the things youre after,both very helpful. swedishdangerman...the car belonged to my late grandfather for over 30 years,lived in the west yorkshire area,in fact all prevoius owners were from west and north yorkshire.

gillberry · May 4th, 2011, 12:05

As Dibble says Rob and Emma at amazon cars (we used them for nearly all the bits we needed not much doesn't come off the shelf) or Simon at Brookhouse . As to interior we priced up the correct vinyl interior only to realise a good local trimmer can do it in leather just as cheap .

Burdekin · May 4th, 2011, 12:14

Thanks Gillberry! I'm waiting on a price from VP for a new interior but my trimmer has quoted me a price previously for leather which was very reasonable I thought and as you say leather. With VP I'd need to do it myself but the trimmer is very experienced and would do a good job.

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swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	I think I recognise that JAK 61F car. Did it once live in or around Exeter? I'm sure I've seen it somewhere on my travels.. __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

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gillberry VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:05 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	As Dibble says Rob and Emma at amazon cars (we used them for nearly all the bits we needed not much doesn't come off the shelf) or Simon at Brookhouse . As to interior we priced up the correct vinyl interior only to realise a good local trimmer can do it in leather just as cheap . __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

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May 3rd, 2011, 21:41	#21
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	great project mitch! hopefully this weekend i,ll be bringing mine home from a place where i store it,all it needs now is just painting. still a multi coloured estate!! had to replace the wings with good secondhand ones last year. and sills still in primer! put headrests in it last weekend,no more laurel and hardy!!

May 3rd, 2011, 21:44	#22
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 13:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Looks pretty neat considering though. Any more pics and plans?

May 3rd, 2011, 21:52	#23
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	i started a thread on it last year mitch,under the name of..trailered my amazon estate today...it will be a few pages back on this forum though,not updated it for a while!! all the metal work has been done,still got mot and tax on it from last year,i just dont use it during the winter. all it needs now is just painting,then the new bumpers ive got putting on and thats pretty much it! hopefully this weekend i,ll bring it back up to my place,then ive got a couple of local places to go for quotes on the painting.

May 3rd, 2011, 21:56	#24
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 13:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Ah yes I remember. You've done very well!!! Are you renewing any of the bright work or interior? If so have you got any recommendations?

May 3rd, 2011, 22:04	#25
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 13:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Pez, Just had a look over your thread, nice looking job and the interior looks great. Did you source the interior from VP? It will look spot on after the new paint job!

May 3rd, 2011, 22:09	#26
Dibble VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 13:58 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cupar, Fife	Hi Mitch, Get in touch with Simon at Brookhouse Volvo or Rob and Emma at Amazon cars. Both lots very good to deal with although I think Simon might be a bit cheaper overall. Their knowledge is also excellent as is their level of service. Would recommend both without hesitation. I used to go onto VP Autoparts.SE and check out the parts and prices. Divide by 10 and you will have a reasonably accurate price. I think they might also supply Brookhouse and Amazon Cars but not sure. You could also try MotorOldies in Sweden. Been there. Lots of stock and all speak English. Worth checking around for prices. Keep the pictures coming and keep us updated with your progress. We might get to meet up soon. Cheers

May 3rd, 2011, 23:02	#28
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	cheers mitch,the interior is pretty mint,as the seats have had covers on them for the last 30years! eventually id like to rechrome the grilles or maybe buy new ones if possible? as already been said though,speak to brookhouse or amazon cars regarding the things youre after,both very helpful. swedishdangerman...the car belonged to my late grandfather for over 30 years,lived in the west yorkshire area,in fact all prevoius owners were from west and north yorkshire.

May 4th, 2011, 12:14	#30
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 13:29 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Thanks Gillberry! I'm waiting on a price from VP for a new interior but my trimmer has quoted me a price previously for leather which was very reasonable I thought and as you say leather. With VP I'd need to do it myself but the trimmer is very experienced and would do a good job.

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