Getting there..

Nine40 · Feb 22nd, 2019, 13:54

New rear lights, reflective tape , feul fillerand wheel trims.. slowly getting there, needs a good t-cutting, new front lenses on the way.NOT looking forward to tackling boot catch.

Laird Scooby · Feb 22nd, 2019, 17:23

Looking better already!

jpliddy · Feb 22nd, 2019, 17:54

hi i recently swopped the rear brake light bulbs and fog lights for red ones as i have the same type as you was told by another motorist they looked like candles before i did this they are nice and red now this doesn't seem to effect the amber reflectors just the red ones got them for a few pounds on ebay new rear reflectors will set you back about £40 each at least! only my thoughts

Stephen Edwin · Feb 23rd, 2019, 01:13

I am guessing that wheel trims are correct for that car.

You might preer Volvo Omega 15" alloys. They look very similar indeed to those wheel trims. They come up for sale in the forum occasionally at very reasonable prices.

In my opinion Volvo alloys are very well made. When I bought my first set of Omegas the tyre depot said, you have treated yourself.

And imo they sell for a modest price, well below their value.

I maintain that price and value are different concepts.

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slowprop · Feb 23rd, 2019, 11:36

Looking smart. I like the colour.
I was looking at car and classic earlier some nice low mileage examples for sale but for vastly more money than you got this for. I bet by the the time you have finished this will look nearly as good but for a lot less.
I wonder what a nice 940 will fetch in a few years time.

Nine40 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 14:31

I got this one for £300 reckon by time ive finished total probably be around £600 and ill have the car the way i want it to be. I could have spent more on a better car but wheres the fun in that 😁..

slowprop · Feb 23rd, 2019, 15:02

I reckon you have done very well there.

AllHailKingVolvo · Feb 24th, 2019, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine40

I got this one for £300 reckon by time ive finished total probably be around £600 and ill have the car the way i want it to be. I could have spent more on a better car but wheres the fun in that 😁..

My thoughts exactly. And it's all your handiwork too, no amount of money can buy the sense of pride you get from rolling around in a car that you've brought back to A1 condition yourself! That's a big part of Volvo ownership for me. Love it!

Feb 22nd, 2019, 13:54	#1
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	Getting there.. New rear lights, reflective tape , feul fillerand wheel trims.. slowly getting there, needs a good t-cutting, new front lenses on the way.NOT looking forward to tackling boot catch.

Feb 22nd, 2019, 17:23	#2
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 08:43 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	Looking better already! __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Feb 22nd, 2019, 17:54	#3
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	940 tdi auto hi i recently swopped the rear brake light bulbs and fog lights for red ones as i have the same type as you was told by another motorist they looked like candles before i did this they are nice and red now this doesn't seem to effect the amber reflectors just the red ones got them for a few pounds on ebay new rear reflectors will set you back about £40 each at least! only my thoughts

Feb 23rd, 2019, 01:13	#4
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I am guessing that wheel trims are correct for that car. You might preer Volvo Omega 15" alloys. They look very similar indeed to those wheel trims. They come up for sale in the forum occasionally at very reasonable prices. In my opinion Volvo alloys are very well made. When I bought my first set of Omegas the tyre depot said, you have treated yourself. And imo they sell for a modest price, well below their value. I maintain that price and value are different concepts. ..

Feb 23rd, 2019, 11:36	#5
slowprop Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2023 17:47 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Dartford	Looking smart. I like the colour. I was looking at car and classic earlier some nice low mileage examples for sale but for vastly more money than you got this for. I bet by the the time you have finished this will look nearly as good but for a lot less. I wonder what a nice 940 will fetch in a few years time.

Feb 23rd, 2019, 14:31	#6
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	I got this one for £300 reckon by time ive finished total probably be around £600 and ill have the car the way i want it to be. I could have spent more on a better car but wheres the fun in that 😁..

Feb 23rd, 2019, 15:02	#7
slowprop Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2023 17:47 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Dartford	I reckon you have done very well there.

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