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144s, I'm actually putting it back together!Views : 6558 Replies : 46Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Jul 24th, 2010, 14:35 | #21 |
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Looks lovely, I'll look forward to the finished car. Should be a gem. Well done.
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Jul 24th, 2010, 20:05 | #22 | |
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But seriously, I know how disheartening projects can be when you think you can see light at the end of the tunnel, and it turns out to be a mirage. All I can say is give it the Dunkirk Spirit; you know it will be worth it in th end - and I love the look of the PV544 Cheers, T p.s. As an aside, has anyone else noticed how boat-like the back of a 144 is sans lights and bumper?
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Jul 30th, 2010, 21:40 | #23 |
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A bit more progress; the interior mostly got sorted today. A couple of panels were let into the seats, the driver's sear was worn throughand the rear seat had been torn. The seat base cushions for the front seats were repaired. Unfortunately we're missing a head rest, does anyone have a late (narrow) maroon head rest. These have the uprights approximately 20cm apart.
The covers were stripped from the seat. The driver's seat back was worn through New panel in the driver's seat We've also got a new panel in the rear seat This is the type of headrest I'm after. Because of the new panels the leather will get re-coloured. I really like the faded look but it can't be matched. |
Aug 1st, 2010, 06:02 | #24 |
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Hi, I have just managed to get some more front seats to replace the red ones in our other rally Volvo known as the fluffy car as it only does historic runs and road rallies. I will check when I get home to Norfolk from todays North Yorkshire Classic Rally in the other car to see if the headrests are the distance apart you require. Unfortunately they are only plastic finish but you are welcome to them if they fit.
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Aug 1st, 2010, 20:19 | #25 |
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Brilliant. The head resrs were always vinyl so that is fine. Do you happen to have the matching red door cards? This is a car with quarter lights.
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Aug 3rd, 2010, 16:01 | #26 |
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The headrests are 20cm centre to centre. So if you want one or both please let me know. As for the red door cards unless someone has got some black ones I cannot help. Fred
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Aug 13th, 2010, 21:13 | #27 |
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Got a bit more done today. I managed to drag Rick away from the Silver Ghost and Aston Zagato to make some Volvo carpets
Another step closer; I need to just motivate myself to finish it, there really isn't much standing between it and the open road...... |
Aug 14th, 2010, 16:03 | #28 |
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Looking fabulous!
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Sep 27th, 2010, 23:25 | #29 |
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I've not forgotten about this, we're just waiting on a few bits.
I fitted the lowering springs and they're laughable. They were bought years ago, the nose is up in the air and the car is dragging its tail. A set of new springs will shortly be heading for the nearest metal skip. Mark is going to have another set made to our specification. The rear lights are still away... The seats have today been re coloured, below is a liottle snreak preview! They will dull down slightly once the new lacquer dries completely. |
Sep 28th, 2010, 17:19 | #30 |
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Curious to know what products you used to dye the leather. Was the pvc piping not cracked? Was the rest of the vinyl on the lower sections/back in good shape or did you have to replace any of that? I'm most curious as I have the same seats - colour and all - in a 164 of mine. Also in a similar state.
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