about to purchase 1800

andy086 · Nov 21st, 2007, 20:06

hi, there just about to go and test drive a 1968 1800s this weekend ,the car is advertised for 7000euro and is said to be in reasonable condition starts every time mechanically good, interior good .he said the over drive cant be used unless the cars been running for 15min does that sound like any thing i should be worried about.paint work good apart from a few blisters coming through.if i purchase this car i dont have luxury of a garage and was wondering what you guys thought about the practiclity of having a 1800s kept out side in kilkenny ,south east of ireland (will it last).

JIM C · Nov 21st, 2007, 20:09

Hello and welcome to the forum.

I would use a car cover to try to protect it from the worst of the elements.

Coat the underside and box sections with waxoil.

Gordon Hunter · Nov 21st, 2007, 21:05

Hi Andy,

Think you'll get a lot of answers from this earlier thread:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=45316

Hope it helps.

Gordon

mountain · Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:27

Hi Andy,

I have a 1963 1800, living in west cork,
feel free to send me an email at michael@cityprint.ie and i will give you my number, and we can have a chat, i maybe be able to give you a few pointers.

Michael Courtney

JIM C · Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:32

Hello and welcome to the forum mountain.

Nov 21st, 2007, 20:06	#1
andy086 New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2018 21:17 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: kilkenny	about to purchase 1800 hi, there just about to go and test drive a 1968 1800s this weekend ,the car is advertised for 7000euro and is said to be in reasonable condition starts every time mechanically good, interior good .he said the over drive cant be used unless the cars been running for 15min does that sound like any thing i should be worried about.paint work good apart from a few blisters coming through.if i purchase this car i dont have luxury of a garage and was wondering what you guys thought about the practiclity of having a 1800s kept out side in kilkenny ,south east of ireland (will it last).

Nov 21st, 2007, 20:09	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Hello and welcome to the forum. I would use a car cover to try to protect it from the worst of the elements. Coat the underside and box sections with waxoil. __________________

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Hello and welcome to the forum mountain. __________________

Nov 21st, 2007, 21:05	#3
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Hi Andy, Think you'll get a lot of answers from this earlier thread: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=45316 Hope it helps. Gordon

Nov 23rd, 2007, 12:27	#4
mountain Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2019 11:51 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: clonakilty, west cork	Hi Andy, I have a 1963 1800, living in west cork, feel free to send me an email at michael@cityprint.ie and i will give you my number, and we can have a chat, i maybe be able to give you a few pointers. Michael Courtney

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