WANTED: volvo 340 or 360 1.7

fraser21 · Oct 28th, 2014, 07:06

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to the forum however I'm not new to owning volvos, Infact I'm 19 and have to 480's! Now I'm on the hunt for a solid 340 or 360 in 1.7 form, wither carbed or injection, think I'd prefer carbed though. Car must be MOT'd for a decent time or at least has some MOT and is ready to sail through another with only minor things, looking for something in as good nic as possible, willing to travel the length of the country for the right car as I'm in North East Scotland, I'd say I'll have around £1200 max to play with, but show me what you've got! Really looking forward to this next project of mine, loads of retro ideas :P thanks! Fraser.

D19VDM · Oct 28th, 2014, 13:36

I have a superb, very low mileage 1.7 340 for sale

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210390

doingitsideways · Oct 29th, 2014, 13:28

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Originally Posted by D19VDM

I have a superb, very low mileage 1.7 340 for sale

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210390

Jackpot!

Edit:
Are you Cranna21 over on 480 Club Europe!

Clan · Oct 29th, 2014, 19:49

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Originally Posted by D19VDM

I have a superb, very low mileage 1.7 340 for sale

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=210390

what do you use on the paintwork ? Beautiful !

D19VDM · Oct 29th, 2014, 21:36

When I got this car it was almost white it was so oxidised. I done a full colour sand with wet and dry. Buffed it up using auto glym paint restorer before polishing it with mer. Although it still looks good, it has faded a bit as it was done four years ago. It took me days to do it but it was worth it in the end.

Clan · Oct 29th, 2014, 21:51

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Originally Posted by D19VDM

When I got this car it was almost white it was so oxidised. I done a full colour sand with wet and dry. Buffed it up using auto glym paint restorer before polishing it with mer. Although it still looks good, it has faded a bit as it was done four years ago. It took me days to do it but it was worth it in the end.

I have one that colour , i find the paint quite soft and thin on the sharp edges like on top of the door frames , it rubs through with a small rub of T cut on the edges .when chipped it shows a light colour primer , almost lemon colour .
I'm convinced it is original though . The 1979 343 paint is completely different , It is hard and thick and has stood a T-Cut most years since 1981 with no ill effect .

D19VDM · Oct 29th, 2014, 23:49

I think I was fairly lucky on this car as it probably hadn't ever been polished. The paint is all completely original and I only found one very small bit of the yellow primer. It'll probably never be seen unless it's pointed out. Even with that it's still good to have a car this age with original paint and very few marks on it. Its a shame I've never really taken to it as its such a nice wee car. It still has the 5 original Pirelli tyres with it as well. Spare has never been used. Although safety wise I wouldn't like to use them.

fraser21 · Nov 4th, 2014, 17:03

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Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Jackpot!

Edit:
Are you Cranna21 over on 480 Club Europe!

Yeah man that's me!

doingitsideways · Nov 4th, 2014, 19:04

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Originally Posted by fraser21

Yeah man that's me!

International man of mystery!

susie1963 · Nov 8th, 2014, 12:24

Hi have you got sorted with the 340/360 you were wanting to buy?Regards susie1963

Oct 28th, 2014, 07:06	#1
fraser21 New Member Last Online: Aug 26th, 2019 09:44 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Huntly	WANTED: volvo 340 or 360 1.7 Hi everyone, I'm brand new to the forum however I'm not new to owning volvos, Infact I'm 19 and have to 480's! Now I'm on the hunt for a solid 340 or 360 in 1.7 form, wither carbed or injection, think I'd prefer carbed though. Car must be MOT'd for a decent time or at least has some MOT and is ready to sail through another with only minor things, looking for something in as good nic as possible, willing to travel the length of the country for the right car as I'm in North East Scotland, I'd say I'll have around £1200 max to play with, but show me what you've got! Really looking forward to this next project of mine, loads of retro ideas :P thanks! Fraser.

Nov 8th, 2014, 12:24	#10
susie1963 New Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2014 17:08 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: holmfirth	340/360 Fraser 21 Hi have you got sorted with the 340/360 you were wanting to buy?Regards susie1963

Oct 29th, 2014, 21:36	#5
D19VDM VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Falkirk View Photos By: D19VDM	When I got this car it was almost white it was so oxidised. I done a full colour sand with wet and dry. Buffed it up using auto glym paint restorer before polishing it with mer. Although it still looks good, it has faded a bit as it was done four years ago. It took me days to do it but it was worth it in the end.

Oct 29th, 2014, 23:49	#7
D19VDM VOC Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 13:40 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Falkirk View Photos By: D19VDM	I think I was fairly lucky on this car as it probably hadn't ever been polished. The paint is all completely original and I only found one very small bit of the yellow primer. It'll probably never be seen unless it's pointed out. Even with that it's still good to have a car this age with original paint and very few marks on it. Its a shame I've never really taken to it as its such a nice wee car. It still has the 5 original Pirelli tyres with it as well. Spare has never been used. Although safety wise I wouldn't like to use them.

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