480 Celebration: Free as a restoration project

dcw · Mar 6th, 2016, 18:00

Some of you will know that I took on Nipper, Celebration no 269/480 that belonged to Steve doingitsideways.

Poor old Nipper had been sitting forlornly for many months and I took it on with the intention of restoring the car to pristine condition. Unfortunately it is clear that, without a huge amount of work, time and money, Nipper is never going to be pristine again

Because I wanted my fifth 480 to be a genuine keeper, I had perfection (or as near as possible) as my aim, and so bought a 480 GT that came up that is pretty much that. I have a thread about that one (Lily) as well as Nipper, in the Showroom section.

I can (and will) break Nipper for parts, but before I do that I thought I would offer the car to anyone else who may be up for a project, in particular if they can do their own welding and perhaps just want to make Nipper useable, rather than a perfect example.

I do not intend to give the car away just for someone else to break for parts! However I am working on the basis that people on here are genuine enthusiasts who would like to see Volvos kept going if possible. So, if someone on here would like the car with the real intention of restoring it to at least a useable state, you are welcome to it. Obviously it has no MOT and is SORN, so will need collection by trailer.

As usual, rust and rot is the main problem: to achieve what I wanted I was told it needed new sills, inner and outer rear arches, door edges sorting out, holes in boot floor repairing and some "thin patches" in the foot-wells sorting out. Paintwork is not good with bad flaking in places. 3 of the 4 corner clips that hold the bumper edges in place are broken. Rear lights are not bad to look at but are cracked at the edges. Rear engine mount is broken. It wants new discs and pads all round. The info centre is extremely erratic, and despite a replacement washer pump certain washer functions are still not right (CEM?). However, everything else seems to work...The engine has done over 150,000 miles but, other than being a little rattly when cold, runs well.

Since acquiring Nipper I have given her a really good clean inside and out - interior and leather upholstery is in reasonably good condition. I have dried the car out completely. I have done a coolant change, replaced all the blown dashboard bulbs, and repaired the wiring to the rear window. I have fitted a clock and info centre switch as both were missing, and also bought an air filter box (Steve kindly included one in the car but it wasn't the right one...). Those bits can stay with the car. I will happily sell on a replacement rear engine mount for exactly what I paid for it.

I have taken the roller boot cover and the extra gauges to use in my GT - I considered that repaid the costs of me getting her trailered from Sideways Mansions to me.

I need this 480 gone now - 3 cars are a pain in the limited space I have. I have also posted this on the 480 Europe forum, and only intend leaving the car intact for another couple of weeks. I can provide any photos etc as required.

So if you are interested, contact me!

Regards

David

doingitsideways · Mar 6th, 2016, 20:31

As I've said before, if it's too far gone that's fair enough. Also I have no problem with it being broken for the greater good. That's the spirit with which I gave it away.

However, if someone took it to break for profit, I'd be most upset. I have a big hammer and 2' length of 4x3". Ever seen Misery?! lol

dcw · Mar 6th, 2016, 20:36

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Originally Posted by doingitsideways

As I've said before, if it's too far gone that's fair enough. Also I have no problem with it being broken for the greater good. That's the spirit with which I gave it away.

However, if someone took it to break for profit, I'd be most upset. I have a big hammer and 2' length of 4x3". Ever seen Misery?! lol

Totally agree - hence I have made very clear that it is only on offer as a restoration exercise. To be honest I think it is too far gone but I just thought before I started pulling it to bits that I ought to make the offer.

I ought to add that if I end up breaking it then, with a couple of exceptions that I shall keep for myself, most parts will be up for grabs for the greater good...

David

geoffo · Mar 8th, 2016, 23:52

Any chance of a few pics?

doingitsideways · Mar 9th, 2016, 09:37

Only ones I have of it are from it's former glory and not really a fair representation of it's current condition.

I'm sure David will oblige in good time though

Anadinolin · Mar 9th, 2016, 09:39

If it weren't so far away I'll have it

try and get the mrs to accept it hehe.

dcw · Mar 9th, 2016, 10:43

Once it stops raining I'll take some photos to show the current state of the car, certainly.

Meanwhile attached are some I took in the boot when I started looking at the car in depth - the holes are what were already there or just fell out to the touch; they will clearly enlarge very easily with a bit more prodding!

David

dcw · Mar 9th, 2016, 10:48

A few more showing the boot and the rear arches and an example of loose bumper corners...

David

classicswede · Mar 9th, 2016, 18:18

I have been thinking about doing a 480 RWD conversion for a long time as this is very tempting...

360beast · Mar 9th, 2016, 19:05

That requires about 1/10 the amount of rust repairs as my 360 so that would be a quick restoration.

Hopefully it doesn't get broken.

Mar 6th, 2016, 18:00	#1
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	480 Celebration: Free as a restoration project Some of you will know that I took on Nipper, Celebration no 269/480 that belonged to Steve doingitsideways. Poor old Nipper had been sitting forlornly for many months and I took it on with the intention of restoring the car to pristine condition. Unfortunately it is clear that, without a huge amount of work, time and money, Nipper is never going to be pristine again Because I wanted my fifth 480 to be a genuine keeper, I had perfection (or as near as possible) as my aim, and so bought a 480 GT that came up that is pretty much that. I have a thread about that one (Lily) as well as Nipper, in the Showroom section. I can (and will) break Nipper for parts, but before I do that I thought I would offer the car to anyone else who may be up for a project, in particular if they can do their own welding and perhaps just want to make Nipper useable, rather than a perfect example. I do not intend to give the car away just for someone else to break for parts! However I am working on the basis that people on here are genuine enthusiasts who would like to see Volvos kept going if possible. So, if someone on here would like the car with the real intention of restoring it to at least a useable state, you are welcome to it. Obviously it has no MOT and is SORN, so will need collection by trailer. As usual, rust and rot is the main problem: to achieve what I wanted I was told it needed new sills, inner and outer rear arches, door edges sorting out, holes in boot floor repairing and some "thin patches" in the foot-wells sorting out. Paintwork is not good with bad flaking in places. 3 of the 4 corner clips that hold the bumper edges in place are broken. Rear lights are not bad to look at but are cracked at the edges. Rear engine mount is broken. It wants new discs and pads all round. The info centre is extremely erratic, and despite a replacement washer pump certain washer functions are still not right (CEM?). However, everything else seems to work...The engine has done over 150,000 miles but, other than being a little rattly when cold, runs well. Since acquiring Nipper I have given her a really good clean inside and out - interior and leather upholstery is in reasonably good condition. I have dried the car out completely. I have done a coolant change, replaced all the blown dashboard bulbs, and repaired the wiring to the rear window. I have fitted a clock and info centre switch as both were missing, and also bought an air filter box (Steve kindly included one in the car but it wasn't the right one...). Those bits can stay with the car. I will happily sell on a replacement rear engine mount for exactly what I paid for it. I have taken the roller boot cover and the extra gauges to use in my GT - I considered that repaid the costs of me getting her trailered from Sideways Mansions to me. I need this 480 gone now - 3 cars are a pain in the limited space I have. I have also posted this on the 480 Europe forum, and only intend leaving the car intact for another couple of weeks. I can provide any photos etc as required. So if you are interested, contact me! Regards David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Mar 6th, 2016, 20:31	#2
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	As I've said before, if it's too far gone that's fair enough. Also I have no problem with it being broken for the greater good. That's the spirit with which I gave it away. However, if someone took it to break for profit, I'd be most upset. I have a big hammer and 2' length of 4x3". Ever seen Misery?! lol __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 8th, 2016, 23:52	#4
geoffo saving 240's one by one Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 11:10 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlo	Pics please.... Any chance of a few pics?

Mar 9th, 2016, 09:37	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Only ones I have of it are from it's former glory and not really a fair representation of it's current condition. I'm sure David will oblige in good time though __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Mar 9th, 2016, 09:39	#6
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	If it weren't so far away I'll have it try and get the mrs to accept it hehe. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Mar 9th, 2016, 18:18	#9
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 00:23 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I have been thinking about doing a 480 RWD conversion for a long time as this is very tempting... __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Mar 9th, 2016, 19:05	#10
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 02:20 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	That requires about 1/10 the amount of rust repairs as my 360 so that would be a quick restoration. Hopefully it doesn't get broken.

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