740 project series - db192

DB192 · Jan 24th, 2022, 23:03

Hello everyone,

I recently purchased a 740 that has been neglected for far too long. After 8 years of being dormant we got the car running and gave it a well needed wash!

If you enjoy seeing old Volvos being restored by a complete amateur then feel free to follow along.

First video is below but there will be many more!

https://youtu.be/HZRiA4puS5c

Challo · Jan 25th, 2022, 15:10

Nice one OP. Looks a good project to start on.

Was the car local to Reading? Also do you work at Waylands Volvo? Noticed the burger king across the road :-)

nemesisthewarlock · Jan 25th, 2022, 18:54

Looking forward to seeing this progress ..I subscribed so can't wait for the next update

stephend · Jan 26th, 2022, 00:34

I'm looking forward to watching this progress too!

And yes, Involvo'd's channel's great. 😊

DB192 · Feb 25th, 2022, 12:57

Here is part 2 where I show you just how much work is needed to get this car back on the road!

https://youtu.be/RHu0BUF9A7U

stephend · Feb 25th, 2022, 21:26

Yep, time to invest in a MiG welder! Actually, the state of those sill ends is making me feel better about my own 740.

I'm curious to know where you filmed this episode: is it one of these 'rent a service bay' facilities?

Challo · Feb 25th, 2022, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephend

Yep, time to invest in a MiG welder! Actually, the state of those sill ends is making me feel better about my own 740.

I'm curious to know where you filmed this episode: is it one of these 'rent a service bay' facilities?

OP works for Volvo, it’s the local dealership to me

J liddy · Feb 26th, 2022, 08:23

Great video keep them coming
Can you get the car driveable for the VOLVO NATIONAL RALLY . At Stratford in early July .it woud be great to see it there
Regards jim

jpliddy · Feb 26th, 2022, 08:51

hi again
sorry the rally is week end the 26th june not july ,sunday is the best day but enjoyed all that weekend as you may well know
regards jim

DB192 · Mar 10th, 2022, 23:46

Here is part 3, just got the brakes sorted and now onto the rest of the list

https://youtu.be/Xh671tRvDiM

Jan 24th, 2022, 23:03	#1
DB192 New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2022 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Reading	740 project series - db192 Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 740 that has been neglected for far too long. After 8 years of being dormant we got the car running and gave it a well needed wash! If you enjoy seeing old Volvos being restored by a complete amateur then feel free to follow along. First video is below but there will be many more! https://youtu.be/HZRiA4puS5c

Jan 26th, 2022, 00:34	#4
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	I'm looking forward to watching this progress too! And yes, Involvo'd's channel's great. 😊 __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Feb 25th, 2022, 21:26	#6
stephend Premier Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2023 21:20 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Wales View Photos By: stephend	Yep, time to invest in a MiG welder! Actually, the state of those sill ends is making me feel better about my own 740. I'm curious to know where you filmed this episode: is it one of these 'rent a service bay' facilities? __________________ 1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5

Feb 26th, 2022, 08:51	#9
jpliddy VOC Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke on trent	940 TIC auto 1995 hi again sorry the rally is week end the 26th june not july ,sunday is the best day but enjoyed all that weekend as you may well know regards jim

Mar 10th, 2022, 23:46	#10
DB192 New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2022 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Reading	Part 3 - front brake caliper refurbishment Here is part 3, just got the brakes sorted and now onto the rest of the list https://youtu.be/Xh671tRvDiM

Jan 25th, 2022, 15:10	#2
Challo Senior Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 20:33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reading	Nice one OP. Looks a good project to start on. Was the car local to Reading? Also do you work at Waylands Volvo? Noticed the burger king across the road :-)

Jan 25th, 2022, 18:54	#3
nemesisthewarlock 3.o Last Online: Jun 16th, 2022 11:07 Join Date: May 2021 Location: March	Looking forward to seeing this progress ..I subscribed so can't wait for the next update

Feb 25th, 2022, 12:57	#5
DB192 New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2022 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Reading	Here is part 2 where I show you just how much work is needed to get this car back on the road! https://youtu.be/RHu0BUF9A7U

Feb 26th, 2022, 08:23	#8
J liddy Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Stoke on trent	Great video keep them coming Can you get the car driveable for the VOLVO NATIONAL RALLY . At Stratford in early July .it woud be great to see it there Regards jim

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