3 hours, a bit of paint and a bit more luck

Apr 19th, 2006, 17:28

Thats what I had last night while facelifting the front of the V40...saved a fortune on buying genuine parts.

This is how it was before I got it...

This is it now, looks much better IMO....What do you reckon....

Getting into the indicators was the hardest part...just needs silver bulbs now instead of the orange ones

Mike_Brace · Apr 19th, 2006, 21:23

Well done! Yes it does go back to the days in the sixties when we modded rather than walleted improvements. It certainly transforms the vehicle. Nowadays we cannot repaint the black background and polish the lettering on numberplates but it does finish the job.

Mike

Pedro Fandango · Apr 19th, 2006, 21:27

that looks 200% better,nice one

bobcat · Apr 19th, 2006, 21:31

nice job, have to agree that it does transform the car and gives a more agressive look.

Apr 19th, 2006, 22:01

Thanks for the replies, definately looks better, much more aggressive. Got a few other bits in the pipeline, funds permitting...

scottishvolvo · Apr 19th, 2006, 22:11

Mick, there a few members on the S/V40 forum that would be interested in how you done the indicators. Looks great with them all done
Chris

Pedro Fandango · Apr 20th, 2006, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickR

Thanks for the replies, definately looks better, much more aggressive. Got a few other bits in the pipeline, funds permitting...

come on spill the beans

Apr 20th, 2006, 17:04

I got the silver bulbs fitted and it lost the fried eggs on the front, looks odd but better...

Future mods will be more cosmetic too, clear side position lights, front chin and rear spoilers, front fogs, lowered suspension... I'll be getting some engine detailing done by Clive at Custom Solutions, also rear bumper protector for the recess below the opening.

Need to find out for certain what Turbo it has fitted, might be the larger T4 version as everything else is from a T4....

Induction kit and various bits will follow...

Rooster · Apr 20th, 2006, 23:24

Haha i did that to mine, stripped headlights open and sprayed front bits black with mat black hammerite, did you buy the indicaters or did you find a way of splitting them open.

I also did foglights same but it took 2 days in parafin bath to melt sealent enough to split them open

Oh and get some silver bulbs for front indicater, little things make a big differance

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:28

I got silver bulbs yesterday, looks much better...Just need clear position lights now..

I managed to get the lenses off the indicators very carefully with a blunt screwdriver, then glued them back on after painting..

Apr 19th, 2006, 17:28	#1
MickR Guest Location:	3 hours, a bit of paint and a bit more luck Thats what I had last night while facelifting the front of the V40...saved a fortune on buying genuine parts. This is how it was before I got it... This is it now, looks much better IMO....What do you reckon.... Getting into the indicators was the hardest part...just needs silver bulbs now instead of the orange ones

Apr 19th, 2006, 21:23	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Well done! Yes it does go back to the days in the sixties when we modded rather than walleted improvements. It certainly transforms the vehicle. Nowadays we cannot repaint the black background and polish the lettering on numberplates but it does finish the job. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Apr 19th, 2006, 21:31	#4
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	nice job, have to agree that it does transform the car and gives a more agressive look. __________________ Volvo 850R Auto,173K,Bobcat\SW Autos Ecu,18T,Reverse IC,13 Row Engine Oil Cooler,39 Row ATF Cooler,20psi VDO Boost Gauge,6000k HID's (low), Osram 50% Silverstars (High),ITG Filter,OEM Strutbrace,Aerial Down Switch,302mm Front Discs,Ferodo DS2500 Front/Rear,Goodridge SS Hoses,Koni Adjustable Dampers,Eibach Pro Kit, Powerflex Control Arm Bushes, Clear Side Repeaters. http://www.swautos.co.uk SW Auto's Ebay Shop http://www.volvo-tech.co.uk

Apr 20th, 2006, 23:24	#9
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Haha i did that to mine, stripped headlights open and sprayed front bits black with mat black hammerite, did you buy the indicaters or did you find a way of splitting them open. I also did foglights same but it took 2 days in parafin bath to melt sealent enough to split them open Oh and get some silver bulbs for front indicater, little things make a big differance __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 19th, 2006, 21:27	#3
Pedro Fandango I've Been Banned Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2015 16:12 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: can't remember	that looks 200% better,nice one

Apr 19th, 2006, 22:01	#5
MickR Guest Location:	Thanks for the replies, definately looks better, much more aggressive. Got a few other bits in the pipeline, funds permitting...

Apr 19th, 2006, 22:11	#6
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Mick, there a few members on the S/V40 forum that would be interested in how you done the indicators. Looks great with them all done Chris

Apr 20th, 2006, 17:04	#8
MickR Guest Location:	I got the silver bulbs fitted and it lost the fried eggs on the front, looks odd but better... Future mods will be more cosmetic too, clear side position lights, front chin and rear spoilers, front fogs, lowered suspension... I'll be getting some engine detailing done by Clive at Custom Solutions, also rear bumper protector for the recess below the opening. Need to find out for certain what Turbo it has fitted, might be the larger T4 version as everything else is from a T4.... Induction kit and various bits will follow...

Apr 21st, 2006, 18:28	#10
MickR Guest Location:	I got silver bulbs yesterday, looks much better...Just need clear position lights now.. I managed to get the lenses off the indicators very carefully with a blunt screwdriver, then glued them back on after painting..

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