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JP 1800 · Oct 28th, 2015, 16:29

Coming along nicely. Are you going to replace the cowl panel as well?. They are inexpensive and relatively easy to do. Your existing one has had a mediocre repair in the past and it would be a shame not to while you are in there.

Palmer 221 · Dec 14th, 2015, 09:54

End of year update

O/S inner

New Metal in the rear end, some cosmetic work still required

Burdekin · Dec 14th, 2015, 11:28

Nice work, she's looking great.

I'd recommend using Lechler's epoxy primer on all the panels. You can leave it in primer until everything is ready for top coat and know you won't get any rust issues in the meantime.

Palmer 221 · Dec 15th, 2015, 08:04

Thanks for the tip, the front end has already had the epoxy treatment.

hopefully the doors will be repaired by the next post

123GT-AMAZON · Dec 15th, 2015, 21:12

Hi ya

Very nice to see another amazon estate being worked on , until you work on a estate you cannot epreciate the amount of work that goes into the project lot more complex than a two door I can see how much hardwork you have done keep us posted and all the best ....

Look forward to any photo updates as and when you get to the next stages , if there is any amazon estate parts you require let me know I have a ton of spares for the estates.

Kind regards
Robert.w

Volvo Canadian · Dec 16th, 2015, 18:18

Yes, good luck! To keep her rust-free in the front/sides, I recommend inner-fender liners for about $400. They are easy to install and having taken one out after several years, they seem to work. There are at least two types to choose from. mine are aluminium - I think others on here have tried the other type, which seems better, buy I can't remember why.

Mine is lowered, but this year I finally put mud-flaps on, as the damage down below was showing.

It is rewarding to resto an old Estate - nice to see.

Jim

c1800 · Dec 17th, 2015, 01:16

Hi Jim, hope all is well.

you mention the "other" inner fender liners. I've been considering the Lokari aluminum ones, but would think that plastic ones would be better. Any idea where they might be available for an 1800?

Cheers

Palmer 221 · Dec 17th, 2015, 08:49

Thanks Jim
very sensible idea, think I read somewhere liners from a Volvo 200 series can be made to fit.

Ill have to do some further investigation

classicswede · Dec 17th, 2015, 13:13

Yes it was me who first used the 200 series ones on the amazon. The are not a perfect fit but for free well worth using. You need to put the rhs one on the lhs and vice versa.

For the rear am going to have a go with 940 rear ones. I think with some work with a heat gun they might fit.

Burdekin · Dec 17th, 2015, 13:23

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Originally Posted by classicswede

Yes it was me who first used the 200 series ones on the amazon. The are not a perfect fit but for free well worth using. You need to put the rhs one on the lhs and vice versa.

For the rear am going to have a go with 940 rear ones. I think with some work with a heat gun they might fit.

Dai, why not just make rear ones? Would be easy enough to make from fibreglass.

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123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 22:26 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Hi ya Very nice to see another amazon estate being worked on , until you work on a estate you cannot epreciate the amount of work that goes into the project lot more complex than a two door I can see how much hardwork you have done keep us posted and all the best .... Look forward to any photo updates as and when you get to the next stages , if there is any amazon estate parts you require let me know I have a ton of spares for the estates. Kind regards Robert.w __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

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Volvo Canadian Bury me in my Volvo Last Online: Oct 18th, 2017 23:16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary (again!)	Yes, good luck! To keep her rust-free in the front/sides, I recommend inner-fender liners for about $400. They are easy to install and having taken one out after several years, they seem to work. There are at least two types to choose from. mine are aluminium - I think others on here have tried the other type, which seems better, buy I can't remember why. Mine is lowered, but this year I finally put mud-flaps on, as the damage down below was showing. It is rewarding to resto an old Estate - nice to see. Jim __________________ James

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 18:07 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Yes it was me who first used the 200 series ones on the amazon. The are not a perfect fit but for free well worth using. You need to put the rhs one on the lhs and vice versa. For the rear am going to have a go with 940 rear ones. I think with some work with a heat gun they might fit. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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Oct 28th, 2015, 16:29	#11
JP 1800 Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 23:15 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin	Coming along nicely. Are you going to replace the cowl panel as well?. They are inexpensive and relatively easy to do. Your existing one has had a mediocre repair in the past and it would be a shame not to while you are in there.

Dec 14th, 2015, 09:54	#12
Palmer 221 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2018 23:03 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Wales	End of year update O/S inner New Metal in the rear end, some cosmetic work still required

Dec 14th, 2015, 11:28	#13
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Today 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Nice work, she's looking great. I'd recommend using Lechler's epoxy primer on all the panels. You can leave it in primer until everything is ready for top coat and know you won't get any rust issues in the meantime.

Dec 15th, 2015, 08:04	#14
Palmer 221 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2018 23:03 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Wales	Thanks for the tip, the front end has already had the epoxy treatment. hopefully the doors will be repaired by the next post

Dec 17th, 2015, 01:16	#17
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	Hi Jim, hope all is well. you mention the "other" inner fender liners. I've been considering the Lokari aluminum ones, but would think that plastic ones would be better. Any idea where they might be available for an 1800? Cheers

Dec 17th, 2015, 08:49	#18
Palmer 221 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2018 23:03 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Wales	Thanks Jim very sensible idea, think I read somewhere liners from a Volvo 200 series can be made to fit. Ill have to do some further investigation

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