Lockdown T5 restoration project - Page 2

SteveSarre · Jun 4th, 2020, 17:07

Hi Matt,

As well as the areas that you have spotted, don't forget to think about other areas

compression
gearbox/clutch
exhaust
cat
turbo
cv joints
shocks
injectors
fuel pump
radiator
a/c system

on top of which as you say you will need service parts, but also possibly wheel bearings, control arm bushings, suspension bushings and anti roll bar links, tyres, brake calipers/disks/pads etc etc

and then there are such things as
radio
interior
sunroof
keys and locks
remotes
headlights
switches

HTH
Steve

amazondean · Jun 4th, 2020, 18:00

Good luck with those repairs, I have seen people tackle a lot worse, on classic cars, but i'm afraid I haven't seen an 850 as bad as that one for rust under the sills or floor. Never mind the other endless tasks ahead! If it was me I would just find another one and use this car as the parts car.

s1monc · Jun 4th, 2020, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by amazondean

Good luck with those repairs, I have seen people tackle a lot worse, on classic cars, but i'm afraid I haven't seen an 850 as bad as that one for rust under the sills or floor. Never mind the other endless tasks ahead! If it was me I would just find another one and use this car as the parts car.

Exactly what I was thinking. Deffo the easiest and cheapest route.

matt466 · Jun 5th, 2020, 22:44

Thanks for all the reply’s and advise.

Ive got the bumpers, crash bar etc off for a better look at the accident damage. Not as bad as I thought fortunately. The front cross member is no good and the passenger leg is a little distorted. I’ve offered up a replacement crash bar and am happy the chassis legs haven’t moved. Also all the panel gaps are as they should be so that’s all good.

Also have bought a good shell to use as a donor for body sections, although the front cross member is also twisted on that one too! Should be able to make up a replacement from it and a cross member I already have I think.

More to come........

matt466 · Jun 27th, 2020, 23:24

Been really busy over the last few weeks so not had much time on the T5.

I have collected the donor shell though.

Going to get in the workshop this weekend and start removing the panels I will need.

happy diver · Jun 28th, 2020, 04:32

Magnificent!

RollingThunder · Jun 28th, 2020, 09:45

Blimey, thats a project and a half!

Reminds me of a project I started many many years ago -

That one was too far gone for me, everything was seriously rusted and every part (not just every panel) needed refurbishing - I sold it on but it was successfully put back on the road, so yours is certainly doable!

Good luck!

RaelG · Jun 28th, 2020, 12:43

Only just came across this thread, good grief it looks like a lot of work! I admire your spirit and it will certainly be interesting to read the progress and see how you solve all the issues you come across.

Jun 4th, 2020, 17:07	#11
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:57 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Matt, As well as the areas that you have spotted, don't forget to think about other areas compression gearbox/clutch exhaust cat turbo cv joints shocks injectors fuel pump radiator a/c system on top of which as you say you will need service parts, but also possibly wheel bearings, control arm bushings, suspension bushings and anti roll bar links, tyres, brake calipers/disks/pads etc etc and then there are such things as radio interior sunroof keys and locks remotes headlights switches HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

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amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Good luck with those repairs, I have seen people tackle a lot worse, on classic cars, but i'm afraid I haven't seen an 850 as bad as that one for rust under the sills or floor. Never mind the other endless tasks ahead! If it was me I would just find another one and use this car as the parts car. __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

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Jun 28th, 2020, 09:45	#17
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Yesterday 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Blimey, thats a project and a half! Reminds me of a project I started many many years ago - That one was too far gone for me, everything was seriously rusted and every part (not just every panel) needed refurbishing - I sold it on but it was successfully put back on the road, so yours is certainly doable! Good luck! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jun 28th, 2020, 12:43	#18
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	Only just came across this thread, good grief it looks like a lot of work! I admire your spirit and it will certainly be interesting to read the progress and see how you solve all the issues you come across. __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

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