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Originally Posted by Juular
Hi,
I caught the Volvo bug earlier this year with a 1998 C70 that I brought back to full health and have been very much enjoying.
When this came up I couldn't really pass it by. It's very much off the road as it has been sitting a long time, but it did start, drive and stop.
Being in Scotland, it has a lot of rust, but I will be chopping out and replacing where necessary.
It needs sills, a bit of A pillar, some work on the bulkhead, a bit here and there on the chassis rails and the rear arches.
I've started on the A pillar.
Onto the sills now.
Does anyone know if there is anyone in Scotland that holds stock of repair panels such as sills? Typically the postage is more than the item itself so picking it up in my van would save a lot of money.
Failing that has anyone used repair panels from Brookhouse before, and can comment on how well they match up?
One more question. I haven't touched the chassis rails yet, does anyone know what gauge of steel is used at the rail ends? |
Welcome, and thank you for posting the photos and words. It looks like it has the makings of a fine motor car, but with all that rust to deal with - you are a better man than I am, Gunga Din :-)
Is the rest of the car okay (the mechanical bits)?
I'm sorry, I can't help with the parts, but this forum is really useful and I'd be surprised if someone (like Loki or Laird Scooby - very knowledgeable chaps) doesn't chime in with the information you need. Perhaps there is even someone in Scotland that can help with sourcing the panels.
Do keep up apprised of your progress - we like projects like this and seeing Volvo 200s being saved.
Yours aye,
Alan