960 Estate

forbsie09 · Dec 3rd, 2023, 16:02

I'm back in "the fold"

I just got me a 960 Estate, its in great overall condition, 99k miles with a very extensive service history and the lst 19 MOT certs, all 4 bumper corners appear to have been used as parking sensors

so both bumpers will be getting resprayed, also, the leather on top of the door cards appear to have pinched / crinkled ! how does this happen ? is it easy enough to repair ?
I will also have the wheels refurbed.

20231203_101613 by Ian Forbes, on Flickr

20231203_101632 by Ian Forbes, on Flickr

Moomoo · Dec 3rd, 2023, 16:49

Sweet…!😁

360beast · Dec 3rd, 2023, 17:33

Welcome back, I'd make sure the service is up to date before spending on paint especially the cambelt as if it goes on a whiteblock it's not a cheap easy fix like a redblock.

The door cards are caused by the glue failing, I've not done any repairs myself so can't advise on that one sorry, looking forward to updates.

Forrest · Dec 3rd, 2023, 18:41

That looks a nice car in a nice colour. Well done!

The door cards are notoriously hard to repair. You will probably find the material has stretched making it very hard to get it taut and looking good. Some folk have reported a degree of success injecting glue and using gentle heat.

In the past people have produced solutions to cover up the damage. For example, now discontinued:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...ScqxZ73Pr9ANdF

The best/easiest solution is to find a breaker with good door cards and swap them. Volvo changed the glue on later cars and they are less likely to fail.

classicswede · Dec 3rd, 2023, 19:25

Cam belt and water pump should be the first item on the to do list if the history is not know

Door cards are a common issue with the glue letting go. Best option is a stick on pad over the top

forbsie09 · Dec 4th, 2023, 07:25

Yes, service is up to date, as I said, it has extensive service history

forbsie09 · Dec 4th, 2023, 07:33

I cant find them on either of your links ?

BorderVolvo · Dec 4th, 2023, 07:59

That's a nice looking barge! Wheels don't look too bad?
Who'll you use for the paintwork?

forbsie09 · Dec 4th, 2023, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by BorderVolvo

That's a nice looking barge! Wheels don't look too bad?
Who'll you use for the paintwork?

I've a couple of people I have used before, I'll get quotes from them.

940volvoman · Dec 11th, 2023, 08:33

Looks great.One of the few cars that looked good in silver....imho

Dec 3rd, 2023, 16:02	#1
forbsie09 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Musselburgh	960 Estate I'm back in "the fold" I just got me a 960 Estate, its in great overall condition, 99k miles with a very extensive service history and the lst 19 MOT certs, all 4 bumper corners appear to have been used as parking sensors so both bumpers will be getting resprayed, also, the leather on top of the door cards appear to have pinched / crinkled ! how does this happen ? is it easy enough to repair ? I will also have the wheels refurbed. 20231203_101613 by Ian Forbes, on Flickr 20231203_101632 by Ian Forbes, on Flickr

Dec 3rd, 2023, 16:49	#2
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:06 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Sweet…!😁 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Dec 3rd, 2023, 19:25	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Cam belt and water pump should be the first item on the to do list if the history is not know Door cards are a common issue with the glue letting go. Best option is a stick on pad over the top __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 4th, 2023, 07:59	#8
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Today 06:28 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	That's a nice looking barge! Wheels don't look too bad? Who'll you use for the paintwork? __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

Dec 3rd, 2023, 17:33	#3
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 07:26 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Welcome back, I'd make sure the service is up to date before spending on paint especially the cambelt as if it goes on a whiteblock it's not a cheap easy fix like a redblock. The door cards are caused by the glue failing, I've not done any repairs myself so can't advise on that one sorry, looking forward to updates.

Dec 3rd, 2023, 18:41	#4
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 03:24 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	That looks a nice car in a nice colour. Well done! The door cards are notoriously hard to repair. You will probably find the material has stretched making it very hard to get it taut and looking good. Some folk have reported a degree of success injecting glue and using gentle heat. In the past people have produced solutions to cover up the damage. For example, now discontinued: https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...ScqxZ73Pr9ANdF The best/easiest solution is to find a breaker with good door cards and swap them. Volvo changed the glue on later cars and they are less likely to fail.

Dec 4th, 2023, 07:25	#6
forbsie09 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Musselburgh	Yes, service is up to date, as I said, it has extensive service history

Dec 4th, 2023, 07:33	#7
forbsie09 Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Musselburgh	I cant find them on either of your links ?

Dec 11th, 2023, 08:33	#10
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Today 00:09 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	Looks great.One of the few cars that looked good in silver....imho

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