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May 10th, 2021, 06:21 | #21 | |
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May 10th, 2021, 10:26 | #22 |
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Hey Othen - are you (like me) easily distracted?
Have your PV544 ownership dreams died a death?
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I haven't found time to drive to Portsmouth (300 mile round trip) to look at that PV544 yet - so that is still on the back burner (but I would not say it is shelved yet). :-)
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May 10th, 2021, 12:03 | #24 |
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Oh dear that sounds like multi-tasking...
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May 10th, 2021, 19:08 | #25 | |
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Whilst I have no knowledge or ever seen this Volvo I did, I think, once meet the owner/seller a few years ago on the Volvo Owners Club stand at the NEC Classic Car Show when displaying my own ES there (see photo). I had quite a long conversation with him about how he found the car locked away in storage for many years, bought it and carried out the restoration. I recall him saying that a lot of welding and bodywork was done as well as mechanical work. I think the main topic of conversation was how to refit the long side windows from memory. My recollection is that he'd spent a lot of time and money on the car, including many new parts from a Volvo dealer close to his home. Quite why he is now selling it I don't know, but it does seem to be a good buy on the face of his adverts. He certainly seemed a genuine chap so I hope the purchase goes smoothly for your friend and that you enjoy driving the car home. Paul |
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What you have said about the seller strongly supports my friend's opinion of the seller - he seems to be a decent chap. The story about spending good money on welding and decorating tallies exactly with my friend's account, but it is very useful indeed for it to be corroborated independently. I have had no dealings with the seller myself, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the car and driving it back this week. If my friend agrees I'll post some photos and words then. Best wishes, Alan PS. Your car looks absolutely first class.
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May 12th, 2021, 09:11 | #27 |
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P1800 Manuals and Documents
I rather suppose all P1800 owners already know about these online documents:
https://volvo1800pictures.com/sweden...in_page_en.php What a fantastic resource they are :-) Although it is not even my car, I'm really excited about collecting the P1800ES for my friend tomorrow. Alan
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Wow what an awesome thread, I have nothing to do with any of it and even I'm getting excited for all involved!
I think I need to get out a bit more! Good luck and if the purchase is actually made the a decent length drive back is also a good indication of the cars condition from a mechanical prospective at least, I bought my Amazon back in December and drove it 3.5 hours home on a car that had been stood for about 2 years albeit being fired-up and moved once back in May last year, it was great! Doug. |
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May 12th, 2021, 14:15 | #30 | |
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This is all very exciting, I've made up a box of stuff we might need: some tools, a magnet on a stick, 2t jack and a block of wood, a towing bar, a torch... and planned a route back avoiding motorways (A50/A6 - easy). My friend (we'll call her Janet - not her name but she can decide whether or not to introduce herself to the forum later) has arranged the insurance and breakdown cover. Bob (my dog) is coming along for the day out as well. I can't wait - and it is not even my motor car! Alan
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