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Moomoo · Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:04

Brilliant bud , l look forward to the unfolding story.

Looking good so far.👍👍👍

Othen · Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Moomoo

Brilliant bud , l look forward to the unfolding story.

Looking good so far.👍👍👍

I have a good feeling about the motor car Andrew.

:-)

john.wigley · Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:17

Well done, Alan! Those extra gauges were never standard even on the GLE, remaining optional extras for, if I remember correctly, the life of the car. They are highly prised accessories by many today.

My 245GLE was also so equiped. They generally worked well, except the oil temp gauge, which had the annoying habit of disconecting itself from the electrical feed at the sump end - worth keeping an eye on.

Regards, John.

Laird Scooby · Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:25

The original RB looks kind of sad and dejected sat in the shed in the 2nd pic Alan. Hopefully its new owner can turn that frown upside down.

As for RB2, that looks happier now it's home with you than when you picked t up - strange how cars manage that!

I see among the auxiliary gauges (genuine Volvo accessories) there is a vacuum gauge configured as a fuel economy meter - very useful for diagnostics if you ever need to fix something. Also an external temperature gauge and an oil temperature gauge plus a voltmeter - all useful stuff!

Looking forward to the story revealing all...........

Steve 940 · Aug 23rd, 2022, 23:16

Well that's a great result.

Sounds like both you and Bob had a great few days away, and yes, I can confirm Scottish roads bear minimal resemblance to us Southern folk.

Looks as though your trip has proved fruitful, and I'm sure we all look forward to your further updates on RB2, although I think it needs a more suitable name than that......

Cheers
Steve

Laird Scooby · Aug 24th, 2022, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Steve 940

Looks as though your trip has proved fruitful, and I'm sure we all look forward to your further updates on RB2, although I think it needs a more suitable name than that......

Cheers
Steve

Perhaps the GB - Golden Barge?

360beast · Aug 24th, 2022, 05:54

I believe the only thing wrong with RB2 is that it is missing a turbo

Looks great Alan, I look forward to seeing the progress.

Othen · Aug 24th, 2022, 06:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Well that's a great result.

Sounds like both you and Bob had a great few days away, and yes, I can confirm Scottish roads bear minimal resemblance to us Southern folk.

Looks as though your trip has proved fruitful, and I'm sure we all look forward to your further updates on RB2, although I think it needs a more suitable name than that......

Cheers
Steve

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Perhaps the GB - Golden Barge?

Perhaps just 'the Barge'; that has a certain ring to it and it isn't the RB.

:-)

Othen · Aug 24th, 2022, 06:06

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Originally Posted by 360beast

I believe the only thing wrong with RB2 is that it is missing a turbo

Looks great Alan, I look forward to seeing the progress.

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Steve 940 · Aug 24th, 2022, 08:16

Silver Ghost or Grey Lady........

Cheers
Steve

Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:04	#3191
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 09:21 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	Brilliant bud , l look forward to the unfolding story. Looking good so far.👍👍👍 __________________ It’s pointless having a battle of wits with unarmed people!

Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:17	#3193
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 09:02 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Well done, Alan! Those extra gauges were never standard even on the GLE, remaining optional extras for, if I remember correctly, the life of the car. They are highly prised accessories by many today. My 245GLE was also so equiped. They generally worked well, except the oil temp gauge, which had the annoying habit of disconecting itself from the electrical feed at the sump end - worth keeping an eye on. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Aug 23rd, 2022, 22:25	#3194
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:23 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	The original RB looks kind of sad and dejected sat in the shed in the 2nd pic Alan. Hopefully its new owner can turn that frown upside down. As for RB2, that looks happier now it's home with you than when you picked t up - strange how cars manage that! I see among the auxiliary gauges (genuine Volvo accessories) there is a vacuum gauge configured as a fuel economy meter - very useful for diagnostics if you ever need to fix something. Also an external temperature gauge and an oil temperature gauge plus a voltmeter - all useful stuff! Looking forward to the story revealing all........... __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Aug 23rd, 2022, 23:16	#3195
Steve 940 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:15 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Stowmarket	Well that's a great result. Sounds like both you and Bob had a great few days away, and yes, I can confirm Scottish roads bear minimal resemblance to us Southern folk. Looks as though your trip has proved fruitful, and I'm sure we all look forward to your further updates on RB2, although I think it needs a more suitable name than that...... Cheers Steve

Aug 24th, 2022, 05:54	#3197
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:13 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	I believe the only thing wrong with RB2 is that it is missing a turbo Looks great Alan, I look forward to seeing the progress.

Aug 24th, 2022, 08:16	#3200
Steve 940 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:15 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Stowmarket	Silver Ghost or Grey Lady........ Cheers Steve

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