Gracie's return to as New - Page 9

NewVolvo · Apr 28th, 2010, 22:04

Pity you can't have her back for the Lookers meet in Colchester next week. But as others have said, better to do it right or not at all!

Looks really nice though - looking forward to see in the flesh. Perhaps at the BKV or OC meet in Ipswich?

Derek UK · Apr 28th, 2010, 22:21

Definately keep it body colour behind the grille. That's correct and it's easy to keep clean and polished. You really only need the Waxoyl in the junctions and as you've apparently already applied it you'll find it difficult to apply any new paint in that area. Maybe too late but best to leave the Waxoyl until you're positive that there will be no more new paint anywhere. Unfortunately, getting the side strips to align might mean a little more bodywork. Some custom plate and screw fasteners rather than the wire ones might be a work around.
It's looking very good though and I hope to see it at the BKV.

Alf ista · Apr 28th, 2010, 23:47

What a fantastic piece of work! She is looking truly gorgeous and I must say I really like the colour. Lovely job!!

Old Bean · Apr 29th, 2010, 09:03

She is splendid. What a great car you are going to have when all the work is completed. I eagerly await your final pictures.

Doug

paul1957 · Apr 29th, 2010, 20:29

what a cracking looking car mate

pez · Apr 29th, 2010, 21:34

looking great that pal!
like what there doing with the new carpet and the side bits that cover the inside off the rear wheelarch,reminds me when i was removing mine....i took my time removing them as not to tear and rip them.
looking forward to seeing it all finished matey,looks like its gunna turn into one of the best 120 estates in the country!

redcar · Apr 30th, 2010, 20:21

looks fantastic!!

new bodywork, new interior...you gotta love this part of the resto...

paul1957 · May 3rd, 2010, 22:10

it will be nice to see it with the interior in

gillberry · May 25th, 2010, 20:27

as she is now home have started a new thread

our "new " gracie is home

Apr 28th, 2010, 22:04	#81
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Pity you can't have her back for the Lookers meet in Colchester next week. But as others have said, better to do it right or not at all! Looks really nice though - looking forward to see in the flesh. Perhaps at the BKV or OC meet in Ipswich? __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Apr 28th, 2010, 23:47	#83
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	What a fantastic piece of work! She is looking truly gorgeous and I must say I really like the colour. Lovely job!! __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Apr 29th, 2010, 09:03	#84
Old Bean VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lancashire	Gracie She is splendid. What a great car you are going to have when all the work is completed. I eagerly await your final pictures. Doug

May 25th, 2010, 20:27	#89
gillberry VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:03 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: norwich View Photos By: gillberry	as she is now home have started a new thread our "new " gracie is home __________________ 1968 Amazon estate (Gracie). 2003 Vauxhall astra estate (her car) 2009 XC90 (Jo) . Not forgetting 1967 Cheltenham Nyala (caravan)

Apr 28th, 2010, 22:21	#82
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:54 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Definately keep it body colour behind the grille. That's correct and it's easy to keep clean and polished. You really only need the Waxoyl in the junctions and as you've apparently already applied it you'll find it difficult to apply any new paint in that area. Maybe too late but best to leave the Waxoyl until you're positive that there will be no more new paint anywhere. Unfortunately, getting the side strips to align might mean a little more bodywork. Some custom plate and screw fasteners rather than the wire ones might be a work around. It's looking very good though and I hope to see it at the BKV.

Apr 29th, 2010, 20:29	#85
paul1957 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2011 16:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: exeter	what a cracking looking car mate

Apr 29th, 2010, 21:34	#86
pez VOC Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 22:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: teesside	looking great that pal! like what there doing with the new carpet and the side bits that cover the inside off the rear wheelarch,reminds me when i was removing mine....i took my time removing them as not to tear and rip them. looking forward to seeing it all finished matey,looks like its gunna turn into one of the best 120 estates in the country!

Apr 30th, 2010, 20:21	#87
redcar foot in mouth specialist Last Online: Sep 6th, 2016 22:55 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland	looks fantastic!! new bodywork, new interior...you gotta love this part of the resto...

May 3rd, 2010, 22:10	#88
paul1957 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2011 16:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: exeter	it will be nice to see it with the interior in

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