Recommissioning a barn find Volvo P1800ES
Discussion
Breadvan72 said:
Nice! I've never seen another on the road before. I actually quite like the wheels too.
I've been looking at wheel options, but go full circle and want to stick with the originals. I might be tempted to band the wheels at some point and add a couple of inches to them though.
NomduJour said:
Might be useful (last time I pulled mine out, the auxiliary air valve was the issue):
https://jetronic.org/en/d-jetronic/72-troubleshoot...
That is going to be SUPER helpful! Thank you. I've not come across this site before https://jetronic.org/en/d-jetronic/72-troubleshoot...
What A Thing! My dad is a serial Volvo'ist, (currently tools about in a slightly breathed on 2.3t 940), I personally had a 480 turbo - but that is lovely. Looks solid.
For the other posters, SAAB used a licensed Ford V4 in the 95/96 models - my friend has a 1972 96, makes quite a distinctive soundtrack.
For the other posters, SAAB used a licensed Ford V4 in the 95/96 models - my friend has a 1972 96, makes quite a distinctive soundtrack.
It really is a glorious machine. From the moment I first saw it I saw its potential and had to have it. The weather looks dry here on Friday so I've taken the day off and got a big parts haul on the way which I'm expecting today. Updates to follow sooner than anticipated hopefully.
Breadvan... you're first in line if we decide to sell
Breadvan... you're first in line if we decide to sell
Breadvan72 said:
A friend disgraced himself by claiming the car to be a Scimitar GTE until politely corrected as to this.
With apologies to F&SFlanders and Swann said:
And I might have gone on thinking that was true.
If the vehicle in question had not put that chap to shame, saying "I haint a Scimitar, I'm a Volvo"
If the vehicle in question had not put that chap to shame, saying "I haint a Scimitar, I'm a Volvo"
I've not yet seen another wheel I prefer so the steelies will be staying. They'll eventually get a repaint and some new tyres.
In the meantime I had a quick go at cleaning the leather seat bases. Still some way to go and I need to find a product that can really get some moisture back into these.
Anyone got a good recommendation?
My big parts haul has arrived also! New fuel tank, pump, filter, injector rebuild kit, water pump, thermostat, entire ignition system, belts, full service kit and more. Enough to keep me busy for a while and hopefully all I need to get it fired up.
In the meantime I had a quick go at cleaning the leather seat bases. Still some way to go and I need to find a product that can really get some moisture back into these.
Anyone got a good recommendation?
My big parts haul has arrived also! New fuel tank, pump, filter, injector rebuild kit, water pump, thermostat, entire ignition system, belts, full service kit and more. Enough to keep me busy for a while and hopefully all I need to get it fired up.
Edited by croissant on Tuesday 27th October 16:02
That car looks amazing after a decent wash !
IIRC the trim parts were stainless steel ?
Re the wheels, I would keep the original steel ones, never heard of 'banding' wheels but I guess if done professionally they would look really good andf allow some wider modern rubber....
Then you can lower it a bit ....! Or Not !!
Just a thought, if it were my car I would have a look at removing those rear bumper over riders to 'clean up' the rear end, and that long tailpipe would look better (IMHO of course !!) if it were a nice stainless modern backbox. Of course there is probably a good reason why they protrude like that ( probably to do with aero and not sucking fumes back or something )
Years ago I had my first 'proper car', a 1973 MGBGT, and my first job on it was to remove the front over riders ( one was bent anyway when I bought it !) and replace with some new chrome bolts. It made such a difference to the front aspect. So thought it would look good on your car, especially as there are none on the front of your Volvo.
Very interested on the progress of this lovely car, as mentioned previously my current car is a descendent of your car....a C30 !
IIRC the trim parts were stainless steel ?
Re the wheels, I would keep the original steel ones, never heard of 'banding' wheels but I guess if done professionally they would look really good andf allow some wider modern rubber....
Then you can lower it a bit ....! Or Not !!
Just a thought, if it were my car I would have a look at removing those rear bumper over riders to 'clean up' the rear end, and that long tailpipe would look better (IMHO of course !!) if it were a nice stainless modern backbox. Of course there is probably a good reason why they protrude like that ( probably to do with aero and not sucking fumes back or something )
Years ago I had my first 'proper car', a 1973 MGBGT, and my first job on it was to remove the front over riders ( one was bent anyway when I bought it !) and replace with some new chrome bolts. It made such a difference to the front aspect. So thought it would look good on your car, especially as there are none on the front of your Volvo.
Very interested on the progress of this lovely car, as mentioned previously my current car is a descendent of your car....a C30 !
Paul S4 said:
That car looks amazing after a decent wash !
IIRC the trim parts were stainless steel ?
Re the wheels, I would keep the original steel ones, never heard of 'banding' wheels but I guess if done professionally they would look really good andf allow some wider modern rubber....
Then you can lower it a bit ....! Or Not !!
Just a thought, if it were my car I would have a look at removing those rear bumper over riders to 'clean up' the rear end, and that long tailpipe would look better (IMHO of course !!) if it were a nice stainless modern backbox. Of course there is probably a good reason why they protrude like that ( probably to do with aero and not sucking fumes back or something )
Years ago I had my first 'proper car', a 1973 MGBGT, and my first job on it was to remove the front over riders ( one was bent anyway when I bought it !) and replace with some new chrome bolts. It made such a difference to the front aspect. So thought it would look good on your car, especially as there are none on the front of your Volvo.
Very interested on the progress of this lovely car, as mentioned previously my current car is a descendent of your car....a C30 !
The trim around the windows is stainless but the bumpers are chromed mild steel. Not sure on the headlight rings or front grille. I'll tackle all the brightwork once it's on the road and whatever I can't get looking good I'll replace.IIRC the trim parts were stainless steel ?
Re the wheels, I would keep the original steel ones, never heard of 'banding' wheels but I guess if done professionally they would look really good andf allow some wider modern rubber....
Then you can lower it a bit ....! Or Not !!
Just a thought, if it were my car I would have a look at removing those rear bumper over riders to 'clean up' the rear end, and that long tailpipe would look better (IMHO of course !!) if it were a nice stainless modern backbox. Of course there is probably a good reason why they protrude like that ( probably to do with aero and not sucking fumes back or something )
Years ago I had my first 'proper car', a 1973 MGBGT, and my first job on it was to remove the front over riders ( one was bent anyway when I bought it !) and replace with some new chrome bolts. It made such a difference to the front aspect. So thought it would look good on your car, especially as there are none on the front of your Volvo.
Very interested on the progress of this lovely car, as mentioned previously my current car is a descendent of your car....a C30 !
I've seen a set of original wheels on ebay but they're collection only and up in Hull. If I can get them delivered at a reasonable price I may get them, then I'll have a set of originals and a second set to have banded. I could potentially add 2-3 inches and fit wider tyres all round. Should give a more modern slant to the original equipment and I could even go or a staggered look.
There's also 30mm lowering springs available which I'm tempted by!
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