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Last Online: Sep 19th, 2022 19:13
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Hello everyone,
I recently purchased a 740 that has been neglected for far too long. After 8 years of being dormant we got the car running and gave it a well needed wash! If you enjoy seeing old Volvos being restored by a complete amateur then feel free to follow along. First video is below but there will be many more! https://youtu.be/HZRiA4puS5c |
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Nice one OP. Looks a good project to start on.
Was the car local to Reading? Also do you work at Waylands Volvo? Noticed the burger king across the road :-) |
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I'm looking forward to watching this progress too!
And yes, Involvo'd's channel's great. 😊
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1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5 |
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Here is part 2 where I show you just how much work is needed to get this car back on the road!
https://youtu.be/RHu0BUF9A7U |
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Yep, time to invest in a MiG welder! Actually, the state of those sill ends is making me feel better about my own 740.
I'm curious to know where you filmed this episode: is it one of these 'rent a service bay' facilities?
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1989 740 GL 2.0 estate 2000 V40 2.0 (gone) 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 estate (gone) 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi estate 1999 Land Rover Discovery 2 TD5 |
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OP works for Volvo, its the local dealership to me
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Great video keep them coming
Can you get the car driveable for the VOLVO NATIONAL RALLY . At Stratford in early July .it woud be great to see it there Regards jim |
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hi again
sorry the rally is week end the 26th june not july ,sunday is the best day but enjoyed all that weekend as you may well know regards jim |
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Here is part 3, just got the brakes sorted and now onto the rest of the list
https://youtu.be/Xh671tRvDiM |
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