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Ha! I'd love to see that. Don't remember that commercial.
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My Volvo 1800ES "project"
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Yeah, that's one of the things I considered before committing to buy the ES. I was surprised and happy to learn that most parts are still available and actually pretty affordable to boot. There are a few parts that are NLA and I keep hoping I don't need one of them. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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At least you can get
parts for your restoration project, I wish I could
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Steve - what'cha building?
At least you can get
parts for your restoration project, I wish I could
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Steve - what'cha building?
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Kinda busy keeping them all running...
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I know, what ya mean... I've got toyo that needs a headgasket rebuilt, a MGB that needs brakes and front wheel bearings, an Eagle Talon that needs CV joints, wheel bearings, and brake rotors, and an Alfa that needs stuff I ain't figured out yet, and a small sailboat that needs a topcoat, lotsa rope, and to be bailed out - It's probably doubled in weight during the past few rainy weeks.
Kinda busy keeping them all running...
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I know, what ya mean... I've got toyo that needs a headgasket rebuilt, a MGB that needs brakes and front wheel bearings, an Eagle Talon that needs CV joints, wheel bearings, and brake rotors, and an Alfa that needs stuff I ain't figured out yet, and a small sailboat that needs a topcoat, lotsa rope, and to be bailed out - It's probably doubled in weight during the past few rainy weeks.
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There is a drain plug in the back of the boat about the size of your pinky finger... But I have the mast installed to quell theivery, and the boat has a very curved bottom (front to back). I had it level while I've been working on it, and it's become a huge bathtub.
I need to bail it out, and lift the trailer tongue back up onto the porch again.
It "had" a self bailer right in the center/bottom of the hull at one time, but it's been filled with epoxy long before I adopted it.
I need to bail it out, and lift the trailer tongue back up onto the porch again.
It "had" a self bailer right in the center/bottom of the hull at one time, but it's been filled with epoxy long before I adopted it.
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Well, it was a late night on Friday putting the front end together so we could get the car back on the ground to facilitate the engine install on Saturday. We got tired and went to bed before it was entirely finished. Got up early Saturday and finished that up.
While waiting for our help to arrive, Ian got in most of the new stainless brake lines and the steering box. Once help arrived they finished up the brake lines, did the fuel lines and then it was time for the engine.
It took about 3 hours from the time they started getting the engine on the hoist to the time the engine was bolted in and the hoist was removed.
There is still a lot of work to be done to get everything reconnected, but the worst is hopefully over.
While waiting for our help to arrive, Ian got in most of the new stainless brake lines and the steering box. Once help arrived they finished up the brake lines, did the fuel lines and then it was time for the engine.
It took about 3 hours from the time they started getting the engine on the hoist to the time the engine was bolted in and the hoist was removed.
There is still a lot of work to be done to get everything reconnected, but the worst is hopefully over.
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Thats a very nice looking motor, nice detail work on it. Is that the original factory color for a Volvo motor of that year? Looks just like Chevy engine orange (no insult intended there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jester.gif).
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Thanks! That is the original factory color, and it's actually a red (with a hint of orange). After doing some research online, I was happy to learn that the old Volvo engine red is actually identical to Ford engine red (or so close that you can't tell the difference). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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Uh-oh, do I see a scratch on that inner fender? hehehehe, just kidding....nice car!
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Unfortunately we did get a little scratch on the firewall during the installation so I'll need to touch that up.
I'm so happy/relieved that this part is over. I should finally start having some time to devote to the Spitfire now. The front end needs some attention. Yesterday we took a little break from the Volvo and finally got the Spit's new stereo hooked up. It's been sitting in the dash for over 2 weeks now. Just need to make the final connections.
I'm so happy/relieved that this part is over. I should finally start having some time to devote to the Spitfire now. The front end needs some attention. Yesterday we took a little break from the Volvo and finally got the Spit's new stereo hooked up. It's been sitting in the dash for over 2 weeks now. Just need to make the final connections.
