My coffin dodgers timewarp (non Nova)

[L14MNP]

I finally got a chance to get some decent pics of the Volvo 360 I bought a few weeks back (Cheers Mark) Thought I'd stick it up on here for those that want to see it and seeing as it will be on on going and more importantly road going project this seems the right section.

I bought the car from a local second hand dealers for £400 three weeks ago with the intention of having a laugh over the winter and getting into the tramp drift scene. It is a 2.0 carb one owner OAP special, 100% standard/original. 59K miles and barely any rust at all given that it is 25y/o in February. It came with the original FM radio/cassette (optional lol) and some fly 6.5" speakers in enclosures under the front seats - stealth build ftw, 12 months MOT and I supplied 6 months tax. It is supposed to have 110bhp IIRC and it isn't slow given it's age/size. More than enough to have some fun in the dry :)

To my knowedge it has not been on the road since 1992. The sirname on the V5 is the same as the dealers, so maybe the BS about it being his uncles is true lol.

So far I have given it new HT leads/plugs/air filter/fuel filter/dizzy cap/rotor arm and oil/filter. It also required a new mechanical fuel pump as the old one was gutless and fcuked me over more than once lol. I have also stripped and cleaned the carb as it wasn't running well at all. Bled the brakes yesterday and managed to snap a bleed nipple :tard: Also now for some reason the fronts are sticking on! The calipers 'seem' fine as do the pads/discs and rear drums/shoes but I guess they may need refurbishing.

Typical after I missed a pair of NOS calipers on eBay for a fiver each!

Anyway, brief future plans then a few pics.

3" drop all round using mk2 Escort lowering blocks and 'maybe' cut the front coils - unlikely tbh. 13x7 minilites or Wellers in black. Carb set up would be nice too lol. Along with the most important part, a MiG spec diff lol :D and a few other bits and pieces.

Not going too OTT with it, I've been told I got a bargain, should maybe be £8/900+ as it would be nice for it to appreciate in value, and if I keep on top of it and do nothing irreversible then it should be fine.

Big thanks to Steve for helping me with all of the above and also Mark, Conor, Adam and Martin - must be nice to everyone Lol

I just need some rims and a decent ride height ASAP lol

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/Dusty%20Drifter/IMG_4524-vi.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/Dusty%20Drifter/IMG_4535-vi.jpg
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http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/Dusty%20Drifter/IMG_4548-vi.jpg

More pics here http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/Dusty%20Drifter/?start=0 if anyone wants a look :thumb:

[Pistol Pete]

lol nice. Think your tax has expired though!

I t-boned one of these in my first Nova. They are strong as fook. Wrote my car off!!

[brainsnova]

make sure its sorn'd lol would'nt like to pay the back dated tax x5. the caliper can be rethreaded too.

[L14MNP]

Incorrect
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s247/eurojdmp11/Dusty%20Drifter/IMG_4541-vi.jpg
Rock that period area code lol

LOL t-boned with a Nova, you're lucky the engine never gave you a lap dance mate! The Volvo driver had side impact bars :D LOL.

When I de-old man it a bit maybe I can has scene points :)

[L14MNP]

lol Brains she's on the road. I have that '92 tax disc in the rear window (which I guess is obvious :S) JDM style y0. Yeah it can be drilled/tapped, but what a ball ache!

I'd cry if I had to pay 16 years worth of back dated tax! Lol

[brainsnova]

i must of got confused seeing an old volvo with no rust lol

[L14MNP]

Yeah lol there's some right rotters in the 'resto' section on one of the sites. I hope no-one checks my web history lol

[Cle]

Cut the springs in half for the time being lol

There was a rwd drift one on ebay not that long ago.

[L14MNP]

LOL. Gonna need a few coils out the front to get it down 3" I'm assuming. Full on medieval ox cart tech at the back though. I heart leafs :S

[jimbob-mcgrew]

rear wheel drive ! :thumb:

[L14MNP]

rear wheel drive ! :thumb:

:thumb: I didn't buy it for its looks lol Although thank god it aint a twelve door one! Can't wait to get that diff welded up :)

[Mazz]

b'jesus, ugly funkers aren't they! old school cool though :)

[L14MNP]

lol they look much better when they've been dropped, as with most things!

No two things improve a car more (looks wise) than ride height and rim choice IMO.

Cheers dude :)

[Plug]

get some revos for it and slam it.

i do really like these cars for a bit of drifting.

[L14MNP]

Slamming part I agree with, but dunno about the Revos lol. Wellers are more my price for this thing. There's a cool 2.3 turbo tramper on the bay ATM with Revo's. Cheque book racer :( lol

[Adam_J]

make sure its sorn'd lol would'nt like to pay the back dated tax x5. the caliper can be rethreaded too.

surely you mean x16. Thats 1992 that the tax expired:D

[brainsnova]

i think it used to be 5 times the amount you were due so 16x £120 x 5 lol

[L14MNP]

^ Lovely! I'm already waiting for some smart **** to ask if I'm trying to double the value when I fill the tank lol Imagine forking out for that back tax!

Looks like I'm getting some lowering blocks for 15 quid on Monday from a local lad, unused in box. I think they are 2" but have my fingers crossed for 3" lol
I know if I use the bay I can find some maybe a fiver cheaper posted but I CBA with being dicked about etc.
I worry that things may break when I pull it apart to lower lol

[Adam]

Cool as f**k motor :cool:

Slip the turbo'd 1.7 engine out of a 440 turbo in there!!

[Nova Baz]

Also now for some reason the fronts are sticking on! The calipers 'seem' fine






do the caliper go back fine if not the flexi has calapsed inside

[L14MNP]

Cheers Adam. The 740? 2.0 turbo motor is the one to go for, 180/200bhp standard. Wonder how much a 440 turbo motor could be had for though lol...

Aye Baz, a lad on another site said the pipes may have collapsed, never known that before. Yeah they slide fine mate. Will I be able to see/feel the problems in the pipes or will the outside 'wall' stop me from knowing?

[areofall]

Loving this, bought a 740 a few years back and a great drifter!

[L14MNP]

Cool mate :) Did you have the turbo? A lad I know has just got shot of a 740 that was totally slammed lol

[rdznova16v]

my friends got one with a clio 1.8 16v engine on r1 carbs welded diff on 13" minilights most fun ive had in a car

[Mike]

A lad i know off had one of these with a Clio Williams engine for ye old tramp drifting :D

[L14MNP]

rdznova16v and mike, they sound like fun :) Any pics?
Can't wait to get my diff out and welded, just seeing how reliable/strong the old girl is for a bit first lol

[rdznova16v]

In fact 3 of my frinds have had and 2 still have got there 340, Ill get pics of them :thumb:

[DaveyLC]

I love those things! RWD and leaf springs! lol :D

[Nova Baz]

no if the calipers dont slide back smooth the the hose will have calaped inside due age

[matt_vaughan]

I love those things! RWD and leaf springs! lol :D

The Escort Equation

[craig green]

LOL.

Great find (as is any old car in that condition)

The pictures quality is better than the car itself!

[L14MNP]

LOL will get better footage when my mate is back up with his bullet cam :) Need some **** out action shots. Awaiting a text to pick up some lowering blocks, man I hope they're 3" lol

[L14MNP]

Semi (ish) 'update'

I am one step closer to getting my hands on the 2 quid wheels I won on eBay - two 99p wins lol A mate collected them yesterday for me, and he's back up here in three weeks. The fronts are as expected. 13x7 Wellers in Mini PCD and the rears are different I guess is a word you could use. They appear to be banded mk1/2 Escort or Transit? steels lol. As the eBay listing was by a retard I thought i'll take my chances and hopefully have a matching set seeing as they came from the same car - turns out the Mini that they came from had a Ford rear axle lol

If the surface of the wheel was smooth I would redrill the PCD but it doesn't seem to be an option, shame. they could have looked cool? They will sell on eBay etc with scene tax to the kids I guess. So now on the lookout for 2 more Wellers, preferably 8J and deeper.

When I do get sorted i want to see if I can fit the beauty rims to them somehow (weld?) - this may look verrrry ghey lol and paint them black

Here's a couple of crap pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Con2K/eBay/DSC09565.jpg?t=1233521903
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Con2K/eBay/DSC09566.jpg?t=1233521933
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/Con2K/eBay/DSC09561.jpg?t=1233521960

[scott.parker]

lol these old things use to be every where when i was a kid, well funny!

[L14MNP]

More parts for the pile.A 3 spoke 3" dished steering wheel, it's 50 quid new from RallyDesign so maybe worth what I paid. If I don't like it/can't get a boss to fit etc. Then I can probably sell it on for what I paid. Comes with a mk1/2 Fiesta boss too but will probably give that to my mate.
Pockets aren't deep enough for a proper OMP job ATM, but If I bin the centre for a home made Lolvo one or something it will be OK I guess.
http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/2f/21/47ec_1.JPG
http://i19.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2f/21/a3b8_1.JPG

[dj_wudgey]

what are your planns for this then matey??

[L14MNP]

Nowt special mate. I'm tired of blowing money on cars lol. Still gotta see this Nissan project through as well yet :( Cheep n cheerful is the name of the game here. Plans are:
Fit steering wheel
Locate two more RWD offset Wellers
2" Drop with lowering blocks and springs
Weld diff - summer job (replace gear and diff oil/clutch at same time)
Fly off handbrake
Maybe a badgeless grille
Will also get a bolt on turbo if I can find the appropriate donor
If/when I get the unit I have my eye on then it will come off the road for a cage/stripped buckets etc. but if not then probably just keep the standard interior as it's my daily ATM lol
Oh, and try and keep it in good nick so I can have it for a few years or sell it and break even/make a profit possibly lol

Cheers dude

[Sloth]

liam, go buy this months ppc mag from tescos or whsmiths. its got a 2.3 16v turbo lump stuffed up one of these. btw, escort mk2 lowering blocks fit straight on to 'em! i have a small bit of engine knowledge on these....
(read: nerd) btw i have a period sunroof fer this, off the cav....

[L14MNP]

GTF with your sunroofs lol. I never have cars with sunroofs if I can help it. Esp. aftermarket leaky jobs if that's what it is? If not my mate would probs have it for his mk1 Fiesta man. :) Aye its mk2 blocks I'm getting mate :thumb:
Just saw that PPC feature, someone scanned it for me on another forum. ROFL @ the guys 12 door 'standard looking' Porsche bater with the biggest FMIC outside of a Scania garage.

If you have engine knowledge on my motor (B19e) you will know more than most of the pipe and slippers forum do about it lol. All I know/care is it has a very low C/R :D

[Sloth]

is it carbed? if so get a injection inlet, megasquirt it and bang a gt30 on it, or t3 if ya skint (like me!) and some saab reds, should see 170bhp easy if mapped right. pm or get in chat later dude. ill dig my info out. i looked at doing this with a 240 estate last year, same lumps....

[J4MES]

got yourself a bargain here...

sweet looking slug dude!!!

www.trampdrift.com (http://www.trampdrift.com) ftw!!!

[L14MNP]

lol Cheers man I'm on TD but haven't really used it since it was rehosted Lol. You on there?

Rob, aye it's a carb mate. Defo need Megasquirt and an injection inlet if she gets a snail. We'll have to talk about it sometime seeing as you've already looked into it :thumb:

[L14MNP]

Just bagged some brand new 2" alu lowering blocks on the bay for 11.50 posted. Says they come with fixings, but seeing as the guy has an Anglia they'll be no good lol. I have plenty of high tensile bolts kicking around so all is well.
http://i13.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/2f/70/56be_12.JPG

[Dod]

WTF, this is a friggin Nova Forum you tit.





























lol

[Jay]

Dont be a girl, spend some money on it!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/volvo_kai_1.jpg

[L14MNP]

No need - can't believe the words 'spend some money' were mentioned on a Vaux forum, where most think the dealer is expensive lol

Cheap n cheerful FTW. It's a laugh and owes me next to nowt.

Dod you know you'd cry if it wasn't on here lol

Bagged a boss today.
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/volvosneverdie/IMG_0230.jpg
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/volvosneverdie/IMG_0226.jpg

There's some confusion over what wheel fits what boss etc with them being ancient, got this one (NOS) from a local lad on the oap forum for a very good price though!
Very hard to acquire now. Could use a Pug 205 one but I prefer this as it means I can have self cancelling indicators and me horn will work - bonus.

If it isn't a direct fit I'm hoping I can redrill the boss or maybe use an adaptor.

[Spudly]

Dont be a girl, spend some money on it!

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jays_nova/volvo_kai_1.jpg


Wow i didnt know a 6R4 kit would fit a Lolvo haha.

Keep the updates coming liam:thumb: