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Sept 3, 2014 16:51:00 GMT
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Here's some before and after pics on my 850 running project which is soon to be documented in Retro Cars magazine.... A full on budget facelift which I'm really liking how its turning out. Pics from the original advert:   Buying in a monsoon.... (and getting it away from the caravan life!)  Didn't even get home before a wheel swap happened!  Some brainstorming...  Mid transformation....    Getting dealt with at Plasticiote Scotland  The new look! Complete with 960 splitter, new small plate (with two 1s and an i to make it short!), V70 tailgate and spoiler, eggcrate, roof rails and Volans.   Next on the list was tints and lowering..... Now on a set of JOM coilovers... Down about as far as it can go before sitting on the bumpstops! Also got the windows tinted, wind deflectors, the aircon recharged, a good service and the alternator replaced. Going down!     At Croft on a shoot....   Need to get some proper pics soon, and maybe some different wheels.... Also got some USDM lights to go on, and some extra touches. A boost hike really should be on the cards too! |
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Last Edit: Sept 3, 2014 17:10:11 GMT by AB car pix
1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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l33dwc
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Sept 3, 2014 18:32:45 GMT
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Seen the car on Instagram and never realised the transformation it went through until now Like how it has turned out and don't look budget.
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Last Edit: Sept 3, 2014 18:33:09 GMT by l33dwc
Current fleet
1991 Fiesta 1.1 Popular Plus - The garaged queen
2003 Shogun 3.3 DiD - The family truck and general dogsbody
2004 Audi A4 1.8t.- Project that needs Mot
2007 Nissan Note 1.4 - Business car 1
2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Auto - Business car 2
2014 Toyota Yaris 1.4 - Business cars 3
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recarouk
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Sept 3, 2014 18:35:48 GMT
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wow, thats a beauty!!!
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Bolf
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Sept 3, 2014 20:57:27 GMT
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I like it , great transformation  is this a 5 cylinder diesel ? excuse my lack of knowledge , up until now i've only really looked at S60 D5's and they sound awesome with one of my ahem 'custom' exhausts. |
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Sept 3, 2014 21:02:23 GMT
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a volvo fan i have had a few to say the least and your sir is stunning great work
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AB car pix
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Sept 8, 2014 13:00:42 GMT
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Cheers everyone, I'm liking its look too. Yes it's a 5 pot diesel of VAG origin, and found in all sorts, even much much newer huge vans! Found a better recent pic of it whilst at a shoot....  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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AB car pix
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Sept 24, 2014 9:05:15 GMT
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Brakes sorted! And looking much better after the 302mm upgrade... (just need to clean the wheels now!)  |
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1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Sept 24, 2014 9:22:06 GMT
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Looking good mate , although my eye keeps getting drawn to the rear bumper  |
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AB car pix
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Sept 24, 2014 9:48:39 GMT
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Looking good mate , although my eye keeps getting drawn to the rear bumper Ohh shush! I'll get that sorted soon  |
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Last Edit: Sept 24, 2014 9:48:52 GMT by AB car pix
1979 Chrysler Horizon 1.3 GL 1980 Ford Granada 2.8 Ghia 1985 Ford Sierra 3dr 1985 Ford Escort Mk3 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 1989 Ford Escort 1.3 Popular 1995 Volvo 960 1996 BMW 525i 1998 BMW 323i 1999 BMW 530d 2003 BMW 530i . www.facebook.com/ABCARPIX |
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Fossilfish
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Jan 31, 2017 18:04:22 GMT
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I know this is a old thread but how's the work horse?
I was tempted when you sold your 960 while back and thought this might be up for grabs but I'm sure it's still eating the miles up
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Thank fossils for fuel!
1996 Jeep XJ Sport 2.5 Manual
1975 Scimitar 3.0 V6
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