cpjitservices Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hi all as the title suggests new Volvo is arriving shortly. its a 740 GL on an E Reg. Manual, 2.3. It's a bit tatty from what I've seen in the photos. Going to need interior parts such as door cards and trim that goes around the inner of the windscreen. cms206, drum, Dick Longbridge and 23 others 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Apparently, fuel gauge doesnt work, probs an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That looks bloody lovely! Bodywork looks really good.I thought you wanted an auto though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Apparently, fuel gauge doesnt work, probs an easy fix.Very common problem on these. Usually it's dodgy connections or soldering behind the dash that causes it. Sometimes hitting the dash near the gauge makes it jump back to life, but this can make the problem worse long term! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 4sp+OD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That looks awesome, it's unusual to see a 700 on alloy wheels. I know this may be controversial, but I like the look of the saloon more than the estate. I look forward to seeing more about it in the future. egg and dougiefourspeed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Nice,looks like you have a good one there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That looks awesome, it's unusual to see a 700 on alloy wheels. I know this may be controversial, but I like the look of the saloon more than the estate. I look forward to seeing more about it in the future. I think the alloy wheels are off a 960/x90 CreepingJesus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiefourspeed Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I’m with Brodders on this. I like the saloons more. This one looks great, nicely done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes the wheels aren't coming with it they are off a V90 I think. I will try and get hold of a new gauge if that is possible and also try and source some of the parts I need on here. I wanted an Auto! However, this has come up and seems a good example. Auto not essential I guess and a LUK Clutch kit is peanuts. Cant wait to get hold of it on Saturday! danthecapriman and DVee8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 It's missing the important shot. What are the seats like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 This sounds familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 4sp+OD? I would guess 5 speed, I think it is a carb 2.3 and the 4 speed overdrive only came with inj engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Sad.I always wondered what the point of the 4+OD box was, I had a 940 TD with the 4+OD box and it was useful for quickly selecting BOOST if you were overtaking or towing. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That looks like Silver Green, same colour as mine. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 That looks like Silver Green, same colour as mine. Pretty sure you are correct and I think that will have trico plush cloth. Add 1987 model year was the last for the 2.3 carb engine and trico plush. For 1988 they became 2.0i tax break on the GL and has a rather course mottled grey cloth. Skizzer and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreepingJesus Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Ooh, very nice. Good luck finding the bits of trim though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 *consults brochure* Yep, beige Trico on the GL. It's a little odd it doesn't come with grey considering the GLE gets the black-not-black (actually green!) velour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Spot on with all of your info, yes it is silvery green, and yes that is the interior it has and yes it is a 5 speed manual Need to find someone scraping one with the correct interior then I can get some bits and make it look plush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 *consults brochure* Yep, beige Trico on the GL. It's a little odd it doesn't come with grey considering the GLE gets the black-not-black (actually green!) velour. Dose it confirm 5 speed not overdrive, as I am working from memory and it's a few years ago now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I always liked Trico plush and they did a red as well. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Dose it confirm 5 speed not overdrive, as I am working from memory and it's a few years ago now. Carb and five speed, yes.4+OD was fitted to GLEs and Turbos. Six-cylinder and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Y tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I liked the 4+OD box in my 940 turbo. It meant you could prop your left knee where 5th would be on long motorway gallops Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 This is familiar, where have I seen this car recently? Retrorides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 This is familiar, where have I seen this car recently? Retrorides?I dont know about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 "What's up guys, it's Drifts N Lifts,here." CreepingJesus and Shep Shepherd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Apparently, fuel gauge doesnt work, probs an easy fix. They do that. It'll either be the gauge or the fuel tank sender. Or neither. Or both. Ghosty, CreepingJesus, cpjitservices and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I always liked Trico plush and they did a red as well. And a blue and a black Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I dont know about that!Well it has a Retro Rides sticker overrun and cpjitservices 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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