bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 i was on this site and all my emails went down,its only now got new account my grandaughter sorted,last time i was on here i had mazda montrose now got old volvo 145,here pic off old mazda and here is my volvo solid one quite rare am going to turn into surf wagon, Vince70, timolloyd, Mrs6C and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Whereabouts does the bicycle repairman repair bicycles man 🤔 Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 barrow in furness right by lake district,here few pics off inside  Mrs6C, Spurious, Peter C and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 That's just like my Volvo 145, early with the 2 piece rear side windows. Mine's been in the wars though.  Jim Bell, eddyramrod, barrett and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said: Whereabouts does the bicycle repairman repair bicycles man 🤔 I'm AS' resident bike mechanic... Cord Fourteener and Spurious 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 mine is solid but paintwork original wearing thin in places.pics make look a lot better then it is,red oxied the floor and smoothrite black theshadow and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 11 minutes ago, Lankytim said: That's just like my Volvo 145, early with the 2 piece rear side windows. Mine's been in the wars though.  yours looks like one 1st one got be early one on f reg Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Welcome back Tony! I did wonder where you'd gone. We have to get our Volvos together for a photo session! Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 no probs eddie nip around one night still got the caddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 15 minutes ago, Ghosty said: I'm AS' resident bike mechanic... Manchester or Tonga... neither near Horsham 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, bicycle repairman said: i was on this site and all my emails went down,its only now got new account my grandaughter sorted,last time i was on here i had mazda montrose now got old volvo 145,here pic off old mazda and here is my volvo solid one quite rare am going to turn into surf wagon, If you know your old username I can probably sort it out for you so you have access to it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, bicycle repairman said: no probs eddie nip around one night still got the caddy Of course I have! And it's still not working, I've had to push it today, on my own. @brownnova he was antony denman brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 unreal couldent log in all emails went couldent do a thing,my grandaughter wizard on computers sorted me new email address put it on my phone,she only 15 but wow she brill,nearly bought another laptop start again,missed this site i love the humour. Floatylight, Wilko220, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Â mitsisigma01, rainagain, bicycle repairman and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 4 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said: Tonga Forgot about that lol. Also, 'surf wagon'? Please don't, that's a beautiful old Volvo and it needs preserving. alf892, eddyramrod, Shite Ron and 4 others 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 That Volvo is sweet looking. You've done some good work with it. I'd like to see it sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 all i am going to do is put set off wider wheels sort paint out.was going to put roof rack on it but i wont.did want set off volvo virgo alloys did buy set off wide steel volvo amazon steel wheel dident relise different pcd dope.am gutted.just want to fill arches out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 What's the story with the rear side windows? Did they intend to have them opening then change their mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Volvo looks lovely. What happened to the Montrose though? Had real soft spot for that one. Gutted if you've sold it. Out Run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 11 hours ago, bicycle repairman said: yours looks like one 1st one got be early one on f reg Mine is a Swedish market car and predates the official import of estates into the U.K. it was bought over in 2010 (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 @brownnova @antony denman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: What's the story with the rear side windows? Did they intend to have them opening then change their mind? The rear section opens- they're hinged from the front edge. I'm not sure what use that would be unless you had the 7 seat conversion in the boot. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 that what it was for rear seats.nearly bought rear seats for it,was a set on ebay,yes sold the mazda its in london in private collection. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 got new project local lad wanted volvo we did deal with this cortina always been ford man,solid as rock,and its got 1600 pinto and 5 speed box,dont like the wheels might put original springs on it,needs good clean and polish was painted last year, MKT, Dannyk, mitsisigma01 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 9:00 PM, Lankytim said: That's just like my Volvo 145, early with the 2 piece rear side windows. Mine's been in the wars though.  Do put me down for first refusal on this.... not that I badgered you much about it, everytime I see you 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 looking at stuff in the boot found granada front spoiler set off clocks at 140mph bit optermistic me thinks looked underneath like new all stoned chipped found original back num plate wished i had the front peacocks off balham lol Isopon, eddyramrod, Shite Ron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 To be honest I think the original dartboard wheels really suit the cortina. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicycle repairman Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 yes love set mexico ones 5 half js wheels that are on just to wide think 7js lol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I know the fella who’s now got your Volvo! He’s got a few lovely old motors tucked away. bicycle repairman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Minimad5 said: Do put me down for first refusal on this.... not that I badgered you much about it, everytime I see you 😅 I’m always getting offers on it but don’t worry you’re top of the list! Minimad5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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