WTB: P80 V70T5

Most definitely. I'm simply keen on building one just for myself, rather than for the purpose of developing parts etc.

A bit more thinking -

Scratch the idea of an 850. I already have V70R front and rear bumpers here and a V70R cluster and a few leftovers from my last P80 V70T5 build. As such, the parts stash dictates that the project must be a V70.

Philia_Bear

I'm sorta sad that I crushed 3 shells that would have been perfect for you, sure you don't want to do a p2 or p3?

Thats ok. I think you only had C70s though, right?

Definitely want to do another P80 - I just decided that I wanted to build something that I wanted, rather than something to serve as a development piece or to use for photos for fitting guides, etc, etc.

I have a soft spot for P80s. 850Rs are probably best kept for those who will not mess with them too much and simply want an 850R.

a P80 V70 is probably a cheaper starting point and I wont feel bad for bastardising it like I might with an 850R.

PS. While I have your attention, Noel is pretty happy with the XC90 V8. :)

With big thanks to @iceton1975 I may very well be onto one.

My fingers and toes are crossed that it works out. :)

The Rona may have ruined the one I was originally onto but, again, with thanks to @iceton1975 and @volstretch we've hopefully got one organised for me. :)

I think I'm still looking for one. If anyone knows of one available, that would be great.

I probably should.

Drwillis

No idea if it's good or what they want for it and Saw it on the market previously. May still be helpful though https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gympie/cars-vans-utes/1998-volvo-v70-t5-4-sp-automatic-4d-wagon/1262613236?utm

Cheers mate, this one comes and goes from Gumtree semi-regularly.

This time around there is no price, last time around it was $6k. I don't think it is a $6k car from the previous pictures but it may very well be. It becomes a chunk more than $6k by the time I'd get it back here though.

Drwillis

I assumed so but thought it was worth a mention. Interstate definitely makes it need to be 1-2k cheaper than the budget. I remember there were some real good deals early covid when nobody could travel but it's pretty nuts atm.

It is a little.

For me, it can be a pile mechanically, as long as the body is reasonable. I've already got the suspension and a heap of other bits and pieces here waiting for the right car.

I do have to get my act together and get the Focus ready to find a new home so that I have a space for another V70 though.

I actually think I'm onto one!

There was a car that I'd been discussing with the owner before COVID and Victorian lockdowns hit us. That seemed to fall flat after a while with everything in VIC on pause.

The owner and I made contact again over the weekend and I'm going to check it out this coming weekend. Very exciting stuff.

Ex850R

Excitement!

What colour?

Black. :(

With a sunroof. :(

But, it sounds promising - I like its history. Current owner since it was under 2 years old. Just on 200k and completely stock.

It's amazing how hard they're becoming to come across now.

I'll probably really keep the black. I dont have the bodywork contacts that I used to (otherwise I would have more seriously considered buying my old V70 back).

I did wonder how hard it'd really be to do a real carbon roof though. lol.

I have some contacts now doing carbon panels and smaller parts for speedway cars, so it had crossed my mind to ask them.

That is likely getting ahead of myself a little bit and I'll start off by going to have a proper look at it on Saturday if we can get that to work.

I like P3 V70T6 cars too but I just have this soft spot (and a heap of parts) for a P80 so I'm keen just to build one for myself and hang onto it.

I got some 850R Volans a few weeks back so there's another wheel option for the next project.