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[Vagabond]

It's an 1994 (PO told me '96 but vin says different), has heated seats, 3 rd row seating, alloys and is naturally aspirated. Paint is pretty faded except one door that was presumably replaced. I'm going to attempt to restore the paint this weekend. Needs a transmission, a tune up, then I'm thinking suspension.

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Some stuff is broken, the interior is disgusting, and it smells funny.

Good site, lots of info. I hope I don't get carried away with this car. The fun stuff is expensive O_o Here is my Z.


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Modification List Updated 07-19-2011
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Exterior + Lighting

Clear Corners
Side Markers
Black Grill

Interior + Audio

Black Headliner
Plaid Trim wrap
Pioneer Head Unit
Memphis Speakers
Rockford Fosgate Tweeters
V70 Black Arm Rest
Black Trunk Carpet

Suspension + Chassis

IPD Springs Ver 1
Polyurethane Upper Trans Mount
Polyurethane Sway Bar Bushings
Bilstein TC Dampers

Wheels + Brakes

Kuhmo Ecsta 195/50/15
Stainless Steel Braided Lines

Power-Train + Drive-Train

Bosch Platinum Plugs
Short Ram Intake
Silicone Vac Line
4ga. Ground Wires

Edited by Vagabond, 20 June 2011 - 02:36 AM.

[norcal505]

strip it down, and send all the trash to hell.
turbo engine swap, manual swap, paint, lower, seats/interior, exhaust, etc...

I see a lot of potential. And for only 200 bucks, the potential is unlimited!

[Vagabond]

norcal505, on 08 August 2009 - 05:43 PM, said:

strip it down, and send all the trash to hell.
turbo engine swap, manual swap, paint, lower, seats/interior, exhaust, etc...

Awesome, I'll PM you my pay pal and you can fund the project.

[fastboy]

make it go and use it to pick up parts for the Z

[Jaxx]

reds always get faded like that. a few passes with a decent polish and it will clear right off. They don't have clear coat so don't freak out when you see paint coming off onto your towel.

[Vagabond]

fastboy, on 08 August 2009 - 05:56 PM, said:

make it go and use it to pick up parts for the Z

That's exactly the plan. Got to find a nice rubber trunk mat for it.

Jaxx, on 08 August 2009 - 06:46 PM, said:

reds always get faded like that. a few passes with a decent polish and it will clear right off. They don't have clear coat so don't freak out when you see paint coming off onto your towel.

Yea, I noticed that when I was polishing the fender. Looks 1000% Better.

I went and ran the codes, nice diagnostic system these Volvos have. Let's see if I can figure out what the codes mean O_o

[Gage]

LOL kinda like mine got it for 250.00 with a bad auto trans BTW i have a full set of wagon seats in black leather if you are looking





Now its a turbo 5speed

[Vagabond]

Gage, on 08 August 2009 - 07:56 PM, said:

... BTW i have a full set of wagon seats in black leather if you are looking

I wish I had the cash. I would love a black interior.

Just trying to see if I can get the car to move without buying another trans.

[Mesoam]

that sure looks like a Connecticut plate and typical Connecticut car care....

[Vagabond]

Mesoam, on 08 August 2009 - 08:44 PM, said:

that sure looks like a Connecticut plate and typical Connecticut car care....

Certainly is. I have to give the plate back to my buddy. Didn't realize that the front was on with stupid torx screws. Pain in the butt.

[wmartinlsmith]

Vagabond, on 08 August 2009 - 09:04 PM, said:

Certainly is. I have to give the plate back to my buddy. Didn't realize that the front was on with stupid torx screws. Pain in the butt.

if that was a pain in the ass. than get rid of the car till you get a proper set of tools.

[JC 855 GLT-R]

the paint looks like Rboys car when he first got it

[Vagabond]

wmartinlsmith, on 09 August 2009 - 03:55 AM, said:

if that was a pain in the ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD. than get rid of the car till you get a proper set of tools.

I think I'll be fine.

[Vagabond]

Jippi GLT-R, on 09 August 2009 - 04:09 AM, said:

the paint looks like Rboys car when he first got it

I did some paint restoration, since I didn't feel like going back to my garage a 3rd time to get more tools.

Used Mothers cleaner wax, and the sealer glaze on the passenger side and hatch. Came out pretty nice. I'll get some pics up soon.

Been researching to see if I could save the tranny. Looks like I'll have to get into the engine bay next and start poking at stuff.

[Mesoam]

wax isn't going to restore that paint, you need to polish it and expect to wax it a few times a month

[lookforjoe]

Good price, if you can get it going. How many miles?

Check under the front carpets for signs of antifreeze - if it smells funky - it may well need a heater core. At least it's an easy job unlike RWD Volvos.

I agree that it's a perfect candidate for a manual swap, if the tranny is already bad.

[Vagabond]

Mesoam, on 09 August 2009 - 01:54 PM, said:

wax isn't going to restore that paint, you need to polish it and expect to wax it a few times a month

Vagabond, on 08 August 2009 - 07:36 PM, said:

...Yea, I noticed that when I was polishing the fender. Looks 1000% Better...

Vagabond, on 09 August 2009 - 08:41 AM, said:

I did some paint restoration...Used Mothers cleaner wax, and the sealer glaze on the passenger side and hatch...

I see you aren't familiar with all the popular exterior paint restoration products. "Mothers Cleaner Wax" is a wax AND a polish. It removes light oxidation and gets a good shine. For spots like the hatch that more thoroughly oxidized "Mothers Sealer and Glaze" moves up a step. Great products!

lookforjoe, on 09 August 2009 - 02:20 PM, said:

Good price, if you can get it going. How many miles?

Check under the front carpets for signs of antifreeze - if it smells funky - it may well need a heater core...

I agree that it's a perfect candidate for a manual swap, if the tranny is already bad.

170,000 ish miles. It smell's because the PO trashed it. I just did the heater core in my Z so I could have window defrosting. Was not fun, and I only allow one heater core change a year.

If I had the cash I would def go for a manual swap. I have other car projects to finish, classes starting up again, unemployment blah blah blah...

[oleladys850 honest]

Yep... CT LMAO

[RBoy8]

Jippi GLT-R, on 09 August 2009 - 04:09 AM, said:

the paint looks like Rboys car when he first got it

It sure does http://volvospeed.co...1 It's sorta like looking back into a time portal or something haha.

OP, nice find. She'll clean up real nicely in due time.

[D s50r]

i had an 87 300 zx i loved it im looking to get another one so i can build it as "black bitches" clone if your on an z31 sites you kno the car im talking about