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HeyBikey
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Year and Model: 850 Turbo Sedan
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Re: Let's see your Volvo (The Photo Thread)

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I know that the oil or whatever that coats brake parts when you buy them comes off and rust is not far behind. If you like the zinc look, there are clear paints that hold up under braking heat (Duplicolor, :) I swear I don't work for the company! ) Brakleen and a wire brush will get you pretty far before paint.
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I was in the office today after being there all week and I couldn't take it anymore. So being that I live in beautiful Colorado and own a pretty spiffy Volvo I did what anybody in my situation would do-I bugged out and went for a drive!
This is the top of Guanella Pass.
This is the top of Guanella Pass.
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While hanging out at the top of the pass I spotted this:
Another S70 T5m!
Another S70 T5m!
Going up to Guanella pass from 285 the road is kind of crappy, but not too bad...But coming down the other side is a hoot! Be careful though as there are a lot of hikers, deer, rocks and other things that will ruin your car/life if you hit them.
Going up to Guanella pass from 285 the road is kind of crappy, but not too bad...But coming down the other side is a hoot! Be careful though as there are a lot of hikers, deer, rocks and other things that will ruin your car/life if you hit them.
One last thing. 285 from Denver is a gorgeous road, but be careful as you ascend. It goes from 65 to 55 to 45 really quick as I found out. Whoops!
One last thing. 285 from Denver is a gorgeous road, but be careful as you ascend. It goes from 65 to 55 to 45 really quick as I found out. Whoops!
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I bought this 2004 XC70 in July, replacing a 2002 S60:

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HeyBikey, pretty '96! Great wheel look.

ThinAir, noooo! The ticket was 65 in a 40 I take it? Way to get the cop dashboard and the T5M in the same shot :twisted:. That drive is killer, I agree.

wouterve, your XC is blindingly sharp! Killer sample you have there. Thanks for sharing.
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My 1996 850R. Took the pic from the good side and after a hand wax day.
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My XC the way it looks right now:
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It must be 1997 again, and that's a dealer lot!

Nice.
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Thanks! No dealer lot, but you just gave me a great idea for a potential photo shoot :D Hmmm.
98' S70, base, 5-speed manual, pewter/ tan, 145k miles
99' S70, base, 5-speed manual, nautic blue/ tan, 225k miles, currently inop
06' V70, auto, willow green/ charcoal, 147k miles
79' Ford Capri S, Euro Spec 2.8 V6, T9 5-speed manual, owned since 1986
58' Porsche Diesel Junior
13' Honda Odyssey :oops:
84' Mercedes 300 D, gold/ tan, 420k miles (retirement project :D )
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