It was great to finally get out to our local PnP's again after the ankle lay-up. I missed the last weekend of 50% off sale as there was only one V70 listed and no 850's or other P80's. As this is always a busy event and we had snow I expected the one and only car to have been stripped and there was nothing at that time I needed anyway as it had a black interior.
A couple of days ago a 2000 V70 XC with beige interior came in and the weather had improved to +15C yesterday so off I went without the boss's knowledge (she would go crazy due to the ankle issue).
Anyway, I had 2 x $20 coupons about to expire again, so worth looking to see if there was anything I could get. 2 targets were wiper washer motors and interior load area RH panels.
Fortunately the 2 x V70's were 3 rows apart in the same yard, but in that yard you have to walk a fair way to get to the European vehicles as they are way at the back.
Glad I found one of their load carts to transport the tools and 'finds'!
The V70Xc was a true find as it had a couple of interior parts I have heard of but never seen. First one was the rear seat base with the 2 built in booster cushions. The leather was fairly good too, so they were earmarked to come home:
- Rear seat with built in booster seat (1)
- Rear seat with built in booster seat (2)
Another item found on the same car was the center rear armrest with the built in cup holders. I now have the full set I think of standard arm rest, built in booster seat (fitted just now) and now the one with the cup-holders. Decisions, decisions. Do I swap the rear seat base with the 2 boosters and take out the center booster and fit the cup-holders, or remove all the kid stuff as I have no small people currently to transport?
- Rear arm rest with cup holders
Also pulled 2 front and 2 rear wiper washer motors. Tested them when I got home, and as you guys rightly said both fronts worked fine, but only one rear one works. At $5 CDN each no big loss.
Also the V70XC had a mostly good recent looking air guide. It is missing the center clip in portion, and the rear tap is broken as always happens but that is easily fixed with some glue and pop-rivets and small metal bracket.
- Air-guide
- RH load area lower panel
Last thing I forgot about was what looks like un-used beige carpet mats including the 2 small ones under the 2 load nets in the rear (they were used). These look like they had been stored under the load area from new. Must stop collecting carpet mats and rubber mat sets. Can't help it when they are good condition. Anyone need any?
Today, a large box arrived from my brother in California with his PnP finds of a beige carpet set. They need a good clean but are better than what I have. Again a job for another day. I also found he had included a worn but whole LH front seatbelt guide in beige. Score! I am collecting these now as they are obsolete in beige for the LH front seatbelt.
Due to the $20 coupons it all came to about $45 US. Score!!!
Now just have to find somewhere to store it all!
Neil.
