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Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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tannibanani
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Year and Model: C70 1999
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Re: 850 Help near you, eastern US tour...

Post by tannibanani »

Good luck Robert! I'll be looking for some video on your YT channel. Just finished watching the V70 and S70 restaurations.

Best of luck from Sweden

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dliscomb
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Post by dliscomb »

RobertDIY, many thanks for your contributions. If you're in the area near the intersection of I-87 and I-90, give me a shout.
Drew

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dosbricks
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Post by dosbricks »

Robert, I live about three hours south of Houston, but if I were in Houston--which is on your route map--I would say that if you have any car trouble, I have garage space, air tools, and temporary transportation you could borrow. I imagine others would be willing to offer same if they had it.

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'98 S70, 230k, purchased new in '98
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troutman
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Year and Model: 850 1997
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Post by troutman »

Robert,

When/if you make it up to Maine or NH, I'd love to meet you. I figure I owe you dinner at least. I may be able to contribute some parts to your mission if you have specific requests.

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Post by abscate »

dliscomb wrote:RobertDIY, many thanks for your contributions. If you're in the area near the intersection of I-87 and I-90, give me a shout.
Drew
Already covered. :D

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Post by wheelsup »

I'm in Raleigh NC. Schedule kinda varies. Will meet up if I'm in town when you come through. 919-278-7109. I don't really check this site much I've been pretty lucky, car has been reliable over the last couple years.
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mrlowkey
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Post by mrlowkey »

Hey Robert this is Todd It would be nice to meet you, if your headed down toward the Mississippi gulfcoast area. Biloxi Ms,

j-dawg
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Post by j-dawg »

Update your itinerary regularly! My work schedule is often pretty bananas but I'll keep an eye on you when you're fixin' to drive through central TX.
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mecheng
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Post by mecheng »

Safe travels Robert, if you are ever up in the Greater Toronto Area, PM me. Wings/Sushi/Thai/Indian and beer are on me. There are lots of low mileage (most have less than 250,000km) Volvos for cheap here, perfect for you to flip.
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1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
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huzzsaba
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Post by huzzsaba »

I agree with Mecheng. And I am pretty sure a lot of Torontonians would like to meet you! Lots of Volvo guys here!
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