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Re: Let's see your Volvo (The Photo Thread)

Post by cmblackburn »

RobTheModd wrote::lol: Matt, can I make my own thread documenting my progress and such? because shes come aLONGGGGGGG way to these photos im posting now.
Over on my native BMW 2002 forum, I have a project blog dedicated to my S70. Seems like we should start a "project blog" section... we sure do love them over there :mrgreen:
Being a mod is a pain on that site, so many Cali kids getting 02's now... :|
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Bump. I thought this thread was stuck?
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XC, foglights converted to running lights
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XC, rusty tailpipe replaced with a stainless one
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Post by anmartin44 »

I don't think i've posted this one up yet...
My 1974 144-
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basically how it is now
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Mmmmmm New lip and I love it.
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Post by matthew1 »

Rob, your S70 is gorgeous. I hope you don't mind:

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My 850 R. I love the colour.
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^ Agreed. Very pretty color. Rare here in the 'States. Thanks for posting!
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Post by RobTheModd »

matthew1 wrote:Rob, your S70 is gorgeous. I hope you don't mind:

:lol: you want a better quality photo?


heres the smaller sized photos I tossed around a few sites, but I can always send you the originals.





and I agree,,, dat blue! <3 Love it.
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Post by horse »

Here's mine.
1996 850 GLT - 2.4 /20 valve - non-turbo/4 speed auto - 106,000K
Not perfect, but a nice daily driver.
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