Nice of Robert.
I could use a new bumper, too.
Aleady have new T5-R covers from Lseat which are really nice. I'd recommend them.
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RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
I seem to remember a comment from Robert that they may be manufactured in Europe, so that could be good news for all of you on the other side of the pond.
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
I’m in New Zealand, turn left at Hawaii...
... or right at Japan
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I had my two fronts and armrest done in 2018 for $720 by a shop in Glendora (CA). I am very happy with the results.
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$360 per seat installed. Sweet. First time I destined, 3 hours of hell. Second time 30 minutes while I watched Liverpool crush Man City. Very rewarding.
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
Well I guess that answers that question. Looks like swedish car parts is the parts supplier.
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
At the $100 price point I'd pickup a new driver's seat skin.
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
created an account upon seeing this post. i'd sure prefer new skins to pulling iffy ones from the yard.
so... count me in!
although the prospect of doing like @smoggyama is tempting
so... count me in!
although the prospect of doing like @smoggyama is tempting
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
Are your ripped badly? I’ve got some 7/10 from the 1998 you can havewizechatmgr wrote: ↑Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:25 pm At the $100 price point I'd pickup a new driver's seat skin.
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Re: RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)
We could do with a few more options to add to the list of 'wants'. A good example is AWD lower torque mounts or their bushes at least. I tried approaching a few of the polybush suppliers for the AWD rear sub-frame and suspension bushes and even offered to supply good used ones but all I heard back was the sound of cockroaches........
Similarly there is a little 'C' clip that holds the parking brake cable to the back-plate on an AWD P80 but is used in many other older RWD Volvos too. It is NLA. I found the last 19 in Australia with the help of Volvo Sweden, and a dealer sent 6 to me. Again I tried a supplier in Florida who makes similar parts for Chev's from the mid 50's to 60's. Again offered to buy a huge quantity but no response again.
It is all these parts that can sideline these cars for simple little issues. Oh, and it would be nice to be able to buy a well made 'R' twin muffler system to OE spec or even better with T304 Stainless.
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Similarly there is a little 'C' clip that holds the parking brake cable to the back-plate on an AWD P80 but is used in many other older RWD Volvos too. It is NLA. I found the last 19 in Australia with the help of Volvo Sweden, and a dealer sent 6 to me. Again I tried a supplier in Florida who makes similar parts for Chev's from the mid 50's to 60's. Again offered to buy a huge quantity but no response again.
It is all these parts that can sideline these cars for simple little issues. Oh, and it would be nice to be able to buy a well made 'R' twin muffler system to OE spec or even better with T304 Stainless.
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