Volvo 740 rescue project part 1 - First wash after 8 years!

#carproject #barnfind #detailing I have bought myself a new project car, it’s a Volvo 740 to replace the S40 and it’s filthy! This video is going to be its first wash in nearly 8 years.

It has grime and algae growing all over the paintwork and the inside needs a good vacuum out!

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[doctorsocrates]

what a difference a jetwash can make..looks remarkable...Nice job.!

[СержЛебедь-жч]

У меня есть Volvo 945 1996 года из Великобритании, но с левым рулем и она побегала там всего полтора года и была отправлена в Россию работать в британском представительстве. Очень редкий автомобиль, еще и салон бежевый, буду следить за этой красоткой)

[HaErBeSo]

Speaks for the quality that it takes so little to make it look really okay again.

[Fcsgo]

The car is also a ''blackline'' kind of rare but the name says it all (the black line from front to back) nice find man!

[BeardedWrencher]

I was sent here from Involvo'd! Wonderful video. I just subscribed and look forward to more videos!

[sporkfindus]

This car is exactly the same as mine, except that mine has a navy interior, but with the same tweed seats and the original hard plastic mats. One rubbing strip for mine is also in a cardboard box on the back seat. Even the box looks the same. Uncanny!!

[DeanofMachines]

The turn around is quite remarkable on this little gem!

[stefanpiperov]

Congrats on the purchase! I'm sure you will find this classic much more satisfying than the Ford (S40) you are replacing. And probably longer-lasting too!
These cars are very easy to maintain and service (I once replaced the timing belt on the parking lot, alone, in pouring rain - just to give you some perspective. Needless to say, the engine was NOT damaged by the belt's failure - non-interference design!).

But you need good mechanical skills, and - most importantly! - high quality tools.

My motto, when approaching repairs on any of my multiple VOLVOs, is that if I have the desire to do the thing, and the right tools, there's nothing to stop me doing it.

[shepshepherd]

Very nice! I'm a huge 740 fan and have owned a 1990 SE estate since 2003. They are very agreeable cars :)

[andrewhill]

I have an F reg 740 estate like that! Keep those original dealer number plates on, unusual serck lettering, very 80's. Watch the fuel filter, mine blocked up as it hadn't been changed for decades. Great cars. It took 4 of us with 2 mountain bikes and all our luggage in the massive boot for a trip to Scotland last year!

[dbt]

I remember seeing tis on ebay not too long ago. Good luck with the restoration!

[GentilsGarage]

Looking forward to more updates. I too recently bought a project Volvo.

[mercelitapega-ligaya]

Yes we are Germany and you are Germany...if not yourhand or not your hardworking your still engineer..you know what I mean?..gooday.

[elliottdebell]

😳 Gonna have to call in some favours to get her back up to scratch

[mailjabber]

Subbed. What did you use to lose the grime? Volvo 740 owner here in the USA.

[perrydebell]

Wing or weld? £ 135 plus delivery. Undercoat it before fitting. Click! 🧐 Wax on, wax off.