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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    Wahoo the JD Squared 32 bender has arrived from the USA at some point we can commence to build the roll cages for Volvo 2 and 4 once we set it up on the shop floor and relocate the notching tool and the vice etc. However its missing a PIN from the parts kit. We cannot finsh assembling it until...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    The workshop does Pinzgauer and Landrover work and other custom stuff. They still have 6 bays left including the 2 hoist bays lol and the paintshop.
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    1 May 2019 Volvo 2 day decide to get rid of the surface rust on the roof of Volvo 2 it's getting bad with the huge amounts of rain we are having. 5 hours of wire brushing and 600grit sandpaper I have it cleaned up and painted. It looks surprisingly good only a few spots need some body filler...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    28 April 2019 There is a break with Volvo 1 so I was sick of the rats running over Volvo 2 cabin it was time to pull it out and clean it up ready to drop Top cabin on it. A heap of effort from the 3 of us dragged it over the gravel driveway then gave it a huge bath. The rat jumping out inches...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    9 February 2019 The cabin has been sitting there for over 5 months while we worked on Volvo 1 we had one day when the new apprentece came over and got panel beating lessons. I had the new sidekick work on a few of the dents to teach her the basics of panel beating. The engine mounts look like...
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    Volvo 4 - WR6944 x-Malaysian Police Riot Squad.

    Volvo 2 was only $3.5KUSD to buy.
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    Volvo 4 - WR6944 x-Malaysian Police Riot Squad.

    I know im getting old I hope to finish Volvo 2 by End March next year then enjoy Volvo 1 and 2 more and Volvo 4 is a hobby restore. I only spend Saturdays and Public holidays working on Volvo 1 and 2 now in order not to repeat my heart issues. It's quite easy now that Volvo 1 is no longer 190k...
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    Volvo 4 - WR6944 x-Malaysian Police Riot Squad.

    Roughly 20K RM or 4KUSD. Very hard to get an intact truck now so we take what we can get and rebuild. They get bought for the Portal Axles. Stripped and then the axles sold for $5-6KUSD with Disc brake conversion the price goes up by 1-3KUSD. I rebuilt Volvo 2 axles for 4KUSD with broken diff...
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    Volvo 4 - WR6944 x-Malaysian Police Riot Squad.

    6 November 2018 Introducing Volvo 4 another ex- Malaysian Police Riot squad truck. Volvo 1 is almost completed Volvo 2 is stuck in the queue waiting for Engine mounts to be built while they attend to the unexpected Pinzgauer engine rebuild during the middle of a PINZ restoration project. Volvo...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    6 October 2018 After collecting new winch cables for Volvo 1 and the new fridge from the shop it was time for lunch then work on Volvo 2 for the afternoon. Work is held up on Volvo 2 engine mounts due to the unexpected Pinzgauer engine rebuild going on on the restored Pinz. 2 people took the...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    1 September 2018 Long weekend and I gave myself 3 days complete rest after the long hours at work then the kids home kayaking trip I decided rest was needed. Went and visted Volvo 2 and 4 while they welded up the mighty Isuzu's exhaust. They have completed installing the Axles under the...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    11 August 2018 Wife went to screen printing class I went to work on Volvo 2. Axle assembley day. Took us 4 hours but eventually we got the axles assembled. Now I have to go buy 24 new diff lock nuts and replace every diff nut one at a time. Then every portal bolt - 8 per wheel as some of...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    5 August 2018 Worked the last 4 weekends I have no idea which day it is. But quitely in the background Andrew has been weaving his magic on Volvo 2. Since the front panel was 2 piece Andrew replicated it exactly - no I'm not replacing the orignal 1.2mm with a single 2mm front plate. Side view...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    21 July 2018 Working today so morning rush out have nice breakfast then and do shopping errands. Collect the new race seats for the Volvo and deliver them before heading to the office but not after going to the Garmin shop to sort out the continuing insane issues with the crap product the...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    21 July 2018 Working today so morning rush out have nice breakfast then and do shopping errands. Collect the new race seats for the Volvo and deliver them before heading to the office but not after going to the Garmin shop to sort out the continuing insane issues with the crap product the...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    14 July 2018 LIfe been busy 5 days with the orphanage kids on a kayaking training camp then working last 3 weekends and next 2 sigh. However meantime the freight company contacts me 12th July the Container arrives and delivery will be around 17th July. The 13th 2pm I get a OCS message with...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    9 June 2018 I have help today little Joe from the kids home wants to spend the day with Grandpa and he is good help. His job wire brush the rest of the roof for me while I tap more of the big roof dent then start on the rear panel repairs. Mark then cut and make a new piece Wire brush Weld...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    2 June 2018 I have been given during the week 3 months freedom to drive and travel etc then if my heart does not improve I'm under the knife if the heart does not return to normal rythmical level i'm having an operation of some sort. I had a long chat with the Cardio and he believes firmly that...
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    30 May 2018 The cabin is on the way from Sweden to Malaysia roughly 4 weeks before it arrives in Kuala Lumpur. It looks pretty good
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    Builds Volvo 2 - C304 from totally neglected to something different

    29 May 20186 Public holiday so I worked in the morning and then head off to the workshop 10 minutes away. Allen was there working on his Pinz. Only one thing to do tap the roof dents more. Then it was lunchtime at restaurant "Silly Billys" how apt.After lunch they started welding up the holes...
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