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by geckoadventure
Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:35 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

17 March 2018 Big day I'm officially grounded for a 7 days with my heart playing up. Hence no visit to work on Volvo 1. I decided it was Volvo 2 day instead so I got a friendly chauffuer and we trooped out to collect the portals after a hearty breakfast which are now converted to run Toyota discs oh...
by geckoadventure
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Wait till phase 4 when we convert it to coil suspension lol

It now has a name too "Dakar".

Videos will commence again when the Volvo is back on the road.
by geckoadventure
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 10 March 2018 Alarm goes off 4am I sleep through it eventually I'm on the road 5:40am 190k to go. It rains for the first 100k the michellin's hang on as I sit on the wrong side of 140kph. It's all soon a memory as 1:20minutes later I'm sitting at breakfast. Then it 7.55am at the workshop fo...
by geckoadventure
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:01 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 3 March 2018 Alarm goes off 4am I sleep through it eventually I'm on the road 5:20am 190k to go. Its all soon a memory as 1:30minutes later I'm sitting at breakfast. Then it 8.30am to the workshop for the 9.00am open up. They have finished the front console and the centre window wiring chan...
by geckoadventure
Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 24 February 2018 Wake up late really late 5:50am on the road. Make it to breakfast 190k away at 7:10am. In the workshop at 8.30am. THey have redone the complete roof lining and created a new front top panel and finished the dash pod. We go get a new UHF radio and some interior lights and or...
by geckoadventure
Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: Toyota
Topic: !KZ engines sigh
Replies: 2
Views: 1567

!KZ engines sigh

Lend my friend my 1KZ LC II for the weekend. Comes back home on a flatbed overheated coming downhill at idle, the cheap china radiator looks like it split and has caused a massive overheat. Sigh cry. It was all prepared ready for sale too sigh. Won't know whats wrong till it's pulled apart late this...
by geckoadventure
Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Looks like good progress being made mate! hope the momentum keeps up and you can get driving and enjoying this beast! Very little left to do only overhead console to be remade and fitted then all the powdercoating can be done after a final fit check and adjustments. They told me thursday night they...
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: X5 Project.
Replies: 95
Views: 33546

Re: X5 Project.

Cheers Basics. Update on Snorkel Masked up & ready to cut. https://s19.postimg.org/h5rdm8qur/Photo_Feb_10_2_07_22_PM_1.jpg Went the stitching 4mm holes & powerfile direction. Kept the holes less then 4mm apart so can join with slight angling of the drill. keeps it neat. https://s19.postimg....
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

15 February 2018 Unbelieveable Andrew managed to get a auto tranny workshop on CNY eve to come and join the autogearbox to the engine. http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo2/20180215_WA0011.jpg A frame is now being build above the Volvo 2 chassis to hang the engine and gearbox from so they can lower i...
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

11 February 2018 Made this template while in IPOH for the door frames as the cabin shop indicated they having trouble with getting it lined up correctly. http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo2/20180211_184758.jpg http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo2/20180211_184823.jpg
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

9 February 2018 Info for all followers: 1. The cabin is in a workshop 13k south of my office 2. The chassis is in a secret workshop (hidden behind a 12 foot high fence) 5k from my office and is on the way home lol. Its a great place to drop in at 7pm on way home from work and see all the PINZGAUERS ...
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:16 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

2 February 2018

The engine and gearbox is out now that they have a portable engine hoist in the workshop and is all leveld out on the workshop floor.

Image
by geckoadventure
Sat Feb 17, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: X5 Project.
Replies: 95
Views: 33546

Re: X5 Project.

This a really nice looking rig - totally uniuqe. Any front shot of the snorkle.
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Sunday 11 February 2018 http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo/20180211_093520.jpg By lunchtime I have the middle panel fitted and it is almost finished just the window trimming to go. http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo/20180211_115206.jpg http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo/20180211_115226.jpg http:/...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 10 February 2018 God is it Saturday already can I sleep in for 4 more hours - its 4am - No then sleep in on the road eventually 6.08am. Stuff it I floor it and arrive in IPOH 190k away in 1 hour 15 minutes the speedo rarely under 160kph. Some idiot really annoys me this time in a BMW for mi...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 3 February 2018 Sleep in, way in I hit the road at 6:08am and hit the 6am saturday traffic the trip is hell 190k takes me an hour and, 40 minutes. Some idiot in a showpony V8 Landcruiser really gets up my nose pass then pull in and slow down then I have to pass over and over. He decides to ...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Thursday 1 February 2018 Another public holiday 5.30am I'm on the road I sleep in. I drive fast for the 190k - not saying how fast but the Isuzu spends most of the time on the wrong side of 150kph.The 190K whizzes by to the dulced sounds of Creedence. Quick Breakfast and at the workshop 7:55am it's ...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:40 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Wednesday 31 January 2018 Public Holiday 4.08am I'm on the road and miss the holiday traffic. 1 hour 20 minutes later i'm at breakfast then the workshop at 8.30am. There is 3 of us working on the Volvo. One on the console. One on the air cond ducting and me I first convert the speakers from 4" ...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Sunday 21 January 2018 8.45am start The bottom panel is trial fitted and looks ok. http://www.geckoadventure.net/Volvo/20180121_122815.jpg 8pm I get assistance from the boat builder and we work on the speaker panels again. All 4 base plates are cut away to fit nicely. The 4" speaker holes are e...
by geckoadventure
Fri Feb 16, 2018 9:38 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 20 January 2018 Sleep in 6:08am on the road. Traffic for the last 90k was hell trucks being arseholes. Had breakfast at 7:40am and then at the workshop at 8.30 to wait for it to be opened. I have the overhead console with me which I collected last night it looks ok maybe. A quick fit trial ...
by geckoadventure
Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

13 January 2018 The workshop is closed for the weekend so I elect to drive 365k up to the boat factory drop off Adam's Volvo Axles for his Volvo and help them strip my boat and collect the 2JZ-FSE and bring it down for mods it needs before we install it. Takes me 4 hours to get to Butterworth (Penan...
by geckoadventure
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

Cameron wrote:This is gonna be pretty hilarious with a jz!


Especially when I say goodbye to one of the locals driving a porsche off from the traffic lights lol.
by geckoadventure
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Part 1

The drone followed us during our trip - it missed the 3 hour night cruise however.



Part 2

by geckoadventure
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Smurf wrote:She is coming together nicely now, Finish line is getting closer.



Yup im getting there slowly. However I want it completely finished before I remove it from the shop do not want it in the shop after I take it out for things I have not completed.
by geckoadventure
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2
Replies: 55
Views: 20159

Re: So Stupid I bought Volvo 2

2 January 2018 Volvo 2 is in 3 workshops. Chassis in a shop near my office. Where rollcage and engine will be fitted. Cabin in another workshop 10k from work - progress reports are not coming in neither are pictures - not happy. I am hearing from other customers from this shop they are really unhapp...
by geckoadventure
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:06 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

6 January 2018 I wake up late 6am I'm on the road and I have a set of Volvo axles in the rear to deliver to Penang tonight. 9am at the workshop fed and ready to go. Lunchtime it’s down to get new front tires and a visit to the bolt shop for 150 rivnuts to fit the rear panels. Bolt down the gearlever...
by geckoadventure
Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:04 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

30 December 2017 5am on the road head off to Ipoh again actually the drive is getting to me. This is bad damn motor bike groups thousands of them heading north on their 150cc scooters then it rains making it even worse and I need new front tires. The mighty little Isuzu since I have started 2 years ...
by geckoadventure
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:49 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

23 December 2017 Up 4am and on the road to avoid the traffic. 7am I'm sitting having breakfast 190k has whizzed past with the help of ZZTOP and BLONDIE. The speaker panels are back and I test fit them. Still have to get the smoked Perspex and the LED light for the gecko fitted. http://www.geckoadven...
by geckoadventure
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:25 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Saturday 9 December 2017 Long Weekend again - I'm up and on the road 5am and miss the traffic the 190k zips by fast on 140kph The new tank (3mm 5053 alloy) is delivered to me from Penang all TIG'd up we have to cut 22mm out of the filler to make it fit without hitting the pullout step. http://www.ge...
by geckoadventure
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration - WR002
Replies: 420
Views: 168804

Re: Volvo C304 4x4 Build/Restoration

Friday 1 December 2017 Public holiday so up 4am and reach IPOH 190K away 22 hours later as I have the pocket rocket 1.5litre Suzuki Swift while Adam borrows my Isuzu to collect his "Volvo" and will drop by when he has collected it some 8 hours later. Later I realise I have left my mobile p...

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