Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Awesome. Thank you. I saw it and was worried that it was gonna be an ordeal to fix. I will remind you if you forget.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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OK sounds like a plan!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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So is it a manual yet?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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yes it is.

his swap is at the top of this page.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Nice car an a nice numberplate from Frankfurt
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Thanks!! I have to come in soon and update this post.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tech
OK I got the exhaust done today.
It needs a little adjustment but it sounds AWESOME!!!
Here is a few pics and 2 Video's.
Clean out that garage!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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LOL that is next on my list!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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where did you pick up the carbon fiber trunk trim!? i have been looking for one and still cant find one! all i csn find is fake cf, i don't want vinyl i want real cf!
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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You have to keep looking for it. You cannot find it all the time.
On another note I have done a few things lately to Yellow.
She got a stud conversion kit added and 11mm spacers in the rear. Here is a few crappy BB pics.
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She got a R trunk spoiler. It is solid Yellow for now will add the gray later(long story)
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Redid the headliner yesterday and going to install it today.
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Hopefully a few more things to come soon. I will update post as I can.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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You going to paint the lip on the spoiler?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Yes eventually. Going to find something to try a couple different paints on to see what color I like the best.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Great job Tech. Any new updates? Reading the work on these pages and that's love.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Finally after many years Yellow gets a new Bumper!
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Very nice. Hurrah!!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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Thanks RSPI!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Very Nice. Love the progression with the pictures.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Thank You I have to do a few more little things then update the post again.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Keep it up Tech. You are our inspiration. Dang, that sounded sappy didn't it? Oh well,
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jks2
Keep it up Tech. You are our inspiration. Dang, that sounded sappy didn't it? Oh well,
Thanks and LOL
I am trying the best I can. But since the health issues started that set me back big time.
 
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