First off, some new panels have arrived from Brookhouse *. I have bought the outer rear along with a spare wheel well, bumper hanger, the two lower rear ribbed valances and both o/s and n/s lower rear wing repair sections. The rear panel looks to be a well made pressing and is rumoured to be 'original', or 'same as'. I went with the higher quality lower quarters and I am pleased I did. They are clearly much better that the ones I took off, which I assume equate to the 'cheap' pressings. The rear wing repair pieces also look to be of quality but I was little disappointed that there is no lip/fold on the back edge, to attach the the back panel. The bumper hanger looks to be pretty much identical to the original but the spare wheel well itself is not so impressive. I would describe it as functional rather than finely crafted, but hey, you have to go with what's available; it certainly looks a great deal better than what's on the car now. I already have a ...
After more than 20 years lying buried and forgotten in a damp and dusty garage, my 1970 Volvo Amazon has been dragged out into the light. But will it ever play the guitar again?