Does anybody still drive 760s? - Page 2

tomwas · 11-06-2009, 12:08 AM

Had this 89 764ti for a while last year, was a sweet car with only 145k on it. Had to swap the diffy out as the po did too many burnouts with it, he got the car from his Gramma, one owner, and proceeded to run the piss out of it....... Damn stupid kids!!!

DFF53 · 11-06-2009, 09:23 PM

Need For Swede · 11-06-2009, 10:23 PM

I recently debadged the rear hatch, gonna get an aarp sticker for the rear window. Low profile.....

Breadbox · 11-06-2009, 10:54 PM

Not too many of the pre facelift 700 cars left here in MD, but most are 760's. I just bought the entire interior out of an '87 760GLE wagon. One owner, garage kept. When the engine seized, the guy junked it. It sat in a private junkyard for about a year and a half. The interior was almost flawless, except where the sunroof leaked on the passenger leather seat while sitting. Since my interior was thrashed, I'm very happy now, especially with a power driver's seat.

F1reBird · 11-06-2009, 11:42 PM

1984 760

norcal505 · 11-06-2009, 11:48 PM

i love 760's...

The Wizard · 11-07-2009, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwturbo

my 87 760

Ronnie you still have that CAR?? I thought you sold it.

Turbeam · 11-07-2009, 04:50 AM

To be honest, I don't consider a 760 turbo to be a true 760 as the 740 turbo was also available which was very similar but just with different spec/ trim level here.

To my mind a 'proper' 760 has to have a 2664cc or 2849cc PRV V6 under the skin.... I wonder how many of these still survive? I know many early ones suffered from camshaft and other problems and were replaced by redblocks by their owners, but they were nice sounding torquey motors in their day.

Somebody must still run one of these?

unxetas · 11-07-2009, 05:09 AM

still got my 760.. Not currently working all that well, not getting boost and I'm not smart enough to fix it. After the LeMons race I'll get it up and running again, hopefully do the m46 swap as well. It's ugly as balls, but I kinda like it

MrBill · 11-07-2009, 10:12 AM

my dd is a lowly 760t. 284k
There's a guy local that has another 760t. It still has nivos and sags a bit. Saw it last year with like 300 miles less than I had. Never talked to him though.

Turbosteen · 11-07-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbeam

To my mind a 'proper' 760 has to have a 2664cc or 2849cc PRV V6 under the skin.... I wonder how many of these still survive? I know many early ones suffered from camshaft and other problems and were replaced by redblocks by their owners, but they were nice sounding torquey motors in their day.

My 1982 760 had the PRV with M46, indeed very very torquey motor.

Still have another 760 in storage (1984) which has the PRV with autotragic.. I'm afraid it's going to get an engine swap as well... fixing the K-Jet is more expensive then throwing in a Redblock.. or maybe I can find a D5

TXMatti · 11-07-2009, 10:57 AM

I used to see some PRV powered 760's languishing at chicken wire dealer lots in Florida still around 2003, but they have all disappeared. They're not exactly fuel efficient nor cheap to have serviced so that's two big hits against them. I haven't even seen one on Craigslist in ages.

I always thought the "proper" 760's were the 88-90 ones when it became more of it's own model line rather than just a high-optioned 740.

BrickBaller · 11-07-2009, 10:16 PM

Back in June or July I bought my current and only Volvo - 87 760 wagon white on tan leather. $500 and it was mine! Replaced trans, detailed inside (epically thrashed) and now I'm working on the headliner, tail lights, etc.

No pics yet, as it is still a work in progress.

Krisverde · 11-08-2009, 01:48 AM

There is some local guy who is a mojado that has a grandma gold 760.

6kYellowLine · 11-08-2009, 02:03 AM

I've got a grandma gold '89 760t.

Abs, SRS, IRS, tilt wheel, powered heated seats, powered heated mirrors, A/C+P/S, 198k, Electric sunroof, powered antenna, it's great. $400.

SwedishBee · 11-08-2009, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6kYellowLine

I've got a grandma gold '89 760t.

Abs, SRS, IRS, tilt wheel, powered heated seats, powered heated mirrors, A/C+P/S, 198k, Electric sunroof, powered antenna, it's great. $400.

if only it was a wagon

6kYellowLine · 11-08-2009, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedishBee

if only it was a wagon

no way the 7/9 series are ugly enough.

Krisverde · 11-08-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6kYellowLine

no way the 7/9 series are ugly enough.

mr. win volvo · 11-08-2009, 03:00 PM

i had one my mom s birthday present....... so i got a 83 intercooler 244... she has a 87 760 turbo intercooler.... man i miss the seat...

25psi · 11-08-2009, 11:38 PM

I've got a 90' 764, only thing that sucks about the 90' in particular is they had a one-off set of taillights that almost always are faded and crumbling. Luckily the 90-92 740 lights fit perfect which is what I have on mine now.

Other then that I've got the 960/S90 dash, IRS(not sure whether to count this as a plus or minus, not enough is known about it really), luxury goods, aluminum hood etc....and the 90+ b230ft.

SwedishBee · 11-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6kYellowLine

no way the 7/9 series are ugly enough.

k leave thread now please, thanx

Chrisco · 11-08-2009, 11:55 PM

Got an '88 4dr turbo. Silver, fully loaded. Great DD.

SquareD · 11-09-2009, 12:13 AM

There's a really nice ~90 760 wagon at the PNP. A cash for clunkers victim. 94K miles. Needed a new headliner, other than that, beautiful car. Sucks really, really bad.

SwedishBee · 11-09-2009, 12:20 AM

just saw a 94 965 clunker victim today, very very sad. I hope their new kia gives them lots of problems.

Crazychopstick · 11-09-2009, 12:51 AM

I would trade a 760 for a Kia in a heartbeat.

11-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#27
DFF53 Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Auckland, New Zealand	__________________ Have you got a Volvo flag ? I do !

11-06-2009, 10:23 PM	#28
Need For Swede Board Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Elbonia, Alaska	I recently debadged the rear hatch, gonna get an aarp sticker for the rear window. Low profile..... __________________ 1987 760T Wagon : Spent most of it's life hauling groceries, now it just hauls ass. My rods aren't small! They're just.....THIN!

11-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#29
Breadbox Board Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Just East of Paradise, Baltimore, MD	Not too many of the pre facelift 700 cars left here in MD, but most are 760's. I just bought the entire interior out of an '87 760GLE wagon. One owner, garage kept. When the engine seized, the guy junked it. It sat in a private junkyard for about a year and a half. The interior was almost flawless, except where the sunroof leaked on the passenger leather seat while sitting. Since my interior was thrashed, I'm very happy now, especially with a power driver's seat. __________________ Remember: Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left. If all else fails, hit it with a hammer! Even a brick can fly if you throw it hard enough. M47 conversion, Dracos, short throw shifter, K&N air filter, at least 3 Bilsteins, ipd 25mm sways, ipd heavy duty springs, ipd poly bushings, ipd low restriction cat back system - rear muffler...so far...and now a new interior that's two years older than the rest of the car!

11-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#30
F1reBird uo ƃuıoƃ sʇɐɥʍ ˙˙˙sǝou ɥo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA	1984 760 __________________ 1984 760 Turbo- 740 wagon springs, 23mm Front Sway bar, garret T3 watercooled turbo, TurboXS HPBC @15 psi, 25x3x12 IC, Forge DV, K&N cone + "ram air", IPD turbo cam, 90+ manifold (ported), MSD blaster3 Coil, Bilstien HDs, Rebuilt engine (http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=84732) 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R- Jardine GP-1, R&G sliders

11-06-2009, 11:48 PM	#31
norcal505 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alameda, California	i love 760's... __________________ -Rob

11-07-2009, 04:50 AM	#33
Turbeam Board Member Join Date: Jul 2009	To be honest, I don't consider a 760 turbo to be a true 760 as the 740 turbo was also available which was very similar but just with different spec/ trim level here. To my mind a 'proper' 760 has to have a 2664cc or 2849cc PRV V6 under the skin.... I wonder how many of these still survive? I know many early ones suffered from camshaft and other problems and were replaced by redblocks by their owners, but they were nice sounding torquey motors in their day. Somebody must still run one of these?

11-07-2009, 05:09 AM	#34
unxetas Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	still got my 760.. Not currently working all that well, not getting boost and I'm not smart enough to fix it. After the LeMons race I'll get it up and running again, hopefully do the m46 swap as well. It's ugly as balls, but I kinda like it __________________ 95 850GLE - comfortable daily driver 85 760 turbo - b23ft, td05h 16g, 2700lbs.. The ugly beast 83 242 Turbo Intercooler - LeMons!

11-07-2009, 10:12 AM	#35
MrBill no good Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Maryland	my dd is a lowly 760t. 284k There's a guy local that has another 760t. It still has nivos and sags a bit. Saw it last year with like 300 miles less than I had. Never talked to him though. __________________ 1982 242 Turbo - Broken for good 1978 244dl - Works 1986 760 Turbo - Stock

11-07-2009, 10:57 AM	#37
TXMatti Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SATX	I used to see some PRV powered 760's languishing at chicken wire dealer lots in Florida still around 2003, but they have all disappeared. They're not exactly fuel efficient nor cheap to have serviced so that's two big hits against them. I haven't even seen one on Craigslist in ages. I always thought the "proper" 760's were the 88-90 ones when it became more of it's own model line rather than just a high-optioned 740.

11-08-2009, 02:03 AM	#40
6kYellowLine Board Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beavertron, Oregon	I've got a grandma gold '89 760t. Abs, SRS, IRS, tilt wheel, powered heated seats, powered heated mirrors, A/C+P/S, 198k, Electric sunroof, powered antenna, it's great. $400. __________________ 2001 Ford CVPI ~122k 1989 760T ~198K 1976 242 DL ~massiveK

11-08-2009, 03:00 PM	#44
mr. win volvo i look better naked Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: albuqerque	i had one my mom s birthday present....... so i got a 83 intercooler 244... she has a 87 760 turbo intercooler.... man i miss the seat... __________________ DAUH!!!!

11-08-2009, 11:38 PM	#45
25psi Board Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Venice, FL	I've got a 90' 764, only thing that sucks about the 90' in particular is they had a one-off set of taillights that almost always are faded and crumbling. Luckily the 90-92 740 lights fit perfect which is what I have on mine now. Other then that I've got the 960/S90 dash, IRS(not sure whether to count this as a plus or minus, not enough is known about it really), luxury goods, aluminum hood etc....and the 90+ b230ft. __________________ -Jim 1990 764Ti - MBC@12psi, cone filter.

11-09-2009, 12:13 AM	#48
SquareD Old Fashioned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The STL	There's a really nice ~90 760 wagon at the PNP. A cash for clunkers victim. 94K miles. Needed a new headliner, other than that, beautiful car. Sucks really, really bad. __________________ 1985 744ti \| Silver over navy \| 14.3 @ 99.2 mph \| T3/T4, ported head, ported 90+ ex mani, iPd turbo cam, dumped exhaust, e-fan, K&N cone, Porsche CBV, Bilstein HD's, TME springs, iPd sways, iPd adj. panhard rod, oem splitters, e-codes, ARE wheels, RE750 Potenzas, 90+ tails, 960 handles. 1994 944na \| White over tan \| creampuff grandpa mobile \| my DD. 2007 Toyota Highlander \| White over tan \| 4cyl + fwd = fuel efficient hauler \| wife's DD 1994 944ti \| 207k+ \| Sold 1988 245dl \| 300k+ \| Sold

11-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#49
SwedishBee Board Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TEXAS	just saw a 94 965 clunker victim today, very very sad. I hope their new kia gives them lots of problems.

11-09-2009, 12:51 AM	#50
Crazychopstick Chris Brown Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas	I would trade a 760 for a Kia in a heartbeat. __________________ "$10 AutoX 240 shirt special!!! My LJ

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