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All the classics... pre-1975 Volvos.
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There are only crickets in here...

Post by BlackBart »

Hello?

Anyone here?...........
ex-1984 245T wagon
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2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty

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Post by volvolugnut »

chirp, chirp

I check here often but not much activity. Someday I will have PV544 questions.

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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
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Post by BlackBart »

Well, it's just you and me then.

cheers! * clinks glasses *
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Post by volvolugnut »

Since we're just sitting and drinking here, have you found a 122 wagon?
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

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Post by BlackBart »

I know where it is...
It’s not necessarily for sale.
My wife is shocked - shocked - that I would buy another old car that needs a complete rehab, considering budget issues and an Alfa that’s not finished.
ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty

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Post by volvolugnut »

Volvos are just like any other collection. You just feel good having them around. They take up more space than comic books and cost more than vinyl records, but they can, maybe some day, provide more enjoyment than either of these collectables.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

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Post by BlackBart »

tru.

I wish I had a photo to post for you. Pre-digital cameras - before I started doing most of my own work, we had a great Volvo mechanic named Oddvar Oggland in Seattle. He was great. Among his many project cars was a very nice, all black 544. All restored, side chrome trims removed, wide Volvo steelies, sat a bit low, and of course he built himself a hotrod motor for it.
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1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty

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Post by scot850 »

I saw a 221 wagon for sale recently, but can't remember where. Might have been on Craigslist Vancouver.

I have owned a 122S (65) a 123GT (68) and a 221 wagon (66). Always wanted another wagon for the practicality. Hard to find so I wish you luck.

Always wanted a 64/5 PV544 Sport but never had one available to buy when I could. Just like the $5000 123GT locally for sale last week. Can't buy anything until the garage is built first.

Nearly bought a 59 PV445 wagon a couple of years ago as a project with a 2liter motor fitted. Apparently one of only 13 sold in Canada! Owner decided to repair it himself and got it back on the road. Would have been a nice car to renovate.

I wish you both luck on your quests. I think I still have a couple of Haynes manuals or similar for the 120 series if anyone needs them. Much of the running gear on a PV544 is similar to the 120/Amazon also.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
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Post by abscate »

I am a gecko lurking in this forum and I eat the crickets.

I love how solid everything is in the old 122 and family, but I have never owned one.
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Post by volvolugnut »

We crickets thought we could just hide here under all the leave litter and be safe. I guess we make too much noise.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.

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