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1956 PV444 If you want to see an restoration...

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Bob740
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Year and Model: PV444 MY456
Location: Caen, France

1956 PV444 If you want to see an restoration...

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… I am a French live in Caen and I am try to restore an PV444 MY56…


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You can see that there http://www.forum-auto.com/marques/volvo/sujet4477.htm
The engine is almost ready
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XC90 MY04
945 TD MY95
740 TD MY86
PV831 MY57
PV444 MY56

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I like that restricted parking sign... :D
What did you do to the engine?
Example of Precision: Measure with a Micrometer, mark it with Chalk, and then cut it with an Axe.
Disclaimer: We (very) seldom do that

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Bob740
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Year and Model: PV444 MY456
Location: Caen, France

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I have change all joints, full gasket set and change piston ring, change big end bearings, change the water pump and all bushing suspension, and shock absorber and suspension spring.


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I restore compétly the carburetor Zenith 34 VN

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http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3ax97 ... r-b16_auto

And paint also :mrgreen:

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Painting the engine
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3cxz8 ... rouge_auto

Testing the starting motor
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3cvba ... rreur_auto

It is not finish, off course :wink:
XC90 MY04
945 TD MY95
740 TD MY86
PV831 MY57
PV444 MY56

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You are doing a great job; keep at it, this is going to be an awesome beauty!
Example of Precision: Measure with a Micrometer, mark it with Chalk, and then cut it with an Axe.
Disclaimer: We (very) seldom do that

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2015 XC60 T5 Premier Plus
2002 S60 2.4 n/a - retired :(
1987 340 DL - retired :(

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Post by abscate »

Just found this thread...tres bien!!!
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