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Well, this is the strangest MVS newsletter I’ve ever written. COVID-19 has turned society upside down, all over the world. Stay safe, minimize contact, wash your hands. If you’re working outside your home as an essential worker, thank you. If you’re working in the medical field, thank you very much.
- We have a coronavirus thread which is currently 25 pages. Let us know how you’re doing in this strange time.
- Volvo Cars temporarily closed their plants in U.S. and Sweden.
- If you like 122s, Rockabilly, or Ballard neighborhood in Seattle, this is your topic right here.
- 1998 Volvo V70 XC — Disappointing 0-60 Times: What Do I Do?
- Would you pay $12 grand for the rare Flash Green over Atacama V70 R?
- Photo Album! Kids And Volvos! — Let’s get this going again! Good vibes during Strange Days.
- I’m looking to create a downloadable archive of every sort of Volvo publication I can get my hands on. All formats ok. All years ok.
- Are you registered for our Volvo Forum? It’s quick and free, and there’s no spam.
- MVS Moderator donation event coming up next month! That’s when you can give something to the men who answer so many questions on the MVS Forums.
- Did you know? We have a Volvo terms and abbreviations glossary.
- Did you know? There’s an MVS Facebook page.
- Here are my thoughts on buying a new (or CPO) Volvo a week ago. Things change fast. Do you see good deals? Contact me with your experiences or thoughts on this.
- Super funny little Volvo bulb fix video by MVS member CSDentonTX.
POTM
MVS Contributor Antoine240bk ‘s friend found this fantastic 1979 244. Wow!
QOTM
“I’m a pretty selfless guy so I like to donate my used oil to my local parts store. They always seem happy to take it so I’m assuming they need it more than me. You should try thinking about someone besides yourself, Steve.”
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=535750#p535750
QOTM2
“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.”
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=93024#p534509
QOTM3
“We had old ladies speaking in tongues at the grocery store. Houses had either a Norwegian, Swedish, or Finnish flag on the porch. We were not allowed to move in until we bought a used 240 wagon – it’s in the bylaws or zoning or something. We had five 240s just on our block. Norwegian Day parade was a big deal. Sons of Norway lodge in downtown Ballard. Swedish pancake breakfasts. Propeller shops working through the night to get boats back out fishing.”
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=93024&p=535893#p535865
QOTM4
“I tried. WD-40 for a day, 3- or 4-foot cheat bar, lowering the car onto the bar, cursing, lucky rabbit’s foot, walking backwards, throwing salt over my shoulder, speaking in tongues, huffing gas, summoning Omon Ra, and witchy incantations… nothing worked.”
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=93302&p=536093#p536093
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