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What engine is that? B18 or 20? The pcv routes differently between them
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Rescuing Oswald, the Old Blue Amazon (1965 Volvo 122S)
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B18
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Interesting read, never really thought about it.
I would think the oil cap should be toward the front of valve cover since it’s a ‘65, but mine is in the middle.
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That’s just from the early cars. I like how it looks
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Yeah, I’m glad I’m getting back to a point where I don’t need to be wrenching on this as much. I just started a fresh thread for a 240 I didn’t expect to buy today, but apparently I’m overly attracted to the scruffy Volvos. That’ll be taking up lots of my time over the next few weeks.
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September 26, 2024
In a small attempt to make this interior nicer, I tossed on some cheap seat covers.
The kiddo is my favorite wrenching buddy! She's a chill baby... usually just stares at me and judges.
In a small attempt to make this interior nicer, I tossed on some cheap seat covers.
The kiddo is my favorite wrenching buddy! She's a chill baby... usually just stares at me and judges.
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Cute kiddo!
It’s called “supervising”
It’s called “supervising”
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September 28, 2024
I'm glad the car stopped its tomfoolery and decided to cooperate... even though I was the silly goose in the equation.
Feels good to be driving this thing again!
I'm glad the car stopped its tomfoolery and decided to cooperate... even though I was the silly goose in the equation.
Feels good to be driving this thing again!
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From September 25, 2024
With our property management company cracking down on project cars, what was the logical thing to do? Buy another shabby, old, blue Volvo... naturally. It runs and drives great, so it's not a project... right? The poor thing was going to get crushed - I couldn’t resist.
If you want to follow the thread, you can find it here.
With our property management company cracking down on project cars, what was the logical thing to do? Buy another shabby, old, blue Volvo... naturally. It runs and drives great, so it's not a project... right? The poor thing was going to get crushed - I couldn’t resist.
If you want to follow the thread, you can find it here.
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Realized I’ve never shown the undercarriage of this thing on my thread. While not perfect, the car is surprisingly solid. My new muffler sure looks shiny!
Realized I’ve never shown the undercarriage of this thing on my thread. While not perfect, the car is surprisingly solid. My new muffler sure looks shiny!
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Well folks, this thread may soon be coming to a close. It's time to thin the herd, now that I also have a 240 Wagon again.
Deciding between the Amazon and 240 was tough, but the 240 ultimately is a physically safer option for commuting with the kiddo in Boise, especially as Boise's traffic grid is feeling strained with everyone moving here.
The Amazon will soon be available for grabs, via Bring-A-Trailer.
I'll add photos and information here for anyone potentially interested in ownership!
Well folks, this thread may soon be coming to a close. It's time to thin the herd, now that I also have a 240 Wagon again.
Deciding between the Amazon and 240 was tough, but the 240 ultimately is a physically safer option for commuting with the kiddo in Boise, especially as Boise's traffic grid is feeling strained with everyone moving here.
The Amazon will soon be available for grabs, via Bring-A-Trailer.
I'll add photos and information here for anyone potentially interested in ownership!
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October 4, 2024
Here's the for-sale scoop on the Amazon.
Let's begin with the exterior...
The Good:
-Awesome Navy Blue, color code 90.
-Mercury Grand Marquis wheels.
-Most trim and chrome are present.
-Over-rider bumper.
-Undercarriage mostly solid; both front pans have been replaced.
The Bad:
-Some rust on both front fenders, the driver-side rocker panel, rear deck lid, and one part of the undercarriage.
-Two bolts for the front bumper are damaged.
-Front driver-side door is misaligned with a finicky exterior handle.
The Ugly:
-Dent on the front, driver-side fender.
-Driver-side headlamp bezel held on with zip tie because of dent.
-Dent near gas cap.
-Dents on tailfin and roof from a tree.
-One rock chip on windshield.
-Various scratches and paint chips.
-Chrome failing on rear bumper.
-Front bumper partially resprayed in silver.
-Trunk lid is a replacement that’s been resprayed.
-Evidence of overspray on driver-side tailfin.
-Missing windshield chrome trim (good catch, Jack).
-Missing an "O" from the "VOLVO" lettering on the hood.
Here's the for-sale scoop on the Amazon.
Let's begin with the exterior...
The Good:
-Awesome Navy Blue, color code 90.
-Mercury Grand Marquis wheels.
-Most trim and chrome are present.
-Over-rider bumper.
-Undercarriage mostly solid; both front pans have been replaced.
The Bad:
-Some rust on both front fenders, the driver-side rocker panel, rear deck lid, and one part of the undercarriage.
-Two bolts for the front bumper are damaged.
-Front driver-side door is misaligned with a finicky exterior handle.
The Ugly:
-Dent on the front, driver-side fender.
-Driver-side headlamp bezel held on with zip tie because of dent.
-Dent near gas cap.
-Dents on tailfin and roof from a tree.
-One rock chip on windshield.
-Various scratches and paint chips.
-Chrome failing on rear bumper.
-Front bumper partially resprayed in silver.
-Trunk lid is a replacement that’s been resprayed.
-Evidence of overspray on driver-side tailfin.
-Missing windshield chrome trim (good catch, Jack).
-Missing an "O" from the "VOLVO" lettering on the hood.
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Jack
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LIES
Windshield aluminum surround is missing
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Oh it's painted camo so you can't see it. Lol
Good catch, totally forgot about that.
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Continued...
If you want to see the undercarriage, I uploaded lots of pictures a couple posts ago.
Moving on to the interior...
The Good:
-Non-smoker. Just that old Volvo smell... you know the scent.
-Front floor pans have been replaced.
-Rear pans are solid.
-Walnut shift knob feels way better than stock knob.
-While ugly, the 240 seats provide better head protection and lumbar support.
The Bad:
-Neither radio works.
-Asbestos insulation still intact.
-Front, driver-side window does not roll up.
The Ugly:
-Missing rear bench.
-Aftermarket radio is a hideous barnacle.
-240 seats are unsightly.
-No carpet.
-Faded door cards.
-Ripped headliner.
-Cracked dashpad.
-Various paint chips and scratches.
Finishing this post off with comments on the electric system (excluding ignition)...
The Good:
-Original generator works.
-Taillights are bright with an even glow on both sides.
-Cabin fan works.
The Bad:
-Missing a relay in the engine bay, which I've been told is for the front turn signals (neither front bulb works; back ones work great).
-Floor headlight switch is finicky, causing intermittent issues with the low/high beams.
-Neither radio works.. haven't investigated.
-One cluster bulb burnt out.
The Ugly:
-With the installation of the aftermarket radio by a PO, the wiring under the dash was modified.
If you want to see the undercarriage, I uploaded lots of pictures a couple posts ago.
Moving on to the interior...
The Good:
-Non-smoker. Just that old Volvo smell... you know the scent.
-Front floor pans have been replaced.
-Rear pans are solid.
-Walnut shift knob feels way better than stock knob.
-While ugly, the 240 seats provide better head protection and lumbar support.
The Bad:
-Neither radio works.
-Asbestos insulation still intact.
-Front, driver-side window does not roll up.
The Ugly:
-Missing rear bench.
-Aftermarket radio is a hideous barnacle.
-240 seats are unsightly.
-No carpet.
-Faded door cards.
-Ripped headliner.
-Cracked dashpad.
-Various paint chips and scratches.
Finishing this post off with comments on the electric system (excluding ignition)...
The Good:
-Original generator works.
-Taillights are bright with an even glow on both sides.
-Cabin fan works.
The Bad:
-Missing a relay in the engine bay, which I've been told is for the front turn signals (neither front bulb works; back ones work great).
-Floor headlight switch is finicky, causing intermittent issues with the low/high beams.
-Neither radio works.. haven't investigated.
-One cluster bulb burnt out.
The Ugly:
-With the installation of the aftermarket radio by a PO, the wiring under the dash was modified.
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Continued...
Recent Maintenance:
-New clutch master cylinder.
-New headlamps.
-New fuel pump.
-New rubber fuel lines.
-New fuel filter.
-New fuel pump.
-Refurbished battery installed, with warranty expiring June 2025.
-New belt.
-Fresh coolant.
-New radiator hoses.
-Valves adjusted.
-SU HS6 carbs disassembled and cleaned.
-Pertronix ignition upgrade.
Getting to the chase, how does this thing run, drive, and stop?
Before diving into anything else, the big disclaimer here is that a professional needs to go through the carburetors and give them a proper adjustment/tune. If you've been following this thread, you know they've been the pain in my existence. While the carburetors behave proper most of the time (the car is back to being my daily), they'll occasionally give hard starts, throttle inconsistencies, etc. They're old and tired, and the "replacement" carbs to donate parts were equally old and tired.
Anyway...
When the carbs are not emotionally needy, the car is a treat to drive. Throttle response feels near-instantaneous, the exhaust note is decent, it idles fine, gets decent MPG, and drives fairly straight on smooth roadways. The worn bushings in the steering shaft and suspension are noticeable with uneven/grooved roads, but otherwise aren't an issue.
The brakes grab hard (though you can tell there's no brake booster) and the car stops straight, even under heavy braking. Parking brake has been adjusted and works properly on steep inclines.
You'd think the manual steering would be tougher with the wider tires, but I wasn't able to tell a difference.
Car comfortably cruises at 65mph on my commutes, even with the B18 and M40.
All gears in the transmission sound good, but you have to give the shifter a little wiggle to get it into reverse; once it's in reverse, it does not pop out of gear.
Engine and transmission both weep a little fluid, but there are no active drips. I had it parked in the garage for over a month with no drips on the floor.
Want to hear me ramble to my phone on a tripod? Enjoy:
Recent Maintenance:
-New clutch master cylinder.
-New headlamps.
-New fuel pump.
-New rubber fuel lines.
-New fuel filter.
-New fuel pump.
-Refurbished battery installed, with warranty expiring June 2025.
-New belt.
-Fresh coolant.
-New radiator hoses.
-Valves adjusted.
-SU HS6 carbs disassembled and cleaned.
- New float needles.
- New needle seats.
- New paper gaskets.
- Fresh dashpot fluid.
- New jets.
-Pertronix ignition upgrade.
Getting to the chase, how does this thing run, drive, and stop?
Before diving into anything else, the big disclaimer here is that a professional needs to go through the carburetors and give them a proper adjustment/tune. If you've been following this thread, you know they've been the pain in my existence. While the carburetors behave proper most of the time (the car is back to being my daily), they'll occasionally give hard starts, throttle inconsistencies, etc. They're old and tired, and the "replacement" carbs to donate parts were equally old and tired.
Anyway...
When the carbs are not emotionally needy, the car is a treat to drive. Throttle response feels near-instantaneous, the exhaust note is decent, it idles fine, gets decent MPG, and drives fairly straight on smooth roadways. The worn bushings in the steering shaft and suspension are noticeable with uneven/grooved roads, but otherwise aren't an issue.
The brakes grab hard (though you can tell there's no brake booster) and the car stops straight, even under heavy braking. Parking brake has been adjusted and works properly on steep inclines.
You'd think the manual steering would be tougher with the wider tires, but I wasn't able to tell a difference.
Car comfortably cruises at 65mph on my commutes, even with the B18 and M40.
All gears in the transmission sound good, but you have to give the shifter a little wiggle to get it into reverse; once it's in reverse, it does not pop out of gear.
Engine and transmission both weep a little fluid, but there are no active drips. I had it parked in the garage for over a month with no drips on the floor.
Want to hear me ramble to my phone on a tripod? Enjoy:
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