V8Tej
South East
Teri Maa Di
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Jan 24, 2017 14:30:19 GMT
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Hello  I may be buying a Volvo 144 on the weekend. Car looks to be clean enough, I've done some research and found out about the rust issues (as with any old car), the mechanicals seem to be pretty bomb proof. I know it won't be a ball of fire with about 85 bhp/ton but I am keen to go ahead with this. Have any others had any experience or got one at the moment? Is there any pointers you can give me please? I was originally planning on decking it with some monster, staggered wheels but it looks like they don't have power steering so this is probably not a good idea. Some white wall tyres or bigger steels than normal will probably be a better solution. So, what are they like? |
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 Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i |
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Jan 24, 2017 16:18:25 GMT
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Generally good cars. Can rust like a sunofabitch, so keep an eye out for that! Currently i'm neck-deep in rust on a 71 144!  |
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Last Edit: Jan 24, 2017 16:18:56 GMT by Deleted
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Jan 24, 2017 16:24:30 GMT
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I've had 4 140-series cars in the last few years, rust was the only real issue with them (excepting the 144 without an engine or transmission.) Coolest was the 1968 142 with column shift autobox and B18 engine, kinda regret trading that away...
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V8Tej
South East
Teri Maa Di
Posts: 266
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Jan 26, 2017 14:20:21 GMT
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Thanks for the info mate, This is the car I'm considering. The owner is very honest and said that it has some minor rust. Doesn't look too bad from the photos that he sent me. Still thinking about it, but I have found something else that is of interest too |
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Current: 1967 Ford Mustang 1998 Mercedes W210 E55 Toyota GT86 Toyota Yaris T Sport Past: 2000! Mercedes W124 E220 1973 Triumph Stag x 3 1983 MG Metro Turbo 1987 BMW E28 520i 1983 BMW E28 525e 1986 VW Golf GTI Mk2 1991 Peugeot 205 XS 1995 Alfa 155 V6 1997 Jaguar XJ8 Sport 1995 Peugeot 205 1.8 D 1983 Escort RS1600i |
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Jan 27, 2017 20:04:59 GMT
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Late father in law had a 1971 144E when it was around 4 years old. It broke a piston - at 300,000 miles ! We rebuilt the engine and it then went onto do another 200,000 miles making 500,000 in total. During that mileage all it needed was general repairs and maintenance. Even gearbox was original. Obviously rust wasn't an issue with it being relatively young but I do admit welding the corner of nearside rear inner door jam where it joined the sill / rear arch
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Jan 28, 2017 15:37:34 GMT
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Great winter cars too, the heaters are amazing if in full working order, almost so good that i'd recommend not wearing synthetic fabric pants, cause they'll melt, haha
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eternaloptimist
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Jan 29, 2017 15:53:35 GMT
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I had a 1969 145S a few years ago. Rust wise, have a look at the rear damper mounts - and the inner wings around the bonnet hinges. Mechanically bomb proof. I put a K series cam in mine, an OD box and a saloon diff to improve the gearing.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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