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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 3, 2019 18:23:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	After many year of waiting, there is starting to be progress on the 142S I started about 5 years ago! welding has all now been done, so now need to start getting the parts back together again, first job it to get it driveable & road legal & then I can work through the other stuff as I get chance. These are some pics showing the work so far. Still sourcing odd bits, not sure on wheel choice yet, would love some Cosmics or something equally 70's, but the last couple of sets I've seen were out of my price range! 4 Dial GT instrument cluster is on my wish list too
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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cavboy80 Part of things Posts: 374	1968 Volvo 142S cavboy80 @cavboy80
	Feb 3, 2019 20:58:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	WOW ! A 2 door in RHD !! This is very interesting and needs more explanation. 70s Volvos are such an attractive looking bunch of cars, even the 3 series (oh to see another early 'flat fronted' version) Bookmarked.
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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 3, 2019 21:11:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Don’t know much about the history of the car, other than it’s a really early B20, which must make it one of the last official UK imports, I’m not going to do any irreversible mods as it’s so rare, but it’ll have a few tweaks & a colour change to a later factory orange shade, possibly with Matt black bonnet.
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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mylittletony Posted a lot Posts: 2,342 Club RR Member Number: 84	1968 Volvo 142S mylittletony @mylittletony Club Retro Rides Member 84
	Feb 4, 2019 13:24:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	There's a chap in Birmingham who was selling a 144 with a rather tasty set of wheels I was enquiring after it, but it went cold. Volvo forum I recognise your username from there I think - nice rare 140 you have
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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 4, 2019 15:46:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks, I think I know the car that was for sale, I remember seeing it around, I think he was from the Edgbaston area, didn't realise how rotten it had got! I do like those wheels, they are late P1800S type, the only thing that puts me off them it they are a two piece ally/steel combination & they suffer from corrosion & consequent failure at the joins, shame, they are mega cool looking. There's a set of Volvo 140 option ATS wheel on eBay at the moment, but I cant justify £700!
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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windaelicker88 Part of things Posts: 15	1968 Volvo 142S windaelicker88 @windaelicker88
	Feb 6, 2019 15:46:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking good...the best looking are the early 140's. Have an early 142 shell thats been used for some sort of motorsport and is in cracking condition. Just purchased an early 144 which will sacrifice it's dash etc to build the shell


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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 6, 2019 20:39:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That’s cool, might have a few spare 2 door bits if you are missing anything
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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neilsdavies Posted a lot Posts: 1,007	1968 Volvo 142S neilsdavies @neilsdavies
	Feb 7, 2019 1:41:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very cool car, although I think I'd go for a 1960's colour like beige rather than '70's orange. How about redrilling the hubs to 5x130 Porsche pattern and going for a set of the 5.5j 15" repro Cosmics that are available now?
	1968 Cal Look Beetle - 2007cc motor - 14.45@93mph in full street trim 1970-ish Karmann Beetle cabriolet - project soon to be re-started. 1986 Scirocco - big plans, one day!

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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 8, 2019 20:58:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I get what you say about the colour, the pic below is the kind of look I’m going for Bit more progress, steering refitted & engine & box reunited
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Feb 10, 2019 15:41:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bit more done today, even if it’s only cleaning up some seats & interior trim
	1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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Darkspeed Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 4,697 Club RR Member Number: 39	1968 Volvo 142S Darkspeed @darkspeed Club Retro Rides Member 39
	Feb 10, 2019 15:49:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 8, 2019 20:58:05 GMT brock05 said: I get what you say about the colour, the pic below is the kind of look I’m going for That scheme is lovely.
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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Mar 1, 2019 20:32:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Made a bit more progress, floorpans painted, brake partsmostly sorted, engine & gearbox back in with new clutch
	Last Edit: Mar 1, 2019 20:33:13 GMT by brock05 1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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cesarbarbosa Part of things Posts: 649	1968 Volvo 142S cesarbarbosa @cesarbarbosa
	Mar 5, 2019 22:03:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	No cleaning of the engine and things?!?! Why!?!
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brock05 Part of things Posts: 363	1968 Volvo 142S brock05 @brock05
	Mar 6, 2019 7:29:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Mar 5, 2019 22:03:05 GMT cesarbarbosa said: No cleaning of the engine and things?!?! Why!?! I only have use of the workshop space for a short time, so getting the vehicle drivable has to be my priority, and I can’t access it evening or weekends. Engine will come out again when it gets painted as I’ve a B20E that will go in eventually
	Last Edit: Mar 6, 2019 7:31:59 GMT by brock05 1968 Volvo 142S 1969 Volvo 164 1987 Volvo 240 Estate (Sold) 1971 Triumph 2500 Estate

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