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Nice with another PV owner! And a really tidy example it is, do not mess with it too much, it is perfect as it is. But is it a 1956 or a 1957? It has the 1957 taillights, but the 1956 grille, and the B14 engine should not be in a 1957, it was changed for the B16 engine that year. What does the VIN plate say? Just curious, not trying to be the wise guy.  I don't know if the beautiful yellow/black interior that were fitted to Californias are available as a reproduction. It should be great to fit that one back, speaking of refurbishing the seats. |
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username.  ) |
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Apr 26, 2016 19:35:32 GMT
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Ah!Another Volvo owner!Nice! It's a december 56 car...says the vin nr from my parts dealer overhere.You know PV's I believe it has got the nice yellow/black interiour when it was new...but now it's red vinyl.And the yellow/black is not available as repro. It will stay like it is....it can proudly show it's age. Today i get the carbs back....  Custom made,Hard-chromed throttle shafts!  With the engine now running again,i tested first time the vacuum-wiper's.....but it is not working properly. OH,Oh....next job is waiting...  Cheers |
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Apr 26, 2016 21:38:25 GMT
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Lights look great.
I am sure all problems will be solved one at a time, like you always do.
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Tach! I was busy on the Volvo..... Preserve the surface with Owatrol.  Retorque the Head bolts because the cylinder head gasket try to leak oil.Adjust the valve clearence ,too.  Test drive to MOT on german Autobahn about 300km....i think the first time for the car for decades   Anyway...it's a Volvo!No problems....  Have to drive to a MOT-station in another county....in my county it's nearly impossible to register a car from outside germany... ....German laws sometimes sucks a lot. But now i have MOT and with that paper my mate in another county register the car for one day.... With that certificate i can it register in MY county.... >:(You see it's sometimes a long way overhere... Fit yellow bulbs and stoneguards on the headlamps.Sandblastet them for "used" look     Next:Fit factory-banded steel wheels.... Cheers |
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64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe
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2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
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Jun 11, 2016 10:31:33 GMT
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Just brilliant
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Update! No chance,the headlining has to be renewed....  The new one....  the rails....  the rails in the headlining..  fitting around with a plastik wedge...  some nails around the c-pillar  Looks easy? 2 days of work... Yep!!  Next......the new "Factory banded steels"!! Look!    Also i fitted a 2 inch Simons exhaust system...... Ready for the summer! Thanks for looking. Cheers |
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63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250
72'Ford Escort 2000cc
71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door
89'Ford Escort Express
87'Ford Fiesta Diesel
64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe
57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia
54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale
2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
78'Zündapp ZR 20
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thebaron
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Jul 12, 2016 10:43:18 GMT
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Fantastic work. It looks so right. Well done....as per usual.
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MrOtter
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Jul 12, 2016 12:24:19 GMT
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That looks amazing! Love it!
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Jul 13, 2016 13:16:57 GMT
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Thats an very cool car, i love the patina, the PV and the work you are doing with it!!
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Jul 20, 2016 10:47:46 GMT
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Wheels look right at home, especially covered in dirt. I think the bumpers need to be shortened in the middle, though. Quarter bumpers with overriders. |
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Jul 22, 2016 17:50:09 GMT
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I love this shape. I nearly bought one off a friend a few years ago, but he decided to keep it. The shape is fantastic, and somewhat similar to my Aerosedan.
Loving the patina as well. Wish the Aerosedan was as nicely patina'd
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düdo
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Jul 22, 2016 19:00:10 GMT
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Looks great. Why can't you register it in D ? I'm aware of some of the obstacles having had my own TÜV olympics with an import but..?
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Hi! Have done nealy 2000 miles now.....but low oilpressure and low compression on cyl no 3 make me think of have a look into the engine.  There it is..after 3 hours.  Later that day.....  Head looks good,no leaky valves  Yep,a lot of oil sludge......  The pan,much more oil sludge.....  The pistons...2 Broken rings only!Thats the fault on cyl 3  The bores look good,also the bearing shells.Camshaft and followers are like new.So the plan is:New piston rings,new bearings,a new timing gear and new gaskets.The engine had no overhaul in the past and has done 122000 miles.That's swedish quality!! I,m so happy that i have looked into it befor more damage happend. The new timing gear comes with the car already....  Time for cleaning all the oily bits.... Cheers |
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66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier
73' Ford Taunus
63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250
72'Ford Escort 2000cc
71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door
89'Ford Escort Express
87'Ford Fiesta Diesel
64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe
57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia
54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale
2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
78'Zündapp ZR 20
88'MZ ETZ 250
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Really enjoy reading about your projects thanks for the updates. I have a question regarding the timing gears. I guess the new set have been left lying about and have gone rusty. How do you plan on cleaning them up ?
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Hi!
I think i will carefully clean it with a wire brush ...
Greet
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66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier
73' Ford Taunus
63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250
72'Ford Escort 2000cc
71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door
89'Ford Escort Express
87'Ford Fiesta Diesel
64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe
57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia
54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale
2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
78'Zündapp ZR 20
88'MZ ETZ 250
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Jul 31, 2016 19:08:26 GMT
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Hope it works OK. Parts made from good quality steel do seem to clean up quite well. I've cleaned up brake discs that were almost new but had gone rusty on the car. They looked terrible but a quick rub with a cup brush and they looked new again.
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Soak them in vinegar overnight and the surface rust will rub off in your hands the next morning.  |
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Hi! I will have a try with the vinegar..... Bad news:There are NO pistonrings for this kind of B14a engine anymore.... So i have to fit new pistons and rebore the block . The pistons come from Australia....so i have to wait 2 weeks  So i remove all the rest from the block....  Time to look at the Valves.....but here is nothing wrong,only some cleaning needed.  Meanwhile i remove the front springs....the car must be a little lower at the front.There is a company who swage them.....i will have a try!  And i purchased some center caps....not sure what look better:Hubcaps or the small centercaps....i think the car has to stand on the ground to make a choice...  Cheers |
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65 'Ford Taunus 17m
66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier
73' Ford Taunus
63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250
72'Ford Escort 2000cc
71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door
89'Ford Escort Express
87'Ford Fiesta Diesel
64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe
57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia
54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale
2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy
78'Zündapp ZR 20
88'MZ ETZ 250
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Aug 16, 2016 17:40:45 GMT
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Cant believe you have to buy engine bits for a Volvo down under......
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I'll try and remember to see if I have listings tomorrow at work Or have you already got something sorted? |
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