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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:41 am Post subject: Volvo 123gt |
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Mentioned elsewhere but I have just purchased a Volvo 123gt of 1968 vintage. Wasn't out looking for one of these, in fact had not even popped up on my radar until I was offered the car as a p/x for my vintage Vauxhall. I had admired a lovely Amazon estate owned by friends that I meet occasionally at steam rallies and asked them for some advise regarding the 123gt That and much other research determined that this car was likely to suit my needs.
First job will be to have a tow bar fitted |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22446 Location: UK
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gillberry
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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Are you still having fun _________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon estate (Gracie)
1967 Cheltenham Nyala caravan |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Becoming associated with the old girl, really surprised at just how modern the drive feels. Smooth and quick but at same time lovely feeling of 'being in touch', unlike modern stuff.
Rick, apparently the engine offers up 115 horses so pushes the car along just nicely. Twin S.U. carbs, higher lift cam and high compression pistons. I am told the engine is well able to be tuned to 140 horses and still be reliable, I,m happy as is. |
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations with your GT
Nice to hear from another Amazon owner.
I remember when these were used as everyday cars.
Took care of one at the garage I had back then, it was White.
Jens Christian _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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JC T ONE wrote: | Congratulations with your GT
Nice to hear from another Amazon owner.
I remember when these were used as everyday cars.
Took care of one at the garage I had back then, it was White.
Jens Christian |
Thank you, managed to break the ignition key in the barrel, understand this is a very common fault. New barrel fitted and this week a starter button will be fitted, no more broken keys!
Coming from cars of the 1920's I am very happy to be able to buy any parts required for the car wether that's body or mechanical. And so inexpensive, brilliant. To be able to walk into a Volvo dealership and buy an oil filter for a nigh 50 year old car is remarkable. |
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JC T ONE
Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 1139 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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old iron wrote: |
Thank you, managed to break the ignition key in the barrel, understand this is a very common fault. New barrel fitted and this week a starter button will be fitted, no more broken keys!
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Yes this is a common fault are you going to hide the starter button ? I am personally not a fan of drilling the original dash.
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so inexpensive, brilliant.
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Well then I hope your car has all its rare GT bits and if not = that you dont have any plans to buy any possible missing GT item.
Mirrors - engine/trunk light - steering wheel - revcounter - etc etc cost a fortune these days _________________ http://www.eurods.eu/wp/index.html |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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JC T ONE wrote: | old iron wrote: |
Thank you, managed to break the ignition key in the barrel, understand this is a very common fault. New barrel fitted and this week a starter button will be fitted, no more broken keys!
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Yes this is a common fault are you going to hide the starter button ? I am personally not a fan of drilling the original dash.
old iron wrote: |
so inexpensive, brilliant.
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Well then I hope your car has all its rare GT bits and if not = that you dont have any plans to buy any possible missing GT item.
Mirrors - engine/trunk light - steering wheel - revcounter - etc etc cost a fortune these days |
I purchased a starter button kit from fleabay with the intention of fitting the button into the cigarette lighter socket. However, my lad has given me a micro button which I will use, thinking about where to fit it, perhaps where the dash panel folds under out of sight.
The car has all it gt bits and bobs, fortunately nothing to buy for it regards that. Also it came with a great history log and the original buff log book confirming its gt status.
Looking forward to my first season with the car. |
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gillberry
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Will be be seeing you both at Strumpshaw 😀 _________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon estate (Gracie)
1967 Cheltenham Nyala caravan |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:13 am Post subject: |
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gillberry wrote: | Will be be seeing you both at Strumpshaw 😀 |
Look forward to that, already have my ticket. Will park in my usual spot I hope assuming the stewards allow my new caravan on the site, it looks like a rolling porta-loo |
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gillberry
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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old iron wrote: | gillberry wrote: | Will be be seeing you both at Strumpshaw 😀 |
Look forward to that, already have my ticket. Will park in my usual spot I hope assuming the stewards allow my new caravan on the site, it looks like a rolling porta-loo |
Well if you get caught short you will be alright 😀 _________________ 1968 Volvo Amazon estate (Gracie)
1967 Cheltenham Nyala caravan |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:55 am Post subject: |
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gillberry wrote: | old iron wrote: | gillberry wrote: | Will be be seeing you both at Strumpshaw 😀 |
Look forward to that, already have my ticket. Will park in my usual spot I hope assuming the stewards allow my new caravan on the site, it looks like a rolling porta-loo |
Well if you get caught short you will be alright 😀 |
Indeed
My worry is others may also think it's a porta-loo |
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