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BigJohn
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:54 pm Post subject: 1972 Volvo 144 DL. |
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My new toy is a 1972 Volvo 144 DL, I saw it advertised and couldn’t resist, unfortunately it has just done a condenser, which ate the points, new condensers have a square insulator and my distributor has a round hole, some modification will ensue.....
_________________ 1974 Mk1 Escort. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22458 Location: UK
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6338 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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I remember the 144 being imported in 1967 and how my Dad enthused about it but the car was (to some critics) let down by horrible vinyl seats. Leather did not arrive util 1971...
If I had one of these now quite rare early cars I would prefer upgrading to leather... but I expect there would be howls of criticism from purists who, for some reason, prefer the original. |
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1391 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:53 am Post subject: |
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I also remember these with very durable cloth upholstery. That would be my choice now. Not that I am searching (I always find these a bit boring) _________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6338 Location: Derby
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:34 am Post subject: |
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badhuis wrote: | I also remember these with very durable cloth upholstery. That would be my choice now. Not that I am searching (I always find these a bit boring) |
You are right. There was a good choice of covers available...and there still is! |
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BigJohn
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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badhuis wrote: | I also remember these with very durable cloth upholstery. That would be my choice now. Not that I am searching (I always find these a bit boring) |
It’s the sensible stablemate for my Mk1 Escort
_________________ 1974 Mk1 Escort. |
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BigJohn
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Sadly the Volvo has gone back to the dealer, head gasket gone between 2 and 3 cylinders, dry failure but I didn’t sign up for work. Stewart at Sussex Classics was great to deal with, collected and full refund.
No fuss. Shame, as it’s a beautiful car but my wife and I are both ill at the moment and I couldn’t do with the extra hassle. _________________ 1974 Mk1 Escort. |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22458 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:40 am Post subject: |
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BigJohn wrote: | Sadly the Volvo has gone back to the dealer, head gasket gone between 2 and 3 cylinders, dry failure but I didn’t sign up for work. Stewart at Sussex Classics was great to deal with, collected and full refund.
No fuss. Shame, as it’s a beautiful car but my wife and I are both ill at the moment and I couldn’t do with the extra hassle. |
Oh that's a shame, fair do's to the chap you bought it from.
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