Covid 19 have brought us a different way of life. One thing that is currently not possible is car shows. As car folks we still want to enjoy our cars while still being respectful and exercise social distance. So how can we do this and still stay safe? Continue reading “PSVSA Eastern Drive”
Of course you know of the round air cleaners that adorns your SU carburetors on your Volvo, they are almost a trademark. Continue reading “What?? Square air cleaners? On a vintage Volvo?”
I’ve heard of lower A-arms breaking on 1800 series Volvos before, but never upper A-arms! Well, there is a first time for everything, I guess, and when it happened on my 1964 1800 S, it was totally unexpected.
The Mukilteo Light Station, is located in the beautiful waterfront community of Mukilteo Washington. Just a 40 minute drive North of downtown Seattle, this bedroom community boasts plenty of natural beauty. This is exactly the kind of destination we needed after weeks of following our state’s Stay at Home orders. Continue reading “Keep the Light Burning”
Volvo presented a new model in August of 1966, the Volvo 144 and it was offered as a 1967 model. Almost a year later, the two door version was offered, called 142. Continue reading “Member Focus: John’s Volvo 1971 142S”
1981: Ronald Reagan was president, the first Space Shuttle flight happened and the Iran hostage crisis ended…and Chuck Stuart bought his red 1964 Volvo 1800S. Continue reading “Member Focus, Chuck’s 1964 1800S”
It is fun to see how manufacturers sold and marketed their goods in the old days. Continue reading “Vintage Volvo Commercials”
In the mid to late 70’s your Editor was a broke and slightly younger man yearning to have a cool stepside pickup but all had was a rusted 1962 Volvo 445 Duett. Continue reading “1962 Volvo 445 Duett Stepside pickup.”
What is chamfering leaf springs? Continue reading “Leaf spring tech”