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?”
What?? Square air cleaners? On a vintage Volvo?
Upper A-arm Lowdown
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.
Keep the Light Burning
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”
Member Focus: John’s Volvo 1971 142S
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”
Member Focus, Chuck’s 1964 1800S
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”
Volvo P1800 in Marlboro Ad
Vintage Volvo Commercials
It is fun to see how manufacturers sold and marketed their goods in the old days. Continue reading “Vintage Volvo Commercials”
1962 Volvo 445 Duett Stepside pickup.
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.”
Leaf spring tech
What is chamfering leaf springs? Continue reading “Leaf spring tech”
Gary’s 35 year (and counting) ownership of a Volvo PV544
Editor’s Note: Gary Ramstad is the President of the local PSVSA chapter and also the Vice President of the national parent club VSA. (Volvo Sports America) This is his story about “Kristine”
Continue reading “Gary’s 35 year (and counting) ownership of a Volvo PV544”