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1969 P1800; Should I buy?[850/1995] posted by Pat Plourd on
Thursday, 26 March 1998, at 10:15 p.m.
The other day I ran into a guy who runs a towing company that had just taken ownership in a 69 1800. The car is all there but has some needed body work on the rear end (just below the trunk and above the bumper is a 2-3 inch dent) and roof (some small kids had jumped on the roof and caved it in some). Additionally, the gas tank panel door was left open and it is filled with water. The previous owner said he parked the car in his yard three years ago and it was running fine at that time. I think I can get the car for $350. Need your opinion on potential pitfalls and the availablity of parts for a 69 1800. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Pat
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Re: 1969 P1800; Should I buy?[850/1995] posted by John Feingold on
Thursday, 26 March 1998, at 10:36 p.m.
If that's all the bodywork needed, and if all the bits and pieces are there, part with your $350 fast and drag it home. Read: drag it, and don't try to start it until you determine what's in the gas tank. Pre-1800E's with the gas door opening upwards were prone to getting water in the gas tanks when the gas filler pocket drain hole got clugged with crud. No huge problem, but a pain. Keep it unclogged. Check to see if there's water in the tank by unhooking the fuel line at the SU's and cranking the engine a while until you see what's pumping out of the gas line. If it's not highly flammable liquid, it's time to drain the fuel tank, flush out the water, and blow out the fuel lines and maybe blot out the carburetor float bowls. Hopefully you didn't suck too much (e.g., any) water into the engine if you tried hard to start the thing. Actually, do it right and take the gas tank out and have it de-rusted and sealed. On other matters, parts are surprisingly not difficult to find, and they can be remarkably affordable, especially if you are enterprising. If you buy a complete 1800S for $350, consider yourself enterprising.
Re: 1969 P1800; Should I buy?[850/1995] posted by Ed Lipe on
Friday, 27 March 1998, at 4:50 p.m.
For $350 you really can't go wrong. One might spend more on cigarettes or beer in 3 months than you'll get this car for... and it'll be more fun than the cigarettes. It'll be fun, go for it. I suspect you won't spend more than $1200 total to get it the way that you like it. Drive on! ED7
Re: 1969 P1800; Should I buy?[850/1995] posted by Glenn Goodspeed on
Saturday, 28 March 1998, at 10:05 p.m.
Your '74 140 should give you an idea of what's necessary to keep a P1800 running. If you have the time, go for it! -Glenn.
Goodspeed's Volvo 1800 Newsletter
Re: 1969 P1800; Should I buy?[850/1995] posted by Nans on
Monday, 30 March 1998, at 4:46 a.m.
I own a 1970 p1800e and if I could get my hands your car I'd grab it.
The engine, suspension and tranny( except the OD) are strong simple and
easy to rebuild. Get a top overhaul if you have doubts about the engine.
The oil seals have probably dried out but you never know.
Best of luck!
NANS