Volvo RWD 444-544 Forum

Hi,
My Duett did not come with the bottom seat cushion in the back.
I suspect that the same kids who walked up and down the roof and hood while it was sitting in the junk yard threw it in the bay between beers.
I threw in the bottom section from a PV544 soon after I got the car.
This setup is less than optimal.
It looks okay but does not quite fit. I have it propped on a piece of wood.
It slides around and needs to be at least fastened better.
I am wondering what the original set up was like.
Did it sit directly on the floor? How was it kept from sliding around?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
-Ted
'59 PV445, '74 144GL

Ted-

I think I found a rear seat for your 445. It's in Oregon. I sent you a email about it. It was on the IPD ads:

http://ipdusa.com/classifieds.asp?CLC_ID=10

Paul

Here's some pictures of my '60 P210:













Let me know if it helps or if you need more info.

Paul

Thanks Paul, it certainly clears it up for me; I missed the hinge pin on the sidewall.

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Mr. Shannon DeWolfe -- I've taken to using mister because my name misleads folks on the WWW. I am a 53 year old fat man. ;-)

Hi Paul,
Thanks as well! Your photos help a great deal.
Is the cushion left in when you put the back rest down?
I am not sure if I will ever come across an available Duett cushion or bar.
The 544 cushion is not as deep. Another 2X4 and a few screws should keep it from sliding around. My dog Sonic is the primary occupant of that area anyway.
Setting the interior up properly is a long way off. Lots and lots of body work still to do.
-Ted '59 PV445, '74 144GL

Ted-

The bottom cushion stays in when the back cushion comes down. Like the 240's.

There has been several 445/210s for sale in the last year. A few were parts quality cars. Never checked to see what happened to them.

I tend to post them when they come up. Like this fine example:



Paul

BTW- I found the post for that P210, it has the guys phone number in it. Might be worth to see if the guy still has it or not:

http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1267861/444-544/anyone_looking_p210_texas.html

"Like this fine example:"
I hope someone saved that one. Surface rust or brown primer? Pretty straight. New wheels look a bit out of place but note ULTRA rare sliding passenger window. Someone in Sweden would probably grab and restore it just for that fact alone.

"..note ULTRA rare sliding passenger window"

My '60 P210 has that option. I think that why I kept the pictures.

Did you notice the roofrack off to the side too?

Paul

"..note ULTRA rare sliding passenger window"

My '60 P210 has that option. Did you notice the roofrack off to the side too.

I think that why I kept the pictures.

Paul

Nowdy,

Go to www.gcp.se/ and navigate to the PV445-210 catalog, Section 8, pg 63.

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Mr. Shannon DeWolfe -- I've taken to using mister because my name misleads folks on the WWW. I am a 53 year old fat man. ;-)

Hi,
Yeah.Thanks.Interesting.
After I have another cup of tea I am going to pull the seat out and try to conceptualize how the bar and hinge come into play.
Any ideas?
-Ted '59 PV445, '74 144GL

Howdy,

Take a look at Section 8, page 15. Item 8 is called a "Seat support". I do not see where the "Hinge" on page 63 fits. Maybe Suppo176 or someone else who owns a PV will see your question and be able to add more information.

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Mr. Shannon DeWolfe -- I've taken to using mister because my name misleads folks on the WWW. I am a 53 year old fat man. ;-)