http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=41273 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:58 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:58 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. Funnily enough I have the exact same seats\headrests sitting behind me here! Should not be too different from the base....I used Pirelli webbing from an upholstery shop, pull tight around the original wire clips, clamp with mole grips then drilled and bolted through the webbing with an alum plate.....Found that if you wet the webbing where it goes around the wire clips its soo much easier to get the tension on ! Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1289471&rss=1 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:00 GMT They just slide right in ....no need to even remove the trim from the door. Lube the scrpers and the slot with clear water.....About 5 mins each :) Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1285996&rss=1 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:36 GMT Same needle behaviour on my Amazon when I got it. Took out the sender for a look, its very simple, float attached to a metal casing containing a wee wound board. Comes apart by bending back a couple of tabs. 5 mins with a soldering iron soon had the sender wire reattached. Job done. Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1281707&rss=1 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:26 GMT http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1281706&rss=1 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:22 GMT Hi Guys, I know its not any help but I currently pay around &#194;&#163;1.20 litre, that works out to approx $12....... I get around 35mpg on a run and somewhat less around town on my non OD '66 122s with pretty worn out B18 Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1279128&rss=1 Sat, 24 May 2008 09:03 GMT I made a temp repair by connecting the wire that comes up thro the column directly to the top plate of the two rings.....lasted 6 months or so before it fell off.... Eventually sourced the correct bits and pieces from a scrapper...Feeding the wire down thro the hole was a pain... You need to ensure that you have all of the tiny plastic insulators and c clips that hold the 2 plates together, (the ones that go flying out of the door when you are taking it all apart.........) cheers gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1271343&rss=1 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:00 GMT I got 35 on a long freeway journey, steady pace......Since I'm in UK that was in UK gallons, which I believe are slightly larger than a US Gallon....( 1 us gallon is .83 uk gallon) Which would make it just under 30 US mpg.....My '66 is not in optimal condition :) Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1267953&rss=1 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:35 GMT been a real good help to me ....hope it returns soon ! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1267788&rss=1 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:06 GMT Hi Bill, Can I ask where you got your LED replacement bulbs....? I have ocassionally run on sidelights only.....and am amazed at how many folks miss them completley...Before nest winter, I'm going to replace my sealed beam headlights with a unit that also contains the sidelight, larger surface area should be easier to see. Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1267078&rss=1 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:01 GMT woolies in uk ? http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-289-window-channel.aspx http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1266280&rss=1 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:52 GMT Excellent ! Thanks for taking the time to take the photos.. Best Regards Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1264811&rss=1 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:49 GMT Hi Chris, I ended up having to get them new locally...One of mine broke on the road, the stud bust in two, hence the rebushing exercise.. cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1264477&rss=1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:56 GMT Hi Ron, The stud was certainly rusty and a bit flakey.....After the support arm sheared its stud I thought I'd better play safe ! Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1264367&rss=1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:10 GMT Hi Folks, Anyone have a pair of these lying around in their stash.....I rebushed the back axle on my '66 Sedan recently and noticed that the torque rods were a little rusty at the axle end..... Thanks ! Gerry <a href="http://tinypic.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/2e2fits.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1264292&rss=1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:02 GMT This works every time..... http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Window-Winder-Clip-Pliers-Sealey-RT-WMT http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1250165&rss=1 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:41 GMT Hi Folks, There were no bottom anchors in my UK '66 Sedan only the shoulder point behind the headliner....I drilled the necessary holes, and used a 50x50x3mm backing plate for the fixings. Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1248266&rss=1 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 20:01 GMT Brilliant work ! Looks better than new ! http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1244255&rss=1 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:55 GMT I should have said.....its a '66....The OD box I think is from a '64 http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1242938&rss=1 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:34 GMT Should have said, I also have the matching short propshaft....I thought the OD box was a straight swap?? Did I read it wrong? http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1242902&rss=1 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:19 GMT Impressed at how well my Amazon started this morning given the subzero temperatures and very heavy frost here in Scotland.... However....Clutch is slipping, not too bad but I guess its not going to get any better :( Question is it likley to be wear and tear or something else...? I have a dim recollection of reading somewhere about a crank seal (?) that needs a modern replacement???? What else should I be doing while I'm in that deep? I have an OD box stashed in my shed and I'm thinking that it would be a good idea to do that at the same time..... I have some vacation time over christmas and new year, I can make some space in my garage (for a day) and I have an engine hoist. Its it quicker\easier to pull the engine and box complete and split them on the floor?? (bearing in mind that I'll be doing it without any assistance !). Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1242882&rss=1 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:17 GMT Hi Craig, email addy not working..... mail me at gerry.mclaughlan "at" lineone.net Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1240780&rss=1 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:52 GMT Hi Floyd, I have a '66, (with the pressed Trailing arms....), is it the complete set? In rubber or poly? Cheers Gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1240256&rss=1 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:54 GMT AMAZING !! I did a 600 mile journey recently, my speedo is waaay out, (said 85), but my satnav said.....62mph (100kph)...it just felt right and returned 35mpg (UK) PERFECT ! Sometimes I drive hard on the commute out of Glasgow, just to watch the amazed looks on the faces of the moderns as a 42 yearold car batters past.....Mostly I drive for comfort and enjoy the ride :) Cheers Gerry (Scotland) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1238551&rss=1 Sun, 2 Dec 2007 22:11 GMT Hi Bill, any detail on the fan mounting?? Any heating involved or is it just airflow that clears the back screen? Cheers Gerry (been raining for 2 wks here in Glasgow!) http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1237905&rss=1 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:35 GMT I has some very similar issues with my '66 122s. Switched the rad cap, thermostat and with some carefull refilling, I cured the problem..... I think I had an airlock, cured by getting the front of the car as high as possible and then filling. Not had any problems since See here http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=1220558 Best regards gerry http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1235170&rss=1 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:39 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/