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Volvo Retirement? Is it possible? 120-130

posted by  The original volvogeorge on  Tue Jan 1 16:01 CST 2008
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I am gonna miss this. After 30 years as a self employed Volvo mechanic, I am moving on to bigger and better things. I have collected and lost many cool cars, I have built a lot of cool cars, and I have met some of the coolest people in the Volvo cult.
I am closing my shop and in doing so, I am getting customers' cars up to speed before I go. I have built 3 or 4 B20s, changed a cross member in an 1800E, added a few igintion systems, and done a few O.D conversions. That was this week.
I am going to miss this. I still have a large collection of 122s, and am offering them to the rightful home. I am prepping my 68 220 for another trip to The Big Dog Garage where I will be working from now on. I think it's safe to say that I have "one of each" when it comes to Volvos. It may also be safe to say that I have "three of those, two of those" whatever.
My oldest car is a '57 444 and my newest, a '97 850R. I have tons of spares for all. Many know that I have the CheVolvo, an '82 245 that looks like new and has had a 154mph run at El Mirage Dry Lake. I have a 302 powered 122 as well. (not really a good idea) I could beat it with a few twisties in my B18 powered 220 provides there is little straits.
I will keep you posted as things unfold...If you see me out there, it's just me if the Volvo was really flying. ---volvogeorge







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    Volvo Retirement? Is it possible? 120-130

    posted by  Bob Wennerstrom on  Thu Jan 3 17:16 CST 2008
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    One of my recent buddies is a self employed 15-20 year Volvo mechanic. He tried to move out of SoCal and retire at 45. Well, he's back at it here, taking Vida classes and servicing a dozen or more cars/week or so on his own. He's not especially fond of pushrod stuff, but knows 240/740 like the back of his hand.

    Never say never.




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    Volvo Retirement? Is it possible? 120-130

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    posted by  EJO on  Wed Jan 2 02:33 CST 2008
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    Sorry to see you go.
    Wish I was in your area as I would take a look at the 122's
    Good look in your next endavour
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    EJO now a 1993 944T 205K; ex '65 123S; ex '75 245; and ex '81 242GT; also 2001 Kia Sportage, Chrysler 2002 T&C and 2006 MINI Cooper








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      Volvo Retirement? Is it possible? 120-130

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      posted by  brettsutherland on  Thu Jan 3 04:43 CST 2008
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      BTW You guys DO realize that "Big Dog Garage" is Jay Leno's establishment don't you ? Maybe George can get him into VOLVOS ......

      Brett

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      Brett Sutherland & the 1.5 million mile 122 CANADIAN --- WINDSOR, Nova Scotia the birthplace of HOCKEY www.ecvintagevolvo.com







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