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Parting out '86 760 Turbo in Western Michigan (engine gone) 700 1986

In the next week to 2 weeks, I'll be parting out a blue/blue '86 760 Turbo with blue cloth interior. I don't have the paint & upholstry codes in front of me right now, but I'll post them when I get the chance. About 220k miles on the odometer.

As much as I hate to scrap a Volvo, this one is a bit beyond resonable repair. The previous owner bought it from his uncle, set it up for a demolition derby, messed up his leg/knee, and then couldn't drive it in the derby. I drove past the house (saw the car in the driveway) and inquired if he was in need of any help or parts with what appeared to be a very intensive overhaul/restoration. He told me he wasn't restoring it, shared about the derby, and then offered to sell me the car since he couldn't drive it. I bought it on the spot since another friend of mine is in need of a B230FT engine, and this would be a suitable donor vehicle.

Basically, I'm planning on taking as much useful parts off it as I can before it goes to the salvage yard. If you're looking for something, email me (click on my name at the top of this post), and I'll see what I can do. Some parts I already have plans for, and some I don't. Here's a rough list of each:

What's gone or spoken for:
-Passenger seat (removed by previous owner)
-Headlight besels
-Engine block, head, and engine mounts.
-Turbocharger
-AMM
-Wheels & Tires
-Engine Computer
-Instrument Cluster *
-Rear View Mirrors (hacked off with an axe for derby)
-Some of the power mirror switches.
-Controls for power driver's seat (but the blue cloth seat remains)
-Power sunroof components may be spoken for.
-Fuel pump *
-Tail lights & Turn Signals
-Fog lamps
-Radiator, front electric fan, and mechanical clutch fan.
-Distributor
-Glove box *
-Front brake calipers *
-Radio & antenna (removed by previous owner)
-Vehicle is missing the original Nivomats, they were replaced with cheap shocks.

Major stuff that remains and is still available at time of writing this post:
-Doors, hood, trunk, body panels (some random spots of rust, but most are ok).
-Transmission (AW-71, with Torque Converter)
-Drivetrain (driveshaft, differential (open-type), rear axle, etc)
-Driver's seat (power seat, but I'm keeping the controls)
-Rear seat.
-Fuel Tank (I'm planning to keep the sending unit unless someone really needs it).
-Bumpers still intact.
-Air dam still intact.
-Automatic Climate Control, the early style (unknown functionality).
-York Air Conditioning Compressor.
-Power steering pump.
-Old alternator (might still be good).
-Intercooler & some of the turbo hoses (inlet hose already mailed to a friend)
-remnants of old rotting wiring harness
-Ignition coil
-dashboard (I believe it has a few cracks)
-and a used '89 B230FT "K" block from the other 740, with no head, some rust in cylinders, and front pulleys removed (the head gasket failed and cylinders were flooded with coolant).

Stared (*) items in the top list are sort-of spoken for. If you really need them, there's a chance I can arrange for you to get them.

The prices are as follows: Dirt-cheap or free (depends on item) + shipping (or you can pick it up). I'm more interested in seeing that as many good parts get put to good use (instead of going to the crusher) than making a profit from this. The 760 is in 49460 Michigan, between the cities of Grand Haven & Holland (due West of Grand Rapids, right near the beaches of Lake Michigan). It's not at my house, but close by and my schedule is flexible. Air tools and jacks on site.

Feel free to email me with questions/requests, or post your questions here if you so desire.
Example Question: Does it have a limited-slip or locking differential?
I'd post an answer here and first dibs go to the person who asked the question if they still want it. Answer: No, it's an open diff.

God bless,
Fitz Fitzgerald.
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'87 Blue 240 Wagon, 247k miles.
'88 Black 780, PRV-6, 145k miles.







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