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Hi Vineyard,
Try:
- http://www.brickboard.com/SHOPS/
- http://www.volvomechanics.com/
You may be able to find a competent, honest, and caring mechanic near you in Eastern PA-state.
At 110$ or so hourly on auto repair labor rate, plus parts markup, such a restoration will come at a cost more than your 1989 Volvo 240 wagon is worth, I imagine.
Your will want OEM parts in many instances. Like, in the instance of front suspension rebuild, you want Volvo OEM bushings (made by Boge in Europe), and OEM quality parts like Bosch alternator brushes for your Bosch alternator, unless the bearings are bad and you have to replace the alternator.
The auto parts market is a tempest. Beware anything made in China or, sometimes, Mexico. OEM Volvo, like from Tasca Parts is usually the best quality. FCP Groton and iPD can help with research and parts at the websites.
How is the rust? If good cosmetically, you apply new undercoating and rust proofing after a good clean in late spring or summer or so? How many miles?
You may want to try searching for a mechanic that performs diagnosis and the sort of mostly electromechanical restoration we brickboarders do as a matter of course. You'll save the most money doing what repairs you can yourself.
Good luck.
MacDuff.
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