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No, I think that 677100 is a unique part number for a unique rim and that it
was designed for the 140/164. Those are indeed the rims that my 1969 164 came
from the factory with, and still has on it. (I've had the car since 1971 when
I bought it from a lieutenant who was managing the golf course at Ft. Amador,
Canal Zone, now Panama.)
Remember that the 122 was being phased out at that time and that in an effort
to retain some of the market share left (those who for one reason or other
couldn't see themselves in such a boxy car) Volvo added features to BOTH the
122 and the 1800, including the later dual path braking system, collapsible
steering column, etc. In the process the newer 4ΒΌ" bolt circle was introduced
to take advantage of the rear disk brakes on the 1800 and probably since the
same parts were already being made for the 1800s (as well as the 140/164)
they used them on the very late 122s as well. Keep in mind that an AWFUL LOT
of 67 and earlier 122s were made, back to 1960 when they had the B16 engine,
and you cans see what a small proportion of the total production the 68s, 69s
and maybe a few 70s were. Personally I have had a 63 122, a 67 132 and two
66 222s. NEVER had a later one. BTW the first 140s, through 1968, had B18
engines too!
Also remember that the 1800 was made in various forms through 1973 so it was
prudent to use parts that would continue to be available on the last 122s.
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George Downs Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!
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