Abandoned Volvo Amazon - Will it Run?

We saved this Amazon estate from the crusher last summer and never tried getting it to run. Fast forward to today, we tried!
kzbin.infojoin
Check out the first video from this car, an excellent pressure wash.
What should we do with it?
[e-mail]

[@itsmephil2255]

Well that's a rust free car ......you got the car, the rust is free😂

[@DeanofMachines]

The kind of freebie no one wants.

[@itsmephil2255]

@@DeanofMachines but good for practicing your welding skills 👍

[@karlbenz4925]

Braaap, braaap! The sound of yesteryear filled with fun memories. You are living the dream Dean

[@DeanofMachines]

The glorious sound of DCOEs!!

[@timwikblad6119]

station wagons is extremly rare even in Sweden and you can get a good chunk of cash for the papers for the car alone. I have owned one but it was more bluetooth then connected anywhere

[@DeanofMachines]

Im willing to sell if you are willing to buy!

[@brianpeterson8253]

Fun to see the old engine back to life. What a beautiful sound.

[@DeanofMachines]

These old push rod motors sound great with DCOEs!

[@arieplomp8906]

Bummer Dean! Sad to see that the floor and it’s structure is mostly gone! At first the engine sounded like a grandad passing gas but now it runs quite nice! I hope you can safe it in Some way ! 👍🏻👍🏻🆙 like allways Dean !

[@DeanofMachines]

There are a couple of options that I have… all of them require time and money

[@rearwingnoire27]

One of my lecturers at Uni had a lovely one of these in the early eighties and she used it purely for moving hay for her horses, I had a 145 at the time and tried to get her to swap it with me, but sadly she thought it looked cute! Carrying hay bales does not help a wagon have a happy life!

[@DeanofMachines]

Its amazing what some people do to old cars.

[@mayflowerlash11]

That car will be repaired and loved one day. It's not unique but it is rare. Just park it, cover it and its day will come. Cheers.

[@DeanofMachines]

Someday itll be a serious unit. Hopefully the channel can support it later this year.

[@arcturius]

The ignition wire for #1 cylinder are made at a 90 deg. in case the B18/B20 has AC installed. The compressor is typically mounted on the front of the engine next to #1 cylinder. This way the wire can clear the compressor housing and be removable/serviceable. Lower end ignition wire sets (Rockauto) will omit the single wire with the right-angled connector.

[@DeanofMachines]

Ben, this is why I love having you around.

[@judahfreeman8896]

Always enjoy the content.

[@DeanofMachines]

I really appreciate that. Thank you for taking the time to say something!

[@benchracing_network]

The return of the pokey thing!

[@DeanofMachines]

Gotta have the pointer!

[@johnlorrieboskovic2836]

I think you ought contact the Master Class folks. If ever there was a Master class in Spitballing, this was it!

[@DeanofMachines]

Just gotta do your best!

[@longautomotive]

It’s definitely rough, but the wheel well cracking is normal stuff. Mine has it bad on both sides. Before mountain meet mine started squeaking really bad, and instead of…fixing it? I just hosed the crack down with wd40. Worked a treat.

[@DeanofMachines]

Shake hands with danger lol

[@longautomotive]

Floppy noodly chassis problems

[@kilgree]

I have lots of ideas. But the best one seems to be cut it up as garage art as the other ideas are quite intensive.

[@DeanofMachines]

Its very tempting

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Omg! I mean I like ginger dust but wow! That’s literally snapping in half. Dude if I can help in anyway let me know. On the plus side those Webbers sound amazing! 👍

[@DeanofMachines]

Just send bags of money. Everything will be fine

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@DeanofMachines yep full send dude 👍

[@marcinbujok7388]

Hey Dean. Thanks for another episode! Getting that engine running was great! The rust revealing part was a bit sad. Poor wagon... has the looks but has no backbone...😢

[@DeanofMachines]

Hello fella! We will wait and see what happens with it

[@mortimergladbreath]

Amazing that the engine started. These motors really want to run. I guess the distributor was installed correctly after all.

[@DeanofMachines]

Normally it should point to the left headlight but as long as you know where tdc is on each cylinder then it should run.

[@JMassengill]

Nice video

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank ya sir!

[@Megnanus]

Now that is a rarity even in Sweden these days.

[@DeanofMachines]

It’s rare to see them pop up in my area. (Within 300 miles of Atlanta) I was excited to snag this one to say the least.

[@Rickster621]

Yes I've seen one, in Värmland Sweden that was painted in the Swedish M90 woodland camo. And lowered on cut springs.

[@Megnanus]

Yeah. The Volvo Amazon sedan is very common here I'd say. My father owns one. But the station wagon version is a rare sight. @@DeanofMachines

[@Drury96]

Thank you! 😂 love this car, ive got one and I need you to be my motivation! Let’s get this thing on some road trips!

[@Drury96]

Update: I watched the video- a lot of work there Dean, I believe you’ll sort it though! I can’t find the KZbin membership bit?

[@DeanofMachines]

Should be on under the video on a PC screen. If you are using a phone you need to open my YT channel in a browser, request the desktop version and then you'll see a join button. This link might also take you directly there: kzbin.infojoin

[@Drury96]

@@DeanofMachines nice one, I’m now a member!👍

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Drury96 I noticed!!! Thank you so much!

[@POVwithRC]

Christ almighty. Rust truly never sleeps.

[@DeanofMachines]

Exploded into dust almost…

[@shanec5957]

number 1 cyl plug wire has that shape for ac cars.

[@DeanofMachines]

I have come to learn this recently! How neat is that!

[@dominikschutz6300]

You could paint it radioactive green :)

[@DeanofMachines]

Or white with a ghost on the side!!

[@79palamino]

Did I hear you say that you have ford ranger wheels on the 120 Volvo? I have a 1968 120 wagon wagon and would like to what year of ranger wheels would fit my wagon. On parts.... I'm looking for a good condition passenger side stainless mirror with the blue tint on the glass.

[@DeanofMachines]

Yep! The 80s Rangers and Bronco II have the save bolt pattern. I have no 122 parts for sale.

[@linuxman51]

floors look mint, just hit it with some more undercoating 😂

[@DeanofMachines]

I was excited to vacuum the floor. I didn’t realize i was going to vacuum up the floor.

[@user-hm6lo7zs7w]

fix it upp😀these are starting to get rare even in scandinavia,gretings from Norway😃

[@DeanofMachines]

I will! Just need funding. KZbin.com/deanofmachines/join

[@chriswarren2599]

SU carburettors made in Birmingham, England. Fitted to loads of cars over here. Can you get parts in the U.S?

[@DeanofMachines]

We can but they are pricey

[@jplock-mg8mx]

This is a red block. Give it fuel and spark and it will run !!!

[@DeanofMachines]

Thats the truth!

[@judahfreeman8896]

How did you learn all you know about old Volvos?

[@DeanofMachines]

Mostly from having no money and I had a very cheap Volvo 240 that always needed to be fixed.

[@judahfreeman8896]

@@DeanofMachines Sounds like me right now.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@judahfreeman8896 well hang in there my friend. Develop the skills and itll be easier in the future

[@rbivns]

Jabadaba doooooooo

[@DeanofMachines]

Just need a dino named Dino!

[@D1rtywrenches]

That b20 would fit nicely in my vw bus 😊

[@DeanofMachines]

Is that a common swap?

[@D1rtywrenches]

Not really from what I know, just something I’ve always wanted to do 😊

[@BurninSven1]

What are you doing man just set the timing by eye turn the key and drive home thats how we do it over here.

[@DeanofMachines]

I know i know! Its way easier over there!

[@BurninSven1]

@@DeanofMachines yup hehe I used to be a SAAB mechanic (the cars not the worlds best fighter plane) and even I can do it lol

[@DeanofMachines]

@@BurninSven1 You must be experienced!

[@BurninSven1]

@@DeanofMachines Oh yes

[@DeanofMachines]

@@BurninSven1 welcome to the family my friend!

[@Rickster621]

I wish i could help out but im strapped for cash right now.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thats the way she goes bud!

[@vicmabus1532]

Body swap onto a wrecked V70?

[@DeanofMachines]

The problem is, the 122 is very narrow

[@vicmabus1532]

Fender flares?

[@DeanofMachines]

@@vicmabus1532 I am not a huge fan of that look.

[@vicmabus1532]

Haha! Me neither!

[@lunkanx7804]

This stationwagon will easy go for 6000 dollars here in Sweden. 😎👍

[@lunkanx7804]

When I saw the whole video I go down to 2000 dollars 🤥

[@DeanofMachines]

Its definitely not in great condition

[@gw9017]

ignition is to erly

[@DeanofMachines]

Just a hair! I can agree

[@essexdavenorton]

Unfortunately, that is A POS I think the only thing that can happen that is part out for a donor

[@DeanofMachines]

Its definitely a terrible example of a great car.