Preparing an Abandoned 1967 Volvo Amazon for a 600 mile roadtrip

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The FINAL stretch! I didn't intend on all of these shenanigans happening last minute. That's just what happens sometimes. We fought the clock and struggled to get it back together.
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@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

The challenges are RELENTLESS with this little car!!! How am I ever going to make this trip?

@SimpsonsClassics 11 ай бұрын

Dean, I literally haven't stopped laughing through this video! Love it! Well done for smashing those jobs out!

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

This one was a bit of a bear but well worth the trouble! Made great content!

@SimpsonsClassics 11 ай бұрын

@@DeanofMachines definitely worth the trouble I look forward to the road trip video

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

@@SimpsonsClassics rough edit is done, just working on the polishing now ;)

@arieplomp8906 11 ай бұрын

Nice vice you have! Big thanks to Mike! Congrets with your new pets! But What a succes! You made it to the trip 🎉! Big respect 🫡!! Looking forward too the trip! And like allways big 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🆙

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Someday I’d like to afford an actual vice. For now, wrenchs and the closest flatish surface will have to do

@Garrett053 2 ай бұрын

So that is why my 121 had an universal spring loaded brake light switch on the brake pedal! 😂

@DeanofMachines 2 ай бұрын

If it works its not dumb!!

@chikitabowow 11 ай бұрын

13:22 That's a 6-bolt flywheel which means it the same on the B18's and early(!) B20, in 1973 they actually introduced a new 8-bolt crankshaft/flywheel for the B20 engine, and those same crankshafts and flywheels were then later used in the B21 engine. And there's actually an old trick when getting some more horsepower out of the later B20's because those first connecting-rods used for the 8-bolt crankshaft/flywheel were really weak, so people would get the later M-connecting rods out the mid-to-late B21 engines because they fit right onto the crankshaft used in late-production B20's. Great video btw!

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Thats a lot of great info!

@Misunderstoodboygenius 11 ай бұрын

Last time that happened to me, in 1990, the part was still available from Volvo, and they had actually upgraded it to thicker steel with a gusset.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Seems like it might be an old design issue.

@davidnash8586 7 ай бұрын

A remarkably enjoyable video and your brilliant work was a pleasure to watch !

@DeanofMachines 7 ай бұрын

Thank you David! Hope you got a laugh or two.

@ASDASD34RDFS 11 ай бұрын

I knew there had to be some serious hidden rust issues on this car. Real shame putting in all the work just to see the car disintegrating in front of you. But the patina on it is so fucking good each time I see it I get jealous. Perhaps a complete strip down and rust treatment and some welding in the long distant future?

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Luckily the car doesn't need a whole lot of stripping down. I think I can get a lot of rust repairs done without taking the car completely out of service. Fingers crossed anyway

@customizer4life 6 ай бұрын

This is very cool, road trip should be a good time!!

@DeanofMachines 6 ай бұрын

It absolutely was a blast!!!

@classiccraftmechanics311 11 ай бұрын

Thx for the seal trick I'm actually rebuilding a 122 with my dad and this will be useful

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope it helps you out!

@ShawnTheGreek 11 ай бұрын

Epic video. I can’t wait for the next one!

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

The anticipation is real at this point. I was trying to fit the story together but not give a 2 hour video lol

@karlbenz4925 11 ай бұрын

10 for effort, 10 for ingenuity, 10 for technical commentary and humour. But the squirrels only get 7 for not focusing on the task ahead and craving head scratch in flowerpot, something very much frowned upon as we all know.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Good help is hard to find these days.

@lunkanx7804 11 ай бұрын

Excellent floor repair! 👌🤌👍😂

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Only the highest quality license plates used!

@Decxster 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for making videos dude

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely my pleasure! It’s an interesting hobby at this point.

@fossil_free 11 ай бұрын

I love this car. I wanna get a Amazon too. But first I need to buy a property with a garage... 😅

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I highly recommend an Amazon! If a full on garage isnt possible then look into one of the temporary shelters for 300-500 bucks, good enough for a couple years!

@EdwardThomas-mn5vd 5 ай бұрын

They are lovely cars.

@DeanofMachines 5 ай бұрын

One of the best ever!

@spineshank6367 11 ай бұрын

I'm falling in love with these little cars. I have to get me one

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I drive it every chance I get now. Its the perfect little run around car!

@kilgree 11 ай бұрын

Dude, I was joking about the tank and clutch!!

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Things got worse real quick.

@itsmephil2255 6 ай бұрын

Poor Dean, the joys of classic car ownership huh 😂😂😂

@DeanofMachines 6 ай бұрын

It goes round and round lol

@rippasnortus 11 ай бұрын

I had one of those when I was going to school many years ago (early 70's). Mine had a B18-D engine if I remember correctly with dual SU carbs. My interior was tan colored. That is about all I can remember except for the long shifter and scrolling speedometer.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I think the tan color interior looks great in these. Probably the best car ever built

@chikitabowow 11 ай бұрын

It's *_really_* easy to get basically every kind of Amazon part you could every need here in Sweden, but i can definitely imagine that it's quite a lot harder to find over in the States 😮

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I’m very fortunate to have a circle of friends that have been into Volvos for decades. I was able to source a b21 block for free and also have a b230ft block for another build. The best part about Volvo is their Lego like build quality!

@riverdancer9 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR VIDEO! I ADMIRE YOUR PERSEVERANCE!

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa! Its amazing what is possible when hanging out in the woods with your friends is on the line. :)

@JMassengill 11 ай бұрын

Do you ever get the feeling the only luck you have might be bad luck? Good luck. It’s really a beautiful car.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I was fortunate to find such a car in the first place! Really though, some of these problems are on the ridiculous side.

@togst 11 ай бұрын

Really neat with the rear main seal! A lot easier than on my Amazon, and a modern neoprene rubber seal available too. I have to drop the crank as it is a two piece felt seal (along with some wood sticks, no joke) that seal it up. No rubber seal available as far as I know for a B16. Glad you managed to work through all the other issues as well. Hopefully you felt it was worth all the long hours. Looking forward to seeing how the trip went.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Some day Ill find myself a b16 powered car but for now I’ll stick with the easy to fix b18/b20 platform. Was totally worth the headache :)

@johnmcraven3598 11 ай бұрын

Spoiler alert: It was great seeing you at Mountain Meet! PS: Mike saved my bacon too when my old hoopty Volvo decided to reject the valve cover gasket.

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

Good ole pushrod daddy saving the day again. It was great seeing you!

@bigal7201 11 ай бұрын

Man...I hope you video your whole trip...

@DeanofMachines 11 ай бұрын

I figured itd be best to just film the prep and leave the rest to imagination :) (Trip is done and over, filmed, rough edit completed yesterday) stay tuned:)