Scrap Metal Volvo 122s Wagon Saved

[@DeanofMachines]

I'm stoked about this little wagon! Something about these little cars is just so perfect. Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!

[@Oh-Jay52]

Yeah Dean, I totally agree . must say I do love the cut out for the Reg plate on the front bumper ! Beautiful colour !

[@DeanofMachines]

@@Oh-Jay52 It's a classy little cut out!

[@slickbrick1574]

I feel the same way about these old wagons. Will enjoy the journey on this one. Nice find. Very jealous.

[@DeanofMachines]

It's just the perfect little car. They dont build them like they use to, sadly.

[@karlbenz4925]

Don't be so hard on yourself mate, the car looks just as good as it rolled out of the Göteborg factory one sunny afternoon in 1966, wow! Since you already washed it, the rest is minor adjustments. Fantastic buy and save, will love to follow and see what your magic stick can achieve here. Your dedication and passion can never be unstable, just running amok and off the chart, and that's a good thingie. Your unstableness, our gain👍

[@DeanofMachines]

I do it for the entertainment value!

[@twiztidxintentionz]

It's always so satisfying watching the transformation when a car has been sitting untouched for years. She cleaned up amazing!

[@DeanofMachines]

I was hoping others would find it as satisfying as I did!

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

These are so rare that I have only ever seen one in my life at a car show.

[@DeanofMachines]

Really? May I ask what country you are in?

[@TheJonasbz]

Put a B230FK engine and a M47 gearbox from volvo 740, a rear axel from a volvo 240 in it, then go as high as you dear with the boost, it gonna be a killer

[@DeanofMachines]

I do have a b230FT/M47 setup that I could put in it...

[@TheJonasbz]

@@DeanofMachines Just do it, theres one proiblem, if you put the engine stright 0 degrees, and you do need to to, to get space fpr the turbo, the gearbox gonna tilt but i think theres an adapterr for that, I gonna do this in winter and i have not realy been looking for one. TInstead of an adapter youy can use a bellhouse from some early 240, its rare i thinjk it was 1975-76. About the 240 rear axel, theres 2 different ones, the ome you should look for is the 1031, it cant take a hell lot of beating. and theres another thing, the 240 rear axel is a Dana 30 axel with means you can go to the juinkyard and take the differential fom a jeep and the axlel is just a lttle over an inche (30 mm) wider than the amazon, the bad thing is the bolt pattern is differnt Anyway, god luck

[@DeanofMachines]

@@TheJonasbz You are absolutely right! I would slant mount the motor and keep the turbo small. Adjustments can be made to make it fit in this orientation. When the time is right for this car, it'll be on the channel again!

[@TheJonasbz]

@@DeanofMachines Im happy to hear. If im not btold yopu before I also suggest that you put an eletric power steering from a smal car in it, as I unbderstand its creates a miracle. Opel Corsa if its avalible in the US or Toyota Prius should work just fine

[@taccreed9709]

Love the look of the wagon don t get nice cars like that here in ulster

[@DeanofMachines]

The wagons are simply perfect. This one however is VERY rough.

[@nyce.monique]

Out of all the cars you've brought home, I think I'm most excited about this one! I can't wait to see you bring this one back to life.

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks! It'll be interesting to see how it goes.

[@denniswil1]

That is one great looking wagon! Nice car to add to your collection

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you! We definitely have a here going on over here

[@bigal7201]

Glad you saved it, mines was that blue before I painted it...

[@DeanofMachines]

What color did you paint it? I think this blue is the best color that came on the Amazon.

[@scottrasmussen985]

First off, I feel I need to apologize. Secondly, thank you for saving another one. I think these wagons are special. Thirdly, It was great meeting you guys last month. Let me, or our group know if you're looking for some bits for this guy.

[@DeanofMachines]

It's really all your fault. Shame on you! Now I have to keep and restore this little car!

[@ryanchittenden5200]

Is the "group" for locals in your area only? I'm a 66 122S owner and I'm always looking for friends. LOL Website? Facebook?

[@DeanofMachines]

@@ryanchittenden5200 Hi Ryan! The group was the Amazon/122 Facebook group. TurboBricks.com is also a great forum for event info and parts sourcing. There's also two TurboBricks Facebook groups. One that is just "TurboBricks" for networking and info sharing, then there's a dedicated "TurboBricks Classifieds" group. Both are found on Facebook.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Dude I am buzzing for you! I really want a wagon one today also! Bloody love them! Can’t wait to see more amazon content

[@DeanofMachines]

Hey Marc! It's busy with Amazons around here lately! Definitely not a complaint.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@DeanofMachines just such a great looking car! Can’t wait to see more buddy!

[@riverdancer9]

The color is 89, and one of the best colors - it is shown on the VID plate, along with upholstery color. A gorgeous old wagon- Keep it original - A car is only original once!

[@DeanofMachines]

You are absolutely correct! I often get asked if I’m going to paint our 2 door to which I answer, “Why would I?”

[@marcinbujok7388]

Congrats Dean! This thing is beautiful and it cleaned up nicely. Love the color! #buildmorewagons

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks Marcin! Will be a big project for sure

[@POVwithRC]

🫧🚿 Intro montage so artful 🥰

[@DeanofMachines]

Thanks buddy. I was trying to get everyone in the feels of how rough the car is. We can save it though!

[@1CoupedeTat]

cleaned up nice outside

[@DeanofMachines]

Inside is going to be a battle I think...

[@cheharrison7107]

Hey man, she cleaned up pretty good! Hope it aint to rotten once you start digging, great job saving another old Swede.....just wish i wasn't having dinner when you opened that door! 🤣🤢 cheers dude 🤘

[@DeanofMachines]

Sorry about that! It's quite a mess in there and I think the 2 door spoiled me with how "clean" it was

[@JMassengill]

Ok, I’ve subscribed. Love the Amazon videos.

[@DeanofMachines]

It's about time! Welcome aboard!

[@shanec5957]

what a nice score.

[@DeanofMachines]

Im hoping to get some time into it here in the next few weeks. Have parts enough to get it running and maybe even drive

[@transdetendal]

i just stumbled over the 240 gray vid and saw this so i had to sub you , i love volvos and i have owened about 10 amazon ans one 142 delux , live in denmark as a naighbour to sweden

[@DeanofMachines]

Welcome to the channel!! As you can see we love our Volvos around here!!

[@togst]

Will be interesting to see what the future brings for this car. Certainly looks a bit rough, but I'm sure it can be brought back to life!

[@DeanofMachines]

Will definitely take some work but we shall see!

[@103erik]

Gosh, you cruelly murdered a million collonies of lichen! He he. Not a bad looking wagon! I'd be tempted to transfer all the good mechanical and interior bits into it from your sedan, then rub linseed oil over the body rust. Cool car!

[@DeanofMachines]

That has crossed my mind several times!

[@5CGQ]

"Too many projects" 😁 Naah, no such thing. Just means that you have a choice on how to use up your time and money today. Well done, and good luck. Hmm, now, will I do some work on the 144, Escort, Mini Van, or either of the Celicas?

[@DeanofMachines]

You had me at mini van!

[@5CGQ]

@@DeanofMachines One family owner. Belonged to my wife's grandparents. She learned to drive in it, and will never part with it. 850cc of terrifying power, and 4-wheel drums to rein it in. Dealing with a bit of rust in the floor atm.

[@deviatefishy]

Good. You should buy all the Amazons, and Amazon-like Volvos.

[@DeanofMachines]

We'll see if this KZbin thing pans out and I can fund some restorations!

[@renevanderlaarse2378]

Nice Car, I've the same also Light Blue a 1966 from California also engine stuck

[@DeanofMachines]

You have great taste in color! send me some pics. [e-mail] I'd like to see!

[@dieseldoom4942]

I would have loved the last party in that car 🥳 If only the interior could talk….. Could always wrestle in a D5 if B18 engine stuck, just saying 😉 Ones good bones, sad about the osteoporosis hit on this beauty.

[@DeanofMachines]

It was definitely a wild party. I do have an ALH I'm not using. Could be interesting. I'll deep dive into it and figure out if there's enough metal to weld new metal to

[@p1973ify]

Great machines, altwogh The years its still good 😮

[@DeanofMachines]

Stay tuned! We are going to try and get it running!

[@Irkin_Bollikans]

Very neat. I recently picked up a 164e that sat since 92. Just a bit better condition than this one. May have even came from the same place, though mine has a Rutherford county tag. Quite the project. Love the content.

[@DeanofMachines]

Feel free to email me some pictures of it. I'm curious to have a look!

[@redbeardedpanda]

I lichen it a lot! ❤

[@DeanofMachines]

I thought the 2 door was the coolest car I owned....

[@robertellis3260]

Why is it the cars you find look better then mine did before I got it painted?🤣

[@DeanofMachines]

It’s pure luck Id say!

[@SeasideGarage]

Yeeeeees!

[@DeanofMachines]

Its no Lada Niva but I’m hoping what I have planned for it is well accepted!

[@ShawnTheGreek]

Yes, I’m crazy, but hear me out. Volvo 240 is about the same wheelbase, and only 2 inches wider per side. You have a bunch of 240s, so perhaps one of them could donate its floor and “frame”?

[@DeanofMachines]

That's an interesting thought. I'll ponder on it and get back to you!

[@TheJonasbz]

Rear axel on 240 is only 35 mm wider, just over an inch, not 2 inch wider, and if you gonna use one look for the 1031 axel

[@shortcutronny663]

Amazon wagon.😀👍

[@DeanofMachines]

It might just be the best car ever.

[@rabaham]

Take it back. Had one done that. Lots of work for this one. You can find a much better one.

[@DeanofMachines]

Send it to scrap?

[@lunkanx7804]

👍👍👍

[@DeanofMachines]

Thank you kindly! Should we restore it to factory spec or give it a wild makeover?

[@lunkanx7804]

@@DeanofMachines I think you should go for original with a modern uppgrade twist.

[@DeanofMachines]

@@lunkanx7804 i like the way you think!

[@bigal7201]

ATF & MARVEL'S OIL in each cylinders and let it sit for a while. After it sits for a week or two, go out and try to turn it over by hand twice a week until it breaks free..that's how I got mines to break free...

[@DeanofMachines]

I'll have to give it a consideration. That's one of the magic oils I like to use when I have a motor stuck.

[@АлександрГусев-е3у]

👌👌👌👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥💘💘💘

[@DeanofMachines]

I can't wait to start this project!

[@charlie225]

Good day Deano, im first!

[@charlie225]

The new wagon is a pretty blue and it cleaned up nice, too bad its,rusted out underneath!😉

[@DeanofMachines]

Chucko in the house! I'm torn between the two cars now. I hope to keep both of them since they are cool little cars!