Will it run? Saving a 1964

[@johngoodman1540]

Hats off to you, man. I wouldn't have the balls to tackle such a project. Three years ago I bought a running '66 122(s) and recently replaced all the rubber seals, had it reupholstered and painted and just love the little jewel. I wasn't prepared for all of the attention she gets, sometimes it can be a bit embarrassing for this shy old dude. I live in Mexico and was recently out on a Sunday drive in a small town nearby in southern Baja when I stopped to let some pedestrians use a cross walk. To my surprise, five people posed in front of it it to have their pictures taken while a few cars had to wait behind me. As a fellow car enthusiast, I appreciate you rescuing this car as "they aren't making any more of them." Congratulations on your success.

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[@jonathondunn9190]

My parents had three volvo's loved them!

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[@davidcoudriet8439]

Love this! My first car, in '76, was a '61; i was 13 and 10 bucks bought the car with the engine in pieces in the trunk. It taught me all about engines and cars and i still miss it. I recall it being built like a tank. Overbuilt everywhere you looked at it.

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That's awesome! I would love to be able to buy a car for $10! Thank you for watching and commenting, if you haven't already please consider subscribing and sharing! I have a new rescue that is almost ready to share with a great story!

[@richardguse3410]

Love those classic Volvos! My first car was a 1959 PV544 which I bought in 1965. Mine started life as a 3 speed which I promptly swapped to a 4 speed and B18 engine.

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[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work getting it running again…

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[@aldertjeful]

Nice work! Dont forget to fill the su carbs with oil!!!!!

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[@williamwoolcock]

I had the same car 1970-71 (same color). Maybe that's my old car. Owned it in Ann Arbor, MI. Sad to sell it, great car!

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[@jamessmith7691]

Good going on saving that old gem. I never heard of toilet bowl cleaner in the gas tank but some flush I used in my dads heater core had lye in it too. The brake drum part I just smack them all the way around to get the rust lose. I've seen oil swell the lining due to a bad axle seal. Good video !

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[@jbrownphd1]

My second car was a 1957 544 - it was 11 years old when I purchased it.

[@jbrownphd1]

I learned that an 11 year old car needed constant upkeep. But it was fun enough.

[@FunWithCars716]

I would have loved to have a car when I was 11, that's awesome! Thank you for watching and sharing and if you haven't already please consider subscribing!

[@oscarwilde5473]

FunWithCars2 ... just found you! That exact model and colour of Volvo is in my favourite (1982) movie with Robin Williams, Glen Close and John Lithgow called, The World According to Garp, from a book of the same name by John Irving. There are some more than just memorable scenes in the car, with the quotes, "it feels like flying", and "dirty thirty". I know there are hours and hours of behind the scenes graft to make good that car to date, and I thank you for your bravery, and your tenacity ... 🤗 ...

[@FunWithCars716]

Thank you for this, I now have to find this movie!

[@bluetruck53]

In the 80's my first Volvo was a 66 122S wagon, then a 142, 144 and 145. Before then i had a Triumph TR3, also with SU carburetors. Simple to work on.

[@FunWithCars716]

I would love to get my hands on an Amazon or 1800! Would love to see pictures of your old Volvos! Thanks for watching and commenting, if you haven't already please consider subscribing and sharing!

[@bluetruck53]

@@FunWithCars716 I did subscribe, thanks. I don't think we have photos, at least any I have seen in years. I gave an engine and parts for a B20 engine to an enthusiast about 10 years ago. He had a 544. That was the last of the Volvo era for me, but I enjoy viewing videos to bring back memories.

[@eduardotugera5751]

I had a 1956 volvo model 444

[@FunWithCars716]

I would love to get my hands on a 444, i even have plates that end in 444! Thank you for watching and commenting, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing!

[@henrik5701]

Here's a greeting from Denmark nice car, I myself have a 1963 model try looking at VP AUTOPARTS they have almost everything in spare parts for volvo pv. They also manufacture new upholstery for the seats for the various models and you can order based on the upholstery code from the nameplate on your car. And I guarantee you that it is 100% like the original, you can't tell the difference at all, and the price is not high.

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[@jonoffensend7519]

Always loved these cars, I’ve had 2 1959 544’ s one was a very nice old folks car and the other a rat rod painted bright purple (not by me!) I traded the nicer one for a mint condition 1958 Cadillac superior bodied hearse 👍😁🎩

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[@glengippe5122]

I just bought this car

[@stevev2474]

That is a very cool car, My friends brother had one and it was a nice car. This is a great candidate for a small block chevy.

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[@williamwoolcock]

Don't forget the window shade in front of the radiator.

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[@mechanics4all405]

fantastic car great work,are you going to make more content on progress

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Thank you for watching and commenting, I have since sold the car and the new owner is in this chat. I have more content coming for another rescue I'm finishing up with even a better story. Thank you for watching and commenting, if you haven't already please consider subscribing#

[@glengippe5122]

If you by chance ever see this message, I would love to get in contact with you and talk to you about some thing that’s going on with the car and just see if you can steer me in the right direction

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[@chuckster6513]

You need to do something about the volume on your video. Maybe a better mic ? Congrats on getting the car running and driving. When I was a kid in the 50's-60's in Southern Calif. I actually saw two of these modified to look like 1940 Fords. I think they have great lines for a car not made in the USA. Whatever you do with it I suspect you will enjoy the car. Work Safe, Be Well, Enjoy Life

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[@fredbrooks6488]

Fun auto

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[@kingearl2596]

First thing to do with historic Volvo's: Scrap the SU carbs, use Mikuni or others. SU means never ending troubles and high gas consumption without power.

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[@davidcoudriet8439]

They're perfectly fine for the scope of this project. .

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[@enriquelopez9124]

Any updates on the Volvo 544 ?.

[@FunWithCars716]

I sold it but the new owner is enjoying it! I have some other videos of it I will post. Thank you for watching and commenting, if you haven't already please consider subscribing!

[@enriquelopez9124]

@@FunWithCars716 The main thing is that you rescued another car got it going, and it is on the road again.

[@jonoffensend7519]

Ps you might get someone who knows su carbs, the right touch can make a big difference 👍🎩

[@FunWithCars716]

These cars are neat and a new owner is enjoying the car now. Thank you for watching and commenting, if you haven't already please consider subscribing!

[@marcusshadows6494]

I have that shirt

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[@glengippe5122]

Hey, I’m just making sure that you got my email

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I did not get an email. Are you sending it to [e-mail] ?

[@glengippe5122]

I’m not sure if my messages are going through but I don’t see them here so I don’t think they are. I tried going under your about and it didn’t work. It said it wasn’t a valid email or something I don’t know so if you could just give me an email or I can give you my email if that’s better.

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What is your email, I will email you and delete it off KZbin