760 - Why space for clutch pedal in Auto?

billmckinstry · Sep 6th, 2009, 02:25

Hi Forum, See attachd .pdf Why is there a space for the clutch pedal in a 1984 760 automatic? could it be a converted manual? regards, Bill

Chesh740R · Sep 6th, 2009, 03:11

Yes it could be converted to a Manual, any volvo auto can be converted to manual if so desired.

Volvo obviously just tooled up that trim panel pictured for all 3 pedals, they didnt see the point in producing a panel with only 2 pedal cut outs.

Economies of scale at work there.

billmckinstry · Sep 6th, 2009, 03:30

Thanks Chesh, My fear was that it waas a Manual converted to an Automatic but you think it may well have like this new.
This car has a VIN problem. The VIN says 740 whereas everything on the car says 760. regards, Bill

Clan · Sep 6th, 2009, 08:14

what is the actual VIN ?

billmckinstry · Sep 6th, 2009, 08:30

Hi Clan,

VIN YV1704687F1171137

tks, Bill

Clan · Sep 6th, 2009, 09:20

You have misread the 5th digit , it should be 6 not 0 :-)

the 4th 5th and 6th digits are the model type eg 744 745 764 765 etc

if volvo use that VIN it comes up as a 740 . saying that the old vadis doesnt recognise your corrected vin as correct .. so still something not quite right . if you send me your reg no in a PM i will check tomorrow .

James A · Sep 6th, 2009, 17:12

The Volvo is the same, despite being an automatic from day one. I guess that Volvo decided that one part would do for all in the case of the lower dash panel

telmo · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

You have misread the 5th digit , it should be 6 not 0 :-)

the 4th 5th and 6th digits are the model type eg 744 745 764 765 etc

if volvo use that VIN it comes up as a 740 . saying that the old vadis doesnt recognise your corrected vin as correct .. so still something not quite right . if you send me your reg no in a PM i will check tomorrow .

Once in a lifetime I can get to an example of the 704!! It can be both 740/760saloon, but with a B28 it cannot be 740.
All in http://www.volvo760.de/daten/id/id.php

I thought I would never see 704 in real...

billmckinstry · Sep 7th, 2009, 11:28

Thanks Telmo,

Your hortcut advises this is a 1985 740/760 limousine made in 1985 with a B28E engine and AW70/71 transmission.

This has answered my new thread, what engine. I assumed it had a B280E but as it is a 1985 then it should have a B28E.

Regards, Bill

DFF53 · Sep 7th, 2009, 21:39

It could be possible that the body itself may have been a 740 item and 760 drivetrain put into it . Maybe because of irrepairable rot or accident damage.

Sep 6th, 2009, 08:14	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	what is the actual VIN ? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 6th, 2009, 09:20	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	You have misread the 5th digit , it should be 6 not 0 :-) the 4th 5th and 6th digits are the model type eg 744 745 764 765 etc if volvo use that VIN it comes up as a 740 . saying that the old vadis doesnt recognise your corrected vin as correct .. so still something not quite right . if you send me your reg no in a PM i will check tomorrow . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 6th, 2009, 17:12	#7
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	The Volvo is the same, despite being an automatic from day one. I guess that Volvo decided that one part would do for all in the case of the lower dash panel __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

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DFF53 Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2021 22:10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auckland	It could be possible that the body itself may have been a 740 item and 760 drivetrain put into it . Maybe because of irrepairable rot or accident damage. __________________ 1982 Volvo 244 GLE - B19E,Mystic Silver, M47Converted Manual 1996 Volvo 855R - B5234T4,Olive Green, M59 Factory Manual

Sep 6th, 2009, 03:11	#2
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 18:09 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	Yes it could be converted to a Manual, any volvo auto can be converted to manual if so desired. Volvo obviously just tooled up that trim panel pictured for all 3 pedals, they didnt see the point in producing a panel with only 2 pedal cut outs. Economies of scale at work there.

Sep 6th, 2009, 03:30	#3
billmckinstry Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokoroa & Raglan NZ	Thanks Chesh, My fear was that it waas a Manual converted to an Automatic but you think it may well have like this new. This car has a VIN problem. The VIN says 740 whereas everything on the car says 760. regards, Bill

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billmckinstry Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokoroa & Raglan NZ	Hi Clan, VIN YV1704687F1171137 tks, Bill

Sep 7th, 2009, 11:28	#9
billmckinstry Master Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tokoroa & Raglan NZ	Thanks Telmo, Your hortcut advises this is a 1985 740/760 limousine made in 1985 with a B28E engine and AW70/71 transmission. This has answered my new thread, what engine. I assumed it had a B280E but as it is a 1985 then it should have a B28E. Regards, Bill

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