General: 140: - 68 145S new to me

Griffin74 · Oct 2nd, 2007, 15:10

Picking this up this weekend:

she's got 343k on her, maintained by a volvo driving mechanic for most of the past 15 years here in the mountains of Colorado. B18B dual SU carbs, 4 speed.

As for the green housepaint paintjob..well

that will be changed.

It's sat for the last 2 years, but it started up easily. I ordered a bunch of tune up parts from IDP last night, including their custom plug wires, motor and trans mounts, plugs and what not. Enough to get it home in one piece.

I have some questions:
what model/years swap for body parts? Are the fenders the same through the 70s?

How easy is the Bosch alternator conversion? As you can see, it has a generator ((a new one actually).

What oil do you guys like to run? It's winter time here almost, most mornings it hits about 20-30 F (sorry, not sure of the Celsius)..cold but not arctic cold).

It has fairly old and thick oil deposit on the *back* of the engine, starting high. I'm hoping it's just the valve cover leaking. But if it's a rear main seal for the crank, how hard are these to change?

What sort of electronic ignition is nice to use? I see pertronix offers a conversion, but saw a Crane and another on the IDP website, and a rather cheap one (at $40US) on Ebay..easy cold morning starts will be needed.

There is no emissions testing or requirement where I live, so figure a new straight exhaust with a quiet muffler is in the future.

marcmarel · Oct 2nd, 2007, 21:33

Looks well maintained, everything is in place. If the starter is good it should start with a bit of choke and 15W40 (mineral). Just keep your battery healthy and the big wires and earth strap well connected.

Bad valve cover gasket and/or oil filler rubber can make a mess as the engine slopes backwards. I think the rear main seal is straightforward if necessary. If it is shot oil will leak from the bellhouse, clean the engine to get a better idea.

These fenders are used from '67 to '72, '73/4 have bigger indicators.

Griffin74 · Oct 3rd, 2007, 01:50

thank you!

I was very happy to find an engineless 69 144 AND and P1800 at the junkyard today. The doors on the 144 are in very nice condition inside and out. I assume they will fit. It also has mint bumpers front and rear. I can get all that for $100 anytime I want.

The P1800 is mangled, but it has an engine. There's a dual intake on it, but the carbs are gone. There's one steel line going to the front of the intake..I'll grab some #'s off it next time I go out.

I'm rather excited about this little wagon, think it'll be fun.

john h · Oct 3rd, 2007, 08:06

I suggest you get the doors and bumpers now, to avoid the risk of them being damaged in the yard.

I like the car. It will be really nice with some TLC.

John

Oct 2nd, 2007, 15:10	#1
Griffin74 New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2007 15:02 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Durango	68 145S new to me Picking this up this weekend: she's got 343k on her, maintained by a volvo driving mechanic for most of the past 15 years here in the mountains of Colorado. B18B dual SU carbs, 4 speed. As for the green housepaint paintjob..well that will be changed. It's sat for the last 2 years, but it started up easily. I ordered a bunch of tune up parts from IDP last night, including their custom plug wires, motor and trans mounts, plugs and what not. Enough to get it home in one piece. I have some questions: what model/years swap for body parts? Are the fenders the same through the 70s? How easy is the Bosch alternator conversion? As you can see, it has a generator ((a new one actually). What oil do you guys like to run? It's winter time here almost, most mornings it hits about 20-30 F (sorry, not sure of the Celsius)..cold but not arctic cold). It has fairly old and thick oil deposit on the back of the engine, starting high. I'm hoping it's just the valve cover leaking. But if it's a rear main seal for the crank, how hard are these to change? What sort of electronic ignition is nice to use? I see pertronix offers a conversion, but saw a Crane and another on the IDP website, and a rather cheap one (at $40US) on Ebay..easy cold morning starts will be needed. There is no emissions testing or requirement where I live, so figure a new straight exhaust with a quiet muffler is in the future. __________________ 1968 145s Wagon. twin SU carbs, 4spd

Oct 3rd, 2007, 01:50	#3
Griffin74 New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2007 15:02 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Durango	thank you! I was very happy to find an engineless 69 144 AND and P1800 at the junkyard today. The doors on the 144 are in very nice condition inside and out. I assume they will fit. It also has mint bumpers front and rear. I can get all that for $100 anytime I want. The P1800 is mangled, but it has an engine. There's a dual intake on it, but the carbs are gone. There's one steel line going to the front of the intake..I'll grab some #'s off it next time I go out. I'm rather excited about this little wagon, think it'll be fun. __________________ 1968 145s Wagon. twin SU carbs, 4spd

Oct 2nd, 2007, 21:33	#2
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	Looks well maintained, everything is in place. If the starter is good it should start with a bit of choke and 15W40 (mineral). Just keep your battery healthy and the big wires and earth strap well connected. Bad valve cover gasket and/or oil filler rubber can make a mess as the engine slopes backwards. I think the rear main seal is straightforward if necessary. If it is shot oil will leak from the bellhouse, clean the engine to get a better idea. These fenders are used from '67 to '72, '73/4 have bigger indicators.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 08:06	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	I suggest you get the doors and bumpers now, to avoid the risk of them being damaged in the yard. I like the car. It will be really nice with some TLC. John

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