Newbie with a 145E

sigane · Apr 9th, 2012, 21:33

Hi All,

I'm Si and have just bought a '72 145 2.0E in need of lots (and lots) of TLC. The first things on my list are a full service kit and battery. I have been looking on eBay but if anyone can suggest cheaper and/or more reliable stuff then all opinions will be gratefully received.

Also I have a boot and rear seat full of spares including a good condition bonnet in yellow and some other panels which I haven't had time to sort yet if anyone's interested? I believe one of the doors in my spares haul is from an Amazon. Pics to follow.

I'm based in Gloucestershire and wondered if there are any other members local to me,

Cheers,

Si

WPR678B · Apr 10th, 2012, 20:37

Hi Si and welcome to the wonderful world of 145 ownership!
I am down in Dorset (between Ringwood and Bournemouth) so not that close, but not a million miles away either!
I have used Brookhouse Volvo for all my parts and have had excellent service from them everytime and the parts have always arrived next day!
I may be interested in the bonnet you mentioned if it will suit my 1970 145?

john h · Apr 11th, 2012, 06:24

Welcome Si !

Amazoncars are also good for parts. Please post up some photos of your car when you get chance

Cheers

John

sigane · Apr 13th, 2012, 14:11

Hi Guys,

OK I'll push the monster back out of my garage and take some more pics (including the spare bonnet WPR).
It came jam packed full of spares.
The car was bought from Danny Hopkins. Top bloke and editor of Practical Classics magazine so classic car royalty in my eyes

Thanks for the tips on spares, I'm on leave for three weeks now so hoping to get him fired up soon ready for the bodywork,

Cheers

Si

guitarman · Apr 14th, 2012, 22:23

Hello Si, and welcome to classic Volvo ownership. Amazon cars are indeed helpful and reliable. Spares for your 145 should be fairly plentiful. I live nearby in Stroud. This year I believe the VOC are going to be at Calne motor museum- hope to see you there!
Jimmy (1973 164).

sigane · Apr 17th, 2012, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarman

Hello Si, and welcome to classic Volvo ownership. Amazon cars are indeed helpful and reliable. Spares for your 145 should be fairly plentiful. I live nearby in Stroud. This year I believe the VOC are going to be at Calne motor museum- hope to see you there!
Jimmy (1973 164).

Hi Jimmy,
Yes I'd love to go but I'm away a lot so it depends on what is happening that week!! Also I need to get him MOT'd first. Can you keep me posted?
Cheers,
Si

sigane · Apr 17th, 2012, 11:08

Pictures of my 145

Billy Smalls · Apr 17th, 2012, 13:28

Hi Si

I'm new to 140 Series too, live in Bristol, so not that far.

There's a chap called Tony Barrett on here - aka The Old Volvo Man, I believe he recently broke a 145

Cheers

sillen963 · Apr 18th, 2012, 05:30

Thats an really unusual color for a 145 1972!!!
I didnt even know it was an option for the estate that year,but on 1973 its not that uncommon for the injection model!

I never saw a picture of that before and i have most of the broachures from 1967-1974 both swedish and "foreign"

I hope you take good care of that beautiful car

Erik in Sweden

asjesus · Apr 18th, 2012, 09:33

Many congratulations on the van.

You have some work to do but worth it. The vans are much more recoverable than 145 cars.

Even for more being a rare version with injection engine.

Apr 9th, 2012, 21:33	#1
sigane Junior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2016 09:10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Forest of Dean	Newbie with a 145E Hi All, I'm Si and have just bought a '72 145 2.0E in need of lots (and lots) of TLC. The first things on my list are a full service kit and battery. I have been looking on eBay but if anyone can suggest cheaper and/or more reliable stuff then all opinions will be gratefully received. Also I have a boot and rear seat full of spares including a good condition bonnet in yellow and some other panels which I haven't had time to sort yet if anyone's interested? I believe one of the doors in my spares haul is from an Amazon. Pics to follow. I'm based in Gloucestershire and wondered if there are any other members local to me, Cheers, Si

Apr 10th, 2012, 20:37	#2
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	Hi Si and welcome to the wonderful world of 145 ownership! I am down in Dorset (between Ringwood and Bournemouth) so not that close, but not a million miles away either! I have used Brookhouse Volvo for all my parts and have had excellent service from them everytime and the parts have always arrived next day! I may be interested in the bonnet you mentioned if it will suit my 1970 145? __________________

Apr 11th, 2012, 06:24	#3
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 17:34 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Welcome Si ! Amazoncars are also good for parts. Please post up some photos of your car when you get chance Cheers John __________________ XX

Apr 18th, 2012, 09:33	#10
asjesus Junior Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2017 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Porto	Many congratulations on the van. You have some work to do but worth it. The vans are much more recoverable than 145 cars. Even for more being a rare version with injection engine. __________________ Volvo 144 GL 1971, B20E engine, M41 Gearbox Porto-Portugal

Apr 13th, 2012, 14:11	#4
sigane Junior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2016 09:10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Forest of Dean	Hi Guys, OK I'll push the monster back out of my garage and take some more pics (including the spare bonnet WPR). It came jam packed full of spares. The car was bought from Danny Hopkins. Top bloke and editor of Practical Classics magazine so classic car royalty in my eyes Thanks for the tips on spares, I'm on leave for three weeks now so hoping to get him fired up soon ready for the bodywork, Cheers Si

Apr 14th, 2012, 22:23	#5
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Hello Si, and welcome to classic Volvo ownership. Amazon cars are indeed helpful and reliable. Spares for your 145 should be fairly plentiful. I live nearby in Stroud. This year I believe the VOC are going to be at Calne motor museum- hope to see you there! Jimmy (1973 164).

Apr 17th, 2012, 13:28	#8
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	Hi Si I'm new to 140 Series too, live in Bristol, so not that far. There's a chap called Tony Barrett on here - aka The Old Volvo Man, I believe he recently broke a 145 Cheers

Apr 18th, 2012, 05:30	#9
sillen963 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2023 06:50 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: gävleborg	Thats an really unusual color for a 145 1972!!! I didnt even know it was an option for the estate that year,but on 1973 its not that uncommon for the injection model! I never saw a picture of that before and i have most of the broachures from 1967-1974 both swedish and "foreign" I hope you take good care of that beautiful car Erik in Sweden

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