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1974 to 1970 conversion

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Old Mar 3rd, 2018, 03:00   #1
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Anyone ever convert a 1973-74 145 to a 1969-70 model? bumpers, front grill etc.? I guess the dash could also be changed out.

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Mark, depending how far you wish to be authentic with the conversion and assuming your are talking Volvo model years there are a number of major items which would require changing. I’ll just list them in an order that I think of them.

1 Front panel – radiator smaller and vertical flow up to 1970 model and different grill as mentioned
2 Front wings/fender due to indicator light location and style
3 Brake servo location (not quite on LHD)
4 Door frames and opening quarter lights in doors
5 Rear lights and rear panel
6 Transmission tunnel and gearbox top and gear leaver
7 Dashboard

There are lots of small changes as well but this should give you a list to start with.
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Old Mar 3rd, 2018, 22:51   #3
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Dont forget the the opening rear windows
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Hello all,

Anyone ever convert a 1973-74 145 to a 1969-70 model? bumpers, front grill etc.? I guess the dash could also be changed out.

Mark
You have chosen the most difficult model the 1974 ..., It is really a lot of the new 240 at the front end including the dash a huge amount of changes from a 1973 model . the only later model for you would be a 1971
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thanks for all of your responses. How hard to change bumper? Does the extension from the frame stick out the same as in older cars or is it longer?
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It would be cheaper long term to buy a 1970 or '71 car and have both
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