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Jun 21st, 2012, 22:26 | #11 |
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What a stunning example, congrats on such a fine purchase, I hope you enjoy the forums and ownership of such a fine clasic.
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Jun 21st, 2012, 23:49 | #12 |
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Thanks for all the comments
Yes, very true about the sun here. Catherine's already made up a dash cover and we are now sourcing some bearable seat covers ... definitely not those ones with Betty Boop We very nearly bought a '69 142 that was offered to us on the Gold Coast but before we could get to see it this gem came up. I love the 142 but just can't afford it unfortunately. Why didn't I buy an 1800 years ago?!! Was also offered a very clean 164 (metallic blue) just the other day but while my mouth was watering, I had to look the other way. Snoop drives so beautifully that I look forward to getting out in her every day. There's that wonderful clunk when you close those doors that just doesn't happen on these modern sardine cans. Might start looking for an Abba doll to hang from the mirror I'm running on a Premium 98 and while it's a bit pricier, I reckon it's worth it. Price is about $1.50 a Litre.
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Jun 22nd, 2012, 00:36 | #13 |
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That works out at 97 pence per litre at current converion rates which is pretty cheap up to the cost of fuel here in the uk currently averaging £1.31 a litre for 95 and as much as £1.39 for 98, I would give the abba doll a miss it just wouldn't look right
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Jun 22nd, 2012, 05:16 | #14 |
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I think you're right about the Abba doll. I'll save up everything for spare parts and maybe another Volvo Yes, petrol is much cheaper here thankfully. Have just come back from trying to find some "sedate" car seat covers but wasn't able to find anything exactly right.
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Jun 22nd, 2012, 11:19 | #16 | |
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Maybe have a look at getting a rear window blind (or whatever its called). They are fairly common on 164 s, 140 s and 240 s here in Australia. Our red 164E has the black style and it suits very well. The kids feel the difference in the backseats between the 2 cars and they complain whenever we are driving the 144s on a hot sunny day with the sun on their backs. If your car ever pings, give fuel additive a trail (we use 98 as well, but the area where we get it, the quality aint that great). Last edited by Michael 727; Jun 22nd, 2012 at 11:36. Reason: added additive |
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Aug 1st, 2012, 09:54 | #18 |
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hello from oz
hi and welcome, love the car and the pictures, but above all it is the ability to communicate across the world.
At one time I was in touch with a club in Oz, our Thames Valley Section and without computer's in those far off days we corresponded, naturally we said there was always a welcome if they came to London, afternoon english tea, and by jingo this charming couple turned up out of the blue. We also had members of the dutch V44 club, come and stay i n good old downtown Tooting. As we now have family in sydney and springfield Brisbane we are more likely to arrive down under. Nice to have you on the forum, perhaps it is not my place to say that, but there you go, can't find my book on Strine, regards from Ireland, The Marble city Kilkenny |
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Aug 3rd, 2012, 09:02 | #19 | |
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Yes, the internet is a great way to stay in touch. Just had some minor paint and panel work done and snoopy's looking bewdiful. Still hunting down some appropriate seat covers and still considering a venetian blind for the rear screen. I changed all the plug and coil leads a couple of weeks ago as she had a little hiccup here and there and now she's purring like an Abba groupie. I think the ones I replaced were original (is that possible after 40 years?). Be good to catch up with some other 144 owners and maybe get to a rally or two. Would like to get the electric clock repaired soon. Hope you've had some good weather over there in The Emerald Isle
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Aug 3rd, 2012, 09:45 | #20 |
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saying hello from oz
yeah, it's raining so at least we have water, some pray for it.
Have you joined the volvo clubs here, though in reality not a lot of mileage in doing that? Reason there is not much one can do with the mags after reading them, they get put on the shelf and gather dust, the mags are truly pro jobs and excellent read's. Quite prepared to post my copies on if interested, need an address if affirmative. We post to springfield often enough and will do more now as our Aoife is expecting. This is of course an optional, but we just love OZ, regards from the Magical emerald Isle. |
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