Another 164 on ebay

friffies · Mar 20th, 2017, 19:51

HI All
Type in or copy and paste 252820145004 into ebay look like restore project.

Malcolm

guitarman · Mar 21st, 2017, 18:15

If that's the white one it's an odd motor; on an 'L' 72-73 but with upright rear lights and cranked front bumper but flush door handles. Sadly looks like the A pillars are shot, otherwise fairly restorable.

Triple-S · Mar 21st, 2017, 18:33

With 164s (and probably other models) there wasn't a defined cut-off date before introducing changes - none of this "Tuesday the 19th" like BL etc, meaning loads of good components going straight into the bin.
A maroon one I had was registered in Jan '73 yet had a dropped front bumper and flush door handles - using up old stock I guess. My later '73 car has a straight bumper so obviously that year was when the changes were slowly incorporated.
Getting back on subject, that white one has the regular 164 problem - rusty scuttle under the windscreen: an expensive problem to cure, besides no new panels listed on the usual sites. However, Clive on here did a good job grafting a 240 windscreen surround into his - go buy the car and save another one.

P

mocambique-amazone · Mar 21st, 2017, 20:12

I've wrecked down better cars in the past and will do in the future too. This 164 is dead, no power steering and the rust is too much, even for enthusiast. If it would be number 1....maybe I would save this.
Good luck, Kay

Triple-S · Mar 21st, 2017, 21:43

Kay - not sure about no power steering, as the big hoses from the pump bolted down near the pulley must go somewhere.... Admittedly my 164s aren't here to check steering box top area differences, but I have one of each so could check over the weekend I suppose (although that won't save the car.....).
And before you ask, no I don't need another project.

Paul

Billy Smalls · Mar 22nd, 2017, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarman

If that's the white one it's an odd motor; on an 'L' 72-73 but with upright rear lights and cranked front bumper but flush door handles. Sadly looks like the A pillars are shot, otherwise fairly restorable.

Yeah, I noticed the FrankenVolvo appearance too - mixed bag

screen surround looks dire

note to self - read whole thread before chipping in!!!

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mocambique-amazone · Mar 22nd, 2017, 20:58

Hi Paul, this car is with power steering, my fault. The pics are small.
I wouldn't buy it nevertheless.
And we both have enough projects and .... mess. (My position)
Good night, Kay

Triple-S · Mar 26th, 2017, 15:42

I see this car sold for a penny under £1000: anybody on here? Whilst it would be nice to see it restored, it sure does need some skillful bodywork.
Note to Kay: summer's just round the corner so lets enjoy!

Paul

Mar 20th, 2017, 19:51	#1
friffies Junior Member Last Online: Today 07:13 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Norwich	Another 164 on ebay HI All Type in or copy and paste 252820145004 into ebay look like restore project. Malcolm

Mar 21st, 2017, 18:15	#2
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	If that's the white one it's an odd motor; on an 'L' 72-73 but with upright rear lights and cranked front bumper but flush door handles. Sadly looks like the A pillars are shot, otherwise fairly restorable. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Mar 21st, 2017, 18:33	#3
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	With 164s (and probably other models) there wasn't a defined cut-off date before introducing changes - none of this "Tuesday the 19th" like BL etc, meaning loads of good components going straight into the bin. A maroon one I had was registered in Jan '73 yet had a dropped front bumper and flush door handles - using up old stock I guess. My later '73 car has a straight bumper so obviously that year was when the changes were slowly incorporated. Getting back on subject, that white one has the regular 164 problem - rusty scuttle under the windscreen: an expensive problem to cure, besides no new panels listed on the usual sites. However, Clive on here did a good job grafting a 240 windscreen surround into his - go buy the car and save another one. P

Mar 21st, 2017, 20:12	#4
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	I've wrecked down better cars in the past and will do in the future too. This 164 is dead, no power steering and the rust is too much, even for enthusiast. If it would be number 1....maybe I would save this. Good luck, Kay

Mar 21st, 2017, 21:43	#5
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	Kay - not sure about no power steering, as the big hoses from the pump bolted down near the pulley must go somewhere.... Admittedly my 164s aren't here to check steering box top area differences, but I have one of each so could check over the weekend I suppose (although that won't save the car.....). And before you ask, no I don't need another project. Paul

Mar 22nd, 2017, 20:58	#7
mocambique-amazone Master Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: small village in the north of Germany	Hi Paul, this car is with power steering, my fault. The pics are small. I wouldn't buy it nevertheless. And we both have enough projects and .... mess. (My position) Good night, Kay

Mar 26th, 2017, 15:42	#8
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	I see this car sold for a penny under £1000: anybody on here? Whilst it would be nice to see it restored, it sure does need some skillful bodywork. Note to Kay: summer's just round the corner so lets enjoy! Paul

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