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Feb 16th, 2021, 12:33 | #1 |
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Planning to buy...
Hello everybody,
I am planning on buying an Amazon. Been in love with this car for more than 40 years, and finally making the plunge... I want to plan out what will be absolutely necessary to check/replace, so thought of throwing the question to you guys/galls What are the problems I might encounter (specifically for this car): - with the braking system? - with the steering system? - fuel lines? - suspension system? I know these are very general questions, but I want to have an idea of what problems we might encounter. I'm working with a friend, who's a mechanic, and his son, who is a bodyworker (is that a word?), so most things won't be a problem. But they never worked on an Amazon, so better be prepared Thanks in advance |
Feb 16th, 2021, 12:53 | #2 |
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Mechanically they are good, things wear out or rust is the main issue. The B18 is a strong engine but if it needs rebuilding this is the most expensive mechanical cost on the car. To do a full rebuild you are looking at over 2000euros.
The biggest issue with them especially in the UK is rust and this can be expensive to fix. However they were a well made and designed car and are not too hard to repair . New panels and repair panels are good quality and easy to find but they are getting more expensive. The best advice is to buy a good one that's been well looked after rather than a project. The Dutch love old Volvos so certainly look there for a good one.
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Feb 16th, 2021, 13:02 | #3 |
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I got mine in |South Africa.
Took a bit of time to get here but it seems to be a good one. Built in Durban and lived in SA so minimal rust. I would say however some of the repairs that had been done were very suspicious/dangerous. As i'm pretty much rebuilding the whole car i just wanted one with minimal/no rust. Jack |
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I know that everything depends on the car itself, but is there a general consensus on costs that would be unavoidable? Money is not a problem, but, again, better be prepared... |
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Feb 16th, 2021, 14:31 | #6 |
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Worth a read: https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/prof_120.shtml
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Feb 17th, 2021, 20:55 | #8 |
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Join Amazon 122S forum on FB...admin by Bart Coppens lots of Amo activity in Holland and Belge😜
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Feb 17th, 2021, 21:21 | #9 |
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I've only been running my Amazon for just over two years and mechanically i have found the car relativity easy to work on with great help from the lads on this site, parts also not bad using Brookhouse, Amazon Cars and Classic Swede.
If i was to give advice i would say go for the best body you can find as I for one hate chasing rust. I rather use a spanner then a welder and filler any day.. Good luck and hope you find a good un.. |
Feb 18th, 2021, 09:23 | #10 |
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Seeing as you are in Belgium and in the EU I'd be looking at different suppliers than those mentioned in the UK. I don't know what the import situation in Belgium is for purchases that come from the Uk but the Dutch customs are having a great time here!
As I'm in Holland I have joined the vkv club (www.volvokv.nl) which has a very handy spare parts shop. Otherwise I can say I've had a positive experience with suppliers from Sweden. Even though rust - the problem of every old car - is a problem: If the Amazon is at all like my PV544 in terms of manufacture they are strong cars with a deservedly good strong following.
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