1968 Volvo 122s Wagon

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Well the rear end it out. I think it may have a leak. Lol. Doubt I'll put it back in. Looking at other options for a rear end.







The "new" rear end.



The old and "new"

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Got some weekend fun ahead of me ��





Worked on the front hubs and brakes.

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Assembled the rear end.

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Today I yanked the tank out. It raised a lot of questions. Like why do I have metal beads in the tank? Also really curious how the fuel system pulls fuel out of the tank when the fitting for the main line is at the top of the tank.

The tank is covered with a thick undercoat. Don't know if I want to leave it, or take it off and have the entire tank powder coated. Will replace the filler neck, new clamps, and new sending unit.

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Got the sway bar prepped and working on the tank.







Finally had time to work on the tank some more tonight.

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Got the rear end installed tonight.

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Got the car on the ground to take measurements and see what sort of adjustments I'll need to make to the suspension. Still sitting higher than I wanted. Also, don't like the wheel gap.

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Got the fuel tank and sway bar in from powder coating. They turned out great and didn't have to pay a dime







Start working on getting the old gasket material in the car for the fuel tank. Was wanting to get it in this weekend, but parts got delayed from IPD... Got the sway bar in, will make a few adjustments this week. Spent most of my time cleaning with my new toy







Start working on a few things yesterday.

Got the new sender unit in.




Realized I forgot to order a body rubber seal that goes around the neck... So now I'm trying to track that down.


Parts are trickling in for the new transmission too:spin::dance:


Start working on some of the rubber seals on the car. Car doesn't really have any rust, but every rubber seal is shot.

Before:


After:


Fuel tank in. Playing around with lifter support.





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Well the T5 transmission came in yesterday. 1352-199.






Started working on the T5 yesterday.










Well we started working on putting in the T5 yesterday and today. Will have to come up with and idea for the cross member... Will maybe steal Andrew's idea;-)





Got the new clutch in.


M46 BH powder coated and ready to go in.


The dogs came to "help" too.


















Also started playing around with the remote oil filter and cooler setup.


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Worked on the tunnel some more today and got the shifter in. Will do some more work tomorrow, but it will need to be welded.





Comparing part of the old tunnel and the 1800 tunnel.




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Trans is in.

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Well haven't done much work on the car due to me being sick. Today was the first day back in the garage. Started working on a few things.

Well it wouldn't be a good time without a cigar and beer:cheers:


Remote oil filter and cooler mounted. Will drill another hole to support the cooler on top. Will make bracket for the bottom.


Continue to work on the water lines. May go hardline to elimate all the connections.


Worked on the tunnel some more. This is probably the best I'll get it with my current skill set and tools. Will have a coworker finish the rest.


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Not much to report. Been working on brake lines.

The dash was dropped off at a coworkers place to make the new cluster. Not done yet, but it should look really good when finished. Will order gauges in the next few weeks. Going to go with autometer gauges.







Afternoon,

Dash and cluster are finished being fabricated. Will drop it off to be powder coated.



Finished getting the dash powder coated. Ordered the gauges. Look forward to putting together.

Looking to order a GT dash pad.



The rest of the gauges came in today.



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New battery came in yesterday. Fits very well. Getting closer.





little more progress this weekend.

New temp sensor installed.




Coolant hardline cleaned up and painted.




Need to work on the oil lines too.


Started working on the interior this evening.


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Morning,

Start working on wiring the gauges and few other things yesterday. Will finish the rest today.

Got the turn signal and high beam dash indicator lights installed.


I was able to locate a shorter temp sensor for oil... Fit like a glove.


In the process of wiring... Looks like a mess now, but it will look better when finished.


Well got the gauges in and wired up. However, looks like I have some trouble shooting. Lamps don't work on any of the gauges, blower motor/ fan doesn't work, and turn signal doesn't work.



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