Hello,

Waiting until spring to do the conversion sounds like the smart thing to do, especially since everything seems to be running acceptably right now. As far as interior pieces go, I'd recommend trying volvoworld (www.vlvworld.com) and asking whether they have any interior parts. Although it may not be listed in the catalog, they might have some good pieces if you e-mail them as they claim to dissasemble vehicles themselves. Also a good resource I've used is the classified section on this site and on IPD (www.ipdusa.com). For a cheap fix to a cracked dash, the carpet covers actually don't look too chincy on this type of vehicle, and the radio "middle dash" area is just painted aluminum. If you really want a selection, check out the annual yard sale IPD has in Oregon. I've heard really good things. For some really great interior budget ideas, check out the restoration pics and articles on the Grassroots Motorsports 142 renovation. Just type "Volvo 142" in Google and it should be the first thing to pop up (with a picture of a white 142S).

Best of luck and have fun!