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Finally found one... 140-160

posted by  cl2222 on  Tue Oct 28 16:04 CST 2008
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After searching for some months, I finally found a 1972 142E in SF that I am picking up next week. A good deal...some issues to fix before I drive it back to the desert..motor and tranny mounts and a frozen rear caliper piston on one side to start.

I have posted on another board about finding a mechanic in San Francisco or the East Bay...no luck so far.

Any ideas out there? I'd rather have a recommendation than a cold call to a mechanic out of town.

Thanks...and looking forward to sharing some pics and experiences on this board...a really great resource

Chris







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    Finally found one... 140-160

    posted by  walrus3 on  Wed Oct 29 02:28 CST 2008
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    Call Rusty at RPR in Albany (510) 524-7200.
    He can probably furnish a caliper and also should know whom to call to install
    it (or free the stuck one).
    My guess is that it is as much a "check-valve" hose as the caliper.
    That's very common on the 140/164s as their brake lines were VERY small and likely to swell shut.
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    George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!








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    Finally found one... 140-160

    uid 779's pic
    posted by  matt b on  Wed Oct 29 00:42 CST 2008
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    I sure can't help you personally, but... there are a few well recommended Volvo shops in the area at the Car Talk mechanic files. See:

    http://cartalk.com/content/mechx/find.html

    Just type in the zip code and choose Volvo from the list...

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      Finally found one... 140-160

      posted by  cl2222 on  Wed Oct 29 03:54 CST 2008
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      Thank you for that...those are great references...

      If I can get it to Berkeley sucessfully, then I'll get to RPR as well to do some part shopping.

      You guys are the best.

      Chris







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