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Purchasing a Volvo 164 - what troublespots??? 140-160 1974

posted by  southern fried volvo on  Tue Jan 4 10:34 CST 2005
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An indepdendent Volvo shop has a beautiful 1974 Volvo 164 in their junkyard (aka "used parts department"). The shop owner has a rebuilt 6-cylinder engine ready to be implanted, but has not had time. The car has been sitting for 2 years now. The shop owner is willing to negotiate with me on price, depending on the labor I will perform.

This vehicle has that BEAUTIFUL Jaguar-like front end, and a well-preserved black paint finish. I hate to see it go to waste.

What problems would a 1974 Volvo 164 have . . . besides potential rust spots, hard-to-find parts, and old electrical wiring. Are there any other common trouble spots? Should I pass it by, and try to find a 242 turbo instead?

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