1965 Volvo 544
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This 544 is a great example of what is available, still, for those with
patience and resources! We located this vehicle in Texas, it is original
paint, and it really is almost too good to be true. Minimal rust made this
car a very easy decision to help purchase and agree to restore. Be
sure to look at the process pictures below to see that once stripped, this
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1/16/07: Front brakes apart, showing recent work |
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Attempt to remove driverside drum, unsuccessful to-date. Currently soaking... |
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February: Radiator as found |
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Fuel tank removed and ready to send out for reconditioning |
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Rear brakes stripped to backing plate-starting to process-installing new, Volvo, emergency brake cable |
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Rear brake rotor-RARE condition-only found on cars from dry climates |
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Rear brakes stripped to backing plate |
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Passenger side rear axel: retapping the axel |
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Passenger side rear brakes stripped to backing plate |
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Idler arm assembly in process |
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New idler arm assembly kit |
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3/20/07: Shows condition of old lower control arm bushings |
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Lower control arm with spent bushing |
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Engine bay at the start of the job with radiator removed-this is how it will look at the end of the job if the area does not get specific cosmetic |
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Reconditioned fuel tank in place |
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Reconditioned fuel tank in process of installation-view from inside trunk |
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Reconditioned radiator installed |
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Rear transmission seal in process |
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3/31/07: Exhaust pipe mount non-stock but effective |
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Trans rear seal and speed seal done |
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Head pipe with new gasket |
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Brake and clutch pedal shaft ready for rebushing |
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Extreme wear in clutch linkage-replaced with new part |
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9/10/07: Floors stripped and ready for prep |
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Driver side front, showing perforation in interior |
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Driver side rear, rusty but salvagable |
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passenger side front-what happens when water sets in an otherwise perfectly unrusted car-it doesnt take long to waste floors! |
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9/11/07: Seat support removed from floor |
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Driver side floor cut out-frame member is fine and will be saved |
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Remains of floors and seat support |
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Fabricated here, seat support |
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an exact replica of original |
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Seat support, again, showing the detail |
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Seat support fitted and sand blasted |
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Seat support fitted and sand blasted |
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9/12/07: Floors with pourous metal removed |
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Glass and body cavities prtoected from abrasion and filling with blast media |
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Floors blasted, rear, as expected they are servicable |
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Blasted and ready for more work |
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Foot well: before, and then reproduced |
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Floor parts assembled, being fitted. Floor section is the only after market part available in this area |
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First fitting of the floors |
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9/17/07: Inner rocker cut out |
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Inner rocker area sand blasted and prepped |
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tunnel flange repair panel being fitted |
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Inner rocker reapir panel being fitted |
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Tunnel reinforcement refabricated |
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9/18/07: Fitting rebuilt footwell |
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Footwell installed, ready for floor panel |
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Page Updated 1/24/08
