1971 Volvo 1800E
![]() 3/10/10: Salvaged A/C idler pulley with new bearing |
![]() Rear exterior gutted on the project car |
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![]() Interior completely stripped |
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![]() Holes Drilled to install new style seats from later parts car. |
![]() Considering the overall condition of the "parts" donor car the interior parts are in surprisingly usable condition. |
![]() Rear panel: faded, but able to be reconditioned |
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![]() After cleaning, the carpets were dyed to match the original color. The leather front seats were cleaned and reconditioned. |
![]() We later dyed this carpet to mask the faded areas. |
![]() Fortunately, the late interior fit the early car after extensive drilling. The late interior is far more functional and most would agree, more attractive. |
![]() The only flaw in this otherwise mint original interior is a tear in the passenger side seat cushion. The leather, after a lot of work, is back to supple and attractive. |
![]() Now everything in the interior looks and functions well |
![]() Rear interior: not bad for a 39 year old interior. Reconditioned. All original parts-not new, but still serviceable and attractive. |
Updated 3/11/10