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Discussion in 'General Station Wagon Discussions' started by archer, Sep 19, 2009.

  1. archer

    archer New Member

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    does anyone here have experience with one of these old volvo wagons?

    i can't help but i love the ambulance style doors!

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    Stormin' Norman Well-Known Member

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    Does seeing that pic count for experience?:rofl2:

    Nope, first time for me. I recall the sedans. Think they ran right up to 1965 or so.
     
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    Just ask...I`ve Had quite a few over the years.
     
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    how are they to actually drive? how fast can they go? reliability?
     
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    In stock theay are pretty miserabel to drive. but with new kingpin bushings, lowering and decent shocks it will go as a truck should. It is after all a design from the 40ies. With a B20 engine and a overdrive trans it will peak in about 100mph with stock gears.
    The B18-B20 volvo engine is like the Blue flame six.. Just cant kill them..
     
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    No experience but I love it.
     
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    not too bad,not too bad

    Looks a little short to be an ambulance. :49: But not bad looking at all,really. :oops: It's good you mentioned the "needed upgrades". They'll be good to know if one ever pops up around here. ;)
     
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    Especially for those tall Swedes.:)
     
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