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Volvamus Excerpts - May 1999

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BITS AND PIECES:

• Don’t forget: Stay Right, Pass Left, Buckle Up and WATCH THOSE MIRRORS! And adjust the mirrors so that you don’t have to lean way over to make sure of what you are seeing and stop watching the road ahead! Be smooooth! Many drivers don’t understand how a merge lane is supposed to be used; you don’t HAVE to stop. Keep your wits about you. Allow a ‘merger’ in if you can, it doesn’t cost that much time. Stay alert! Obey ALL stop signs, regardless of the hour. Don’t watch just the car in front of you, look as far down the road as you can--- ANTICIPATE—try to see if something is developing way up ahead that you might have to avoid. PLAN AHEAD . You can’t read other driver’s minds and they can’t read yours! Think about it! Do NOT ‘over drive’ your headlights! MAKE SURE THOSE SEATBELTS ARE BUCKLED AND THE AIR BAGS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION!! Have the air bags been checked if they are over 10 years old [as advised on the label]? DO NOT LET YOUR PET SLEEP ON THE REAR PARCEL SHELF OF YOUR SEDAN. Mr. Newton was right; laws of inertia apply to all, even to a calico cat.
• Yes, I do know that the previous section has gotten a tad extended, but the propositions it embodies are reasonable and prudent. And, remember, regarding drivers of other cars: you can’t rely on them to do the right thing! Many other drivers have a tendency to ‘drive stupid’, so to paraphrase what the old sergeant used to say," Be vigilant out there".

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• Don’t forget [or if you’re new to the Club]: We have a good selection of Regalia available to help you show your fealty to the Club and your ebullience for your Volvo. Check with Ray Parsons or Frank Mackison for availability and prices of the sundry items.
• Our E-mail address is still "VOLVODC@aol.com". The ‘mailbox’ is checked periodically and replies are sent ASAP. If you have a classified ad, use "VOLVAMUS@aol.com" only. You will notice that the permanent "URL" for the Page is in this issue. If you come across a site that you think would be of interest to everyone, e-mail Paul Provencher, da WebMeister, and let him know. He can link us to it so that everyone can visit. And, of course, if you try an existing ‘link’ on da Site and discover that it is ‘gone’, let him know.
• Speaking of visits---it would appear that, unless otherwise noted, you might plan on attending Club meeting at the Martens Volvo Service Center in Bethesda, MD most months. Exceptions, when made, will be announced early enough [hopefully] to help you adjust your compass. If you have Web access, check the Site. Paul posts the info about a week or so ahead of the printed ‘hard’ copy in your hand that you are trying to read without spilling coffee on it.
• Volvo is compiling a collection of ‘family photos’ of Volvos with their owners. The photos will be placed in a time capsule to be buried at the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden and opened in the year 2100. So, if you’d like to take part, send your car’s photo [you should be in the photo also] to VOLVO PHOTO ALBUM, POB 205, Stratham, NH, 03885-0205. Borrowed from Will’s latest Column in Rolling. It’s a neat idea, send in a pic!
• You might remember that I mentioned in passing that the 745T got a new tower brace last month during it’s visit to Martin MotorSport. This device is designed to keep the 745 chassis from flexing under very hard cornering so that the various suspension mods can do their work. I haven’t had a chance to really test it yet, but when I have come through a corner fairly quickly I have noted a more crisp response at the wheel and more control if a lane change or move sideways is required while within the corner area. It is also much smoother for normal driving at highway speeds. Why Volvo did not at least include the bottom brace escapes me. It has not ‘destroyed’ the ride. If anything, it reminds me of my 1987 300E. And, yes, there is still oil in the car. HA! [For new readers, the car has the full IPD suspension--springs and bars, KYB gas shocks, 15"x7" alloys with 205/60x15 Nitto 450 tires]
• Isn’t it interesting that Cadillac uses the song ‘Bad to the Bone’ to advertise one of their models. Who would’ve thought of them using that song twenty years ago, when the song was slightly newer?
• Bill Brandel had an observation about our mention of the cam cover and head of a ’93 960 being machined as a set; you have to replace the head if you damage the cam cover. He said that he thought this was the ‘dumbest thing I’ve heard of’. Mr. Brandel has owned Volvos since 1972 and has worked on cars for over 50 years. I would really enjoy some information from someone at Rockleigh or Goteborg about why the cam cover and head had to be done this way.
• Under 4.5 seconds and about 318 mph. Not bad for the quarter mile. Garlits must be so jealous!
• Thanks to Dan Johnston of Volvo Rockleigh for his assistance. Again
• ‘The location should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the method used" Note found on a site plan. Think about it.
• Is your late model Volvo ready for Y2K? How will you know? WHEN will you know?

Classifieds

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1. Bad Power Window Switches in your 200 series or 700 series VOLVO? Send us your complete switches and we will rebuild them. $6.00 per switch and $6.50 per package. Contact Dwayne Siever, 618 California Road, Quackertown, PA. 18951 or call 215.538.3886.
2. 1967 P1800s 130K; silver with black interior. Rebuilt nearly ground up about 4K ago. Engine rebuilt, oversize pistons, Good rubber, ECLIPSE CD/stereo, ALPINE alarm, everything in and out works except the clock. Car is beautiful as is, but needs rocker work to be perfect, and a carb rebuild soon. Always ran great, no major repairs, third owner, history and documents. Asking $5500. Time Constraints Activated! [I.E. gotta move this bad boy!] Contact Anthony Lisa at 757.930.4474 [h] or 757.826.1426 x 235 [w]. Or e-mail to PARADIGM98@JUNO.COM.
3. WANTED: Tech. Articles! If you have performed some work on your trusty Volvo that you think others might find of interest and benefit from, please take the time to write it up and send it along to Switzer. Inc. part numbers and so on, the tricky parts of the job, etc
4. 1978 242GT, all original, replaced radio, 190K, 4 speed + OD, silver w/ black/orange interior, owned 10 years, needs head work [spark plug threads], typical VOLVO rust, restorable, $500/ 1970 LOTUS Europa S2, for restoration, $1000/ also, have complete third seat for 245 wagon, black, $100. Contact Paul Gillis in Falls Church at 703.573.4342
5. 1978 760Turbo 91K, clean, needs maintenance service. Asking $1500 OBO. Contact Darryl Gordon in Wash. DC at 202.484.0535
6. 1985 760GLE Power everything, cold AC, AM/FM Cassette, automatic, sunroof. Not running, diagnosed as needing a new head gasket. Interior good [black leather], exterior good shape [needs paint, now painted silver] $1000. Contact Barry Smith in Poquoson, VA. at 757.868.7277 or 757.715 3225 [voice mail], or e-mail at btsmith@mail.visi.net
7. 1972 145E Parts Car. Everything works, but due to some major rust, will no longer pass inspection. Strong B-20B [170K] engine with Weber carb, BW35 transmission [rebuilt 70K], Very good to excellent restored interior [from ‘71]. Good exterior body parts. Copious spares enough to fill the cargo area. A dear old friend that has been rigorously maintained. I wish to sell the car and parts as a package. Reasonable. Contact Walter Crawford in Fairfax, VA at 703.471.1350 [mornings] or e-mail bawacra@cwixmail.com
8. Wanted!! Trailer hitch for 240 series, gold/beige cloth seats [mid/late 1980s] for 240 sedan, BENTLEY repair manual. Contact Larry Matthews in Vienna, VA at 703.281.9735
9. 1966 122S Red tudor sedan, IPD springs and bars, Overdrive, mag wheels. All new chrome, less then 100 miles on .30 over rebuilt B-20. Needs minor body work and paint. $2500. Contact John in New York state at 516.732.7607
10. 1983 245DL wagon Excellent running condition. New master cylinder, 4 calipers and pads, transmission new last year, four brand new tires, Everything works. Asking $2300 OBO Contact Blair Cappuccio in Wash. DC at 202.674.1564 or 202.265.2229 or e-mail 74cappuccio@cua.edu
11. Wanted!! 1989 to 1993 740 or 240. Another 16 Valve would be great! Down to only two Volvos; need a third! Contact Steve Selden in College Park, MD at 301.229.4071 or e-mail ss22@umail.edu
12. 1990 240DL four door, California car, just shipped, Forest Green, 90K, sunroof, power windows and door locks, great condition. Contact John Saaty in Fairfax, VA at 703.707.3806 or e-mail jsaaty@altasoft.com
13. 1980 244DL 140K, runs good, body in good shape for an ’80. $250 Contact Gary in Falls Church, VA at 703.237.0066 [10am to 7pm] or e-mail minis4u@crosslink.net
14. 1985 740 Four door. Good body, just over 160K, owned since 1991, Turbo with four speed + OD, runs well, needs tires, needs some minor fix-ups and service work. AC inoperable [compressor?] $1200 Contact Peter Xydas in Rockville, MD at 301.460.7892
15. 1964 P1800S Very Restorable, Low mileage on over hauled engine. Original paint, chrome and interior. Undercoated, but has some rust. Make offer, we can e-mail photos! Contact Bernard Kilcourse in Wash. DC at 202.966.0614 or e-mail theresak@patriot.net
16. 122 AIR COND. System! Not in perfect condition, asking $200. Includes Borg Warner Compressor, [b-20] mounting bracket, idler pulley, condenser, evaporator unit, and accumulator. Bought new hoses 3 years ago, not used. Contact Tom Kadesch in MD. at 301.253.2271[before 10PM] or e-mail tkadesch@erols.com
17. 1982 DL wagon Red with brown/yellow interior. 200K plus [odo was broken at 165K]. Car won’t start, suspect electronics. Many new parts, inc. water pump. $1500 obo Contact David or Paige in Wash DC at 202.291.3105 or e-mail dsf@ase.com
18. 1982 240 GLT Newer water-cooled turbo. Reasonably good body and interior, sunroof, trailer hitch, many newer parts. About 250K, 5 alloy wheels. Driven most days. $600,offer. Contact Mike Grambo, days: 703.707.5956; home: 540.723.8881 or e-mail mike.grambo@ingenix.com
19. B-18 Engine with box of ‘DEVES’ piston rings---$200; Two sets of SU carbs+manifolds---$50 each set. Contact Charles in MD at 301.942.7043[before 10PM] or e-mail chas@digizen.net
20. 1983 760 Turbo Diesel sedan Known as the ‘Brick’, must go. My back can’t do a clutch anymore, NEEDS NOTHING, Many major repairs done: OD rebuilt, nevomat replaced, new exhaust, etc. Will pass any inspection. 241K, no rust, good running car, safe and sound. $3000 Contact Len Mols in VA at 703.222.9783 or e-mail doowah@tidalwave.net
21. 1987 140GL Blue Metallic, mint in and out. Automatic, 125K, alloys, one owner, serviced by Dougherty in W.Chester, PA. Garaged. Sunroof, A/C, Almost new tires, Never smoked in. Asking $6000. Contact Dan Durso in Sinking Spring, PA at 610.678.2305
22. Various Volvos and Parts:

For 850: grille, hood, fender, taillights
For 760 turbo: Parting out 1984, call for needs and prices.
For 940: hood, grille
For 200 series: Third seat w/hardware, $80; fenders, taillights, grilles, hood. Too much to list, CALL
1980 242GT, complete, restorable $600
1983 242turbo: restorable: $600
1983 244DL 110K, Va emissions insp., extra clean, 4 speed + OD, AC works well, new belt, water pump, radiator, exhaust, blower motor $1750
1984 245DL wagon, 148K, auto, AC, $1400
1980 GLE 170K, no cam problems, many new parts, needs minor induction work done $800 OBO
Contact David Hagemeier in VA at 703.764.8819 or at 703.612.2628

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 WVC Schedule

DIY May 22: Don Beyer Volvo, Falls Church

WVC Business Meeting May 25, 1999, Martens Service Center

1999 DIY Programme By Alan Marsh

The Current Schedule!

Once again the Washington area Volvo dealers have provided great support for this year’s DIY programme and we thank them very much. We currently have the following five sessions on our schedule:

May 22: Don Beyer Volvo, Falls Church

August 7: Don Beyer Volvo, Falls Church

October 9: Herb Gordon Volvo, Silver Spring

November 20: Martens Volvo, Bethesda

This year we’ll be spreading the work and the glory to additional Club members. We’re instituting an OD concept, in which an individual WVC member will be in charge of [only] one specific DIY session and will be responsible for all the details for that DIY. I’ll remain as the overall 1999 DIY programme ‘czar’ and will be available to coach as much or as little as needed. We hope to attract some new energy to this highly successful Club activity. We may even institute an internal Club competition for the best event. Let me know if you’d be interested in serving as OD, in assisting, or if you have a great idea for a DIY. The best way is to drop me a note at the address on the masthead.

We are looking to make a few changes this year, especially to attract new participants. We thought we had been publicizing the fact that we welcome newcomer, but we learned last year that we weren’t coming across as well as we thought. Clearly we want to encourage members to use these sessions to learn how to care for their Volvos and we are happy to instruct the basics, like changing wiper blades, as well as assist in more advanced maintenance procedures. We also wish to attract more of our women members. The ladies who participated in the 1998 sessions added a certain class to the group and, without fail, said that they were happy that they had attended. We are considering having one of our sessions this year set up primarily with our female membership in mind. Let us know if you like such a concept.

Current Events

Steering Rack DIY 5/8/98

Only had five members avail themselves of the chance to get the steering rack of their Volvo flushed over at Martin MotorSport on Saturday. Gary and Pat did a fine job of opening the bays and helping them carefully check the condition of their steering racks and then flushing the racks. One member’s car needed more then could be done at the session, but he was re-scheduled for later.

Each car was put on a lift and the entire front end examined and checked. This procedure should be an integral part of any examination you make on the car, especially when you can get to a lift. Preventative maintenance is the name of the game. Simple repairs performed now can lesson the need for major overhauls later.

Gary had kindly set out coffee for those that attended and I can tell you that his coffee made a good substitute for a solid breakfast!

Came over from Tilghman for the day so that some minor bits could be attended to and know that the shop doors stayed open until well after 3 PM. Many thanks to Gary Martin and to Pat McNeil for their efforts. The 745T now knows it’s way to S. Pickett St. without a map!

MOVED!!! MOVED!! MOVED!!

DON’T FORGET THAT SWITZER HAS MOVED! THE OLD ADDRESS ON YORKTOWN ROAD JUST ISN’T ANY GOOD ANYMORE! PLEASE, ONLY USE THE NEW ADDRESS THAT IS SHOWN ON PAGE 2. PLEASE!! PRETTY PLEASE!!

FIRANDE 99 UPDATE!

Eighty plus members and guests on April 25 got an opportunity to sample the ambiance that the Eastern Shore of Maryland is noted for. The day began around 10AM with explorations of the many sights and exhibits at the Chesapeake Maritime Museum and concluded with the magnificence of the facilities at the Inn at Perry Cabin. The last of the Volvos in the Inn’s parking area were there until around 6PM and a certain white 122 coupe was seen parked along the main street in St. Michael’s after 6:30PM or so. All in all, a long day but filled with great adventures and the pleasure of good friends.

The Chesapeake Maritime Museum was founded in 1965 and is strongly committed to the preservation of the past history of and assurance of the continuing strength of the Chesapeake Bay as a whole. Well worth a visit, the Museum is spread over an 18-acre site with displays and structures that give you a very complete history of America’s "most productive estuary". A return visit is recommended and if you missed this trip, we urge you to come down and visit the Museum. Time well spent!

The staff at the Inn was kind enough to allow us to place some of our cars on the lawn area facing the Miles River, just outside our Dining Room. It was noted that several of the sailboats on the River came closer in to scope out the beauties. The exhibited cars ranged from a new S80 sedan to a C70 convertible, and a new Cross-Country, all three brought over from the good people at Martens Volvo. These three beauties were joined by some member’s cars, like the Odenthal 850 wagon, the Franklin 745, two gorgeous 1800’s, The 122s of Jerry and Darlene Sira, and, of course, my PV-544, the Toad. They all did a fine job of representing Volvo history and excellence.

The reputation that the Inn at Perry Cabin has gained over the years is well deserved. The entire meal was served as if each guest was the only person getting that meal. You did not feel that there was some assembly line out back turning out the food. And the food was so good! Exquisite!

Before and after the dinner, many members took the opportunity to wander around through the Inn and explore some of the individual areas. There is no hint from the exterior as to what glories lie inside. A very special place. Come and visit the Inn when a special celebration is called for.

Sadly, Ray Parsons was ill on Saturday and was not able to crawl down for the event. He was missed, glad to report he’s recovered and back on track!

Thanks are to be extended to Ray Parsons and to Alan Marsh for another superb choice of venues. Thanks also go out to Steuart Martens, Wayne Mayhew, and Pat McNeil from Martens Volvo for lugging the new Volvos over for us to admire and desire. Thanks to the Museum for the use of the hall in the Steamboat Building and to Mrs. Lally for the great eats while we were at the Museum. Thanks to Executive Chef Mark Salter and the staff at the Inn for the memorable meal and accommodations. And, last but not least, "Thank You" to Dan Johnston of VCNA, Rockleigh, NJ for the financial support and for the three boxes of door prizes he sent down on Friday.

And, lest I forget, the photos you see within this issue were all taken by our own Larry Franklin. Paul has also put some of his photos, as well as several by Harold Wood, on the Web Page. Larry’s photos will also get onto the Web Page shortly.

Once again: Thanks to all that came and to all that had a hand in making the event a success.

As has been noted elsewhere, it will be hard to top!

For more event information read our Firande page here.

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