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Volvamus Excerpts - November 1998

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! AWD does NOT help on ‘black’ ice! Bear in mind that sometimes people on pedal-powered machines feel exempt from the laws of applied mathematics because they have a helmet on. ‘Right on Red’ with caution—stop first and look, unlike some others! And if it says ‘No Right on Red’, you should presume to assume there’s a good reason for the sign being there. 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. Stay calm! Don’t change more then ONE lane at a time! PLAN AHEAD . You can’t read other driver’s minds and they can’t read yours! Think about it!
• Yes, I know the previous section has gotten attenuated, but the propositions it embodies are reasonable and prudent. Consider them carefully and follow them. And, remember, regarding drivers of other cars: you can’t rely on them to do the right thing! If you are turning, let the turn signal do its job: don’t just let it blink once and assume everyone saw it! You won’t burn out the bulb too soon by letting it blink for 20 seconds or so! Many other drivers have a tendency to ‘drive stupid’, so to paraphrase what the old sergeant used to say," Be vigilant out there".
• 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. For example, Grille Badges made in England; Key Fobs, Inside & Outside Decals, maybe even Tee shirts. 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 "URL" for the Page is in this issue. If you come across a site 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. The central section of VOLVAMUS has now been included on the Page, including the Classifieds!
• Who is Richard Penniman? If you know the answer, e-mail ‘switzarch@aol.com’. Perhaps he is slightly better known as "Little Richard"
• "Make it yourself, and make it mean something." Steven Cole Smith, on hot rods, in the October ’96 issue of Car & Driver.
• "Si Hoc Legere Scis Nimium Eruditionis Habes"---found on Tee Shirt.
• Next time you price any new car, consider this: In 1931, a Bugatti Type 41 Royale Coupe de Ville with body by Henri Binder of Paris sold for $42,000.00. Try converting that to 1998 dollars, but do it sitting down!
• Got an invitation to attend the VSA General Meeting in December. Part of the program will be a celebration of Jon Keebler’s 15 years as Editor of their fine publication, SEES. I won’t be able to make it, but I’m sure we all would like to offer Jon our Congrats on doing such a fine job. Another 15 years, my friend! Keep it up!
• Thanks to Paul Provencher for making the necessary corrections and adding to the Web Page version of VOLVAMUS the fact that he and Jerry Sira won their respective classes in the Car Show portion of the Volvo Open House back in early October. Jerry and Darlene for their ever-beautiful 122 Coupe and Paul and Maria for the pristine V90 wagon. I also, in my nebulous approach to chaos, forgot to note that Garland Culpepper’s son, David, brought his Dad’s gorgeous 1800ES up to Rockleigh and that the car won it’s class up at Rockleigh. The car had been sold, but David was able to get it back into the family. Sorry. My fault. Also want to mention that Jerry took his 122 over to Sully Plantation on Father’s Day and garnered a trophy there as well!
• Move news. Still gonna happen, but I’ve gotten some new work which is taking up the time I’d thought would be used for packing, etc. So, it looks like I might be around here for a while longer. No worries.

SPEAKER in November!!!

There shall be no guest speaker in November in order to concentrate on the business of elections!

ELECTIONS!!

The November Meeting should be devoted to nominations for Club Officers. The current group of Officers has been in place for several cycles, and while they have all done splendidly, it is truly time to try and see if new Officers can be elected. Therefore, I urge as many as possible to attend the November Meeting so that discussions can take place about potential candidates. For the most part, the ‘work’ involved in carrying out the duties of the various offices is not difficult and most of those serving had never held such posts before. Most importantly, it’s fun. After all, as we have said before, this is a hobby-related group; there are no goings on within it that will bear on the future of the world as we know it. But, we do have to face up to the fact that some changes are inevitable and, after all, change is healthy. So, come out and speak up!

Adventure!

On October 24, 1998, I got an e-mail from one Jo Keleher who was looking for a tan 245 Volvo, 1985 vintage, that could be used in a ‘shoot’ for a scene in an NBC show called ‘Lateline’, starring Al Franken. While the show is based in New York City, the story line involved a trip to DC by Franken’s character. I contacted some folks to try and find a suitable 245 and Pat McNeil at Martens was able to come up with the car. On November 6, the scene was shot down on Pennsylvania Avenue. Pat has described the scene as Jo explained it to him and it is quite funny. A customer of Pat’s, Logan Hysmith, owns the car that was used. Logan’s wife, Robin, took the car down for the shoot and all went well according to our latest reports. I will see if it would be possible to get the airdate and put it in ASAP.

Departure

Pamm Chaney is stepping down as Membership Chair and will end her stint at the November meeting. Pamm has done a masterful job of keeping track of the membership comings and goings; she shall be missed. She has also been an active participant in many Club events over the years, hopefully, despite her new wheels, she shall continue to do so in the future. As hinted, she now drives a Honda! Arghh!

Martens Service Clinic

On Saturday, November 7, Martens held their annual Warehouse Sale and Service Clinic. Jerry Sira, Paul & Teddy Provencher, Alan Marsh and John Switzer, among others, attended and tried not to get in the way. A good number of Martens clients took advantage of the invitation to get their car checked, grab free food, scope out new models, and talk discounts with the parts gurus. It was busy. Jerry brought over the 122 for ogling; it got a good bit of that! I had the 745T washed [thanks, Richard Moak] and let it sit there looking nasty. So, all in all, a good day. Not sure how many cars went through, but they did seem busy. A fine program.

Classifieds

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. 200 series parts for sale: 6 alloy wheels [25 spoke style] with tires (4 Michelin XZX; 2 Kleber snows, good condition)--$60 each or $300 for the set; Front and rear thermoplastic floor mats, good condition $50; Front and rear cloth floor mats, fair condition $20; Compact spare tire $20; IPD overload rear springs for 245 wagons $50;Plastic housing for instrument cluster $5; side panels for center console $5. Contact Walter Crawford in Northern VA at 703.471.1350during the mornings or e-mail me at bawacra@internetmci.com
3. VARIOUS ITEMS + 3 CARS: M46 w/OD from ’86 740-----$125/ 245 third seat [brn] with mounting hdware-----$85/ assorted alloy rims from 200’s-900’s-----$25 to $125 each. Also have ‘80 242GT, restorable, as is----$450/’83 240 Turbo, Tudor, restorable, as is----$550/two ‘84 245 wagons; stick or automatic-----$1100each. Have other parts for 200-700 series. Contact Dave Hagemeier in VA at 703.612.2628
4. 1965 122 coupe four speed, original California car, parked at least two years, some deterioration, but in good condition. PLUS, two 2 door 122s parts cars [one IS restorable], both have good B-18s. Many extra parts. $2300/BO for all three! Contact Al Doktor in Manassas, VA at 703.791.5900
5. REDSKINS [!] Not the best time to note this, but I have the sports sections from the Washington Post of Jan. 30 and 31, 1983 as well as from Jan. 31, 1988. Also Jan. 24 and 29, 1991. Long time fans will recognize these dates! They are in fair condition and complete. Asking $40 each set or all three sets for $90. 2 ’91 Redskins buttons, $5 each. Also: Two chests of drawers for garage storage use, decent and sound, $25 for the pair. Victorian chest, circa 1810, needs some refinishing, $75. 4 Jack stands, $25 the set. Eighteen [18] small boxes, each contains about 15 to 20 automotive magazines, mostly Car & Driver and AutoWeek but with some Hot Rod, Road & Track, etc. thrown in for good measure, all in good condition $7.50 each box, all 18 for $90. NIMSLO 3D 35MM camera w/flash, NEVER used, original boxes $70 complete. Two AM/FM stereo receivers: KLH model 52 with 2 AR-7 speakers, $70; HITACHI model SR604 [class G] with 2 speakers, $70. Contact John Switzer in Bethesda, MD at 301.656.8053 or e-mail switzarch@aol.com
6. 1964 PV-544 Too rusted for restoration but has many good parts. I also have a small assortment of 122 parts, the best being a hood in great condition, some front seats in very good condition, and some grill inserts in good condition. Contact Bruce Harmon in Arlington, VA at 703.522.9046 or e-mail at BHARMON@bridge.com
7. RADIO VOLVO model TD-6141, factory mounted in ‘89-’90 740 series cars. Amplifier is included. Fine working condition. I’ve upgraded to a CD player. $200 OBO Contact Kurt Runge in Leesburg, VA at 703.777.1447 or e-mail at Krunge8202@aol.com
8. 1966 122 fordor B20, new clutch, brakes, paint, interior. Drive anywhere. Need garage space. $3000 OBO Contact John Hamilton at 410.752.0173 [w] or 717.993.6657 [h] or e-mail at hamilton@mail.nfdc.net
9. SEATS for 1986 or later 240 but will work well in early 4-door 240 examples. Beige, nice condition. $200 for the pair. Contact Ray Parsons in Herndon, VA at 703.742.8274 or e-mail at RDP10@juno.com
10. Various Cars: 1983 DL wagon, white, 197K,B23, new engine + ignition harness, new impulse sender in dist., new idle motor, new tailgate shocks and hinges, auto trans, A/C, third seat, recent blower motor, resistor and switch. Asking $2200/ 1982 DL sedan, green with tan, 96K, B21F, good cloth interior, 4 speed+OD, sunroof and trailer hitch. Has sat for about 15 mo. $1000 OBO/ 1974 144GL, lt. Blue with black, 96K, sunroof and auto trans. Needs fuel system work. $500 OBO Contact Charlie in -------- at 540.436.3209
11. Various Cars: 1983 244 TURBO parts car, auto, alloys, white, 150K $500/ 1980 245 B21F, 5 speed, no rust, 245K, white, $1000/ 1984 244 B21FT 5 speed, alloys, recent head, water pump, timing belt, 225K, silver $2700. All prices negotiable Contact Todd Howes in Fairfax, VA at 703.759.4889 [H], 703.864.5415 [C] or e-mail at thowes@osf1.gmu.edu
12. Turbo Diesel Engine and Automatic from my 1985 740 sedan. Car was wrecked and I’ve stripped the power train and other goodies, and discarded the rest. One owner car well cared for. 145K on engine ran strong. Trans was rebuilt by ZF about 35K ago. Make offer, can deliver [within reason] Contact John Blazer in Fairfax, VA at 703.222.7547 [H] or at 703.591.3440 x222 [W]
13. 1973 1800ES Green with tan interior. PARTS CAR ONLY. Towed to Falls Church in early October ’98. Told the B20E engine ran when prev. owner let it go. Stored outside and not run for about 6 years. Front seats are gone and dash pads are ruined. Chrome very good; all glass and lenses, grill surround and bumpers are excellent. You remove the parts you want. Tell me your needs and let’s make a deal!! Contact Goeff or Jack Riehl in Falls Church, VA at 703.536.2231 or at Riehlgc@JMU.edu
14. 1800 PARTS: various 1800 series parts: doors, windshields, glass, chrome, gauges, wheels. Cheap! Tell me what you need, need to pay tuition!! Contact Goeff or Jack Riehl in Falls Church, VA 1t 703.536.2231 or e-mail me at "Riehlgc@JMU.edu"
15. Snow Tires Pair of brand new Gislaved 165/15 snow tires, Never mounted! Asking $80 for the pair. Contact Jerry Sira in Herndon, VA at 703.689.2191 or e-mail: DNJsira@erols.com
16. 1971 1800E Restored condition. Has rebuilt engine with new clutch; front and rear suspension bushings and shocks; new brakes and rotors, and new tires [Goodyear 205 GT+], new 200 series turbo wheels, new exhaust and new paint. Immaculate, have to sell, need the garage space! $9000.00 OBO Contact Ernie Dharma in Falls Church, VA at 703.742.0721 or 703.280.5974
17. 1985 740 sedan Engine is in good condition. Some body damage to front and driver’s side rear. Runs. Needs interior work, i.e. new headliner. Blue with black leather interior. $1200.00. SU carburetors, rebuilt once and in excellent condition. $550 OBO. Contact Purnell Pinkney in Wash. DC at 202.832.3842 [after 6PM] or email: ppinkney@worldnet.att.net
18. 1991 940T grey with black leather. Auto. Trans, power sunroof, excellent condition. 148K records, needs nothing. $6800 Contact Craig Hughes in Boston, MA at 617.742.5061

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