PROJECT VOLVO

As I suspect you are aware, issues with rot in the boot (trunk) of the Volvo 120 series are common and my Amazon is no exception. Over the years it has been 'repaired' a number of times and not always sympathetically. I have made a start removing the filler and the patchwork of metal plates that make up the n/s and the floor next to the spare wheel well.  I've ground off some of the welds, chiselled and bent back the non-original metal.  As I have already reported the lower rear quarter replacement panels are definitely not correctly positioned but I have successfully managed to uncover the original boot floor which although is in a very poor condition, does give me some points of reference for the rebuild. Incidentally, a word of warning. I had to remove a lot of seam sealer and I really should have been wearing gloves. A slip with the scraper brought the session to a rapid conclusion. I was lucky not to end up in A&E. Now that I have investigated more tho...

My 1970 Volvo Amazon has been languishing in the garage for years, gradually becoming obscured under a mountain of junk, but all's about to change. My garage is not a great garage, being of prefabricated concrete construction which has always leaked in heavy rain and for a number of years access has been restricted by a broken door mechanism. Earlier this year I made the decision to rectify things. I began by repairing the up and over door, then, at the beginning of this summer, a neighbour offered me the temporary use of their garage and I went for it. I moved everything out, gave it a thororough clean, and sealed every joint and orifice. A couple of fresh coats of paint on the walls and the floor, and voilà. Before pushing the car back I dusted it off and took the opportunity to give it the once over. I had already decided to tackle bodywork first as if I can't sort this, then any time or money spent on the mechanicals is superfluous. Bodywork Issues There is some seri...