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NONHOG · 02-04-2010, 01:51 AM

What are the chances ? Not sure of the years but they look near same to my 49.
Going to look into them, hoping one of them is parts for the other and maybe they'll sell me a roof skin.
I can dream

entourageguy · 02-04-2010, 07:43 AM

and we can only dream of pictures .............................

Sillyoldman · 02-04-2010, 10:21 AM

How did you spot them? How did you not spot them? Are they advertised for sale?

NONHOG · 02-04-2010, 12:57 PM

I saw them when I was walking to get my lunch one day. Very small view from the path I took. Many days later I was eating lunch in my truck and was thinking how I could not see them so I walked over to the gate and barely
was able to get a peak. So I asked another neighbor if I could walk through there back lot to get a better view. It took getting closer and closer to see them before I was sure what they were.
I'll see if I can find a camera at work or I'll bring one tomorrow.
Have an insider looking into finding the owner.

NONHOG · 02-05-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

How did you spot them? How did you not spot them? Are they advertised for sale?

Thats pretty funny now that I see they are visable from a busy side street.

I never go that way and sure enough this morning there they are for all the world to see. Well the one high up anyway. And I noticed it has a sunroof, which may not matter if the part I need is far enough back.
Moot point if its not for sale(or reasonable $)

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Good thing I sold my motorcycle. I've got enough projects to keep busy the rest of my life LOL

NONHOG · 02-05-2010, 10:30 PM

These pics show why I would be interested in a donor panel.
A smart man would sell the rusty dented beast to a bodyman and stop dreaming of a Fontana headed 302 Jimmy powerplant for the thing.
But I really like it !

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-05-2010, 11:58 PM

Good luck. Hopefully they will want to sell one or parts off of one.

NONHOG · 02-06-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Good luck. Hopefully they will want to sell one or parts off of one.

Thanks sure would be handy, I also have been talking with another member here.
who is not that far that may have parts available also. Love this site !

Steve@OldSub.com · 02-06-2010, 12:50 AM

The top splits off at the drip rail. If I remember correctly the drip rail is a separate piece. From that inside photo it looks like the structural pieces of both the top and the side are damaged. That's more serious than I had imagined.

To remove the top you remove a series of bolts down each side, and then cut the leaded seams on each side front and back. At the moment I don't recall what I've done in the rear opening, though I've tried to preserve those because so often the door opening is rusty.

I'm not a body man, but I think you are going to want to straighten that bent internal structure before opening the top to replace the damaged part of the roof.

I enjoyed the Volvo pictures. I'm another one who has looked at an old 122 as a possible project. I thought of it as a fun first car for my kids. Since they are grown and gone and I never bought one I guess that's not going to happen.

NONHOG · 02-06-2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com

The top splits off at the drip rail. If I remember correctly the drip rail is a separate piece. From that inside photo it looks like the structural pieces of both the top and the side are damaged. That's more serious than I had imagined.

To remove the top you remove a series of bolts down each side, and then cut the leaded seams on each side front and back. At the moment I don't recall what I've done in the rear opening, though I've tried to preserve those because so often the door opening is rusty.

I'm not a body man, but I think you are going to want to straighten that bent internal structure before opening the top to replace the damaged part of the roof.

I enjoyed the Volvo pictures. I'm another one who has looked at an old 122 as a possible project. I thought of it as a fun first car for my kids. Since they are grown and gone and I never bought one I guess that's not going to happen.

Great info thanks Steve ! That really helps me decide how to go about my needed repairs.
Never too late for an old Volvo project, just happen to have an extra when your ready HaHa

02-04-2010, 01:51 AM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	2 panels next door to where I work What are the chances ? Not sure of the years but they look near same to my 49. Going to look into them, hoping one of them is parts for the other and maybe they'll sell me a roof skin. I can dream __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

02-04-2010, 07:43 AM	#2
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02-04-2010, 10:21 AM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 2 panels next door to where I work How did you spot them? How did you not spot them? Are they advertised for sale? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-04-2010, 12:57 PM	#4
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: 2 panels next door to where I work I saw them when I was walking to get my lunch one day. Very small view from the path I took. Many days later I was eating lunch in my truck and was thinking how I could not see them so I walked over to the gate and barely was able to get a peak. So I asked another neighbor if I could walk through there back lot to get a better view. It took getting closer and closer to see them before I was sure what they were. I'll see if I can find a camera at work or I'll bring one tomorrow. Have an insider looking into finding the owner. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

02-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#6
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,455	Re: 2 panels next door to where I work These pics show why I would be interested in a donor panel. A smart man would sell the rusty dented beast to a bodyman and stop dreaming of a Fontana headed 302 Jimmy powerplant for the thing. But I really like it ! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

02-05-2010, 11:58 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 2 panels next door to where I work Good luck. Hopefully they will want to sell one or parts off of one. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-06-2010, 12:50 AM	#9
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: 2 panels next door to where I work The top splits off at the drip rail. If I remember correctly the drip rail is a separate piece. From that inside photo it looks like the structural pieces of both the top and the side are damaged. That's more serious than I had imagined. To remove the top you remove a series of bolts down each side, and then cut the leaded seams on each side front and back. At the moment I don't recall what I've done in the rear opening, though I've tried to preserve those because so often the door opening is rusty. I'm not a body man, but I think you are going to want to straighten that bent internal structure before opening the top to replace the damaged part of the roof. I enjoyed the Volvo pictures. I'm another one who has looked at an old 122 as a possible project. I thought of it as a fun first car for my kids. Since they are grown and gone and I never bought one I guess that's not going to happen.



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