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I've lusted after an 1800es since I first saw them on the road in Europe in the early 70's. I'd have bought one then, but they were way too pricey for my pay as a Spec 4 in the US Army...after all, I had to buy some of that good German beer, wine and wurst!
I'm going to look at a restored 72 this week. The FI has been removed and it has dual carbs now. It looks great in the photos, I've talked to a mechanic that has maintained it for the past few years and had a friend check it out for me.
I don't know what areas on these cars are prone to rust...where should I look for rust repairs? I've also been told that the car has very stiff steering and it takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop the car. With no power steering, I understand the car will not steer like a modern car. I think the 1800es had power brakes and I would not expect undue pedal pressure to stop the car. My other old car is a 65 Ford Falcon so I understand the effort to stop a manual brake car but I'd think the es would take less pressure.
Any advice on what to check out for stiff steering and high brake pedal pressure? Any other items to check carefully before I turn over my hard earned $$?
I don't have any pictures yet. If I buy the car, I'll post some here.
Thanks for any help you can give this novice Volvo owner.
I'm going to look at a restored 72 this week. The FI has been removed and it has dual carbs now. It looks great in the photos, I've talked to a mechanic that has maintained it for the past few years and had a friend check it out for me.
I don't know what areas on these cars are prone to rust...where should I look for rust repairs? I've also been told that the car has very stiff steering and it takes a lot of pedal pressure to stop the car. With no power steering, I understand the car will not steer like a modern car. I think the 1800es had power brakes and I would not expect undue pedal pressure to stop the car. My other old car is a 65 Ford Falcon so I understand the effort to stop a manual brake car but I'd think the es would take less pressure.
Any advice on what to check out for stiff steering and high brake pedal pressure? Any other items to check carefully before I turn over my hard earned $$?
I don't have any pictures yet. If I buy the car, I'll post some here.
Thanks for any help you can give this novice Volvo owner.