1969 Volvo 142
Started on Oct. 11, 2004, 5:48 p.m.
We add some modern touches to a classic Volvo.
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Latest Project Updates
Feb 7, 2007
Dyno Curve
Our Volvo hits the dyno.
May 9, 2005
What To Do With Old B20 Parts?
Fun with left over parts.
Mar 2, 2005
Call us Crazy
We can’t seem to find much more to fix on this one. Bummer.
Feb 8, 2005
Making our Volvo 142 Prettier
What do you do with a project car that runs perfectly and has no issues? Make it prettier!
Jan 24, 2005
Busy Day for the Volvo
Our Volvo goes autocrossing and hits 117 horsepower on the dyno.
Jan 18, 2005
MegaSquirt Tuning
We’ve been tuning the new Megasquirt fuel injection system.
Jan 7, 2005
Swain Coating
Coating our custom headers
Jan 5, 2005
MegaSquirt Installation
Our Volvo 142 gets MegaSquirted.
Dec 15, 2004
142 Sport Exhaust
We install a Skandix sport exhaust, and prepare for fuel injection.
Dec 3, 2004
142 Work Progresses
We change fans, seat, and guages.
Nov 29, 2004
142 at the Turkey Rod Run
We hit the Turkey Rod Run, and getting ready for a switch to fuel injection.
Nov 22, 2004
Race on Sunday, Drive the Volvo to Work on Monday
Our 142 had a busy weekend!
Nov 15, 2004
Florida State Champs
We competed at the Florida State Championship Solo II event this weekend at Brooksville, Florida.
Nov 8, 2004
Cruisin'
We’ve been having a lot of fun with the 142.
Oct 24, 2004
142 Attends SSAVE.org Volvo Meet
Our newly built engine didn’t leak a drop of oil and managed nearly 28 mpg.
Oct 20, 2004
Rebuilt SUs Installed
The rebuilt SUs give the Volvo engine bay some flash.
Oct 15, 2004
142 Engine Runs!
Our newly rebuilt B20E engine chugs to life.
Oct 11, 2004
142 Reunited with its Engine
Our rebuilt block goes back in the 142, and we start putting things back together.
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1969 Volvo 142 Specs
- Body type:
- Coupe
- Country of origin:
- Sweden
- Displacement:
- 0cc
- Engine configuration:
- Inline-4
- Transmission:
- 4-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- Front-wheel drive
- Brakes:
- disc/drum
- Body width:
- 0.0 in.
- Curb weight:
- 0 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- 0.0 in.
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