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We have specialised in Volvos of the 1960's and 70's since 2001 - both workshop and rally competition services, as well as new and used parts sales.
Our cars have done well on many Peking2Paris events, and 3rd overall on the London2CapeTown rally, in addition to our standard roadgoing cars.
Our UA-cam channel is a catalogue of truncated technical videos from our work on classic Volvos of the 1960/70's
PV544, P1800, Amazon, 140 & 164 - B18, B20 & B30 engines - sorted by Volvo's chaptering system.
The library of over 130 advert free videos can then be found at
patreon.com/amazoncars
When we stop making videos, all these will be "public" access once more, the Patreon portal is there to cover our costs in creating the videos.
Rob & Emma Henchoz
Our cars have done well on many Peking2Paris events, and 3rd overall on the London2CapeTown rally, in addition to our standard roadgoing cars.
Our UA-cam channel is a catalogue of truncated technical videos from our work on classic Volvos of the 1960/70's
PV544, P1800, Amazon, 140 & 164 - B18, B20 & B30 engines - sorted by Volvo's chaptering system.
The library of over 130 advert free videos can then be found at
patreon.com/amazoncars
When we stop making videos, all these will be "public" access once more, the Patreon portal is there to cover our costs in creating the videos.
Rob & Emma Henchoz
Volvo PV544 Historic Rally Car: £25,000
GAS 685, regular contender for over 20y: on UK HRCR events, LEJoG, RAC Rallies of the Tests, and Iceland.
+ Countless class top 3's and many top 10's
+ One International outright win.
Built by Amazon Cars, with their experience of London2CapeTown (3rd), and all their Peking2Paris builds.
Email Emma at amazoncarsltd@gmail.com
+ Countless class top 3's and many top 10's
+ One International outright win.
Built by Amazon Cars, with their experience of London2CapeTown (3rd), and all their Peking2Paris builds.
Email Emma at amazoncarsltd@gmail.com
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Відео
Our own 121 comes out
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A couple of trips in the next week: first to Sussex for the mountain biking (our daughter is defending her National Champion title); then to Goodwood for the Festival of Speed
PV544 12v Wiper Motor testing
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I think the B18 PV544 had a two speed motor. This is a unit from Joghinder Singh's stock that I tested today...
Weekly News#0062
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26th April 2023 Nothing to do with Volvos! A visiting helicopter behind our kitchen in East Anglia
PV544 Rally Car for sale: B18 engine - £20,000
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Offered by Trevor, the current owner, we have this B18 PV544 for sale. Mike & Lorna Harrison campaigned the car successfully in the late 2010's, sold it to Trevor who intended to do a South American event, however Covid put paid to that plan, and now he is offering it for sale. The B18 engine was built by us at Amazon Cars for Mike & Lorna, and the car has recently been serviced by a garage loc...
Weekly News#0061
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20th April 2023 Amazons in the workshop B20 P1800S engine problem
Weekly News#0060
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20th March 2023 3 Legs of Man rally, Isle of Man Great performances from Volvos, but not ours or Phil Woods'!
140 (early) Dash Illumination
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Truncated video short: full advert free video is at patreon.com/amazoncars The early, strip speedometer, 140 & 164 have a rheostat to control the dash illumination when the side lights are switched on. The coils by now are generally heavily corroded, and don't permit enough voltage to light up the dash. This is how to work around the problem, allowing a full 12v to the bulbs when the sidelights...
Weekly News#0059
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1st March 2023 Mike's PV544 nearly ready Amy's 142 B18 engine installed and ready to run Our PV444 for sale 140 Lower Wishbones - going out to customers, Skandix & Brookhouse PV door latches - going out to customers, CVI & Brookhouse
Weekly News#0058
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9th Feb 2023 Mike's PV544 latches, vibration & cooling Gareth: we fail to convert to twin circuit brakes Amy's 142 B18 engine 140 Lower Wishbones - first production batch available
PV: slack door handle Repair Kit Installation
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Every PV we've ever seen has floppy door handles. In the worst case this results in not being able to open the door. Here's the technical video on how to sort the problem using Amazon Cars' Repair Kit. The task will take about 1h for each door... PV544
PV: slack door handles sorted!
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The best work I've done in years! Every PV we've ever seen has floppy door handles. In the worst case this results in not being able to open the door. Here's the solution, I shall have a price for the parts soon. PV544
Weekly News#0057
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15 December 2022 - dreadful sound quality, we apologise! Richard's 131 much improved Amy's B18 engine delayed Rack clearance 140 (1974) new radiator grille!
PV: slack door handles problem
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Truncated video short, full version (advert free) at patreon.com/amazoncars Every PV we've ever seen has floppy door handles. In the worst case this results in not being able to open the door. Here's what causes it, hopefully I shall have a solution within a few weeks! PV544
Weekly News#0056
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30 November 2022 Building M40-K10 gearboxes for Amy's 142 B30 engines for sale Wolfrace wheels for sale Richard's 121 arrives LPG for Volvo 850 for sale
From A (rack) to B (rack) to C (skip) - sorting the racks
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From A (rack) to B (rack) to C (skip) - sorting the racks
Spicer Differential "ticking": can you help?
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Spicer Differential "ticking": can you help?
Repairing seal surfaces: SKF Speedi-Sleeve
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Repairing seal surfaces: SKF Speedi-Sleeve
Yacht for sale: Anderson 22 "SYLKIE"
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Yacht for sale: Anderson 22 "SYLKIE"
PV544: Door & Boot lock replacement
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PV544: Door & Boot lock replacement
Please Let us know if you want a pair, we are about to make another batch
Wonderful car, I would assume it is already sold. Cheers.
I built a 10:1 engine (B20) in 1996 and in 2022 I had to replace the cylinder head gasket. I had no idea these engines were so unreliable.........................
Well done about priority of tasks. what suspension angles are used on an amazon?
Hello, Where did you get that small latch piece. I'm only able to find the entire door latch mechanism through my vintage Volvos suppliers. Thank you for the Terrific video.
has always a lot of information lol🤣
The Volvo gearbox looks quite similar to the Jaguar E-type and XJ gear boxes. Are they related ? If so, I used an XJ w unrated O/D in my V12 E-type (270 ish hp) without any issues and could imagine using the jag o/d box in my P1800ES project with a tuned B20.
Nice kit! Where can we buy it?
Let me know if you are able to find that small piece. Somewhere in this world someone is making these parts.
Useless video with a link to a pay for play site.
I had thought the upper wishbone was to adjust the camber only, with both front and rear bolts always having identical shims on them to avoid breaking bolts. Aren't there shims on the crossmember with which one can alter the caster safely?
A lot of opinions in the video, i´m sure he want´s to sell his stuff. Here in Sweden we are revving 8000 with oem lifter and pushrod, no hassle...
super!
What a gem!
Yep. Learned the hard way many years ago.
My Amazon has an overdive, installed by a previous owner but I wasn't aware about the fragility of the unit in the higher torque gears (or worse, in reverse). So, thank you for alerting us! Not at home at the moment (sailing again) but I thought that my overdrive inhibitor allowed selection in 3rd and 4th, but not the lower gears. Does that make sence to you?
Howdy, sir. I’m from Texas (3rd gen. both sides) and your comment about “getting bit where you sit” is a new one for me! However, I don’t doubt the veracity at all and was entertained in hearing it. I’m currently in Seattle, but here’s another old Texan adage for you: “You can take the man outta Texas, but you can’t take Texas out of the man!” Haha. Just found you, will check out more of your vids, good job and thanks. BTW: I have owned 3 122s, 1 with M41, seriously considering a 4th, a ‘64 2door ,B20, P1800 M41, other goodies. Did without for years, now am seriously re-infected w Amazon-itis! Adios, pardner!
What’s the brand of this device ? Where can I find it ?
I took a payed subscription for this channel but I want to unsubscribe now. I tried for a month already and I am still not unsubscribed. No one takes responsibility. Kind regards Piet van Zundert.
Thank you, owning a mysterious '66 amazon which engine code shows it as a 142 B20b. This has been very informative.
Tube frame, yes, but that's a long long way from being a space frame.
Hello, greetings from Poland. I started restoring my P1800e and I have an idea to change the fuel injection to be powered by two Weber 45 carburetors set. My mechanic friend advises against it and says that at idle the engine will sound like a tractor but from 2000 Rpm it will be rocket, and basicly that those Webers are a bit to big. What I want with carbs is that beuatyfull sound and historic feel, some decent power around 120 BHP. I am asking for Your advice on this topic, schould I try with these carburetors or maybe use smaller Weber 40, maybe a different brand or stick to injection. Afert seeing Your videos I know that You have massive knowledge about those engines, please give me some thoughts about it. Thanks for any advice. Best regards, Michal
revisiting this video. As I think I've found an available Bosch intermittent switch... maybe :) thanks. Seattle needs intermittent wipers
Extremely comprehensive overview.
Many thanks for sharing this much appreciated
Hi Rob & Emma, huge thanks for you devotion to these old cars. The material is super helpful, please keep it up. Is it possible to do a video on the proper/correct installation or overview of the B20 PCV system Routine maintenance on or inspection of, would also be very helpful.
what is the specific Isky Cam did you choose?
I'm in need of the latch repair kit for my driver door pv 444. How can I get one?
Thanks for the explanation. I know now for sure that my rear axle is a spicer, not an ENV.
I have a theory about the braided teflon lines if you were to use something like or similar to a crimp sleeve on the outside of the braid would that be sufficient for use in rallying? Or am i just thinking nonsense?
That's a gorgeous car!
I had the same clicking. I took apart the diff carrier assembly and noticed that the thrust washers for the side gears (axle gears) were warped. I replaced those thrust washers and the ones for the smaller planetary gears, along with the larger pivot pin. I spider gears are still a little loose from wear, but now move smoothly without clicking. Those parts are basically the only ones you can get anymore. 😔
So nice❤
Clean car
My crank pulley bolt seems really stuck on I can't get it to move with an electric impact any tips?
What is a C grind camshaft?
What kind or brand of fuel pump do you guys run on your b20
Need the rest of the video!😮
Are you nowadays shipping parts by helicopter?
Practice makes perfect or perhaps he is lost. Needs an Amazon - a few more MPG.
Exhaust? Head milled? Start that baby up!
What happened to the rest of the video ?
I would love some of those a arms but I'm in the states lots for shipping I would think
Could you tell me where I can buy the kit?
We're all asking the same question!! I don't need the entire $$$ mechanism.
Always great videos, thank you. Can you provide some more detail on the head? It looks to be a later year head, given the P for FI, but what exactly is it? I have a F Head and a E head and am trying to decide whether to use the E in its original configuration or shave the F to E specs and higher compression (FI holes plugged for a carbureted motor). Thanks again!
Im wondering if its a problem or a feature that in my 142 with a b20 and m40 i cannot no matter how hard it try to engage the first gear while the car is moving which causes problems in traffic when im moving too slowly for 2nd gear but cannot engage first gear. Im thinking of installing lighter flywheel but dont know if the car will stall every time in traffic if i install that
Thanks Emma and Rob, love the updates!
Good to hear from you Peter - thankyou!
Well done sir, very knowlagble and informative enjoyed this.
What happened to these videos? Would be really interesting but they’re all 1 minute long?
Hi, Is there a way to upgrade an 1971 144 model, M40 Gearbox, with a three passengers front seat setup? I suspect That the T9 shifter is way backwards. Maybe there is an interchangeable shifter plate similar to the 'short' vs. 'long' M41? Thanks!