My 1971 Volvo 142- Will it drive!?

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
  • Welcome back folks! The past few weeks I've been tinkering away on this 1971 Volvo 142. It's a 4 speed manual, air conditioned car with 200,000 miles on it! Come along as we dig through it and try to get it functional.
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  • @IrenESorius
    @IrenESorius 22 дні тому +14

    Kanske borde du ha lärt dig svenska,,, 💖🥰💖
    Cheers from Sweden,, 🍻😎👍‍‍

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +3

      Howdy Partner! Someday, I hope to learn!

    • @Rickster621
      @Rickster621 22 дні тому +4

      The grammar is questionable, I think it should be.
      Du kanske borde ha lärt dig svenska.
      It seems like you're using English syntax. And in English it's probably directly translated correctly.
      Not trying to be vexing.

    • @saramalou9649
      @saramalou9649 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines U can still get a rusty 1 series for a 1000 buckers in Norway, maybe in usa and sweden and finland aswell but other countries nah. The boomers are dying and the barn finds appear. sorry but true

    • @Derknat
      @Derknat 22 дні тому +3

      Sweden here too 😀

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +1

      @@Rickster621 I will admit, I did not make the shirt. I just found it and bought it to be funny.

  • @philipsdefreville6138
    @philipsdefreville6138 22 дні тому +7

    Super cool Volvo, love the 2 door and amazing color!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Its the best color on any of the cars we have!!

  • @Charles-de9xt
    @Charles-de9xt 22 дні тому +8

    Your wife has so much patience. Big life award to her. I love your passion, it's interesting to see you rebuilding these old cars that would otherwise not see the road again.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Thanks Charles! I shes an absolute winner!

  • @TheAwkwardBanana
    @TheAwkwardBanana 22 дні тому +3

    "Sorry, just got done eating corn the long-ways"
    I'm gonna have to use that line at work, lmfao.

  • @Maj7
    @Maj7 22 дні тому +3

    Thanks for making the videos, mate. We're here for ya!

  • @jplock-mg8mx
    @jplock-mg8mx 22 дні тому +4

    140 are great cars... I owned a 1972, 142E which was the ''hot'' version of the 140 series... It had the B20E engine (high compression Bosch Jetronic fuel injected engine) coupled to the m41 manual short shifter 4 speed overdrive transmission, the grand luxe all leather interior and the british Smith''s gauges in the instrument panel... A beautifull car !!!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +2

      That sounds like an absolutely perfect 140!

  • @ShawnTheGreek
    @ShawnTheGreek 22 дні тому +3

    Part 2 was worth the wait!

  • @mortimergladbreath
    @mortimergladbreath 22 дні тому +5

    Great work there Dean! I enjoyed this one a lot! Now I'm off to my garage to fix something.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Hey Mortimer! Thanks for sticking with us!

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 22 дні тому +4

    Great job Dean! That mustard thing is a winner!

  • @whassupboi5417
    @whassupboi5417 22 дні тому +4

    I am in the process of buying a mustard yellow 1971 Volvo 142 (crazy coincidence) right now as well and I am really excited to fix her up just as you have done!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +1

      You have great taste in car and color my friend!

  • @richardguse3410
    @richardguse3410 21 день тому +3

    Way back in the 1972 I was able to buy a 142E from a small Volvo dealer in Ontario, Canada. We took the time to search Volvo parts numbers and found the Volvo factory rally springs were quite affordable. Best $200.00 I ever spent on options. Forget lowering, go up!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +2

      Thats not a bad idea… Im really digging the 5 spokes on the 142

    • @richardguse3410
      @richardguse3410 20 днів тому +2

      @@DeanofMachines Totally agree about the 5 spoke wheels! I had a couple of set for rallying back then.

  • @johnlorrieboskovic2836
    @johnlorrieboskovic2836 22 дні тому +3

    My favorite moment was seeing the flames coming out of the carb caressing the Boat Tank of Shame...

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      It makes things extra exciting when you tickle your plastic fuel tank with flames.

  • @motorwolfe
    @motorwolfe 22 дні тому +3

    I'm getting flashbacks to my yellow '71 142S which at o ne point had 240-series turbo rims, also 5-spoke like those geminis. you're really making great progress with this one, and it looks so clean.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Right on! Its about time we gave it a wash i would say.

  • @Irkin_Bollikans
    @Irkin_Bollikans 22 дні тому +3

    Welcome to my life Dean😂. I didn't plan on having to mostly restore a volvo, more like fix it up a bit and cruise. Unfortunately there is not a single part of my 164 that doesnt need major attention. At least there are still 240s around to pick from. I'd be dead in the water if not. We appreciate all you do to provide this excellent content ✌️

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Thank you Irkin! Glad to see you still in the comments. I was expecting this car to need a few things. Definitely not a surprise.

  • @SteveWashington
    @SteveWashington 22 дні тому +2

    Growing up in the 70s, we had a Volvo 4-door sedan. I cannot remember whether we had a 144 or 244. The grill and headlights looked like this 144, however, the interior looked like a 244. It was the greatest car, until several of the engine mounts failed. Still miss that car!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому

      That seems to be very common. Luckily they are easy to fix!

  • @dl242ti
    @dl242ti 22 дні тому +2

    I love VP Autoparts Dean! Thanks for another fine video of you doing another cool Volvo save. Roll on!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Heck yeah! VP Autoparts is the bees knees!! Thanks for showing some channel love

  • @karlbenz4925
    @karlbenz4925 22 дні тому +2

    Great Dean! that was an easy 40 minute tinkering😬 with Mr mustard.
    With only a few smaller adjustments left you will be the new cruiser King with your peers.
    I had a -72 dark green back in the day with high front and low arse ( that was the rage back then )
    Looked more like a gasser.
    Same brown interior and Wolfrace slot mags.
    Ahhhh.... the yesteryears.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Just a quick prod with a screwdriver and a couple sockets thrown in and shes done! Now to find somewhere interesting to drive to…

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 22 дні тому +3

    Shout out to the auto parts store👏🏼
    I hope you get those floors done asap!!!!
    Sound a runner though
    Awesome rebuild Dean 👍🏼

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      VP Autoparts has been great to deal with! This car has been fun to tinker with. I could’ve stretched it out into 4 videos but I wanted to get it caught up to recent content.

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines VP Auto Parts should change their name to V.I.P. Auto Parts 👍🏼

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      @@itsmephil2255 That might get confusing. I've heard the VP stands for Volvo Parts but I don't know why they have Mustang bodies...

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines well, least it's not a gremlin body

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      @@itsmephil2255 I'd rather it be a Gremlin!

  • @transdetendal
    @transdetendal 13 днів тому +1

    good to see you found out how to look REALLY on the motor and find all the faults to make it run right , nice to see this old girl in its abitat.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  13 днів тому +1

      Yeah! We are excited to have it up and running finally!

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 22 дні тому +3

    Great video and car, sounds good too🔥😎

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      It sounds great! Maybe I should do more driving video!

    • @Oyvind88
      @Oyvind88 22 дні тому +1

      Yeah😀

  • @SimpsonsClassics
    @SimpsonsClassics 22 дні тому +2

    Dude this car is so cool! She is a right peach!

  • @PronayP
    @PronayP 17 днів тому

    lol I guess it’s a “not so easy out” huh?
    Thank you VP Auto Parts!! For hooking our brother up with a replacement 🎉

  • @DragonsAuprospecting
    @DragonsAuprospecting 18 днів тому +1

    Happy to see that someone is fixing up these old Volvos .... I have a bit of a project car myself I bought 7 years ago , sigh.... It's a 2000 S80 T6 . I really like the car but sometimes ... I wish I would've picked a different Volvo . I paid $750 for it 7 years ago it sat mostly for about 8 years before I bought it . All it needed at the time to get it moving was a fresh battery and gas it's been driving ever since but the dang thing has so many Gremlins in it and I also know it's not the most popular Volvo makes ... but it's mine and paid . Thank you for sharing these videos because if you can get these old Volvo cars running I can probably keep mine going too.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  18 днів тому +1

      Thank you! I appreciate the love! Sometimes a cheap project can cost quite a bit! Just take it one bite at a time.

  • @mds2465
    @mds2465 22 дні тому +3

    Yeah on a car that old that's been sitting for years it's pretty much inevitable that you're going to have to replace all the rubber brake hoses. Same is true for the clutch line as well. I personally like the steel braided brake lines myself.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      The steel braided stuff is always the way to go!

  • @Drury96
    @Drury96 22 дні тому +2

    Love this Volvo, great video Dean and we appreciate the effort you put into them !!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Thank you kind sir! You keep watching and I’ll keep pumping them out.

    • @Drury96
      @Drury96 21 день тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines always!

  • @Derknat
    @Derknat 22 дні тому +2

    Love your te-shirt 😊

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +2

      Thank you! I hoped it would get a laugh.

  • @freddebeck5668
    @freddebeck5668 22 дні тому +3

    Nice!👌👌👌

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому

      Thank you kindly! I's coming together nicely.

  • @ianwheeler7903
    @ianwheeler7903 22 дні тому +2

    You should keep the original Volvo wheels on the 142, Dean.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      It looks too funny, low with original wheels.

  • @timwikblad6119
    @timwikblad6119 22 дні тому +2

    Love the shirt 🤣

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Thanks Tim LOL. I had a chuckle when I found it.

  • @Rickster621
    @Rickster621 22 дні тому +2

    I have to love VP Auto Parts, im swedish.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      They knocked it out of the park, dealing with this caliper issue. They've always been communicative with me.

  • @AndreasLarsson95
    @AndreasLarsson95 22 дні тому +2

    Nice tshirt. cheers from kristinehamn, sweden.. :)

  • @charlie225
    @charlie225 22 дні тому +2

    Hey Deano, I really dig the new member of the fleet. Also cool to here that this new influx of subscribers is 10 percent women, are they watching for the Volvo content or the hunky host of the show !😂

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +1

      Hey Chucko! I like to think they are here for the eye candy that is the Dean of Machines fleet!

  • @johannesreinfors297
    @johannesreinfors297 22 дні тому +3

    Jag gillar din tröja!

  • @ricksampson6780
    @ricksampson6780 21 день тому +2

    Do as Dean does and insist on genuine VP Auto Parts for your next classic Volvo restoration project.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +2

      VP Auto Parts has been getting it right through thick and thin!

  • @mrcarrepairman
    @mrcarrepairman 21 день тому +1

    Bra jobbat Dean 👍🏻

  • @johnmcraven3598
    @johnmcraven3598 19 днів тому +1

    That steering box will always have some slack when turned to the side. If it has slack straight ahead it's an issue. Only adjust out the slack with it straight ahead.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  19 днів тому +1

      Thats right! I remember you talking about that before.

  • @Tasmanian_D3vil
    @Tasmanian_D3vil 22 дні тому +1

    That's why i always remove bleeder screws on bench - put high temp grase and test everything before install... Just remove caliper, open it and tap bleeder from behind (i think it's possible like in 240's Girling front caipers)

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      That sounds reasonable. It’s unfortunate but a good lesson in dealing with VP customer service.

    • @Tasmanian_D3vil
      @Tasmanian_D3vil 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines Skandix do same things so you need verify all parts before install.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      @@Tasmanian_D3vil This is good advice all around.

  • @mayflowerlash11
    @mayflowerlash11 22 дні тому +1

    That's a massive A/C compressor in the engine bay. It's probably less efficient compared to a modern compressor, and you might have a little more space around a modern one.
    I bet you've thought of this already.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Yeaahh I thought pointing out that the car had airbrakes would get a laugh.

  • @103erik
    @103erik 22 дні тому +1

    Enjoyed it, though watching you kept me out of my garage and working on my Amazon. I got new front calipers from Classic Volvo Restoration, which I think is the same as VP Autoparts. They have problems too: holes for brake lines are drilled deeper than on original calipers, lines are loose even with fittings screwed in all the way. What's with these aftermarket parts? Arg!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      They are the same parts! I've stuck with VP though since the customer service is on point. I didn't have that experience with CVR.

  • @mayflowerlash11
    @mayflowerlash11 22 дні тому +1

    That mustard coloured 142 is a nice looking body. The wheels, both the 5 spoke and the faux wires (I know you don't like them but they look good) look good.
    Did Volvo make a 162 ie 1 series, 6 cylinder, 2 door?

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      The 5 spokes are growing on me. There was never a 162. Thankfully!!

  • @D1rtywrenches
    @D1rtywrenches 16 днів тому +1

    Hmmm VP auto you say, I’ll have to check them out

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  16 днів тому +1

      They have really great customer service so I try to keep them mentioned in videos. They deserve the business!

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC 22 дні тому +1

    That access hole is, I believe, for access to the bottom of the pickup. At least it was on mine. Do yourself a favour and tear the bottom disc off of the screen off of the pickup. It crushes with age and causes fuel starvation issues. A modern fuel filter up front will do more than it can anyhow.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому

      Well now that its full of fuel, that will be a project for when its a problem!

  • @bassjaymi
    @bassjaymi 22 дні тому +2

    VP auto sounds good if they replace the bad parts that fast. Good cus svc

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому

      Honestly, we are lucky to have a company like them available to the community.

  • @nou2931
    @nou2931 22 дні тому +2

    Hey dean, what's the watch that you wear? Looks cool.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Hey there! It’s a Fossil watch that was inscribed by my lady!

  • @lunkanx7804
    @lunkanx7804 20 днів тому +1

    😎👍

  • @shanec5957
    @shanec5957 22 дні тому +1

    that hole is for the fuel screen on the fi cars

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      That's a good point. I've not had an EFI B20.

  • @shanec5957
    @shanec5957 22 дні тому +1

    vp rocks!

  • @MrTimcoronel
    @MrTimcoronel 21 день тому +1

    is the colour Safari Yellow? Same as the 144GL called Victor mum drove for 27 years. Hers had fuel injection and black leather seats.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +1

      FI and black leather would be baller in this car!

  • @tommiemcleodjr.2174
    @tommiemcleodjr.2174 17 днів тому +1

    There are ALL the 2-doors lol

  • @Ankan..
    @Ankan.. 18 днів тому +1

    That's the ac-pump.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  18 днів тому

      Which one is it?

    • @Ankan..
      @Ankan.. 18 днів тому

      @DeanofMachines The one you see on the left side of the engine, Infront of the break booster.
      The highest one with a belt to it.

  • @tubeagelast1146
    @tubeagelast1146 22 дні тому +1

    Are those ipd gems 16”? If you ever let them go… 😅

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      They are 15s believe it or not! All parts sales go through the membership program.

  • @pellepp9628
    @pellepp9628 18 днів тому +1

    Snygg t-shirt😂😂

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  18 днів тому +2

      Its my best Tshirt!

    • @pellepp9628
      @pellepp9628 18 днів тому

      @@DeanofMachines 😅😅of course😃If you visit sweden your welcome to visit us here

  • @saramalou9649
    @saramalou9649 22 дні тому +1

    I think the car wont be level if you drop it more in the front. If you notice the wheel arch is alot higher in the front. i bet u new this i just had to say it 🙂

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      We did make that observation as well. It looks like the front is nearly an inch higher than it should be.

    • @saramalou9649
      @saramalou9649 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines oki 🙂

  • @sherriaaberts8253
    @sherriaaberts8253 21 день тому +2

    Absolutely love channel

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  21 день тому +1

      Thank you very much!!!! I appreciate the support.

  • @pellepp9628
    @pellepp9628 18 днів тому +1

    Did I see a photo of a real car(german) at 20,45?😊😊😂😂I have Volvos and Bmw❤

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  18 днів тому +2

      Ha! A REAL car you say? I don’t think so. Lol

    • @pellepp9628
      @pellepp9628 18 днів тому

      @@DeanofMachines 😃😃👍👍

  • @dennisrohm6372
    @dennisrohm6372 20 днів тому

    Needs the turbo wheels from the black car

  • @mayflowerlash11
    @mayflowerlash11 22 дні тому

    Your neighbour's lawn looks really good. Just saying.
    LOL. really really good. (somebody help me up of the floor) LOL
    FYI. We can hear you clearly over the lawn enthusiast noise, so don't sweat it too much.
    Love your work.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому

      I planted new grass once. My neighbor cut it too short and it died :(

  • @eriktjader6689
    @eriktjader6689 22 дні тому +1

    Nice t-shirt 😂 you should learn Swedish

  • @heckmacbuff
    @heckmacbuff 22 дні тому +1

    Please leave the original wheels in place!

  • @deviatefishy
    @deviatefishy 21 день тому +1

    Original wheels or bust.

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC 22 дні тому +1

    140's and cursed brakes. A common occurrence 🫠
    Edit: 140's and cursed everythings.
    Mine needed more housebreaking than a feral cat before it behaved.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +1

      Luckily this thing came with plenty of parts!

  • @Bubbibjoern
    @Bubbibjoern 20 днів тому +1

    Complaining about it being uncomfortable and then you still want to lower it more? 🤣🤣

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +1

      I just want to party you know?

    • @Bubbibjoern
      @Bubbibjoern 20 днів тому +1

      You do you 😉 I see you did manage to find the spot for the ground also, these 100 series are a little weird.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +1

      @@Bubbibjoern I struggle with wanting a comfortable drive and trying to look cool. Whatever I do to the car it will be reversible.

  • @shanec5957
    @shanec5957 22 дні тому

    pull that ac stuff off and put it in a box

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  22 дні тому +2

      Why would I do such a thing?

    • @algarcia7893
      @algarcia7893 22 дні тому +2

      Not in GA or TX, we need the AC to get thru our hot summers!

    • @hbhmhbhm
      @hbhmhbhm 22 дні тому +1

      @@DeanofMachines Definately keep it its such a great option, maybe you could find somebody with some R12 for extra cooling!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +1

      @@algarcia7893 gets sweaty reaal quick!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  20 днів тому +1

      @@hbhmhbhm it might convert to r134!