1971 Volvo 164

For a site that I update so rarely I’m impressed that I get so many spam comments! I just went through about 800 from last fall.

Well the Volvo is back on the road and the springtime air seems to be treating her well. I put the intake/exhaust manifold back on with a new gasket I got from Swedish Treasures out of NY. After a little burning in the gasket it runs great. The rear carburetor is still not performing like the front one and I think it may either need a replacement (I have 2 spares) or a rebuild. Still with only one carb it runs great and even my sportscar fanatic friend was surprised at the power it has now. Getting the u-joints done last year was a huge benefit.

It may need some exhaust work in the near future but for right now I’m going to drive the hell out of it in this nice spring weather. I spent all winter looking at other old Volvos and when I got back in the 164 I realized why I love this car so much. It’s comfortable, a bit unpredictable, and totally unique looking. I stopped to get some dinner the other night and a small child pointed to it and said “Mommy thats a cool car!” High praise indeed.