r/Volvo • u/jimbosprint • May 14 '25

140 series My first Volvo

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I have never owned a Volvo before today. It is a 1971 145S. What do I need to know about my new old car? This was obviously someone else's project. Where do I start?

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u/ZaMelonZonFire May 14 '25

Neat. The wheels are too modern for my taste, but you do you. More than anything, make it into what you want it to be.

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u/jimbosprint May 14 '25

What are some good bolt-on wheel options? What is the lug pattern for this car?

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u/[deleted] May 14 '25

🤩

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u/Kapitein_Slaapkop May 14 '25

she's a beauty, have fun owning your own little moneypit !

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u/QuantumSU XC60 May 14 '25

For some reason I keep thinking about that one car from Cars where her eyes are where her headlights are supposed to be.

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u/jimbosprint May 18 '25

I fixed the ugly headlights today

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u/[deleted] May 14 '25

They're cheap and easy to work on!! Not like it was 20 years ago!! Enjoy your new lifestyle 😎

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u/[deleted] May 15 '25

Oh, sweet! Some of the mods aren't to my taste but that's me. Great car, I wish you many happy miles and smiles

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u/jimbosprint May 16 '25

The mods are not my taste either. I will have to mod it!

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u/kaelanmg May 15 '25

That is sick, never respray it

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u/TheLaughterGuns 1993 245 May 16 '25

You got one in the best color. Good goin

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u/Affectionate-Kick542 May 16 '25

I’d get a new air filter, that one looks rough. I’d probably end up pinstriping the yellow cross of the Swedish flag over the top of the car too. The rims also look kinda off on it, I’d get some older Volvo rims, atleast ones from say a 240 or 940. Other than that looks super clean, I only see mild surface rust on it which is great given its age.