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Originally Posted by 1978
I can't believe I bought this Volvo in October 2020 and I haven't got it driving out on the road yet. It is still pretty much in the same condition it was at the beginning of the thread. I basically had forgotten about her and it's been in my mates workshop. I transported it back to mine 3 weeks ago and thought it about time to get the vinyl top put on. Only one problem there, no company wants to attempt it for less than £700. Only today, by chance chatting with a windscreen guy, I mentioned about the roof, in which he replied, 'I've experience in putting vinyl covering on' So roll on the next stage.
Are there any LHD power steering racks about? I think it might be a better alternative to get a second hand rack than have this one fitted with new seals. The fluid just pours out the ends when the car is running.
Cheers Peter
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God news on the vinyl roof!
As for the steering rack, i think they're the same as the 240 models of the same age so you could probably find on on ebay , possibly UK but almost certainly Germany, France or similar. Also there's a Swedish site similar to ebay but i can't think of the name of it just now, i've had a few bargains from it on things that are NLA anywhere else on the planet.
However, would a RHD conversion be an idea or do you plan on using it for touring in Europe?
Could also be worth trying
https://www.gcp.se/ for a repair kit or even a rack but it would be new prices from Volvo - could be collected from your local Vlvo dealer though, even ordered by them.