Amazon: - What to look for?

Juular · Sep 1st, 2021, 10:01

I've always fancied an Amazon and the time has come when I may be able to obtain one as a project.

I'm not after a perfect running example. Most of the ones I've looked at have a bit of rust and a non running engine - which is fine. I can weld and I can get them running again.

I'm just wondering if there is anything in particular that can be seen as a massive pitfall, for example rust in a location that is extremely difficult to put right, or parts that are now impossible to come by.

Any opinions gratefully received, and if you have a project languishing somewhere and are looking to get rid, feel free to post it here.

68jackh · Sep 1st, 2021, 10:35

The rust is the only real issue.

I have managed to get all the parts i need with the exception of the rear upper latch (on an estate) but it is repairable.

Brookhouse will have everything you need from fuses to wheels and everything in between.

Classic Swede is also a really good place to buy stuff.

If you want engine performance i would highly recommend Tinus tuning in the Netherlands, Ben is a really good bloke and has some seriously good upgrades.

Welcome (hopefully) to the club.

Jack

Juular · Sep 1st, 2021, 10:49

Excellent news, thanks for that!

I'd also be interested to know how easy to come by engine components are - valves, seals, rings, bearings etc. I suppose spare bxx engines seem fairly numerous if all else fails.

Ron Kwas · Sep 1st, 2021, 11:01

Juular;

My basic advice is always to buy the best sheetmetal you can afford...and at their age, there will be examples from all across the spectrum of rust conditions...but if you can take on such repairs, you have more options to choose from. Weaknesses do to age and wear occur, but are wellknown and documented to help you through them...you rarely have to break new ground all by yourself figuring out an issue. Mechanicals can always be repaired, and there are many used, new, repro even repurp sources and resources out there...Jack has already given two local to you...

Good Hunting for your next project car!

Burdekin · Sep 1st, 2021, 11:38

Parts are getting expensive, if you look at Brookhouse Volvo you can see how much repair panels cost. The sedan parts are plentiful and most of the proper repair panels are decent.

c1800 · Sep 1st, 2021, 16:01

A good starting point to understanding what to look for.

http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/a...g-tips-amazon/

Army · Sep 2nd, 2021, 12:04

Three words:-

Rust

Rust

Rust

(!)

Juular · Sep 3rd, 2021, 11:23

Well, I bought myself a rusty Amazon 122S with a seized engine.

I guess I'll be posting in this section now too!

Dibble · Sep 3rd, 2021, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juular

Well, I bought myself a rusty Amazon 122S with a seized engine.

I guess I'll be posting in this section now too!

Hi, interesting project. I have a B18 from my original Amazon and which my neighbour and I had started a few weeks ago. I'm just across the water in Fife if you are interested.

Juular · Sep 4th, 2021, 18:41

I may well be, although I'm quietly confident I can get it to turn over again. Thanks for the offer, I'll keep you in mind.

Sep 1st, 2021, 10:01	#1
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	What to look for? I've always fancied an Amazon and the time has come when I may be able to obtain one as a project. I'm not after a perfect running example. Most of the ones I've looked at have a bit of rust and a non running engine - which is fine. I can weld and I can get them running again. I'm just wondering if there is anything in particular that can be seen as a massive pitfall, for example rust in a location that is extremely difficult to put right, or parts that are now impossible to come by. Any opinions gratefully received, and if you have a project languishing somewhere and are looking to get rid, feel free to post it here.

Sep 1st, 2021, 11:38	#5
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: Yesterday 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Parts are getting expensive, if you look at Brookhouse Volvo you can see how much repair panels cost. The sedan parts are plentiful and most of the proper repair panels are decent. __________________ One day I will get rid of all of the rust.

Sep 2nd, 2021, 12:04	#7
Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	Three words:- Rust Rust Rust (!) __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

Sep 1st, 2021, 10:35	#2
68jackh VOC Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Berkhamsted	The rust is the only real issue. I have managed to get all the parts i need with the exception of the rear upper latch (on an estate) but it is repairable. Brookhouse will have everything you need from fuses to wheels and everything in between. Classic Swede is also a really good place to buy stuff. If you want engine performance i would highly recommend Tinus tuning in the Netherlands, Ben is a really good bloke and has some seriously good upgrades. Welcome (hopefully) to the club. Jack

Sep 1st, 2021, 10:49	#3
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	Excellent news, thanks for that! I'd also be interested to know how easy to come by engine components are - valves, seals, rings, bearings etc. I suppose spare bxx engines seem fairly numerous if all else fails.

Sep 1st, 2021, 11:01	#4
Ron Kwas Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:59 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA	Juular; My basic advice is always to buy the best sheetmetal you can afford...and at their age, there will be examples from all across the spectrum of rust conditions...but if you can take on such repairs, you have more options to choose from. Weaknesses do to age and wear occur, but are wellknown and documented to help you through them...you rarely have to break new ground all by yourself figuring out an issue. Mechanicals can always be repaired, and there are many used, new, repro even repurp sources and resources out there...Jack has already given two local to you... Good Hunting for your next project car!

Sep 1st, 2021, 16:01	#6
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:48 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	A good starting point to understanding what to look for. http://www.volvotips.com/index.php/a...g-tips-amazon/

Sep 3rd, 2021, 11:23	#8
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	Well, I bought myself a rusty Amazon 122S with a seized engine. I guess I'll be posting in this section now too!

Sep 4th, 2021, 18:41	#10
Juular Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:57 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Falkirk	I may well be, although I'm quietly confident I can get it to turn over again. Thanks for the offer, I'll keep you in mind.

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