Project Family Cruiser -- 1974 Volvo 142

[gdogg16]

Went for a cruise with a buddy.

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[Raarasutra]

Effing sick man

[gdogg16]

[montgomery]

Both cars are outstandingly beautiful. I would prefer the 142 with the back a bit lower but whatever it's still magnificent machine.

[gdogg16]

The rear is as low as it can go right now while maintaining drivability (I lowered it so more last week). It's almost resting on the tires. I need to get it up on the lift and adjust the torque rods a bit more but I think I've pulled the wheels as far forward as they're going to go with out needing to shave a half inch off the length of the drive shaft.

I've become quite fond of the rear height though. It looks very different in person then it does on photos.

[DinanDave]

This is (imo) one of the best looking cars on here! Love the color combo and what your doing with it. Great job man!!! I do agree you could come down a tad more in the rear but the rake is pretty damn cool as is.

[gdogg16]

This is (imo) one of the best looking cars on here! Love the color combo and what your doing with it. Great job man!!! I do agree you could come down a tad more in the rear but the rake is pretty damn cool as is.

Thanks! The rear was lowered, but there is still some rake. The front is totally dumped, and I can't get the rear that low without pulling the fenders and I'm not ready to do that yet. I'm tossing around the idea of going air ride and that'll help me out in terms of getting ride of some of the rake.

Anyway, I started cleaning the gottis up again, new 24K plated screws installed.

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[gdogg16]

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[AMGwheelwhore]

Gorgeous

[gdogg16]

Finally had the time to shoot some proper photos.

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[chompsticks]

I volvo for volvos!

[Daviticus]

Browsing back through this, I am so envious of this car. From one Volvo owner to another, a major thanks for sharing.

[dgoizo]

Absolutely love this car. SO CLEAN

[kibur]

Damn, this thing is perfect!!!

[gdogg16]

Thanks!