P1800 BUYERS GUIDE

   
 
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Volvo P1800 (Jensen of West Bromwich, England Built) 1962 – Model ‘A’
Volvo 1800ES 1972 – Model ’Y’
Front Wing – Rust around Head and Side Light can be extensive
Rust in area around Head and Side Light
Rust removed from Head and Side Light area
Repair section made from second hand wing - Repair Panel for this area available
Visible seams - Join of front wing and front panel
Visible seams - Below headlight to side light and out to wheel
Front Wing - Rear lower section, rust in this area can be extensive
Splash Plate - Rear of inner front wing (bolted down inner side) lowered
Rust in Chassis Rail under front wing between headlight bowl and bulkhead
Front Wing rear lower section removed
Front Wing rear lower section removed showing extensive rust to door post, sill etc
Inner Sill repaired
Mid Sill etc repaired
Outer Sill etc welded into position
Front Wing rear lower section Repair Panel
Front Wing rear lower section Repair Panel fitted
Repair to door step, inner sill and floor – Note repair areas to check for rust
Area behind Splash Plate Rear of Front wing – Area fills with mud so Waxoil
Extensive rust attacks doors and sills – Note wiring loom in (left) Near/Side sill
Replacement Door Skins are still available
Door Frame (Skin removed) – Check for rust, particularly in lower section
Doors with new skins fitted – Make sure they are well rust proofed inside
Seam - Sill to front wing – Also note seam other end of sill to rear wing
Rust in rear Wheel Arch – Repair Panel Available
Rear Wheel Arch, rust removed for fitting of Repair Panel
Rear Wing front lower section to sill – Repair Panel Available
1800ES Rust under Chrome Trim (trim Removed) lower of rear side windows
Rear Wing, rear lower section – Repair Panel Available
Rear Valance – Repair Panel Available
Boot Lid Seal Lip – Check for rust particularly in back corners
Check Boot Floor ( Petrol Tank on this car has been removed)
Bonnet - Check for rust in frame particularly around hinges also front of skin
Rust in Inner Wings under bonnet
Rust in Inner Wings – check also chassis rail which is other side of this area
Inner Rear Valance being repaired (Petrol Tank has been removed)
Rust in Rear Side Inner Valance
Inner Rear Wheel Arch - Rear section repaired
Inner Rear Wheel Arch – front section repaired
Extensive corrosion under rear seat – note rear axle mounting visible
More extensive corrosion under rear seat to floor and rear axle mounting
Corrosion to front of rear wheel arch, floor, rear axle mountings and chassis
Under rear seat area repaired
Rust in Inner Sill and Front Outrigger under car
Front Wing removed showing Door Post. Bulkhead end of Outer Sill etc
Front Nose Surround Profiles – Top: Jensen built cars. Lower: All later cars
Rear Axle Mounting Early Production – ‘Pressed Arm’ Reproduced Part
Front Wing ‘Splash Plate’ – Reproduction Part
Front Outrigger with Jacking Point – Genuine Volvo Part
Outer Sill – Genuine Volvo Part
   

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