1975 Volvo 164 Electric EV build - Part 5 - Painting Engine Bay, Junkyard run

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Episode 1 - Build Overview (long video!) • Volvo 164 EV - Part 1 ...
Episode 2 - Suspension rebuild: • 1975 Volvo 164 EV buil...
Episode 3 - Leather Reupholstery: • 1975 Volvo 164 EV buil...
Episode 4: Door Components & Trim: • 1975 Volvo 164 Electri...
Episode 5: is the painting of the engine bay, restoration of our brake boosters, and junkyard pickings of a true 1975 164E!
Want to see the 1969 Volvo 164 "Ivy" restoration series? Start here: • 1969 Volvo 164 RESTORA...
Episode 6: C • Volvo 164 Electric EV ...

[@lynx2cross]

My first car was a 1975 Volvo 164E Fuel injection one of the first fuel injected cars they made when I got the car it was already 25yrs old and in great shape. I got it repainted had some repairs over the 3yrs I owned it, loved that car. I finally had to part with it because the fuel injection harness was so worn and brittle and I couldn't find any shop that wanted to take the job of replacing it because the part was almost impossible to find and the mechanics I spoke with said it was a nightmare job to do.

[@DavidBello]

That’s too bad. All the terminal ends are shared by Mercedes injection parts too, so they should have been available that way. I hope you got many miles out of it before parting. I will be talking about some wiring replacement in my ‘72 164E in a future EV episode

[@lynx2cross]

@@DavidBello I wish that I had held on to it much longer and waited until I could find someone to fixit. It was really amazing what pristine condition it was in, I just didn’t realize the gem I had in my possession, I was young and dumb.

[@BellaRocko]

I saw those same old Volvos at that junkyard too, was heartbreaking to see them. I went there for the 142, but I did grab a few things from that same 164 - the wheels, trim pieces, and few things from the engine.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

😱 Mercedes Coupe type W114 (nicknamed /8) are worth a small fortune in Germany respectively Europe. Even very rusty ones. To see the blue car jacked up respectively on these posts so wrong and therefore damaged, was a real heartbreaker. What makes it even worse: The blue car looks relatively rust free. 🙈

[@Chrisb8s]

Awesome. I love it

[@delukxy]

I think Eric and his Bro @ Hi Performance Auto have managed to move to a new location? Perhaps you can confirm that. I hope they didn't have to scrap anything too valuable.

[@rudkacka]

why did someone junk that blue mercedes? it looks so good

[@mayflowerlash11]

Did you spray under the battery tray? I'm sure you did. Just checking.
It's a gorgeous colour.
I'm eagerly anticipating EV conversion details.
Cheers
Gary

[@volvosruinedmylife]

You can always use a hydro boost with volvo electric power pump. Also why not tesla brake booster?

[@stephenross4333]

Nice work David! I met you at one of the IPD Garage sales, maybe 5 or 6 or 8 years ago. Where did you get the spray paint, and any idea how I can find the correct paint code for the ~1976 245 bright 'orange' color? I've got a 1977 245 that needs a full repaint, & I want to paint it that color. My other Volvo is a 1996 850R estate, highly modified (R brakes were the most recent upgrade). It's painted Volvo 'Dark Olive' (dark green).

[@DavidBello]

Hi Stephen, VP auto parts carries all the correct paint needed for these. Sometimes a slight shade off, like my engine bay, but closest to OEM and great quality cans!

[@drugly542]

Hey David I was wondering if you still had that b30 you were looking to part ways with

[@joec.877]

Hi
Who do you use for booster rebuild please?

[@minimoe2008]

Is this the pick your parts by Ontario?

[@tpmalu]

so sad to see the mercedes

[@kingearl2596]

Why don't you use new door handles - they are cheap.

[@DavidBello]

See episode 4

[@Alan_Modig]

Come here to sweeden an buy me a car.. i have no home. No car... Why not