Some general info about older Volvo cars and the
use of parts in other cars. They used inch treads on
all bolts and nuts up to about 1974. Many parts were
sourced from England and USA and few from the rest
of Europe, except for electrical parts from Bosch and
SEV. Another difference compared to Roadsters is that
everything is still available for them.
Thomas
Peter Long wrote:
> Sel & all,
>
> if you want to give this a try......the lower ball joint of a Volvo 122
> (Amazon) *almost* fits....I say almost, because the spread between the
> two outer mount bolts is wider than the Datsun unit, and so you'd have
> to fab and weld a widening shoulder onto each side of the lower A-arm.
> The inner bolt holes on the joint are the same as roadster.
>
> I bought a Volvo joint to test out it's 'retrofit-ability', and when
> I've had a chance to assess the viability, I'll report back - Unless
> someone else does it first. With the suspension parts being / becoming
> NLA, we have to start figuring out new ways to keep things going.
>
> I bought the joint here in Canada for about CDN$150 (USD$94), which
> included 15% in taxes, so it's not particularly cheap, but all
> indications were that it was readily available. I got it the next day.
>
> A disclaimer! If you try this, it is completely at your own risk!! Do
> not modify any part of your suspension unless you are confident in what
> you're doing!
>
> Pete Long
> Guelph, Ontario
> '68 2.4 twin cam
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au [mailto:Sel_Aganovic@hettich.com.au]
> > Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 12:18 AM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Ball joints
> >
> >
> > Hi to all,
> >
> > I have a question regarding front suspension parts , especially ball
> > joints.
> >
> > Does anyone know where to get them, in Australia, or if anything else
> > fits.....
> >
> > If not whare can I get them in the States ? what are they worth ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Sel
> >
> > 67.5 1600 soon SR20-DET
> >
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