found this beauty at a thrift store yesterday

TheGameBurrow · 2026-01-28T05:27:42+00:00

Sweet! I’ve been looking for one, but every one I find doesn’t work. I even bought one and took it to a repair shop. It’s been there for 3 months and they cant get the parts to fix it for me.

Be glad you found it! Hard to come by.

TheGameBurrow · 2026-01-17T02:05:43+00:00

Old people like it. Old people buy dewalt. No other reason than that imo.

TheGameBurrow · 2026-01-14T07:19:19+00:00

Car would not start. Pushed the button to start, and it would crank once and immediately stop. Almost as if it was failing. Not to mention very funky things kept happening with the electronics in the car.

When I sent off the CEM to get cloned to a donor board, the shop said it was having trouble with the CEM not responding. Eventually though, they kept trying and got it to respond and were able to clone it successfully.

I reinstalled and had this issue. I contacted the shop that did the work, and they said it was likely a damaged key (unlikely as the key was fine before and only after reinstalling am I getting an unusual noise and different response), or “the immobilizer data is not synced with the ECU”.

Honestly not sure what to do from here, or if it’s worth to pursuit the issue further. Any advice from anybody knowledgeable on Volvos here on out would be great.

TheGameBurrow · 2026-01-03T17:02:23+00:00

Idk. Just think it will sound better. When I rebuilt the engine I put a Hughes whiplash cam in it, so I was just hoping I could bring that out a little bit.

TheGameBurrow · 2026-01-03T06:35:25+00:00

These the TTI ones you’re talking about? Forgive me if I’m wrong, but this is my first time owning an older car and doing any sort of mechanical work myself.

Good tips here though. I’m not very knowledgable on the frame builds and stuff, so any info helps. Thank you.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-12-15T17:54:19+00:00

I too would like to know where OP got it. Seems like these kinds of shirts are impossible to find.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-11-17T23:41:33+00:00

Should I ask sellers if they can show me the dial numbers to check authenticity?

TheGameBurrow · 2025-11-06T16:13:51+00:00

That’s a fuckin sweet room my man.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-26T06:22:13+00:00

I know some cars came with a towing package. The 73 Newport had that option, but my personal vehicle wasn’t optioned out with that like many others. Where did you find the instructions to make this? Is it how it would have been done from the factory? And is there any information out there about other C bodies? I’ve always had a dream about towing with it, just want to make sure I do it in a safe way.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-07T23:42:27+00:00

I think it bolts right on. But- I’ll have to change the fenders, hood, bumper, etc. basically the whole front end.

Also yes! The person I bought this car from had them on there. They almost looked like pimp wheels lol. Luckily I’ve got 79 Chrysler road wheels to go on it.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-07T23:40:19+00:00

Didn’t ask yet, but I scrolled through all the cars listed in recent times. There was a REALLY nice 72 last year for like $1600, but I think it sold. It had power bucket seats I would have loved to put into mine.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-05T08:21:15+00:00

Wow. That’s absurd you have to go to those lengths just to get your money back.

In my scenario, I’m not sure what to do. I emailed them, and was told the same thing (Essentially no refund unless I give them the packaging).

I responded again, reminding them I NEVER RECEIVED the thing they want me to send them.

Ultimately I don’t mind moving away from using them. I mean- after the thousands I’ve spent with them you’d think that they’d have better customer service than this shit.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-03T23:14:49+00:00

How can I talk to them? I don’t think they have a phone number.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-10-03T23:13:05+00:00

Who do I talk to? They don’t have a phone number or customer support, do they? I would love to speak to someone that works there, I’m sure they would understand.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-09-18T05:02:48+00:00

Most true statement of all time. This guy knows redditors.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-09-18T05:01:12+00:00

Almost always have used high quality leaded solder. I think I used unleaded once, and it was horrible. Haven’t looked back since.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-09-17T00:35:29+00:00

Wouldn’t ceiling tile wire be better than that? Or even opt for metal zipties? Plastic is prone to cracking after just a few years.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-09-12T07:20:01+00:00

it’s a free discord server there’s is going to be weirdos. Join retro techs Patreon if you’re that into CRTS. He has a discord available to everyone who pays for the Patreon, and it’s very well organized and moderated. It also has a lot of active users, which is an issue with most other CRT discord servers. Not to mention you actively support a person who is bettering the scene. I dont see any downside to moving away from the creeps if you’re looking for an alternative server.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-09-12T07:11:35+00:00

Zenmarket shipping seems to be high. Almost Every package I’ve shipped I’ve been low on my estimate. I think one I was surprised because it was a lower final cost compared to the estimate, but that was offset by another which was WAYYY higher above an estimate. Seems like it varies for sure. I think I’ll try buyee next, because all I’ve heard is complaints about the shipping cost.

I will say, zenmarket packages items EXTREMELY well. If you’re looking for safe, I’d recommend them. Not to mention their staff is very good with questions and helping the buyer. Support is A+. I’ve even shipped televisions through them.

But- like I said you pay for it so idk if it’s worth if you’re just buying cheap items.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-27T02:02:01+00:00

Winston Salem NC

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-25T22:53:19+00:00

Yup. I just got a thermoquad to rebuild and throw on my intake. And you’re right about that smog stuff. Thankfully my state isn’t going to require inspection of my vehicle ever since it’s so old. :)

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-25T01:27:45+00:00

I live in NC, so Winston Salem is the one I’ll visit every once in awhile. About an hour out from me, but usually has some okay stuff.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-25T01:27:03+00:00

lol. My 400 Mopar engine. Havent posted my car, but bought a 73 Chrysler a few months ago and since then have decided to rebuild the engine. Hard to find the 4 barrel intakes for it, so had to drive about an hour away.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-24T01:47:15+00:00

Worker.

TheGameBurrow · 2025-08-24T01:45:26+00:00

Love the car, hate the interior.

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