1965 Volvo PV544 Sport
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Completely Restored / Upgraded
*  Chassis Number:  417351
*  129,325 Original Miles
*  Second Owner – Purchased from Family Friend
*  All Maintenance Records Back to 1968 / Restoration Reciepts
*  Many, Many, Many, Many Hours in the Garage!  Ask My Wife.

Exterior
*  Body Stripped to Bare Metal, Primed, and Painted (Original Color Code 46)
*  Fiberglass Work to Repair Rust Under Spare Tire Well (Nowhere Else)
*  Undercarriage Coated
*  Bumpers and Hub Caps Re-Chromed
*  New Tires at 127,948 Miles (Less than 1,400 Miles)
*  Replaced Mud Flaps
*  No Miles on Spare Tire

Interior
*  Professionally Re-Upholstered
*  Upgraded to Carpet
*  Re-Finished Headliner
*  Fire Wall Padded / Carpeted
*  Replaced Dash Pad
*  Custom Sheet Metal Glove Box
*  Vent Window Locks
*  Replaced Trunk Seal
*  Replaced Shifter Boot
*  Leather Steering Wheel Cover
*  Kenwood Stereo Mounted in Glove Box to Preserve Original Dash Look

Engine & Drive Train
*  Engine Professionally Pulled and Completely Re-Built at 100,000 Miles
*  New oil pump, main bearings, rings, rod bearings, cam bearings, Seals, Gaskets
*  Crank Shaft Ground, Head Rebuilt, Replaced Motor Mounts
*  Replaced Clutch, Pressure Plate, and Throwout Bearing
*  SU Carburetors Professionally Re-Built and Tuned
*  K&N Air Filters
*  New Fuel Pump, Filter, and Lines
*  Replaced Fuel Tank with Flushed, Etched, and Coated Tank
*  Replaced Fuel Sending Sensor
*  Replaced Water Pump
*  Radiator Flushed and Thermostat Replaced
*  Heater Professionally Cleaned and Flushed
*  All Hoses Replaced
*  IPD Flex Fan
*  IPD Aluminum Alloy Valve Cover (Designed to Enhance Heat Dissipation)
*  Re-Built Starter Motor
*  Re-Built Generator
*  Re-Built Distributor
*  Bosch Spark Plug Wires and Split Fire Spark Plugs
*  Fuel Pump Replaced
*  Battery Replaced in Mid 2005
*  Battery Anti-Corrosion Battery Mat and Shut-Off Switch
*  AC – Replaced Hoses and Compressor (Not Installed)
*  Drive Shaft Removed and Balanced, All 3 U-Joints Replaced
*  Suspension – The Funnest Car I Own to Take Corners
*  Front Suspension Bushings & Shocks Replaced Before I Got Car
*  Rear Suspension -- New KYB Shocks, Bushings, Straps, Rebuilt Differential
*  All wheel Bearings (Front and Rear) Replaced
*  Muffler Replaced at 127,000 Miles (Less than 1000 Miles)

Brakes
*  Brake System Completely Rebuilt
*  New Master Cylinder
*  Replaced Wheel Cylinders (4)
*  Replaced with Good Condition Turned Drums (4)
*  Braided Stainless Brake Lines
*  Replaced All Brake Pads

Spare Parts
In addition to the parts I kept through the restoration, I was given spare parts from a friend who owns a P1800 and upgraded to a Weber Carb.  Also, I purchased a set of parts slated for a complete B20 Rebuild on a P1800 that never happened.  The B20 could be rebuilt and put in the PV.  Or maybe you have a P1800 that needs a new engine.  Following is a list of what I have:
*  FrigiKing AC System Including New Compressor – Originally on the PV
*  B-20 Block, Balanced Crankshaft, Head, Oil Pan, Rocker Arm, Valve Cover
*  For the B-20 – New Pistons (balanced), Rods, Main Bearings, Rod Bearings, Rings
*  For the B-20 – New Clutch and Pressure Plate, Nuts & Bolts
*  2 Sets of SU Carburetors and Many SU Replacement / Rebuild Parts
*  4 Bosch Distributors
*  Generator
*  Many Other Misc. Parts

100% Disclosure
This is one of the nicest PV’s you will find on the road.  It is not restored completely to original condition.  Rather, it has many upgrades.  It is ready to be showed or used as a daily driver.  Some of the body rubber (such as the fender guards) has cracks.  The connection from the original brake fluid reservoir leaks slightly where connected to the master cylinder.  However, the new master cylinder has a reservoir of its own (so if it is leaking you know it’s full).  The AMP light comes on making me believe the generator is not functioning properly.  If I were keeping the car I would upgrade it to an Alternator system (kits are readily available).  The gasket coming off of the exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe needs to be replaced (two bolts and I have the gasket).  There are some slight cracks in the hub caps and a small dent in the rear view mirror.  The body has a couple of very minor scratches that have been touched up.  I have all the parts, upgraded the hoses, bought a new compressor, but never was able to get the AC system to work properly.  The heater motor is making noise, but needs to be repaired or replaced.  The headliner was refinished but has about 3 slight tears that have been taped to prevent further tearing.  There is a slight oil leak that seems to becoming from the valve cover.  All of the above items could be fixed with a few weekends in the garage.

For More Information Contact:
Bill Ludlow
Home Phone (918) 299-1793
Work Phone (918) 865-4727 ext. 234
Cell Phone (918) 808-6821
Email:  bill@planetludlow.com or bill.Ludlow@cardinal.com

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