B1800 Engine in 1965 Volvo PV544

The Wheeler Dealers show featured a PV544 on their program on 7/6/2016. That PV544 featured Vintage Air AC that I completed on my PV544. You can have an AC cooled PV544 just like they completed on their show! It makes driving a 544 a totally “cool” experience!

Up for sale is a complete running B1800 Powertrain. I rebuilt, replaced and improved this Volvo engine for my PV544 that I had shipped from California. When it arrived it didn’t run. The previous owner had it running in California but because it had not been started since 2002 three of the cylinders had broken upper compression rings when it arrived to me.

I removed the engine and transmission from the car and completely went through the engine to make it serviceable and 100% bullet proof – I hate breakdowns! It has standard ring bore, main and rod bearing sizes. That work was completed between October 2014 and May 2015. I had it road worthy by June 2015. The car has only been driven locally here in Michigan and has less than 800 miles on the new engine.

I did many things to ad “bling” under the hood as you can see in the pictures. I spared no expense to put this engine together including what I believe to be one of a handful of PV544’s with add on period correct AC! That part of the project was well over $2000!

The engine sells as a package to include the custom aluminum radiator, engine with wiring, hoses, clutch and bell housing with a 4-speed Volvo transmission. If you have any idea what it costs to rebuild a Classic Volvo engine then you will understand that my price is very fair, especially with the turnkey AC system. This engine runs beautiful!

Why I am Selling

I am converting my 1965 Volvo PV544 with an upgraded powertrain from a 1986 Mustang SVO 2.3L turbo with a Mustang 8.8” narrowed rear end and Borg Warner 5 speed with overdrive. It just makes more sense to use an engine that can be modified and run with Fuel Injection, so the transformation is underway. When completed I will have no use for the stock Volvo B18.  The lucky Buyer is getting a turnkey package that is ready to run. Please understand that this is a quality engine. No substandard parts were used. I have bills for every part put in or on this engine. If you know the cost for parts you will know that I have A LOT more money in the powertrain than the asking price! The AC system alone was about $2500 with all the extras, the Weber Carb setup - $600. I’ve done all the work so the lucky Buyer can profit from what I have done. Now my B1800 is ready to go on to its’ next adventure! For anyone wanting new engine in a classic Volvo this is the way to go.  For example, when I started my project in October of 2014 there was a B18 engine on eBay for sale that had approximately 20,000 miles on it. That engine was at a restorers shop somewhere in New England. He was asking $2000 for a long block with an oil pan and shiny red paint! I’m not sure it he ever sold it for that price but not to me!

 What You Get for the Price

·      New rod and crank bearings (IPD)

·      New heavy duty oil pump (IPD)

·      New clutch assembly (Sachs)

·      New water pump (IPD) and side water tube

·      New thermostat and custom chrome 1.5” water outlet housing, chrome water pump pulley

·      New separate exhaust manifold

·      New Weber Carb conversion (IPD) Kit

·       New custom aluminum radiator with larger 1.5” outlets

·      New fuel pump (IPD) and stainless braided lines

·      Stainless braided heater hose lines

·      Custom silicone radiator hoses

·      MSD wire set and Bosch High Output Coil

·      New motor mounts

·      Conversion to a closed PCV system from open road draft tube design

·      Complete brackets, idler and lower dual groove pulley from Bob’s Brackets for Vintage Air AC system

·      Sanborn compressor for AC from Vintage Air

·      AC lines and fittings all from Vintage Air

·      AC Evaporator case and AC condenser

·      Converted to 130 amp Powermaster chrome GM style alternator and wiring

·      Powder coated engine fan in Safety Yellow

·      Custom finned aluminum valve cover (Sweden)

·      Engine painted for extreme duty with POR paint

·      Other items too numerous to mention

 

Terms of Sale – Read Carefully

 The engine is sold as is and as such there is no warranty implied. The engine is in the condition as stated in my write up above and is fully functional and runs incredibly strong.  This is the nature of selling a used engine. The engine and transmission will be drained of oil for shipping. A new zero miles oil filter will be installed on the engine. The current break in oil is Royal Purple. The engine and transmission will be professionally crated by my company and banded to a pallet. The cost of crating materials and build time is by the Seller. The crate will require lift gate service at your home.  I have a commercial shipping account with R-L Freight that I will ship to your site. The Buyer will be charged the exact shipping costs to the closest R-L terminal near your home. The Buyer will be responsible for shipping costs from the dock to the final site if not picked up at the R-L Freight terminal.  The Buyer is responsible for all final shipping arrangements at their site

How to Pay – Read Carefully and Read Again!

Before bidding the potential buyer understands and agrees to the following terms of sale. The “Good Faith” initial fee of $250 fee is due at the time of the winning bid by PayPal. The Buyer will pay shipping to their location. The final amount due will be by US Postal Money Order or Cash. No Exceptions. Once the Seller receives Final Payment, the seller will make shipping arrangements.  Once the shipping location is determined, the Buyer will be asked to send by PayPal the shipping costs to the Seller. The seller will ship the crated engine within 10 business days.

The Buy It Now sale price includes free shipping within the 48 States. The final amount due will be by US Postal Money Order or cash. This is the only form of payment accepted besides cash. No Exceptions.

 There is a Reserve Price on this sale. If the reserve price is met the lucky Buyer will pay shipping. I make no money on shipping but I estimate shipping to cost $400-$500 depending on your location. The best deal is the Buy It Now Price that includes shipping. Once the Seller receives Final Payment, the seller will make shipping arrangements. After I know where the shipping location, the Buyer will be asked to send by PayPal the shipping costs to the Seller. The seller will ship the crated engine within 10 business days.

 The engine was currently in a running in my PV544. It was removed on 7/9/16. Local pick up would be best but not required.

 Please feel free to ask any question.  I will answer the best I can.

 The car and engine are in Royal Oak, Michigan and for sale locally.