Talk:Volvo 140 Series

To improve discussion on this model, we need to explain the revisions that have occurred over the model history.

Initial '69 model with chrome radiator grille, U-shaped door handles; "long-form" dash with radio facing passenger, sparse console with clock, Hazard and Demist switches, linear speedometer, thumbwheel heater controls, vertically-arranged tail-lights, indicators near bumper.


 * some small notes. 66 and not 69 was the 1st year and this one year had a whole host of oddities of it´s own. the hazards didn´t appear until 70 like the rear demist with the appearance of through-flow ventilation and the clock didn´t appear as standard until 71 although i think there was the option for earlier years with the console for the transmission tunnel. there are heaps pf other mods i´m leaving out just for these few years alone... Lotsofmagnets (talk) 00:57, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Second '71 revision with black grille and Volvo "diagonal", flush door handles,

The major revision before model end with bumpers jutting out, rectangular tail-light cluster, chrome strip across tail-end (144 / 142), re-organized dash similar to 240 Series dash (console has rocker switches for Hazard & Demist, ashtray / cigar-lighter, heater (push-buttons for air direction, lever for temperature, knob for blower speed) and radio (accessible to both the driver AND passenger); eye-level clock; glove-box with hinged door; traditional instruments; radio speaker positioned centrally and facing the windscreen)

We can collect further information on these revisions and use this as a way of explaining out the model's life easily. We could also explain at which point Volvo had added features to the model.

With regards,

Simon Mackay

engines
the engines used in the 1st 140S was the B18B and not the B18D as found in all but the 123GT ie the 140S motor came from only the 123GT. i think the standard 140 got the B18A like the rest of the 120s. Lotsofmagnets (talk) 00:59, 2 April 2008 (UTC)

Images
Hi.I changed the image of the sedan for a more clear one, hope its Ok. Can someone clean up the layout? Thanks 217.33.110.98 (talk) 11:44, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Merger proposal with Volvo 164 into "Volvo 100 Series"
I think this is a very self-explanatory thing. The 164 was essentially a restyled Volvo 144 with its only distinction being a 3 inch longer nose, a 4 inch longer wheelbase and leather upholstery. Just like the Volvo 240 and 260 series' are in one article along with the Volvo 740, 760 and 780 and the Volvo 940, 960 and S90 being in one article, I think the same should be done with the Volvo 140 Series and Volvo 164 articles. The 164 doesn't seem notable enough to me for a standalone article. Anyone who opposes my idea, please explain why.--Kevjgav (talk) 21:58, 30 May 2015 (UTC)


 * Oppose - longer chassis, longer nose, therefore more than just a trim or engine change. Also, I think it is valuable to see what other languages are doing, both as second opinions but also to make crosswiki links more useful. (I haven't checked for myself, so I don't know if they support retaining the split).  Mr.choppers &#124;   ✎  02:42, 31 May 2015 (UTC)