http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:21 GMT 10 http://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/12/80/24/95/ncv10.jpg http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/feed/? http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/last-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-the-year-t108.htm VIP_s60 Hi all, I just wanted to say that this month's EuroSunday event for the Bay Area on Sunday, November 15th will be the last one for 2009. At this meet, we will be collecting toys for the Rally 4 Kids event which is an annual EuroSunday toy drive in Sacramento. On Saturday, December 5th, the toys will be delivered on behalf of Norcal Volvos. This year's Rally 4 Kids event will be different because each car group's representative will be able to drive up a platform, donate the toys, and get ... Meet And Greet Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:21 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/last-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-the-year-t108.htm#662 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/last-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-the-year-t108.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/oishi-sushi-t104.htm VIP_s60 I was at Oishi Sushi, a Japanese restaurant in Walnut Creek last night. I think this might be the perfect place for our next Volvo meet. For starters, they have two menus, a regular menu and a buffet menu. I have gone to this restaurant about 8 times and have always ordered from the buffet menu. There are also two buffet menus, one for $19.99 and the other for $24.99 and I always order from the $24.99 menu. The difference is that the $19.99 menu doesn't include nigiri and sashimi. The following ... Meet And Greet Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:54:15 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/oishi-sushi-t104.htm#643 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/oishi-sushi-t104.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/2004-volvo-s60-t30.htm VIP_s60 Whoo hoo...finally a Norcal Volvo forum! =) My name is Elaine and I have a 2004 S60, white, MS Design body kit, 18" black sterns, custom dual exhaust, and a few more other things...thanks for letting me join the forum! The Welcome Wagon Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:59:34 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/2004-volvo-s60-t30.htm#208 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/2004-volvo-s60-t30.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/242-16v-bayarea-sleepr-t57.htm volvo-slyder Just thought i would share my ongoing project. 1983 242 Turbo -b21ft block -b234f head -RSI H beams -Dual Valve springs -complete engine rebuild -John V SquirtZernational Mod -Mahle OEM pistons -Knife edged crank -MSII -Ford Edis w/ Dale pulley -Custom intake manifold -Custom exhaust manifold -Holset Powr'd ++alot more shit im prolly forgeting summer 06' engine out due to M46 Failure Engine back for machining mock up stiching seams i ... Projects Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:05:25 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/242-16v-bayarea-sleepr-t57.htm#354 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/242-16v-bayarea-sleepr-t57.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/wheres-the-best-place-to-get-a-car-alarm-t97.htm HollisterGurl Hey all, I want to get a new car alarm for my malibu...does anyone on here have some for sale? usually my boyfriend just takes care of all this stuff, but we just broke up...and ive never bought any parts online before, so i have like no idea what im doing...ive been looking at a new excalibur car alarm at this website, but im not sure if its a good deal or not...has anyone ever purchased from them before? or could someone recommend a good website to buy from? thanx so so much!! Kate Miscellaneous Automotive Ramblings Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:52:19 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/wheres-the-best-place-to-get-a-car-alarm-t97.htm#627 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/wheres-the-best-place-to-get-a-car-alarm-t97.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/most-ellusive-v70r-t106.htm norcal505 this dude lives in alameda, actually very close to me. I see him every morning on the way to school. Tried racing him in the 245 once, but don't think he noticed me. The car is pretty loud, HID's (i think), and has a nice stance with some Nebulas... finally got crappy shots of it.. Miscellaneous Automotive Ramblings Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:51:21 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/most-ellusive-v70r-t106.htm#649 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/most-ellusive-v70r-t106.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hello-there-t100.htm thebornotaku
If not; name's mike, I drive a silver 245 that's basically stock (sans some paint on the wheels and grill), and i live up in the north bay (rohnert park to be specific).

that is all.]]> The Welcome Wagon Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:36:42 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hello-there-t100.htm#636 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hello-there-t100.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hey-norcal-fremont-here-t90.htm silver40s Hey guys and gals, Found you guys thru the Euro Sunday site and came to check you out. I'm Chris and my fiance is Jackie, we're in Fremont with a silver '87 740 GLE wagon and a silver '94 940 wagon. I drive the 740 (which is still my first car now with less clearcoat and 488k miles), and after the luck I've had with mine she got the 940 (only 160k miles). We also belong to VCOA Golden Gate chapter and may have seen some of you in Davis. We're bringing both cars to Euro Sunday and look forward ... The Welcome Wagon Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:33:16 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hey-norcal-fremont-here-t90.htm#604 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hey-norcal-fremont-here-t90.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/norcal-c70-t81.htm clearflatnec Hi, Ive heard of this forum before but didnt join til now. I daily drive a 98 C70 T5 around the 707,which is one of my dream cars ive always wanted. It was stock since purchased in '06 until an accident last year which made me think about modding it to make it better then ever. As before this i never worked on it and was always going to the dealer$hip. Recently ive been hitting the track/mostly drag racing at either Infineon or Sac raceway and looking for more volvo enthusiast to meet up ... The Welcome Wagon Fri, 29 May 2009 06:16:04 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/norcal-c70-t81.htm#553 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/norcal-c70-t81.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-october-17-2009-fall-foothill-drive-t102.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event! What: Fall Foothill Drive Join us as we explore the history and culture of the foothill regions of Ione and Jackson! Stops include the Preston Castle in Ione, the Kennedy Tailing Wheel Park in Jackson, and the city of Jackson. Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer Preston Castle website: http://www.prestoncastle.com Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park Information / website: http://www.malakoff.com/goldcountry/mcjkktw.htm When: Saturday, ... Meet And Greet Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:39:04 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-october-17-2009-fall-foothill-drive-t102.htm#640 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-october-17-2009-fall-foothill-drive-t102.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/october-11-2009-k-pax-racing-s60rs-at-laguna-seca-raceway-t101.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, Jim Haughey of K-Pax racing is offering VCOA members this wonderful opportunity: What: K-Pax Racing (S60Rs) at Laguna Seca Raceway Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer K-Pax Racing website: www.kpaxracing.com Laguna Seca Raceway website: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/ When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 2:45P Where: Laguna Seca Raceway 1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy Salinas, CA 93908 Copy and ... Meet And Greet Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:17:56 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/october-11-2009-k-pax-racing-s60rs-at-laguna-seca-raceway-t101.htm#639 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/october-11-2009-k-pax-racing-s60rs-at-laguna-seca-raceway-t101.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-27-09-5th-annual-danville-d-elegance-car-show-t99.htm VIP_s60 See me for details on this Sunday's EuroSunday Bay Area 9/20. Meet And Greet Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:59:10 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-27-09-5th-annual-danville-d-elegance-car-show-t99.htm#629 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-27-09-5th-annual-danville-d-elegance-car-show-t99.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-20-09-eurosunday-bay-area-t98.htm VIP_s60 Hey all, rain or shine, the next EuroSunday Bay Area meet is this Sunday at the Paddock at the Livery. Come out and hang out =) Meet And Greet Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:56:05 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-20-09-eurosunday-bay-area-t98.htm#628 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/9-20-09-eurosunday-bay-area-t98.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-august-23-2009-eurosunday-t95.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: What: EuroSunday Sacramento Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer EuroSunday Sacramento website: http://eurosunday.net/sacramento/index.html When: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:00A Where: Pete’s Coffee – Quarry Ponds Shopping Center 5550 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA 95746 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: Our plan for the day is to arrive at 8:00 ... Meet And Greet Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:39:43 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-august-23-2009-eurosunday-t95.htm#625 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-august-23-2009-eurosunday-t95.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-volvos-eurosunday-eos-8-16-t94.htm 96dtm850 ]]> Meet And Greet Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:22:38 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-volvos-eurosunday-eos-8-16-t94.htm#620 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-volvos-eurosunday-eos-8-16-t94.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/need-advice-to-troubleshoot-overheating-engine-t93.htm WillH I bought a 1961 Volvo PV544 three years ago and have had constant difficulty with the engine over heating, especially when going up hill. I have taken the car to five mechanics. None can find any problem with the engine. The following work has been done: Radiator was flushed out; Cracked radiator hose replaced; Thermostat removed as suggested by two mechanics. New spark plug cables installed; Engine has been tuned. The last mechanic said it was common for the thermometer gauge to go past "H" ... Miscellaneous Automotive Ramblings Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:59:06 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/need-advice-to-troubleshoot-overheating-engine-t93.htm#618 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/need-advice-to-troubleshoot-overheating-engine-t93.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/carlsen-volvo-show-this-saturday-aug-8th-t92.htm VIP_s60 ]]]> Meet And Greet Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:06:59 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/carlsen-volvo-show-this-saturday-aug-8th-t92.htm#615 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/carlsen-volvo-show-this-saturday-aug-8th-t92.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/some-euro-sunday-pics-t91.htm silver40s these pics came from one of the VCOA Golden Gate Chapter members, enjoy.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=BerkeleyDuck&target=ALBUM&id=5360242630715861537&authkey=Gv1sRgCPn5hYyflMCKWA&invite=CKD3gJMN&feat=email]]> Meet And Greet Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:52:10 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/some-euro-sunday-pics-t91.htm#611 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/some-euro-sunday-pics-t91.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-7-19-t88.htm VIP_s60 The next EuroSunday Bay Area meet will be on Sunday, July 19th at 8am. It will be held at 400 Sycamore Valley Rd West in Danville. Be there early for your ideal spot! Meet And Greet Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:40:55 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-7-19-t88.htm#587 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-7-19-t88.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/howdy-doo-dudesters-t89.htm xLooN ]]> The Welcome Wagon Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:34:42 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/howdy-doo-dudesters-t89.htm#594 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/howdy-doo-dudesters-t89.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/project-2nd-chance-t63.htm aka-turbo Yup, 2nd chance... That's what I'm giving this '67 122s. The main reason I bought it was to save it from it's former owner... Think gigantic aluminum tranny tunnel just to fit an M41, a suicide opening hood using a house door hinge welded to the front, shortened clutch/brake pedal so you can reach the gas pedal around the massive tunnel, sweet aftermarket 3rd brake light that uses a twig to hold it in the window, a black metal tube as a rear bumper, exhaust with a cherry bomb that exits under ... Projects Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:50:01 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/project-2nd-chance-t63.htm#388 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/project-2nd-chance-t63.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-july-12-2009-family-day-picnic-museum-tour-t86.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: What: Sac Volvo Club Family Picnic Day and Indian Museum Tour at Sutter's Fort Historic Park Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer When: Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:00A Where: California State Indian Museum 2618 K Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 324-0971 http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=486 -You can park on K St. between 26th and 27th ... Meet And Greet Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:21:55 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-july-12-2009-family-day-picnic-museum-tour-t86.htm#584 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-july-12-2009-family-day-picnic-museum-tour-t86.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drag-nights-sac-raceway-july-8-2009-t87.htm clearflatnec Me and a couple members from the TurboBricks & Volvospeed forum will be drag racing at Sacramento Raceway this Wednesday July 8th and would like to see if we can get a nice number of Volvo's running. Its all just for fun so you dont have to have any mods or drag experience, so its perfectly fine to ask questions & get pointers. I really just wanna see as many Volvo cars as possible. July 8th 2009 *Gates open at 4p *Time Trials 5p-7p *Brackets 7p-10p $15 to race, $7 to watch. ... Meet And Greet Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:42:49 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drag-nights-sac-raceway-july-8-2009-t87.htm#585 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drag-nights-sac-raceway-july-8-2009-t87.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-6-21-09-t85.htm VIP_s60
This coming EuroSunday for the Bay Area has been moved to Blackhawk. The address is 3750 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA, 94506. As always, Norcal Volvo will be present at 8am. If anyone wants to show up, reply to this post and let me know so that maybe we can coordinate lunch afterwards.]]> Meet And Greet Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:57:20 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-6-21-09-t85.htm#573 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-on-6-21-09-t85.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-member-95472-t78.htm bigbret Hey what is going on my name is Bret. I reside in sonoma county near santa rosa. I roll a dark green 91 245. I was at the Davis meet for the first time and that was awesome. I really enjoyed all the support that came out for this event. I thought it was sick to see soooooooo many different volvo's from pretty far back 50's 60's ? Dyno pulls at E.G.R. left a great memory of volvo peeps chillin helpin each other etc... I especially liked when someone put an adjustable cam timing gear on ... The Welcome Wagon Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:11:58 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-member-95472-t78.htm#519 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-member-95472-t78.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-june-13-2009-swedish-day-at-ikea-with-bay-area-saab-club-t82.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our next event: What: Swedish Day at IKEA (West Sacramento) with the Bay Area Saab Club Sac Volvo Club Event Flyer: http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/Home/events/event-flyer Bay Area Saab Club Website: http://www.bayareasaabclub.com/ When: Saturday, June 13, 2009 10:00A Where: IKEA (parking lot ~row D) 700 West IKEA Ct. West Sacramento, CA 95605 Copy and Paste from the Event Flyer: Last year, we had a “Volvo ... Meet And Greet Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:19:26 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-june-13-2009-swedish-day-at-ikea-with-bay-area-saab-club-t82.htm#557 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-june-13-2009-swedish-day-at-ikea-with-bay-area-saab-club-t82.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/zip-ties-and-duct-tape-f10/upholstry-and-wheel-repair-in-south-bay-t84.htm Runerhyme Hey everyone! The R will soon go on a trip, back to its home country. But before then, I'm going to fix it up a bit. The seams on the leather seats have opened up, and needs to be sewn back together, or, some of the leather might need to be replaced. Does anyone know a place that can do that, who does not charge over the top? The R rims (1995 T5R model) are also pretty beat up, and has plenty of curb rash and a few dents on them. Is that repairable? It's shipping out in about ... Zip Ties and Duct Tape Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:22:34 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/zip-ties-and-duct-tape-f10/upholstry-and-wheel-repair-in-south-bay-t84.htm#562 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/zip-ties-and-duct-tape-f10/upholstry-and-wheel-repair-in-south-bay-t84.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/i-m-back-t79.htm Runerhyme Hey everyone! After a long absence, I'm now back. Well, online at least. I'm moving back up to Bay Area in a few weeks, after spending a while down in LA. Might only be there for about a month or so though. So yeah, my name is still Olov, and I still drive my T5R. Not much has changed, but there might be a few improvements in June. Oh, and if anyone is interested in selling a set of 18" R rims, let me know! So yeah, hope to see you all at a meet or something like that! Oh, ... The Welcome Wagon Tue, 12 May 2009 20:23:07 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/i-m-back-t79.htm#531 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/i-m-back-t79.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drift-event-volvo-meet-t83.htm GeorgeDrifts Hi guys/gals, D from StrikeSpeedAuto ( grip/drift/rally shop) has been talking to the owners of the STOCKTON 99 SPEEDWAY (DRIFT/STOCK CAR RACING TRACK) if you never heard of the place sham on you J/K here is their site http://www.stockton99.com/ Also look at the youtube drift vids(type stockton drift)to see the track.AND IT JUST GOT REPAVED!!!! their will be a DRIFT COMPETITION (that links to D1underground and gives you a shot at a entrance to PRO-QUALIFYING for the D1GP!!!!!!!!! exited YET??? ... Meet And Greet Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:25:46 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drift-event-volvo-meet-t83.htm#558 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/drift-event-volvo-meet-t83.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/nw-245-in-the-bay-t64.htm benwah245 also looking to get into a 3 figure 122 soon... any leads let me know.
word up.http://www.flickr.com/photos/inspired_by/3258012417/]]> The Welcome Wagon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:24:01 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/nw-245-in-the-bay-t64.htm#397 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/nw-245-in-the-bay-t64.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hola-peoples-t77.htm harderbeats Hola everyone... at the Davis show I saw a bunch of NorCal Volvo stickers so I thought I'd check the site. My name is Andy [or Andrew if you wanna be soooo formal ] .. I'm in Alameda and have an 05 V70 R .. I might know some of you.. here's some pics of the R: Anyhow.. hopefully I'll get to meet some more people on here as it goes along. -andy The Welcome Wagon Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:25:21 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hola-peoples-t77.htm#518 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/hola-peoples-t77.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/saturday-may-23-2009-drive-to-locke-ggvcoa-sacvcoa-t80.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, The Golden Gate Chapter and the Sacramento Chapter are teaming up for another event-- a scenic drive to the historic town of Locke on Saturday, May 23, 2009! Golden Gate Chapter information (copy and paste from Swedespeed event post): Bring your brick out for a drive! On May 23rd take a drive through the Delta to "Al Place" with the Golden Gate VCOA. This wonderful drive takes you through the Delta by way of the many levees, making ferry crossings to reach ... Meet And Greet Thu, 21 May 2009 00:15:52 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/saturday-may-23-2009-drive-to-locke-ggvcoa-sacvcoa-t80.htm#539 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/saturday-may-23-2009-drive-to-locke-ggvcoa-sacvcoa-t80.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/ultra-storation-giving-a-project-a-new-name-for-some-new-energy-t74.htm benwah245 Got a 122 about a month ago. Was a CL score out of Santa Cruz. Its a cared for 67 w/ a blown engine a new rebuilt 2.2L B20 on the side. Got a new M41 w/ J-type OD. Lots of good stuff on this one. Thus far I've managed to gut out the insides and start working on some rusted floor pans. Starting to replace all the seals and get it weather proof again. Nothing all that notable has happened on my end. Still waiting for some nice weekend that aren't too busy. Hopefully the engine swap will be underway ... Projects Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:55:10 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/ultra-storation-giving-a-project-a-new-name-for-some-new-energy-t74.htm#473 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/ultra-storation-giving-a-project-a-new-name-for-some-new-energy-t74.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/ca-davis-car-show-track-day-april-2009-t73.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, Since you are in California, you are probably already aware of the Annual Davis Car Show & Swap Meet (which is currently in its eleventh year) and Track Day at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows. This year, the events are scheduled on Sunday & Monday, April 26-27, 2009. What you may not already know is that the Golden Gate VCOA (GGVCOA) recently canceled some events due to economics and lack of interest, including the April Track Day. The GGVCOA is also going ... Meet And Greet Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:26:08 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/ca-davis-car-show-track-day-april-2009-t73.htm#472 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/ca-davis-car-show-track-day-april-2009-t73.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-new-website-new-article-t76.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, It seems I forgot to make an official post welcoming you to view our new website here (oops ). Well better late than never, right? http://www.sacvolvoclub.org/ In addition to the usual local club stuff, we are also striving to provide Volvo resources, so if you have any resource recommendations that you do not see on the site, please let me know! We also want to invite you to look at a new article that we have just added to the site: Volvo High Mileage Club ... Meet And Greet Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:10:27 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-new-website-new-article-t76.htm#510 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-new-website-new-article-t76.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/out-here-in-alameda-t75.htm norcal505 We do it BIG cus cus!! ...with my semi-stock 245. Projects Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:32:29 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/out-here-in-alameda-t75.htm#497 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/projects-f8/out-here-in-alameda-t75.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-april-4-2009-intro-to-car-shows-concours-events-lunch-t72.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are pleased to announce our second event of the year! What: Introduction to the World of Car Shows Class & Lunch Copy and Paste from SacVCOA E-mail Announcement: With Spring rapidly approaching, Jon Manji will get into detail regarding how to prepare your car for many of the car shows that are scheduled in California during the months of April and May. Jon will be presenting a slide show and will also use actual cars as an example to demonstrate strategies ... Meet And Greet Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:52 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-april-4-2009-intro-to-car-shows-concours-events-lunch-t72.htm#470 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-april-4-2009-intro-to-car-shows-concours-events-lunch-t72.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/north-bay-volvos-t71.htm essixtyar i know your on here, i saw your anthracite (dark grey) s60r today in san rafael and it had a norcal volvos sticker on it. your car is sick! who are you? The Welcome Wagon Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:00:07 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/north-bay-volvos-t71.htm#461 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/north-bay-volvos-t71.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-march-14-2008-tech-session-lunch-t69.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, We are excited to announce our first event of 2009! What: Tech Session for 1975+ RWD and FWD Volvos, followed by lunch When: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:00A Where: Volvo Independent Service 3310 Monier Circle, Unit #1 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 916-631-4118 Copy and Paste from Event Flyer: Sacramento area VCOA member, Mark Baldwin is pleased to bring you this event and knows this business very well, as a long-time Volvo owner and enthusiast. Peter ... Meet And Greet Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:10:36 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-march-14-2008-tech-session-lunch-t69.htm#446 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/sacramento-chapter-march-14-2008-tech-session-lunch-t69.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/the-return-of-the-bottomed-out-wagon-t68.htm Codum Until chance brought me to our good friend Lanny.
Happy to be reconnected with Volvo enthusiasts and looking forward to enjoying these cars with others

Story End-
~Cody Clausen

Looking to take some tight turns in my '86 740 wagon and revamp the cosmetics as well as increase engine output]]> The Welcome Wagon Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:06:51 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/the-return-of-the-bottomed-out-wagon-t68.htm#441 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/the-return-of-the-bottomed-out-wagon-t68.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/you-guys-are-fags-t38.htm dougk
'cept Eric. He's the only man (beside Jerry) I could love.

Signed,

Doug "Mexican Food Guitar Face" Kauer

]]> The Welcome Wagon Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:36:06 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/you-guys-are-fags-t38.htm#261 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/you-guys-are-fags-t38.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-bay-area-meet-feb-15th-t65.htm VIP_s60 Okay, I know it is the day after Valentine's day but it would be great if all you guys and gals can make it to this Sunday's meet. The turn out last month was great for being the first EuroSunday Bay Area meet for the year. Meet And Greet Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:50:21 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-bay-area-meet-feb-15th-t65.htm#413 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/eurosunday-bay-area-meet-feb-15th-t65.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/anyone-read-twilight-t52.htm VIP_s60 Well I'm not here to promote the Twilight books that Stephanie Meyer wrote but I do have to add that the books are the BOMB! Anyways, for those who have read the books, as you know the main guy Edward drives a silver Volvo. But if you go onto the authors website, she mentions that he drives a silver S60R. So why would the movie show Edward driving a C30.. Oh wells, at least Volvo is getting some kind of media attention right? Well check out the advertisement...hopefully sells for C30 go ... Miscellaneous Automotive Ramblings Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:52:01 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/anyone-read-twilight-t52.htm#340 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/miscellaneous-automotive-ramblings-f7/anyone-read-twilight-t52.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/another-newbie-t54.htm volvie! Hi Everyone, I just saw this photo of your sticker over at Turbobricks: Did a search, and here I am! Glad to see we have a local forum! I'm in Sactown and part of the recently re-formed Sacramento Chapter of the VCOA-- you may have seen some of my event posts at the other forums. [Please let me know if you would like to be added to our e-mail list and/or have any ideas for events you would like to see in 2009!] Our Volvos: 1980 244 DL 1998 S70 GLT 2004 V70 ... The Welcome Wagon Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:11 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/another-newbie-t54.htm#342 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/another-newbie-t54.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-ufo-2009-autocross-schedule-t61.htm Big Lan OK, so last November, there were several of us who got together to go and flog heavily our cars in a nice legal venue. I didn't bring any of my Volvos, since the only drivable one probably wouldn't pass tech, but I had a freakin' blast! I intend to go out several times this year, I hope to see you there! Here's the schedule: January 25 February 22 March 22 April 5 May 3 June 7 August 9 September 13 October 25 November 8 Plus; February 21 Drift school March 21 ... Meet And Greet Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:18:58 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-ufo-2009-autocross-schedule-t61.htm#369 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/norcal-ufo-2009-autocross-schedule-t61.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/bakersfield-bay-area-t62.htm speedn_j



i'm actually gonna leave to san jose later today]]> The Welcome Wagon Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:48:22 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/bakersfield-bay-area-t62.htm#386 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/bakersfield-bay-area-t62.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/1st-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-2009-t60.htm VIP_s60 ]]> Meet And Greet Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:05:43 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/1st-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-2009-t60.htm#364 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/1st-eurosunday-bay-area-meet-of-2009-t60.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-122-owner-t58.htm aka-turbo Anyway, here's the only crappy pic I have.

]]> The Welcome Wagon Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:38:51 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-122-owner-t58.htm#356 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/new-122-owner-t58.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/what-s-up-t56.htm SactoS70 New to the forum here, but not to volvo! I've spent my time on volvospeed. The Welcome Wagon Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:49:41 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/what-s-up-t56.htm#350 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/the-welcome-wagon-f6/what-s-up-t56.htm http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/buttonwillow-day-after-thanksgiving-hpde-t53.htm chinaonnitrous1 http://www.myautoevents.com/pl...=9463


Contact me for details!! Email me directly.

:thumbup:

chinaonnitrous1 at gmail dot com]]> Meet And Greet Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:43:23 GMT http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/buttonwillow-day-after-thanksgiving-hpde-t53.htm#341 http://norcalvolvos.forumotion.net/meet-and-greet-f9/buttonwillow-day-after-thanksgiving-hpde-t53.htm