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Vintage Newsletter - May 2010
Vintage Newsletter - May 2010

Limited time sale pricing available from Saturday, May 15, 2010 through Friday, July 02, 2010
Over the last few months IPD Founder Richard Gordon has been restoring his famous 142 racecar. We’re very excited to feature a great write up from the man himself along with some great photos of his progress in this newsletter. There’s a lot of history in this car – including being the first ever professional road race winner for a Volvo in North America! That’s right, the first ever professional road race victory in a Volvo in North America was built right here at IPD! In this newsletter we’re featuring some great tech tips and parts to get your Volvo tuned up for summer. So get your list ready and gear up for summer driving with parts and advice from the folks at IPD.
Table Of Contents
- The ipd Racecar is Coming Back By: Richard Gordon - ipd founder
- Customer Feature: Fernando Garetto, Wanted: Your Volvo Story
- Maintenance: Tune-up Time, How to Properly Identify Your Distributor
- Tune Up Kits, ipdusa.com
- The Technology Behind ipd Plug Wires, Spark Plug Wires by ipd, NGK Spark Plugs
- Wire Strippers, 12 Volt Test Light, Mechanic's Pick Set, Magnetic Spark Plug Sockets, Fender Gripper
- Ignitor® Electronic Ignition, Tech Tip: The Benefits of Electronic Ignition in a Vintage Volvo, Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Managment
- Fuel Injectors and Seals, Weber Carburetor Parts, Weber, SU and Stromberg Carburetor Manual by Haynes, Weber® Carb Kit for 122s, 1800s and 140s, Weber® Fine Tuning with Jet Kit
- Air Filters for Long Engine Life, K&N Performance Air Filters, Fuel Filters for Trouble-free Performance, CRC Clean-R-Carb
- Magnetic Drain Plug Traps Metal Particles, Mann® OEM Oil Filters, Oil Filter Magnet Protects Your Engine, Oil Soak Mat, Angled Oil Filter Grabbers, Microflex™ Diamond-Grip Latex Gloves
- Why are some shocks listed for both midrange and firm applications, 140 Series Poly Bushing Kits
- ipd Suspension Bushing Kits, Tie Rods and Ball Joints
- ipd Anti Sway Bars, Sport Springs for a Firm and Stable Ride, Overload Springs for Heavy Hauling
- VTO Classic 8 Wheels, Alloy Valve Cover and Other Sale Items, Voltage Regulators, Generator to Alternator Conversion Bracket
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