hi all,

first time visitor on this group.  i did some googling to find the
answer, but to no avail.

a friend mentioned a shop in new england that specialized in
mechanically restoring older volvos but leaving all aesthetics -
bodywork, etc. to be done by the buyer.  he also thought that there are
several places around the country that do this.

it is a particularly attractive option to me as i'm about to go back
into school and need a safe, reliable car and i could not care less
what it looks like.

anyone have a clue as to what he's referring?
thanks in advance,
Jack Butler