Jack8745 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 1985 volvo 240 wagon DELuxe. 225k auto runs strong- salvage title (someone bought it from a wrecking yard 5 years ago). got it for $300 pretty much original everything but comes with 134a ac volvo converted 1983 volvo 240 sedan deluxe. 54k orignal miles - wrecked . super clean brown interior got it for 800.00 but it comes with less them 5k miles on - michelins - ipd exhaust - bilstein HDs - ipd sways - brakes - ignition - cooling (waterpump , tstat, radiator) - keenwood headunit and speakers the day i got it the wagon engine was covered with years of oil (cant tell from the pic) other side got this 2 days ago wagon will be my wifes dd and i will take her 850 as mine. plan is to transfer everything possible to the wagon, add a turbo, flat hood, low etc sell of everything else from the donor including the brown interiorsome "progress" got a super steam cleaner at work did this to the wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(n)A-GAME Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Nice. Love the original blue plates and the "Guido's" license plate surround. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Christ. You wouldn't easily find antiques like that on the East Coast - the floor pans & seat tubs, & spare well wheels would have rotted away 20 years ago - I had to have the floors replaced on my '85 245TI under warranty when it was only 4 years old Looks like you've got your work cut out for you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCP Euro Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Looks like you have one great, barely used engine for the wagon. Looking forward to seeing it once it is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack8745 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 ^the plan is to run the original wagon engine as long as possible. I want the brown car out asap, i also just bought/traded for a 65 falcon and a 93 celica that i need to make room for. in about a week or so i should be able to get started on the whole project. I will document the entire build with lots of pics :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer855 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Careful when you steam clean engines. I've heard horror stories. Steam is a lot thinner than water, gets places you don't want it to get at. It'll be a sweet ride though! I miss my 740 every day Except for the constant issues with it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin-Solo Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Nice to see some more 240's on VS. Speaking of turbo swap, I will be doing one next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandalo Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Every vser wants a 240. That wagon is def something I'd want for a 350 swap. Gotta finish working on my car first... Too bad about the sedan... I love that rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCP Euro Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 It'll be a sweet ride though! I miss my 740 every day Except for the constant issues with it.. I agree. I miss my 940 for the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack8745 Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Here are some recent updates. I haven't been able to work on these cars much. I have been too busy with work and then i had a hernia surgery. i did however have time to pick up tons of 240 parts around the local yards... not may enthusiasts around here. This past weekend i installed front and rear: ipd sways, bilstines yellows, B&G lowering springs. Flat hood, grille and single rounds. (went from double monitors - double rounds with turbo grille - single round and flat grille) I also became part of the Black Hoods Club. some comparison between stock and B&G springs stock sway vs ipd final result in rear final result in front some side shots - i need to take pics on the street front setup #2 - also installed front spoiler "VS" classic mod on a 240 - moved the horns moved the under front bumper front set up #2.5 - in between hoods final product the grille's upper tabs are broken off i need to figure something out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardim Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Looking nice. Love the QUARTZ clock in the dash, quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack8745 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 that one got replaced with a tach and smaller clock. turbo gauges are also sitting on the shelf waiting to be installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack8745 Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 i pulled the front part of the interior out (seats and carpet) the rest will come out when this is done. this is what 26 years worth of usage looks likes. found about $5 worth of change and most of it came from the parking brake lever I also found some small rust spots, those should be getting fixed this weekend. driver rear from the bottom thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCP Euro Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Looks like you have come a long way. Good job so far!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcin Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I kinda liked the four headlight look but so far so good looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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