1982 volvo 240
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Because of my infinite genius when it comes to automotive vehicles, I was already in possession of one perfectly fine half decent volvo v70. i seemed to think that running two cars was just a brilliant idea, so I recently purchased a b
hing volvo 240 (244 if you know what your on about). it is a DL model from 1982 and is gifted with the biblically powerful 2.1 litre red block. Its the B210 or whatever not 100% sure on that, it has just over 40,000 miles on the clock and is a pearler. This was not on the list of cars i ever originally wanted to own being that i am about a third the age of your average volvo driver, but never the less i soldiered on.
240 on the drive by jack simpson, on Flickr
there is a piccy of the beast taking up all the space on the drive at my mum and dads house. It is easy to forget how long these cars are, they looks small by modern standards but they are stupidly long. First journey was just a couple of hour drive to the peak district after a small service, on the drive at home. It was a nice day but having never owned a car that didn't have air-conditioning, i was soon at the peril of being trapped in a glass box on hot day, with a fan that was built around the same time the wheel was invented. Here's a picture of my ugly mug grinning behind the wheel of my Swedish greenhouse.
volvo240 at the junction by jack simpson, on Flickr
intend to post more as i would love to show the car and take her to some mad Volvo meets if any one knows any happening in the general south Yorkshire area let me know.
Because of my infinite genius when it comes to automotive vehicles, I was already in possession of one perfectly fine half decent volvo v70. i seemed to think that running two cars was just a brilliant idea, so I recently purchased a b
hing volvo 240 (244 if you know what your on about). it is a DL model from 1982 and is gifted with the biblically powerful 2.1 litre red block. Its the B210 or whatever not 100% sure on that, it has just over 40,000 miles on the clock and is a pearler. This was not on the list of cars i ever originally wanted to own being that i am about a third the age of your average volvo driver, but never the less i soldiered on.240 on the drive by jack simpson, on Flickrthere is a piccy of the beast taking up all the space on the drive at my mum and dads house. It is easy to forget how long these cars are, they looks small by modern standards but they are stupidly long. First journey was just a couple of hour drive to the peak district after a small service, on the drive at home. It was a nice day but having never owned a car that didn't have air-conditioning, i was soon at the peril of being trapped in a glass box on hot day, with a fan that was built around the same time the wheel was invented. Here's a picture of my ugly mug grinning behind the wheel of my Swedish greenhouse.
volvo240 at the junction by jack simpson, on Flickrintend to post more as i would love to show the car and take her to some mad Volvo meets if any one knows any happening in the general south Yorkshire area let me know.
Cheers guys loving the feedback already. took it to show a friend the other day and there dad nearly broke down to tears, becausea close relative used to own several volvo 240s. It's great to see that a people can think of a car more than just tin and wheels and can create an emotional bond to it.
Before even buying the car this year i had bought tickets to go to the Silverstone classic event. at the end of July and it just so happened that I ended up with the car before going. So I got to go to Silverstone classic in a classic, which was just the most awesome thing ever. Did the full 3 day camping thing and it was great meeting people who all have a shared interest in the same thing.
arty camping shot by jack simpson, on Flickr
there was so much stuff to see I can upload more pics if people are interested would definably recommend going, even if it is just for one day (I would say Saturday was the best) rather than going for the whole weekend.
Vintage Touring Car Race by Dan Simpson, on Flickr
arty camping shot by jack simpson, on Flickrthere was so much stuff to see I can upload more pics if people are interested would definably recommend going, even if it is just for one day (I would say Saturday was the best) rather than going for the whole weekend.
Vintage Touring Car Race by Dan Simpson, on Flickrwoodnut67 said:
Thanks for sharing fella. Your fine steed is the exact model as my dear departed dad owned down to the colour and AA badge. Bet it's got greyish houndstooth cloth interior too?
YHH 368Y was bought brand new in 1983 but was sadly written off 18 months later by some womble clogging it over a blind raise towards us crossing a four way junction.
Cheers for the memories.
It has indeed, I will chuck a picture of the interior up when I get home again.YHH 368Y was bought brand new in 1983 but was sadly written off 18 months later by some womble clogging it over a blind raise towards us crossing a four way junction.
Cheers for the memories.
After deciding to extend my bank holiday for a few more days, with works disgruntled blessing. I thought it would be good to take the old girl out for a drive, as without realizing it had been nearly 1 month since i had taken her for a good long run. My parents have a caravan at Filey and had gone for the week, and seeing as the sun was beaming i decided that was the place to be.
The trip was roughly around 2 hours, and was a total pleasure no problems to report as of yet. My cousin (sillyhatday) was following me in his mk1 mr2 (pictures below). Reported to me that apparently over harder bumps the taillights flicker on and off, but i figure its just some loose connection somewhere. The 240 its a great A road cruiser and soon chomps up the miles, can be a bit sketchy on B roads but that may just be some over excited driving on my part. As for motorways well it can cruise at a steady 55 - 60, i am only blessed with 4 speed manual. I can see why the overdrive and 5 speed models were soon introduced but i wouldn't change it for the world.
received_1268366516528330 by jack simpson, on Flickr
received_1268366513194997 by jack simpson, on Flickr
And all i have to say for the drive back is if you are being overtaken by two cars built in the 80s, and your in a brand new car you are doing something seriously wrong.
Today i had decided that it was time for a much needed wash, also the car needed a good clean as well. I am no perfectionist when it comes to cleaning cars. I wouldn't even go as far to say i know what im doing, and i didn't have much time today so it was just a good wash and a quick wax. The car really needs a bit more attention but i just haven't had the time recently one weekend i will have to get all the lotions and potions out and go crazy but until then this will have to do .
20160831_203120 by jack simpson, on Flickr
The trip was roughly around 2 hours, and was a total pleasure no problems to report as of yet. My cousin (sillyhatday) was following me in his mk1 mr2 (pictures below). Reported to me that apparently over harder bumps the taillights flicker on and off, but i figure its just some loose connection somewhere. The 240 its a great A road cruiser and soon chomps up the miles, can be a bit sketchy on B roads but that may just be some over excited driving on my part. As for motorways well it can cruise at a steady 55 - 60, i am only blessed with 4 speed manual. I can see why the overdrive and 5 speed models were soon introduced but i wouldn't change it for the world.
received_1268366516528330 by jack simpson, on Flickrreceived_1268366513194997 by jack simpson, on FlickrAnd all i have to say for the drive back is if you are being overtaken by two cars built in the 80s, and your in a brand new car you are doing something seriously wrong.
Today i had decided that it was time for a much needed wash, also the car needed a good clean as well. I am no perfectionist when it comes to cleaning cars. I wouldn't even go as far to say i know what im doing, and i didn't have much time today so it was just a good wash and a quick wax. The car really needs a bit more attention but i just haven't had the time recently one weekend i will have to get all the lotions and potions out and go crazy but until then this will have to do .
20160831_203120 by jack simpson, on FlickrMoldymort said:
I have recently bought myself a 1979 244 DL in exactly this colour as well! I'm 24 too and the surprising looks you get when people realize how young the driver is! You got many plans for modification or are you keeping it standard?
I really wanted to go crazy giant V8 lump under the bonnet all that jazz. But I ended up buying one that's just to nice to spoil. If I was to start chopping bits out of it and stripping it down I don't think I could live with myself. Gonna keep my out for something that's not as clean maybe one day have a super sleeper 240 do you have any plans for yours ?allardj412 said:
Thats a great example of a 240.
My brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
That is the coolest wagon I've seen in a long time. Cheers for the info on the spares though, there is a couple of bits of damaged trim on the interior. And they are like rocking horse sMy brother has a 240 Torslanda which he has built from the ground up. Air ride and all custom components made/fitted by himself. The test drive was down to Worthersee, Austria. No problems what so ever.
It's now off the road, air and wheels coming off and going for a full rebuild. But has a MK1 golf with a B16 vtec giving him a few headaches.
He wishes his was a tidy as yours. If you require any spares also, visit " Volvo heaven" on the A1 around St Neots way.
t to find so I shall have to give "volvo heaven" a visit.Moldymort said:
ovlov24 said:
I really wanted to go crazy giant V8 lump under the bonnet all that jazz. But I ended up buying one that's just to nice to spoil. If I was to start chopping bits out of it and stripping it down I don't think I could live with myself. Gonna keep my out for something that's not as clean maybe one day have a super sleeper 240 do you have any plans for yours ?
Loads of plans! I should start a build thread really. I want to change the colour (the brown just isn't very me), lower it, add lots of creature comforts. Eventual plan would be to put an interesting engine in it but that would be well down the line really. I don't have the funds to do that any time soon! Your car looks in such good condition though! It is like you bought a brand new one! Mine is a bit less pristine...After an awesome summer of wafting about in the 240 beast, it was time to do some general maintenance and whatnot, so being fortunate enough to have a family member with a two post lift in the garage, and after some serious grovelling i bought myself a week slot to get a little bit of work done on the 240. The car by all means is in good condition but a bit of winter proofing never hurt anybody plus i do have to store this car outside.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
The first issue i hit was simply with the wheel nuts, they are an old style steel nut with some sort of chrome finish cap. Over time the steel nut rusts underneath and this makes the chrome cap swell which made just getting the wheels off a bit of a bh.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
No huge drama really just some professional level swearing and a bit of patience, i did just order a set of replacement ones not original from Volvo. As i later found out finding genuine parts for these that are not just service parts, is harder than i first thought.
First on the list was brakes as i didn't get to have a look at them after the bit of a driveway service i did shortly after buying the car.
i intended to change the pads and anything else but after a quick look things didn't look to terrifying and i thought i was in the clear plenty of meat on the pads and the pistons in the callipers moved with relative ease.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
but oh how looks can be deceiving.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
The front pads were split and cracked, i am assuming just from age as with the mileage on the car they could very well be the original if not just the second set of pads this car has had.
So that was no real shock the rear pads on the other hand as you can see from the picture were shot to st and worn at an angle after a bit of further investigation i discovered that the seals on the rear callipers had just tuned to dust and the pistons were badly scored.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
new rear callipers it was £40 each which i didn't think was to crazy, but a surcharge of £50 if you didn't return your originals with them which i did think was fking insane.
I would of liked to of kept the original callipers and repaired them but i didn't have the money to waste on keeping them so they had to go.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
while the brakes were off the car i thought it couldn't hurt to have a look at the front wheel bearings, there was no play or anything but i just though hey i am this far in it wont hurt to have a look and all was good so just a simple job of repacking with some nice new grease and putting it all back together again.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
now the job i had been putting off, after getting caught driving in the rain i noticed a small leak in bottom driver side corner of the windscreen, and as the rain got a bit harder this was no longer a small leak and more of a gentle stream of water.
I managed to put it off through summer buy purchasing a half decent car cover and not purposefully driving in the wet (but i mean come on this is england).
so i knew i was going to have to do something about it after having a gander, i realised that Bottom half of the windscreen had come loose from the sealant and was basically no longer attached to the car, the windscreen had without me knowing just become a giant cat flap.
i didn't want to just get a new screen fitted as it was the original glass with the reg plate etched onto it, so came the task of removing it without breaking it which i suppose wasn't to bad as it was already half done.
if any one wants to know how its done things you will need.
1. cheese wire or 0.6mm welding wire in my case
2. the patience of a saint
3. a friend with the patience of a saint
4. an afternoon to spare
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickr
Ta Da no windscreen and i didn't break it either so win win i was glad also that i didn't find any rust behind the sealant as that was my biggest fear. Because for all i know that seal could of been loose a week after it rolled out the factory so just some dirt and crap to clean out then it can go back in.
I have a bit more to do the car so i will chuck that on here when i have got it finished.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on FlickrThe first issue i hit was simply with the wheel nuts, they are an old style steel nut with some sort of chrome finish cap. Over time the steel nut rusts underneath and this makes the chrome cap swell which made just getting the wheels off a bit of a b
h.Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on FlickrNo huge drama really just some professional level swearing and a bit of patience, i did just order a set of replacement ones not original from Volvo. As i later found out finding genuine parts for these that are not just service parts, is harder than i first thought.
First on the list was brakes as i didn't get to have a look at them after the bit of a driveway service i did shortly after buying the car.
i intended to change the pads and anything else but after a quick look things didn't look to terrifying and i thought i was in the clear plenty of meat on the pads and the pistons in the callipers moved with relative ease.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickrbut oh how looks can be deceiving.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on FlickrThe front pads were split and cracked, i am assuming just from age as with the mileage on the car they could very well be the original if not just the second set of pads this car has had.
So that was no real shock the rear pads on the other hand as you can see from the picture were shot to s
t and worn at an angle after a bit of further investigation i discovered that the seals on the rear callipers had just tuned to dust and the pistons were badly scored.Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickrnew rear callipers it was £40 each which i didn't think was to crazy, but a surcharge of £50 if you didn't return your originals with them which i did think was f
king insane.I would of liked to of kept the original callipers and repaired them but i didn't have the money to waste on keeping them so they had to go.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickrwhile the brakes were off the car i thought it couldn't hurt to have a look at the front wheel bearings, there was no play or anything but i just though hey i am this far in it wont hurt to have a look and all was good so just a simple job of repacking with some nice new grease and putting it all back together again.
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on Flickrnow the job i had been putting off, after getting caught driving in the rain i noticed a small leak in bottom driver side corner of the windscreen, and as the rain got a bit harder this was no longer a small leak and more of a gentle stream of water.
I managed to put it off through summer buy purchasing a half decent car cover and not purposefully driving in the wet (but i mean come on this is england).
so i knew i was going to have to do something about it after having a gander, i realised that Bottom half of the windscreen had come loose from the sealant and was basically no longer attached to the car, the windscreen had without me knowing just become a giant cat flap.
i didn't want to just get a new screen fitted as it was the original glass with the reg plate etched onto it, so came the task of removing it without breaking it which i suppose wasn't to bad as it was already half done.
if any one wants to know how its done things you will need.
1. cheese wire or 0.6mm welding wire in my case
2. the patience of a saint
3. a friend with the patience of a saint
4. an afternoon to spare
Work in the 240 by jack simpson, on FlickrTa Da no windscreen and i didn't break it either so win win i was glad also that i didn't find any rust behind the sealant as that was my biggest fear. Because for all i know that seal could of been loose a week after it rolled out the factory so just some dirt and crap to clean out then it can go back in.
I have a bit more to do the car so i will chuck that on here when i have got it finished.
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