KatoKid Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thanks to @AndBir and his mate Darren in QLD for the pre purchase inspection this turned up at 7:00 this morning...... This will be a collab with my brother Tim, he can intro himself sometime soon. We've both built quite a few cars and decided that it was time we did something together with the aim being to do drag and drive type events. LS with a big single, TH400 and 9inch Paid $1900 for it, runs and drives beautfully for 319,000kms. Had it on the hoist alreday and cant believe how soild it is.......genuienly not a spec of rust...and I know about rust! No accident damage and paint is just oxidised but some patina that we will keep. This will be an on the cheap slow build, buying parts as they come up at the right price...hopefully C.A.R., JDM-TOY, gav240z and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 #subscribed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 I’ve always wanted to build a sleeper Volvo 240 wagon… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 28, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2022 haha, the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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C.A.R. Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I think this might be Dave and Tim's inspiration: gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Spot on @C.A.R.! C.A.R. and OdinZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 28, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 28, 2022 I'm now on a Volvo Youtube rabbit hole... thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Volvo built to last forever, but they are a ugly little thing. My Dad had a green 1980 240, I can still remember the smell of that car lol True story, my mum made him sell their XY Falcon to get the Volvo lol. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 47 minutes ago, JDM-TOY said: but they are a ugly little thing. I love the look! The flying brick lol JDM-TOY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinZ Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 9:26 AM, gav240z said: I'm now on a Volvo Youtube rabbit hole... thanks. SO this is why you have been sending me lots of Volvo wagon videos lately! @KatoKid Dave, you have excited @gav240z a bit too much, even it you are putting an LS in! haha gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted June 30, 2022 Administrators Share Posted June 30, 2022 I drive a Japanese Volvo, of course I'm excited. JDM-TOY and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) On 6/30/2022 at 2:00 PM, gav240z said: I drive a Japanese Volvo, of course I'm excited. MX30 Cressida is the true Japanese volvo lol especially in a wagon. I would love one with a 2JZ Edited July 1, 2022 by JDM-TOY OdinZ and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted July 30, 2022 Administrators Share Posted July 30, 2022 https://www.hagerty.com/media/valuation/amid-a-rising-tide-of-bricks-volvos-242-lags-behind/ It’s those thankless activities that are causing the 200-series to appreciate. Among Millennials, the utilitarian wagon is the hottest thing going: Despite comprising only 20 percent of the market, this generation accounts for over half of quotes that Hagerty receives for the long-roof “245” (200-series, four-cylinder, five-door; marketed as such from the factory through 1980). The wagons, in other words, are the most quintessentially Volvo. The five-door (1975–83) earned a spot on our 2022 Bull Market List; but even as their fortunes increase, these durable people-haulers remain eminently practical. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 For the Volvo fans in Volvo land https://youtu.be/FHzoPYK896E gav240z and KatoKid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Spotted Spotlight Castle Hill, no I didn't buy a sewing machine, was waiting for the Mrs with screaming kids in the car and this Volvo caught my eye. Left the kids in the car and took a picture for you lot, was lowered with rims. Kids were confused why I took a picture of the car but it shut them up. Then I hed to my Uncles place and we started talking cars, I mentioned the Volvo and start talking about how my dad traded his XY Falcon for a Volvo, and he wips out his phone and shows me a picture of his wifes brother in Lebanon with his Volvo lol there everywhere The picture from Lebanon was a month or so ago, still kicking Have a great week guys Edited August 21, 2022 by JDM-TOY . gilltech and gav240z 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Been chipping away at this. Needs to be registered in Vic before tear down and shenanigans can begin so needs a RWC. Biggest issue was the rear main that was pissing out so went to remove the trans which requires the removal of the trans dipstick tube that has a large tube nut attaching it to the side of the pan. I went do undo this and it mangled thread as I was undoing....damn. Goggle search in the Volvo world says this is V common and not to undo them unless you have to...... Two trips and phone calls secured the right second hand tube from Berry Motor Group in Mitcham. Old rear main was well and truly munted Next up were the front seats, the foam and pushed through the frames and was not supported in any way so had to rebuild the foam and put new webing in the backs and fix the bases. Came up pretty well considering. Had to make the old girl look more respectable so needed to tackle the really badly oxidised paint Reday for RWC next week Edited August 29, 2022 by KatoKid Ponyo240z, OdinZ, 240ZBUILTBYME and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Wow, what a transformation! Good job, just shows what good old elbow grease and a concerted effort can do. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Found an engine at a reasonable price...... Ponyo240z, OdinZ, 240ZBUILTBYME and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) Car is registered now so time to get stuck in......no turning back now! Engine and trans sold to a mate of Lurch's HVAC is excess to requirements. What a job to remove, probably took 4-5 hours Edited October 3, 2022 by KatoKid OdinZ, gav240z and C.A.R. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Trying to tidy up the engine bay wiring so removed the full engine harness including ECU and ignition controller. Next job is to cut open the interior harness and remove everything except whats required to run the lights, wipers/washers, guages and horn. Amazed at how solid this car is, the floors are pristine! #notdatsunlife Dragonball240z and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Pulled the LOLvo out of the shed so I could blast 33 years of crud out of the engine bay. Came up pretty well! The first cut......battery tray has to go to make way for forced induction device My nephew picked up the TH400 donor car on the weekend gilltech, OdinZ, 77260Z and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daza67 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Wow the paint came up well and I’m glad you haven’t discovered any rust yet - I would have felt guilty reading your build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 @Daza67thanks mate, shes mint! Daza67 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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