General Picture Thread

[Hank Scorpio]

Ok, post any picture of your volvo's in here, regardless of model. Anything interesting to volvo's, spy shot's ect! It's ok to repeat your pictures from other threads in here.

...will a mod please sticky this thread...

This is my front yard (and my gf's 96 850). Actually, all my cars end up in front of the neighbor's!

[T5Man]

Its looks like the evolution of Volvo..:)

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL, kind of does! Now, if only I had an 1800 to complete the collection....

[thelostartof]

http://lostart.d2g.com:8080/server/Pics/Mike/1991%20Volvo%20740%20Turbo/91side.jpg


its a bad pic but its all i got laying around that's digital. soon enough i'll get some good pics of her

a higher quality ver of that pic can be found here (http://lostart.d2g.com:8080/server/Pics/Mike/1991%20Volvo%20740%20Turbo/P1210018.JPG)

[Hank Scorpio]

No we're getting somewhere. You can post any picture of your volvo, volvo's, volvo runs..ect in this thread! Anything at all related to your volvo, including YOU!

[T5Man]

Anything huh? how 'bout that wallpaper that i stole from you? LOL j/j :D

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL, theresa850 might be upset (thats her sn)

[Tuff240]

Here's a shot of my friends and I next to a local pond. Nothing special, but it was cool that we had a 2dr, 4dr and a 5dr.

[GaryS]

Heres a photo of our '97 V70 2.0.
Gary - Reading, UK.

[snoogans]

Tuff... each of those cars looks as if they have HUGE wheels.. they are all Volvo OEMS?

the orange one looks like it has my wheels :dogpile:

[Hank Scorpio]

the two black ones are from the t5r 850's they are vovlo's Volan wheels. The orange cars are 18's.

[snoogans]

pretty close! i wonder if theyre racingharts.

[Hank Scorpio]

PM me, or look in the 240 picture thread. I know he told me that they were 18's not sure if he told me what type!

[Hank Scorpio]

heres a cool picture of the S60. Did a good burn out one day, back at my old high school. Ran back, grabbed my camera and took a picture.

I mostly just thought it was a great looking picture!

[Tuff240]

They are 18x7 Fittipaldi "Tubolare". Had them custom built about 5 years ago at a total cost of $4300.

That was after I repeatedly told I couldn't put 18's under my black 90 245. I switch them from car to car ( I go through a lot of cars).

Patrick D.
83 242DL Orange one
84 242DL possible future ITB project
85 245TI Driver
84 245TI possible ? project
82 242TI Mad max project
83 245DL for sale (old driver)
8 240 parts cars
65 911
78 911SC
95 Suburban (hers)
88 325is BMW (driver and future autox car)

[Hank Scorpio]

Very sweet. Oakdale, thats bay area right? I might be interested in some parts from your parts cars...eventually. Are you vcoa, I think I saw a car just like yours on the goldengate chapter's site.

Doug

[Tuff240]

Oakdale is 1 hour south of Sacramento on highway 99 to Manteca and then 30 minutes East to Oakdale on highway 120.

EgS60racer, turn your AIM on.

Patrick D.

[Phil850]

Here is a pic of my 850...

http://www.coastguard-kites.com/volvo2.jpg

[imported_Familyman]

My 82 245, it't got that real old school look. Probably becasuse everything is original! I thought about new wheels but I think I've fallen in love with the old school steel well and hubcap look. I needs paint but for a rust free original car with 284,000 miles, it's doing pretty damn good.

[snoogans]

TUFF: looks good... maybe its time to get some custom 19s?:hehe: :hehe:

[Volvord]

My V8 740 Turbo

[FlntRoc]

That oarnge volvo is nice! heres a pic of my baby. I've got more, just let me know if you wanna see em

[Phil850]

FlntRock,

You Psycho!!! Love it ! :D

[FlntRoc]

yeah how bout this one. It gets off the ground higher but it's the only pic I have

[Phil850]

No wonder your licence plate is hanging off!

[JHEIII850Turbo]

Hey Flntroc,

That's awesome man!! Not only does it look str8, it's fast too

[Hank Scorpio]

Wait Wait Wait...what the hell is going on there Flnt? Just curious how your getting the front end off the ground so hard?

[Tuff240]

Air bags. The car is "bagged". First and only Volvo I have seen with them.

Patrick D.:typing:

[Hank Scorpio]

thats what I thought. Soon as I posted I went...must be air bags!

[resa850]

Heres a night shot I took w/ egs60racer's S60 and CrazyChester's C70.

Hope you enjoy!

[snoogans]

do the bags hurt performance? say speed-wise and cornering abilities?


looks pretty crazy, have video???

[FlntRoc]

Not sure about the performance drop if any. It adds wieght to your car because of the air tank and compressor and what not. Haven't taken it for the 1/4 mile since I got it bagged. As long as you have each corner independent & not sharing air it should not hurt cornering. I'm not much into going around corners too fast though so I'm not 100% positive. Bad experience! I got it on video I just have to upload it onto my computer. I'll try and get it done real soon.

[arandall850]

My Car @ night
Hey, what would you guys say about a Volvo / nice cars wallpaper site? I'm working on putting one together. An even better idea might be to have it at this site possibly in the future. I have literally hundreds of nice digital pics of my 850 and other friends Volvo's. I'm kind of a hobbyist photographer with access to a nice digital camera.

Just my Thoughts

[arandall850]

My 850 getting it's "feet" wet :)
After really hard rain, a road by my work flooded and then I thought, the reflection in the water would look really cool.

(PS: never drive through a flooded street! What you don't see is that about 25ft. to the left a buddy of mine is pushing his hydro-locked Crown Vic out of the water) :(

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL, only good way for a crown-vic to die!

Those are great looking pictures! What kind of digital camera are you using?

[arandall850]

You should see the originals (2048x1536 resolution and extremely sharp) the camera is just a simple Olympus C3000. I'm saving up for an Olympus E20N digital SLR camera though. (Not cheap)

[Hank Scorpio]

Originally posted by Networkguy

The origionals look even better. Now where did I put that copy of PhotoShop :D

LOL

[Hank Scorpio]

S60 @ the track! Finally got the picture of theresa's camera!

:blabla: showing up those civic guys!

[reysc]

Let me see if I can attach pic of my 94 940T..

[evolt745ti]

my recently purchased 1987 745Ti w/ M46. 227k and still running strong and fast!
http://www.suppression.org/~evolt/volvo/car1sm.jpg

[300+]

I already posted a pic, but couldn't resist since this looks like where most of the pics are.

Patrick D, going to Solvang?

CJ

[Kevinator87'240]

My car next to similar at the local volvo meet *240 on the right*

[Kevinator87'240]

Heres a picture i Took of EGs60racers car at the same meet, all i did was add the words! cool pic!

[TheMadChigga]

I'm so lonely......... :(

here's my baby.

I'm a lonely Volvo Pimp

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/132000-132999/132073_37_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/132000-132999/132073_44_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/132000-132999/132073_38_full.jpg

[Calamazoo]

THAT IS ONE SWEET SWEET CAR....

Hey - I live right by there! I am going to start looking for you!

Only question: what's that on the rear hatshelf...????

[TheMadChigga]

kleenex boxes :D

its my infamous kleenx boxes that most opponents see.

having a big up meet @ KK on 27th. come out

[300+]

Had to share this euro delivery I saw on the freeway.

[300+]

Lucky bugger!

[Volvoman]

1.

[Volvoman]

2.

[Volvoman]

4.

[Volvoman]

5.

[Volvoman]

6.

[Volvoman]

7.

[Volvoman]

8.

My Nitro R/C

[Volvoman]

9.

[300+]

Volvoman,

nice pics....ok I give which one is yours?

CJ

[Hank Scorpio]

Wait, please this is a Volvo picture thread. Lets keep this that way. Volvoman, please if you want to post those pictures I'd be more than happy if you posted them under "Off Topic".

Doug

[Volvoman]

Originally posted by EgS60racer
Wait, please this is a Volvo picture thread. Lets keep this that way. Volvoman, please if you want to post those pictures I'd be more than happy if you posted them under "Off Topic".

Doug

no worries, but the title of this topic does say "General Picture Thread"

heres one for yah

[Hank Scorpio]

Now that I like! :D

...volvo related is all I ask...

[300+]

Doug,

If you want to get technical he should ditch the AMG pic too. That's Mercedes no?

LOL

CJ

[Jeff245Ti]

I agree with CJ.
Only Volvo R SPORT.

LOL

[Hank Scorpio]

Ok, so I missed one!

lol

[300+]

Is this ok?

[Hank Scorpio]

lol, thats A-OK with me! It has a volvo in it, the only thing it's missing is a blonde!

So, let me guess the left is the mid-life crisis mobile, the right is what he makes his wife drive (though not to shabby in it's own right)

[300+]

Whoever is driving... they can spot a true supercar. The one on the right of course!

CJ

[Volvoman]

http://www.cityrace.nu/dempa/cityrace/images/DSCN4025.JPG

[Volvoman]

http://www.cityrace.nu/dempa/cityrace/images/IMG_3617.JPG

[Volvo 240turbo]

Here is my two turbos
http://www.volvo240tic.com/knn24203.jpg
http://www.volvo240tic.com/cntklar02.jpg
More pics on my homepage
www.volvo240tic.com

[MoGGeT4 (TPC)]

My V40 T4
http://medlem.spray.se/mogget4/1.jpg

http://medlem.spray.se/mogget4/2.jpg

[millhouse]

my T-7R
http://home.no.net/djpilsen/images/Bilen%20vall%e5kra2.jpg

[Mr/MrsV40]

Her is a nice car frome sweden

[TheMadChigga]

I wish they had Turbo Performance club here.......

[300+]

Since were getting opinions. How about the black wagon/ estate with copper wheels? Got no chrome here!

Do have 335 hp

cj

[940 RACING]

HERE IS MY 242 WITH CSB 350

http://user.tninet.se/~ydu384k/volvo/bilgron240.gif

AND HERE IS MY 940

http://user.tninet.se/~ydu384k/volvo/bil6.gif

[guitarist]

dude your 940 is awesome. great color for the car. especially like the rims.

[arandall850]

That's one thing that's nice about Sweden. Alot of nicely modified Volvo's. That's kinda few and far between here.

[TheMadChigga]

I really don't dig that wing on the 940.

[St3v3]

This is how my 142 used to look like:
http://medlem.spray.se/St3v3/bilar/Flames01.jpg

This is how it looks now: :D
http://medlem.spray.se/St3v3/bilar/LosFlamos03.jpg

[TheMadChigga]

^^ THAT IS GANGSTA!!

wasn't ur car used to be on TPC?

[TonyE]

my car

[Networkguy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.roddis/sites/imagestore/my%20s70.jpg

I'll put the pictures back now I have a server again

[TheMadChigga]

wtf is up w/the damn tow hitches on European cars????

[Volvord]

What is wrong with a tow hitch? The latest intimidation tactic ... beaten by a Volvo with a tow hitch. Really psyc’s the competition.

Volvord 784VC
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gilesij/Volvord/:apoke:

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL, atleast it keeps em from tailgating!

[300+]

Which is worse, getting whooped by a Volvo with a tow hitch or a Volvo wagon that gets air? :D

[Volvord]

How about an airborn Volvo wagon with a tow hitch

Volvord 784VC
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gilesij/Volvord/

[Kevinator87'240]

how bout a beat to **** airbone wagon with a tow hitch with a trailer attached to it with a car behind that also attached with a small building.

[Hank Scorpio]

LOL, that would be a sight to see I"m sure

[300+]

like an outhouse?http://www.yother.com/images/outhouse.jpg

[VolvoLand]

The ultimate Volvo page...with Volvo info, photos, movies and links (http://welcome.to/volvoland)

...and vote

http://www.webvoter.net/se/vote.cgi?id=26046The Volvo beauty contest (http://www.webvoter.net/se/vote.cgi?id=26046)


He he...

[Evan]

You're site isn't loading bro ;)

[efi.nos]

my car and my rims
http://w1.380.telia.com/~u38011317/Radius%20rims.jpg

[FlntRoc]

So I got another 1 3/4" drop out of the front. Now the inner fender wells sit on the tire. I just love it!

[FlntRoc]

...

[FlntRoc]

....

[Hank Scorpio]

Hey man, good to see you back!!

Man that thing is low!

Doug

[Jason Coulston]

I just posted this over in the AWD thread . . . but what the hey? Here is our new S60:

http://home.attbi.com/~rjcoulston/volvo3.jpg

[244tiCanuck]

Here's a shot of my old '79 245.

From what I can gather, it was sold to someone in Calgary, they never insured it, it was impounded, and crushed.

[robadlers]

More for Doug than other folks, but here's how a 240 DL looks like with Cooper tires on it! Retro-motive folks!

[robadlers]

More of the beast

[robadlers]

Final shot

[Hank Scorpio]

Rob, man the car looks GREAT!!!

Doug

[tom grossmann]

Ok how do I post a JPEG picture - I do not know how.


Tom

[dl242gt]

Hi Tom,
To post a pic you must click on post reply at the bottom right
corner of the thread. Toward the bottom you will see attach
picture with a browse link on the right. Click on that, making
sure the pic is a jpg or some type of compatible format. Browse
to the pic on your computer and select it and it will be uploaded
and included in your post. Also Doug can help you link pics
from a site like Pbase.

Wish you well,

[tom grossmann]

Ok here is my last Volvo in action at one of our local Rallycross events - the Subaru guys took a beating and were not happy that a 30 year old Volvo beat their WRX's

Tom

PS ok hopefully the pictures is there

[dl242gt]

That worked! Nice drift! Always nice to see the oldies beat
the newbies. You know Porsche people used the new GT2
(which is rwd turbo) at Pikes Peak and ran faster than the 4wd
911 turbos that they used the year before. Although I think much
of the time 4wd advantage is put to good use. Thanks Tom!
Looks like a blast!

[tom grossmann]

All wheel drive is a huge advantage on dirt - the only reason I stay ahead of the Sube guys is their lack of racing experaince and the fact that the try to use standard pavement techniques on dirt which just doesn't work. They try to steer down into the apex and then pick up the throttle instead of charging the corner rotating the car with the break pedal and then balancing the car with the throttle. When it comes to Rally RWD would be the last pick , AWD is best , FWD is good and RWD is just plain busy.

Tom

[dl242gt]

I knew the driving technique is different, but that is waaaay
different. I can see why you would be so busy in a rwd car.
Still it's the good kind of challenge. I love that photo!
Thank you for sharing.

[tom grossmann]

For the most part I steer the car with the pedals whether at rallycross or on a road course. The differance is you really have to just let the car go where it wants on dirt , fighting the car in dirt just seems to make things worse. now granted when I raced a Maita in shoowroom stock there were more times than I care to remember that I was a passenger despite having a steering wheel. Now when I ran the D-sports Racer (single seater) it required you be very precise and not slide the car around , instead a gentile drift was the order of the day. The best comparison I can give is a person I had as a student at a track day once told me this right after a ride in the rally car
" so everything you told me not to do at the drivers school you now want me to do at rallycross"
Anyway glad you enjoyed the Photo - it was in Sports Car magazine a couple of years ago , I enjoyed making the photo. RWD may not be optimum for Rally but it sure is big fun!!


Tom

[David]

Originally posted by tom grossmann
Ok here is my last Volvo in action at one of our local Rallycross events - the Subaru guys took a beating and were not happy that a 30 year old Volvo beat their WRX's

Tom

PS ok hopefully the pictures is there

how much is that rallycross volvo tune? and what engine? if u would know!

if i would own a digital camera then i look take few pic of my 460 rallycross car :) gonna get rid of body in few hours so i am sure no pic would be taken :rolleyes: .. well i think i will just take pic of fun of it hehe.

[tom grossmann]

Car was stock class legal , barely. B20 engine twin carb 118HP with strong mid-range. The car had no sway bars and a 4:30 rear end. The Rally cross courses here basicly have no striaghts so horspower isn't as big a factor. What makes the differance is getting the car off the corner. I cannot remember which gearbox Topi put in the car. The suspension was so sweat very compliant yet wouldn't bottom car if you caught 3 feet of air.


Tom

[guitarist]

here's my p.o.s.

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Thought I'd post it here too. Here's my '96 960
I'm working on a good shot of the 245 for the photo contest in Rolling.

[dl242gt]

Hey Peter,
I forgot about that redesign of the 960 in 95. I was at the Rockleigh Open House for the intro. Lot's of nice changes.
Your's looks really nice. :D
Happy rolling!

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Thanks Dave, only needs a new sunroof gasket. I've got some water getting into the floor down the door post.

Doug, tried to send out some pic's of the 245 and TIFF doesn't work. Will have to re-scan and do JPEG of GIFF or bitmap. The site has a convienant error message pop-up stating what can and can't be sent over. Doesn't say how big they can be, but we know that 1.4 meg bitmap doesn't work.

[dl242gt]

Hi Peter,
Yeah, I hear you about the pic. You know the computer world doesn't like high quality uncompressed images. They want compressed pics with lots of artifacts. :D

All the best,

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Well, here's the pic's in jpeg, 100kb.

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

........!

[Hank Scorpio]

Pretty nice bud!!!

Doug

[robadlers]

Cool wagon! I knew those wheels would look good on a 240. Nice to see them on a 240 for once!

[shake_el_turbo]

peter man, get a picture of the GT up on there. i personally love the car. i can't post any of mine cause i am at school and am retarded on how to post them.

[dl242gt]

That's one shweet wagon Peter! I'm with Rob, liking those wheels on a 240. Looks like a fun gathering of the faithful.

Happy rolling!

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Thanks Dave, it just keeps on rolling!

Matt, I've got a nice pic of the GT entrenched in weeds sitting in my backyard with a palomino gazing at it over the barbed wire fence. I'll dig it up and post.

[Crippler]

here is my first volvo 1981 245DL, it's gone and now I have a 242, will have pictures of that soon.

[Crazychopstick]

Here's my Volvo (and my girlfriend:) ).

17" rims, new paint, new seat covers(old ones were showing foam), dual exhaust(pointless I know but its a cool sound), window tint, Wal-mart steering wheel cover(lol), 2 10"s subs, new speakers,and an Alpine CD player. Slow as hell (stock engine) but we can change that someday...(www.converseengineering.com)

[Hank Scorpio]

Very cool man, welcome to CV!

[Crazychopstick]

Thanks! It's not as cool as your car. Seriously though, I hope to upgrade the performance on this car soon. Maybe eventually to the point where its as badass as yours.:)

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Good looking car! I like that burnt orange color of those years, had a '79 242 once with it.

Another Texas CV memb! Welcome!

[Crazychopstick]

Thanks! Yeah, Texas Volvos rock!

[Crazychopstick]

When I first got the car, the paint was all chipping off the top(roof, trunk, hood) so i took it to a local paint shop and had it repainted the same color. It's a cool color, everyone says its like brown but I think its more of a burgandy.I dunno.

[volva]

http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/shareImage/4728555266_235.jpg?border=1,255,255,255,1,0,0,0&invite=eEor5v5rz772y8cao8Qh http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/shareImage/4728584578_235.jpg?border=1,255,255,255,1,0,0,0&invite=FEjr5t5Cz777hLzaLk4h

I've only had her for a few days, but I love it!:D

[c70ragtop]

My first Volvo.
Disappearing Dents
www.DisappearingDents.com

[CEHepp]

Originally posted by c70ragtop
My first Volvo.

OHHHH MY FAVORITE!! Very nice car!

[Crippler]

I found a couple of older pics of my 242 GLT. I will have pics of it with it's new paint job as well as the 740 Turbo I recently aquired

http://fmcinc.getmyip.com/albums/album53/105_0571_IMG.sized.jpg

http://fmcinc.getmyip.com/albums/album53/105_0573_IMG.sized.jpg

http://fmcinc.getmyip.com/albums/album53/105_0572_IMG.sized.jpg

[dl242gt]

Here is some new pics of my ride. 292,333k miles strong!
Enjoy!

[dl242gt]

next:

[dl242gt]

How do you like that 242DL flathood front? Here are a couple more.

[dl242gt]

Here is a motor shot. A bit ghetto but hey, it runs!!

[Hank Scorpio]

Dave that is PIMP! Bout time!

digging the flathood!

[jvick125]

:) That's a nice lookin' car. With this mis matched color hood and body, you're now more rice than Doug!!! ;) LOL Nice car Dave!

Jack

[dl242gt]

:lol2: Thanks very much guys. I was thinking about some Swedish blue on the hood to make a flag. Since it's going to be a little while till it's painted.

I'd rather have the non matching flathood than the nice matching hood that was on there.:D

[Crazychopstick]

Hey! That's one nice looking car. Where does everyone find these flat hoods at?

[dl242gt]

The flathood was used on all 240 series 75-77. In 78 they only had the flathood for the 2 door and it is the look that I put on. 78-80 2dr models. Nowadays gotta look around a bit. But the parts are out there still.

Thanks, all the best,

[JonnyScorch]

Looking good Dave! It's funny my 91 244 is the same colour as your 242, and my 80 242 has the same flat hood...

Why don't you just quickly spray some flat black bbq paint on it... i think it would look trick, and why not.. its cheap and it will stand up to the heat....

[jvick125]

In NJ, this time of year, there is a lack of heat, and he can save up over the winter and then have a Swedish flag painted on it next year some time!

Jack

[JonnyScorch]

MUHAHAHA time to unleash my new found photoshop skillz!

[JonnyScorch]

...and a little more extreme:silly:

[jvick125]

What's more extreme? The fuzziness? ;)

Jack

[Leivon]

This is my beauty...

[Leivon]

Wait, thats not right...
how do i make it so the picture just shows up, instead of a stupid download thing???

[Leivon]

attempt 2...

[Leivon]

ok good, now the white one is mine, the one right behind it in the shed on the right is my sisters, the blue one with only 2 lights is my grandpa's the one on the far left of teh pic is the newest project (it is in the worst shape of any project we have ever done, it should be fun). the one on the far right is the only 2 door we have, and i secretly have big plans for it, but for now it is a safe-haven for about 5 rad's that are under the hood (no engine). The goldish hood that is in front of the 2 door is from a 1982 GL, we bought it off a woman who was going 70km's when she hit a truck... walked away from it, i will get a pic of the rest of the front end on here to show you guys what she went through... The first cop to teh scene said to her- "if that was anything but a volvo you would probably be dead... HAHAHAHAHA so true tho...

[jvick125]

That's a nice yard. Are any of them a turbo?

Jack

[Leivon]

the only turbo in that pic is my sisters, the one that is hidden behind mine, it is an automatic booooooooo
I wish i had a turbo, whatever, non turbos are easier to work on, which means faster restoration, which means quicker money, which means MORE VOLVOS. hahaha:D :D :D :D

the pic is of my sisters car, the turbo... all that rust there it is laughable... i have seen/fixed much much much worse, anyways that is an old pic of her car, it is al;l fixed and good now.

[Xturbo244]

this is my beast. its a '82 244 with a ford 5.0 V8 with edelbrock intack and carb. the only thing I need to do to finish it is the exhaust and that takes money. hope you like.

[blue cube]

http://www.pbase.com/image/25167819

the 940 wagon is one of my friends
parents vehicle

http://image.pbase.com/u38/bookofchanges/large/25167819.100_0928.jpg

<img src=http://image.pbase.com/u38/bookofchanges/large/25167819.100_0928.jpg>

[Espen]

My first ride:
1980 245:
http://www.volvo.er-mandig.com/img/espen240/galleri/245_vinter-1.jpg
Its stripped down for some re-spraying.. gonna be black.

My precious ride now:
1975 242. No rust, and 2weeks old paint. orginial color.

http://www.volvo.er-mandig.com/img/espen242/uslykter/uslykter_2_small.jpg

[68142GT]

Here is finally a couple pics of mine...

http://www.pbase.com/image/25950494.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/25950562.jpg

For the whole gallery...

Here (http://www.pbase.com/airdaddy/142gt)

[Hank Scorpio]

Sweet bud, looking GREAT!

[jvick125]

That's an awesome looking car I must say.

Jack

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Very nice! The car looks really clean. Is everything stock or is there mod's?
It makes me want another one. I once had a '68 144 that was far less clean, but ran great, a road demon. I had the exact same fog's in the same place but yellow, a classic look!
The dash looks fantastic, a lot better than the stock S dash. A nice touch would be to instal a clock from a late '70's 240 into the fuse panel, something I did and looked like it belonged there.
The wheels look good too. Are they the Volvo Vigra 15's or after market IPD's? I ran and the IPD 14's then some Laguna 14's and the car handled great.
Haven't seen the engine stabilizer mounted in front like that, I had the rear bolt type.
Nice car!

[68142GT]

Well... everything is stock volvo parts :)
Upgraded 4 wheel disk brakes, b20 with the E? (injection) head and cam, M41 tranny, 164 leather interior, misc volvo suspension, and volvo virgo wheels.
later glass and doors.... Thats all I can think of off the top of my head :)
I want to run some of these wheels in 17's
http://www.wheels-and-rims.com/images/ALY70221U.jpg

And swap the springs maybe from V-performance for stiffer handling and to bring down the nose for more of a rake, I also thought of swithing to ART's shockwaves :king: :D

I really want find another one to gut and go more performance oriented and let the wife drive this one.

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Sounds good, a nice combo. You mean it didn't have 4 wheel discs as stock set-up? Thought they all had that (140's)
Other things that will really improve the performance: get two K&N air filters from a '84 Toyota Corolla, they fit nicely in place of the stock filters a will get you about 10 hp gain. Either tear apart the stock SU filter caps and spacers or make up some yourself. The K&N are a bit larger diameter and flow much better.
What needles do you have in the SU's? With that set-up you should be using DX or RR, not the stock SM needles. Leaner at idle is DX, full-out performance w/1200 rpm idle is the RR.
I had the Volvo R-sport progressive springs on mine as OE, along with the R-Sport DeCarbon` CO2 shocks. Better than ANY other aftermarket spring + shock combo. Makes Coni's seem like riding on peanut butter.
I had broken one spring while traveling up the Taconic Pkway in upstate NY at 90 mph with my canoe on the roof and broke it on a turn. I was surprised to find them still available through Volvo special order. I put a new set of spring and shocks all the way around for about $650. That was in '90. What do you have for a sway bar? I had stock 22 mm R-sport front and IPD rear bar.
Hey, I like the 164 seats. I had '82 240 GL leather seats and a 164 M410 OD tranny in mine. :)

[dl242gt]

Man, there is just something about those early 142 models. Such a nicely balanced and attractive design. They truly are a forgotten Volvo and that's a shame. I'm glad they aren't forgotten in our group.

That's a great custom/stock look you've got with that car. I bet per capita with our members we have the largest enthusiast group of people that have and like these cars. Happy rolling!

[dl242gt]

Here is another pic of my car. That way I keep this thread going properly. :lol2:

This is from my first autocross ever last year in the summer. :thumbsup:

[jvick125]

that thing squawts REAL low in hard cornering. Nice pic!

Jack

[Hank Scorpio]

damn sexy pic :D

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Here's the 242GT parked in my backyard last summer. Looks pretty crapy, huh?
A project in progress.

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

For those of you who didn't know it snowd in Texas, here's the 242GT last Saturday. Yes, it's still there in Feb. Notice the IPD Penta Sport 14" wheels........

[Hank Scorpio]

Sweet looking GT there bud!

[volvospeed12]

here's my ride

[volvospeed12]

here's my engine

[volvospeed12]

:help:

[Leivon]

Took some more pics, here are some...

[Leivon]

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[Leivon]

oh, btw my white 81 244gl, sisters red 88740turbo, and cousins black 78 244gl

[Leivon]

one last shot..

[mr_beverage]

heres a pic of my car i took today after i gave it a polish

[mr_beverage]

looks pretty nice hey not a bad pick up for nothing i still cant believe it

[mr_beverage]

heres my driver car 1981 model looks a bit tired but runs well

[mr_beverage]

check this out

[mr_beverage]

volvos in australia yeah

[mr_beverage]

here is a pic wich is a bit more compatible for your eyes

[medfurd]

here's my brick - a 1989 764Ti stock so far! This took me an hour to put together in MS Paint :lol: so I hope you all like. :cheers:

[CEHepp]

Originally posted by volvospeed12
here's my engine

Are you having any weird running problems? Looks to me that the hose comming from your idle motor has fallen off.

[CEHepp]

Originally posted by mr_beverage
heres my driver car 1981 model looks a bit tired but runs well

Is a GLE a high compression version or something?

BTW, that pic you mirrored for the Americans...made the pedals backwards, lol.:apoke:

[TheMadChigga]

just few new pix with coilover and such.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/132000-132999/132073_425_full.jpg
http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/12/web/132000-132999/132073_404_full.jpg

[medfurd]

are those gemeni wheels on that wagon behind your car? i like them. and your car

...and bump for my car :crying2:

[TheMadChigga]

yea those are geminis.

[mr_beverage]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by KLowD9x


Is a GLE a high compression version or something?

BTW, that pic you mirrored for the Americans...made the pedals backwards, lol.:apoke:

GLE is just the features pretty much

GLE just means you get everything if u got a GL you wouldent have powersteering elec windows etc it has nothing to do with the compression

and yes i know about the pedals doug was just being difficult so i flipped it for him because it was hurting his eyes

[mr_beverage]

now this i like

[DEM80240WGN]

some updated pics. could be the last ones. my car is tired and to the point where its not worth fixing.

[JonnyScorch]

I do hope you're joking.. cause it looking great.. mind you a badly running car cna make anyone a little depressed.. whats so tired about it? just the engine?

[dl242gt]

Yeah, what's happening? Going by the photos the car is looking good! Getting it running good shouldn't be too big of a job for you. Are you ready to try something else? Is that the real reason?
Best regards,

[DEM80240WGN]

a new engine. i need a deal on a fresh b230ft.

[mr_beverage]

thats what im looking for at the moment i have a red 244 with nothing under the bonnet
hopefully i can get a 760t i found one and the seller seems pretty keen but i dont haev alot of money hes askin $3250 and i offerd him $800 and hes thinking about it :D fingers crossed ay
heres a pic of my car currently for sale $1200 ono

[mr_beverage]

not a real good pic ive posted some better ones of it
basically its a 1981 244 GLE it has a b23e (running very well) powersteering gt wheels powerwindows new battery all cables for amp and sub in the boot 4x 45w cd player auto

[mr_beverage]

engine bay

[buu142]

My 90 740TI

Tottally stock as of now except for my CD Player.

[buu142]

interior shot...and i jus armoralled LOL

[two40two]

New dig. camera, new fog lights, fresh rain, one 242

[volvo245]

Here is some pictures of my cars

[volvo245]

Originally posted by volvo245
Here is some pictures of my cars

[two40two]

new wheels

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Looks really nice!
My first 240 was a '79 242DL with the same color paint. I had the Vigro clones on it.
Hey since your in Austin, you should bring your car to one of the VCOA TX club meets. I'd love to see it sometimne.

[two40two]

Originally posted by Peter in Texas
Looks really nice!
My first 240 was a '79 242DL with the same color paint. I had the Vigro clones on it.
Hey since your in Austin, you should bring your car to one of the VCOA TX club meets. I'd love to see it sometimne.

I'd like to. According to the website, the next meet is in the fall on a TBA date. If the schedule allows, I want to come.

On another note, Theresa Sellers, wife of Ted Sellers (they restored the 445) was my 6th grade science teacher when she was still in Austin. It was quite a suprise when I was going through the photo album on the TVCOA website and I saw her in it.

[backspace]

just upgraded my breaks..
project still in progress..

[backspace]

vented rotors.

[Volv-a-Ratti Man]

Originally posted by two40two


I'd like to. According to the website, the next meet is in the fall on a TBA date. If the schedule allows, I want to come.

On another note, Theresa Sellers, wife of Ted Sellers (they restored the 445) was my 6th grade science teacher when she was still in Austin. It was quite a suprise when I was going through the photo album on the TVCOA website and I saw her in it.

It'll be good to see a new member at the meet. I think it'll be in the Houston area.
Ted & Theresa sponsored the last TX VCOA meet in Carrolllton, TX this spring. I've known Ted for many years and he cleaned out my garage of old Volvo parts when I moved out of Hutto in '98, some of which made it into the 445.

[gold240dlwagon]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/380000-380999/380365_201_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/380000-380999/380365_202_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/380000-380999/380365_203_full.jpg

[cole]

Yeah, my Volvo is hardcore like that. We dont need transmission fluid, we run that baby dry!

[Leivon]

a new pic of my car.
Leivon

[mr_beverage]

heres my baby

[mr_beverage]

and heres some attemps to photograph a nice brand new v70r parked in my street unfortunatly my camera skills were hampered by its devestating ood looks

[mr_beverage]

For those of you wondering what kind of sticker would be stuck on the rear of a brand new V70R heres your answer suprisingly the stickers are made for and dispensed by Volvo Australia
(ive got one on my 760T)

[mr_beverage]

something i found on the net not quite sure if its a volvo

[Tic]

here is some pictures off three swedish police cars :-)
V70
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/6681/sha7040aaa.jpg
850
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/8976/5394.jpg

the old black and white colour.
http://img77.exs.cx/img77/7074/5395.jpg

[Pineapple]

from last weekend... my s40... under a light dusting of snow.
http://members.cox.net/adfpubdir/volvo/SnowWhite.jpg
http://members.cox.net/adfpubdir/volvo/SnowWhite1.jpg
http://members.cox.net/adfpubdir/volvo/SnowWhite2.jpg

and yes, I know the antenna's broken... I just havent gotten around to fixing it. :tongue:

[rallymodeller]

The last Volvo you'll ever ride in:

http://www.jon-erik.se/240/lik-001.jpg



And a Canadian police S70 (Aylmer, PQ)

http://www.jon-erik.se/240/polis-007.jpg


Volvo pushed the police-spec 850/S70 really hard in Canada. The Sarnia police force was looking at them for a while, even had a couple on test as unmarked cars. As far as I can tell, though, only some Quebec forces bought them -- like this one.

[two40two]

New Pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/two40two/streetpass.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/two40two/streetfront.jpg

[Hank Scorpio]

looking great everyone!

[JonnyScorch]

Sure 940's are great.. but i miss the 91 244... the 200's are awesome...
http://www.snapandshare.com/photo_view.asp?uid=1006&fid=54613894&pic=5&fn=33703256