My modified 240 Wagon, Pic [Archive]

Grannen

07-30-2003, 07:25 PM

<img src=http://www.svenskavolvo240klubben.com/orebro%2003/images/P7260020.jpg></img>
The car is originally from -77 but has know the apperance of a 84-90.
it has got a turboengine, front seats from one of SAAB´s worst 9000 model, with electric and memory.
It´s build to go fast, but i have got troubles with the engine so I have not tried it out yet.

I got first place on the Orebro-meeting in July 26 here in sweden.

//Grannen

Slonik

07-30-2003, 07:44 PM

:hitit:

WOW!

Very nice brick.

Hank Scorpio

07-30-2003, 07:47 PM

Very sweet! Damn you and your polaris wheels, just joking.

Doug

Grannen

07-30-2003, 07:56 PM

Very sweet! Damn you and your polaris wheels, just joking.

Doug

The polaris wheels is from my Vovlo 940, the Wheels to the Wagon wasn´t ready to the meeting. but it is also 17" alloy wheels, but it looks much more elegant with the other wheels, maybe someday I can get pic of that too.

I also have to modify the exhaust, I have to get a 3" all the way, then sidepipe like now, with nice 3" chromepipe at the end.

//Grannen

TRBO242

07-30-2003, 08:20 PM

that's a very clean wagon! I like the stance.

nick :-D

Grannen

07-30-2003, 08:26 PM

that's a very clean wagon! I like the stance.

nick :-D

Damn, i have to learn more english, what do U mean with the word Stance??

//Grannen

HelsingborgThug

07-30-2003, 08:31 PM

I have used this website more than once...

http://www.freedict.com/onldict/swe.html

Grannen

07-30-2003, 08:40 PM

Thanks, that will come in handy more than once.

//Grannen

mikep

07-30-2003, 09:10 PM

I must repeat, WOW!

EvanSargent

07-30-2003, 10:40 PM

Hey nice car!!!

Spottty

07-30-2003, 11:04 PM

Very nice!!! :eek:

So what did you use for suspension? It is lowered the perfect amount!

Chigga 744SE

07-30-2003, 11:51 PM

man.......... I really would like a set of Polaris.

Hank Scorpio

07-31-2003, 12:48 AM

stance is slang for how the car sits, lowered ect.

Looks great man, I REALLY love its stance too. I've got to cut the springs on mine now that I've pulled so much more weight off the front end.

doug

Three Fat Tigers

07-31-2003, 03:13 AM

http://home.att.net/~catsontheroof/FunStuff/wow3.gif
Awesome! That was sorta my dream for my first 240, a '76 245.

Grannen

07-31-2003, 03:47 AM

Very nice!!! :eek:

So what did you use for suspension? It is lowered the perfect amount!

The front shocks is taken from the original turbo, and the rear is gonna be change soon, to turbo or something like that, the springs are from BG, they lower about 40mm, But i have to cut some more off at the rear, it looks nice on the pic, but in reallity it hold it´s tail a bit high.
I could also use a set of U.S turnsignallamps, i like that.

Very joyfull that you all like the car

//Grannen

Koolance

08-01-2003, 06:59 AM

Here are some more pics of Grannens 245 turbo =)
http://www.svenskavolvo240klubben.com/orebro%2003/images/P7260021.jpg

http://www.svenskavolvo240klubben.com/orebro%2003/images/P7260022.jpg

Grannen

08-01-2003, 04:59 PM

Thank you Koolance
As you can see the engine and all around is painted in yellow, so is the rearaxel and gearbox.

<img src=http://w1.520.telia.com/~u52004502/240/bakunder.jpg>

//Grannen

boostdemon

08-01-2003, 05:22 PM

nice watts linkage... you get it from sellhom? i need to get one :badboy: ... was it worth it?

Grannen

08-01-2003, 05:37 PM

nice watts linkage... you get it from sellhom? i need to get one :badboy: ... was it worth it?

I have had about 7 turbo 240, and this one handles like a dream, not only because of the watt-link, but it defently has got some of it´s good handling from that. The car is build to run, and when I get the engine right I will let it out to proof it.

The Watt-link is from S.A.M/Staffanson automotive If i remember correctly

//Grannen

boostdemon

08-01-2003, 05:45 PM

nice. it is a very pretty car. I think i remember seeing older (much older) photos of it from a meet somewhere.

wildmanben

08-01-2003, 06:44 PM

Very nice car!
And you wouldn't believe how long it took me to realize that those are mirrors under the rear end :oops: ... I thought you grew grass in the trunk or something, until I realized everything was upside down. But it took me a sec. to even notice that- i guess i need some sleep.

Two245Turbos

08-01-2003, 10:27 PM

I'm JEALOUS! I'm JEALOUS! I'm JEALOUS! Lookin' VERY SWEET! Very nice to see a CLEAN looking 245 without too much to overdo it..Keepup the good work...
Ron

Pennybridge Pioneer

08-02-2003, 12:56 AM

total noob question: what is the watts linkage?

Charlie_240

08-02-2003, 03:18 AM

jeezus. you must be proud as hell of that car.

boostdemon

08-02-2003, 04:52 AM

total noob question: what is the watts linkage?

you can see it best here on kjells car: http://68.98.160.59:5555/pictures/volvo_pics/240/green242/bilsport-differential.jpg

its what replaces the pan-hard rod. (big star thing mounted to the diff)

945ti

08-02-2003, 05:09 AM

That setup is pimpin, man that has got to be the coolest setup, next to one mounted horizontally and low going almost all the way across the car. I am guessing the panhard rod if set properly and made at the same length and angle while factoring in the angle of the center piece with regard to each rod could make for a proper lack side to side axle movement. It also looks like you could get more precise tracking with better traction without sacraficing either one to get the other.

volvoracer82

08-02-2003, 06:02 AM

Man you have a sweet ride :love: :hitit: I like the color.
I want to see more pics of your wagon.
I also want to see more of that green car tryckjavel put on this post

Best regards -RYAN-

fast242

08-02-2003, 07:17 PM

Looks real clean and if every part is new.

Here is a link i found since I wanted to know how a Watts Link worked

http://www.bevenyoung.com.au/config.html

This is what we have on a 240 and pretty much a 740
http://susprog.com/Susp07.jpg

This is what is on that 245 in the beginning
http://susprog.com/Susp08.jpg

apparently, the watts device holds the axle in the center and allows it to move up and down, where as a panhard rod does it in an arc. basically, the panhard works pretty well, the Watts link may be a more accurate way of keeping proper rear axle alignment when cornering. I am still a little fuzzy on how it actually achieves this, since the versions I have seen look to me like the rear axle is going to move all over the place
I guess I would have to see one in person and have them let me push on the car to see it working.
On Another note, if you lower your car, an adjustable panhard rod is highly recommended. it centers the rear axle after lowering. On my car, it moved the axle over 1" back to center.

Cheers

Paul Jones

Grannen

08-03-2003, 12:37 PM

Wow, even i didn´t know all that *big smiley*
My watt-link is of the kind you can adjust to the right fit.
the only thing I need now is 4-link, thats awsome.

Thank you all for the nice things U all say about my car, it makes me blush.

//Grannen

Koolance

08-03-2003, 03:11 PM

HelsingborgThug

08-03-2003, 03:25 PM

könsoperation? :badboy:

Koolance

08-04-2003, 06:05 AM

könsoperation? :badboy:

jasså är du en svensk i vargakläder?

eller ja en emigrant då =)

Är du där för jobb eller varför bor du i usa?

HelsingborgThug

08-04-2003, 11:44 AM

Förlåt, se be Engelska

Utan se be inlärning Svensk från musik och internet :)

Jag är bli läsa Svensk på college

Ever heard of the band Kent?

robl245

08-04-2003, 02:36 PM

Grannen

08-04-2003, 04:48 PM

Grannen -

Very nice wagon! Very inspiring. (I'm currently working on a 1980 240 wagon restoration)

Is that a sunroof I see???? If so, was that something you installed, or did the 240 wagons come with them over there?

Wow.

Rob

The sunroof is taken from a 4 door saloon, and fitted underneth the original roof, only about 1 dm of the 4 d roof is left around the sunroof, but they could have done a better job, you can see that it has been welded into position from some angels.
I thought that 240 Wagon in U.S.A came with sunroof =)

//Grannen

Good look with the Wagon.

volvo240tic

08-06-2003, 06:00 PM

Damn Paul "Grannen" you have taken my color and used it one your engine parts and under your damn car....
I will hunt u down....

Just kidding...See u on Vallåkra??
My Turbo got wasted after the Örebro Meeting...
TTR will have it tomorrow and i hope Stefan can fix it so i have ot next week otherwise i will take the Limo hehe :x:

Grannen

08-07-2003, 05:24 PM

No way, to far to drive, and also I have a lot to do, I really don´t like Vallåkra that much, too much people in the way. :badboy:

Good look with your turbo, congrats at the prices U won at Örebro.

//Grannen

talk to you soon.

Anonymous

08-07-2003, 06:17 PM

Does anyone know if SAM still sells the Watt's linkage setup, complete?
Would be an interesting upgrade...
JD

Koolance

08-09-2003, 04:08 AM

[quote="volvo240tic"]you have taken my color and used it one your engine parts and under your damn car....
I will hunt u down....quote]

Humm.. it´s almost a Volvo BM yellow and Post Yellow on Grannens 245

Atleast u diden´t have to lay under the car with a toothbruch and a dishbrush and cleaning the rearaxel.. i did that 2 or 3 years ago the days before Vallåkra

Grannen

08-09-2003, 10:40 AM

[quote=volvo240tic]you have taken my color and used it one your engine parts and under your damn car....
I will hunt u down....quote]

Humm.. it´s almost a Volvo BM yellow and Post Yellow on Grannens 245

Atleast u diden´t have to lay under the car with a toothbruch and a dishbrush and cleaning the rearaxel.. i did that 2 or 3 years ago the days before Vallåkra

Shall we buy mr.danne a "post-trumpet" to put on his car Koolance??

And god thanks you for it koolance, it gave us 4:th place at the Vallåkra meeting, remember that meeting, the spoiler fell of at 200km/h.
and on the way home the gasoline almost ran out.

//Grannen

Koolance

08-10-2003, 07:57 AM

[quote=Koolance][quote:6ce8f188ac="volvo240tic"]you have taken my color and used it one your engine parts and under your damn car....
I will hunt u down....quote]

Humm.. it´s almost a Volvo BM yellow and Post Yellow on Grannens 245

Atleast u diden´t have to lay under the car with a toothbruch and a dishbrush and cleaning the rearaxel.. i did that 2 or 3 years ago the days before Vallåkra

Shall we buy mr.danne a "post-trumpet" to put on his car Koolance??

And god thanks you for it koolance, it gave us 4:th place at the Vallåkra meeting, remember that meeting, the spoiler fell of at 200km/h.
and on the way home the gasoline almost ran out.

//Grannen[/quote:6ce8f188ac]

196 km/h was the speed when it fell off =).. i remember hehe

u should been there tha year after.. then we ran out of gas on the way home =) and i was almost **** my pants when we was going donhill on hallandsåsen in 200 km/h and the car was like a old yankee car in the suspension hehe.. it was horrible