- Joined
- Oct 10, 2003
- Location
- Acworth, GA 30102
Ok, I have yet another distraction from my 122 project. I've managed to finagle an 83 242 from another Volvo enthusiast. He had been planning a 16 valve swap on the car so it already had a few cool things like ipd sways, and a short S40 brake booster to clear the stock 16v intake. He also put the short bumpers and changed the tail lamps to the 6 panel ones. So it had some cool things done to it, and it came with a few extra parts including a NOS flat hood.
Current shot
Here are some of the first cell phone photos I got from the guy I bought it from.
My original plan was to just drive it and mess around with it after I got done with the 122. I got it home and decided just to install the flat hood, but thats it for now. Got to get done with the 122 first.
Then I started looking at the 240 inspiration thread and that damn Eggenberger Group-A 242, which is the prettiest 242 ever (until they put the racing decals on it). So I couldn't resist and decided to go ahead and make one for myself.
Fixed all the dents and dings as well as a few small rust spots. Then I sanded the whole thing down with 180 grit sand paper with a D/A sander.
Then prime
Then long blocked it with 180 grit
Re-prime and paint the jambs
Next step is to accumulate parts like late model fenders
Current shot
Here are some of the first cell phone photos I got from the guy I bought it from.
My original plan was to just drive it and mess around with it after I got done with the 122. I got it home and decided just to install the flat hood, but thats it for now. Got to get done with the 122 first.
Then I started looking at the 240 inspiration thread and that damn Eggenberger Group-A 242, which is the prettiest 242 ever (until they put the racing decals on it). So I couldn't resist and decided to go ahead and make one for myself.
Fixed all the dents and dings as well as a few small rust spots. Then I sanded the whole thing down with 180 grit sand paper with a D/A sander.
Then prime
Then long blocked it with 180 grit
Re-prime and paint the jambs
Next step is to accumulate parts like late model fenders
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