Vol242vo's 1980 Cali White 1 Owner 242 - Page 3

spock345 · 11-12-2020, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vol242vo

It’s all good. This will get me going and ultimately I’ll be running DCOE 45s.

DCOEs as an end goal makes more sense. I haven't had my B18 with a weber for long but I can tell there isn't much headroom to work with. Then again the Jeep guys make it work on 4.0L engines. I have been tempted by a 38/38 to replace my 32/36 when I eventually toss in a new cam and bump compression up to B18B spec. Although at that point rebuilding my thrashed SUs with new throttle shaft bushings can be done for a similar price.

It is the first carbureted car I actually own and I am in love with the sound of a carburetor on a redblock with a decent exhaust. So I am with you there.

klr142 · 11-12-2020, 09:19 PM

That sounds better!

Vol242vo · 11-18-2020, 06:28 PM

When I purchased the carburetor I was told it was a 32/36 however, after further investigation, the carb is clearly stamped 38DGAS. Barrels are synchronized and good for 140 to 150 hp. I feel much better about this until I swap to DCOEs.

klr142 · 11-18-2020, 07:10 PM

YES! Awesome, I feel better about it, too.

Vol242vo · 11-21-2020, 08:47 PM

Progress.

patrickstar · 11-21-2020, 09:01 PM

Man, thats incredible. It looks so good polished up!

2turbotoys · 11-21-2020, 09:27 PM

Wow, that looks great!

PaddyGarcia · 11-21-2020, 09:49 PM

Looking very good!

For the steering wheel, maybe try Car-Bone (https://car-bone.pl/upholstery/) I've never used them but have seen their work on several group buys of steering wheel work for air-cooled Porsches. They're in Poland but the shipping costs seem to be worth the savings in labor.

Vol242vo · 11-22-2020, 12:21 PM

Thanks fellas. Hoping to tidy up a few more things today, realized I need a few small things before I can try and start it, so spending time in areas I wasn’t planning on just yet.

brickborg · 11-22-2020, 01:17 PM

Nice engine bay transformation- looks awesome!

Vol242vo · 11-25-2020, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brickborg

Nice engine bay transformation- looks awesome!

Thank you very much. This one has been fun, slow and steady.

DrHutch · 11-25-2020, 02:41 PM

Damn! That looks so good!

Vol242vo · 12-06-2020, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DrHutch

Damn! That looks so good!

Thanks!

Slow progress continues... Found a lower PS pump bracket, lowered the pump. Made a stainless cover plate for the wiper motor...for now, not sure what I’ll do there yet. Added a 1/2” spacer between the manifold and carb to avoid any throttle linkage headaches. The carburetor is mounted in place and ready to run. Pulled a Bosch 100amp alternator from a ‘95 940 to replace the stock alternator.

Vol242vo · 12-19-2020, 01:25 AM

More cleaning and polishing.

patrickstar · 12-19-2020, 01:43 AM

I love that you're spending the time to polish all these little parts, truly gonna be show car status afterwards.

When are you getting to the oil cap though??

pat244ti · 12-19-2020, 01:57 AM

Is that an unmodded china bay turbo header you are going to run NA?

If it is, I was thinking of doing the same thing on my 1800 if it clears

Vol242vo · 12-19-2020, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickstar

I love that you're spending the time to polish all these little parts, truly gonna be show car status afterwards.

When are you getting to the oil cap though??

Thanks Patrick, I’ve always enjoyed small but extra details on things. John shared that ‘85 & ’86 b230s came with polished caps...on the hunt now.

Vol242vo · 12-19-2020, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pat244ti

Is that an unmodded china bay turbo header you are going to run NA?

If it is, I was thinking of doing the same thing on my 1800 if it clears

That’s exactly what that is. Good eye.

Old Iron · 12-27-2020, 05:22 PM

Love this car. I wish I could find one as clean!

Vol242vo · 12-28-2020, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Iron

Love this car. I wish I could find one as clean!

Thank you, I’m constantly reminded how fortunate I am to have landed on this the way I did.

Here’s this weekend’s project and current state. The only bit of rust was under the battery tray, angle grinder with wire brush wheel made a mess but easier work of it. I’ll shoot some POR15 tomorrow.

2turbotoys · 12-29-2020, 09:34 PM

Looking really good!

11-12-2020, 09:19 PM	#52
klr142 Turbo, what? Join Date: May 2004 Location: OR	That sounds better! __________________ Kyle - NLMGG: '91 244 NA DD/Track - General Leif: '71 142 Endurance Racecar - The General's FB page - Oregon Volvo Tuners - Died - 2014 S60 T5 - 2006 Elantra DD

11-18-2020, 06:28 PM	#53
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	When I purchased the carburetor I was told it was a 32/36 however, after further investigation, the carb is clearly stamped 38DGAS. Barrels are synchronized and good for 140 to 150 hp. I feel much better about this until I swap to DCOEs. __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

11-21-2020, 09:01 PM	#56
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	Man, thats incredible. It looks so good polished up! __________________ 1983 242 - 4.8/AR5 1980 242 - Daily 1980 242 - Shell @beige242 on instagram

11-21-2020, 09:27 PM	#57
2turbotoys Astro Zombie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reading pa	Wow, that looks great! __________________ Feedback thread https://forums.tbforums.com/showthread.php?t=144924 1978 242, 5.3 L33 1979 242, MS, R brakes 2006 V50 T5 AWD @ 17 PSI

11-22-2020, 01:17 PM	#60
brickborg Board Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nomi, MN	Nice engine bay transformation- looks awesome! __________________ 1985 760 Jurbo- 80k miles, finally running. Build thread HERE 2000 Honda CRV- Ã…snan 2012 Honda Civic LX- Reliable.

11-18-2020, 07:10 PM	#54
klr142 Turbo, what? Join Date: May 2004 Location: OR	YES! Awesome, I feel better about it, too.

11-21-2020, 08:47 PM	#55
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Progress.

11-21-2020, 09:49 PM	#58
PaddyGarcia Board Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NW Virginia	Looking very good! For the steering wheel, maybe try Car-Bone (https://car-bone.pl/upholstery/) I've never used them but have seen their work on several group buys of steering wheel work for air-cooled Porsches. They're in Poland but the shipping costs seem to be worth the savings in labor.

11-22-2020, 12:21 PM	#59
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Thanks fellas. Hoping to tidy up a few more things today, realized I need a few small things before I can try and start it, so spending time in areas I wasn’t planning on just yet.

11-25-2020, 02:41 PM	#62
DrHutch Board Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Quantico, VA	Damn! That looks so good!

12-19-2020, 01:25 AM	#64
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	More cleaning and polishing.

12-19-2020, 01:43 AM	#65
patrickstar Board Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Vancouver, Washington	I love that you're spending the time to polish all these little parts, truly gonna be show car status afterwards. When are you getting to the oil cap though??

12-19-2020, 01:57 AM	#66
pat244ti Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Santa Cruz CA	Is that an unmodded china bay turbo header you are going to run NA? If it is, I was thinking of doing the same thing on my 1800 if it clears __________________ - Patrick 83 244ti - rally 73 1800es - resto mod cruiser 83 244ti - road race 79 262c - road race in the works 08 c30 T5 - daily recce car - M66, Lifted 1.5'', 215/65/16 Falken All Terrains on Method MR502's, iPD skid plate 97 Dodge Dakota 5.2 4x4 70 Ford F100 2WD 351M/C6

12-29-2020, 09:34 PM	#71
2turbotoys Astro Zombie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reading pa	Looking really good!

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