VeroDubs
The Big Swede
- Joined
- Oct 14, 2015
- Location
- Vero Beach, FL
Just coming in to introduce myself. Just picked up my first Volvo. Its a 5 speed N/A 240 DL Wagon. I have always loved old Volvo's, just never been presented the opportunity to own one. Well this one came in to the shop and I got the chance to snag it up for $1k.
Car currently has 115k. It has all blue interior and no rust that I can find. we had it up on the lift and everything looks great. Only issues I can find are a missing door pocket, broken arm rest, has minor 5th gear noise (gonna change fluid and see if that helps), and factory radio is shot.
I come from the world of VW's and have owned and built a lot of them. Still own 5 of them. But I am not that familiar with the Volvo platform and will need some help along the way. I always research first, then ask question.
Been doing a ton of reading in this thread as I have built my own coilovers for my beetles and they seem to be very similar.
http://turbobricks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85793&highlight=Coilovers+DIY
My plans for the car are pretty simple... in order they are-
-Lower the car by snipping the coils.
-Detail the engine bay... can't stand dirt bays!
-Upgrade sway bars
-Get some wheels and tires, 16" or 17" depending on how low I go (I like cars low)
-Build a coilover setup once I find some used struts
-Maybe +T it... maybe.
Here are some pictures, since I am sure that is what most click on these threads to see.
And here is the reason I bought the car when it came into the shop. Someone plowed into my 86 Jetta Mk2 on Monday morning on my way to work...
Car currently has 115k. It has all blue interior and no rust that I can find. we had it up on the lift and everything looks great. Only issues I can find are a missing door pocket, broken arm rest, has minor 5th gear noise (gonna change fluid and see if that helps), and factory radio is shot.
I come from the world of VW's and have owned and built a lot of them. Still own 5 of them. But I am not that familiar with the Volvo platform and will need some help along the way. I always research first, then ask question.
Been doing a ton of reading in this thread as I have built my own coilovers for my beetles and they seem to be very similar.
http://turbobricks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85793&highlight=Coilovers+DIY
My plans for the car are pretty simple... in order they are-
-Lower the car by snipping the coils.
-Detail the engine bay... can't stand dirt bays!
-Upgrade sway bars
-Get some wheels and tires, 16" or 17" depending on how low I go (I like cars low)
-Build a coilover setup once I find some used struts
-Maybe +T it... maybe.
Here are some pictures, since I am sure that is what most click on these threads to see.
And here is the reason I bought the car when it came into the shop. Someone plowed into my 86 Jetta Mk2 on Monday morning on my way to work...