Vancity Volvos - Page 161

billkaz · 12-25-2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Leivon

Judging by Pete's photos it is in fact a b21a.

Is this really the same one that was for sale about a month ago for like 8000? Such a shame.

I'm almost certain it was the same one for sale before.

Leivon · 02-10-2021, 06:43 PM

An 89 maroon 244 with black interior and power windows just arrived at Empire in Abbotsford.

BeaverMeat · 02-10-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by billkaz

Remember seeing that one for sale on Craigslist/Facebook not that long ago. Looked like a carbed B21A if I recall correctly.

Bummer though. That one looked really nice

Wow... that was fast.

76RA24 · 02-18-2021, 12:06 AM

Well heading to empire to look at the sedan

Might need to grab some donor material.

Leivon · 02-27-2021, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 76RA24

Well heading to empire to look at the sedan

Might need to grab some donor material.

Jesus Pete... Grab some donor material you did. With all the floor you cut out I'm surprised that thing was still able to stand up on those old wheels without buckling!

I snatched the driver's door window motor and with that giant hole you created I had a nice little spot to stand.

Btw for anyone wondering...I cracked open the head of that beige 242 in the yard and to my surprise what cam was in it????? Slotted M cam. WTF? Why would anyone swap to an M? Head looked like it had been pulled recently. The car has an m46 and a very very clean brown complete interior if anyone needs stuff.

76RA24 · 02-28-2021, 03:26 AM

Wish I could have taken more.

But couldn’t move the front stand safely.

Wonder when the beige went to the main yard.

Got places with my car now though.

https://imgur.com/a/GjVuDr7

sim · 02-28-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Leivon

Btw for anyone wondering...I cracked open the head of that beige 242 in the yard and to my surprise what cam was in it????? Slotted M cam. WTF? Why would anyone swap to an M?

So you can keep the A cam and still sell the car as a runner.

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Originally Posted by 76RA24

Got places with my car now though.

That's looking really good!

I've got some serious rust repair to do on the Snot Rocket. I just bought six more months of insurance, so I guess I'm not planning on crushing it. I'm elbows deep in a TDI swap for my turd of a van, so that's been taking up all my free time (and more).

ermit71 · 02-28-2021, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sim

So you can keep the A cam and still sell the car as a runner.

That's looking really good!

I've got some serious rust repair to do on the Snot Rocket. I just bought six more months of insurance, so I guess I'm not planning on crushing it. I'm elbows deep in a TDI swap for my turd of a van, so that's been taking up all my free time (and more).

Sim great to see your response. You still fabricating?

What van are you doing the swap on?

sim · 03-01-2021, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ermit71

Sim great to see your response. You still fabricating?

What van are you doing the swap on?

I keep half an eye on this thread still.

I just wrote my millwright red seal exam, still fabricating and mechanic-ing.

The van is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter white panel van I bought for work. It's crappy and old and slow, but surprisingly relaxing to drive and capable of hauling 800kg of tools while getting 25mpg.

The rare old dirty mechanical diesel is coming out in favour of a common modern clean computer controlled diesel from a 2004 Jetta. Half a liter less displacement, one fewer cylinder, and about 50 more horsepower. Plus if it blows up, I can buy a replacement anywhere. I'm expecting to push the van into the thirties mileage-wise, but it will take quite a few kilometers to pay for this foolish project on fuel savings. Mostly it's about reliability, emissions, and making it up the Coquihalla faster than the semis.

Still dumb enough to think that adding a turbocharger is a good idea.

I'll post a link to some pictures here once I have something to show for myself.

Mark · 03-01-2021, 08:23 PM

Man, I miss TB sausagefests the most of everything from the pre-covid times.

M.

ermit71 · 03-01-2021, 11:05 PM

Super cool Sim. Congrats on the red seal.

You are constantly learning, challenging, and growing who you are.

Mark · 03-02-2021, 02:30 PM

Geez, I've gotten bad (worse) at communicating with my species. Likewise from me, Sim.

M.

76RA24 · 03-11-2021, 06:19 PM

Floor is in. Zinc primer laid over... waiting to cure before seam sealer.

next seat base rebuild..

also want to patch hole in rear drivers upper shock mount...

anyone removed the vinyl over the wheel well? Adhesive attached?

pete

ermit71 · 03-11-2021, 06:42 PM

Anybody looking for a 240 seat? Black check and a blue one.

Also, pretty sweet 2003 S/V40 front leather seats?

76RA24 · 03-12-2021, 03:53 PM

project creep...

ermit71 · 03-13-2021, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 76RA24

project creep...

Noooooooooooooooooooo

76RA24 · 03-13-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ermit71

Noooooooooooooooooooo

does not appear to have hit the chassis rail.

new piece rough cut for the floor section

I was more worried about this bit I found

uncovered.

slow progress

billkaz · 03-17-2021, 10:38 PM

Selling all my 240 manual Tx swap parts I've collected over the years. Pretty much everything there for a 2.4 swap minus a clutch fork.

https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/pt...293053328.html

$800 firm for local TB members. No interest in shipping anything, nor splitting it up.

Reach out through the CL ad and mention TB.

Alex Mcknz · 03-18-2021, 12:57 AM

I can see the modification progress on this thread but I feel like it will take some time to finish it.

ermit71 · 03-18-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Mcknz

I can see the modification progress on this thread but I feel like it will take some time to finish it.

As the Vancity Collective we pride ourselves on the power of consensus-fest to resolve anything. It took us 6 years to agree on the name.

You have embraced our values well.

Double02 · 03-18-2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

Man, I miss TB sausagefests the most of everything from the pre-covid times.

M.

Me too. Almost never check this thread as I'm Volvo-less again, but good to see it's still active and you guys are still around.

also, as a lock-down thing my kid got me to try minecraft so I finally recognize Mark's avatar.

Leivon · 03-18-2021, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Man, I miss TB sausagefests the most of everything from the pre-covid times.

M.

We should plan an outdoor, covid restriction-friendly get together!
Dr. Bonnie says ten people outdoors is cool now, right?
Whaddya all say?

Also. Pete... Nice work on the rust repair. Keep at it.

76RA24 · 03-19-2021, 12:59 AM

Meet up sounds good.
Maybe I can tie up the drivers side and get it back together.

So much sealant over what appears to be an old repair

More holes....

How much of a sedan is the same as wagon?

sim · 03-20-2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 76RA24

How much of a sedan is the same as wagon?

Almost everything is the same.

Looking really great!

76RA24 · 03-20-2021, 04:52 PM

went back to empire ... rain started...

was going to cut more metal out but figured I can just patch what I got.

Levion ... did you lose a Phillips driver?

02-10-2021, 06:43 PM	#4002
Leivon Board Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ladner BC, Canada	An 89 maroon 244 with black interior and power windows just arrived at Empire in Abbotsford. __________________ old 242

02-18-2021, 12:06 AM	#4004
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	Well heading to empire to look at the sedan Might need to grab some donor material. Last edited by 76RA24; 02-18-2021 at 12:26 PM..

02-28-2021, 03:26 AM	#4006
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	Wish I could have taken more. But couldn’t move the front stand safely. Wonder when the beige went to the main yard. Got places with my car now though. https://imgur.com/a/GjVuDr7 Last edited by 76RA24; 02-28-2021 at 03:36 AM..

03-17-2021, 10:38 PM	#4018
billkaz Bomber Dream Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maple Ridge, BC	Selling all my 240 manual Tx swap parts I've collected over the years. Pretty much everything there for a 2.4 swap minus a clutch fork. https://abbotsford.craigslist.org/pt...293053328.html $800 firm for local TB members. No interest in shipping anything, nor splitting it up. Reach out through the CL ad and mention TB. Last edited by billkaz; 03-17-2021 at 11:28 PM..

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03-01-2021, 11:05 PM	#4011
ermit71 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Super cool Sim. Congrats on the red seal. You are constantly learning, challenging, and growing who you are.

03-02-2021, 02:30 PM	#4012
Mark sex lights Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver	Geez, I've gotten bad (worse) at communicating with my species. Likewise from me, Sim. M.

03-11-2021, 06:19 PM	#4013
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	Floor is in. Zinc primer laid over... waiting to cure before seam sealer. next seat base rebuild.. also want to patch hole in rear drivers upper shock mount... anyone removed the vinyl over the wheel well? Adhesive attached? pete

03-11-2021, 06:42 PM	#4014
ermit71 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Anybody looking for a 240 seat? Black check and a blue one. Also, pretty sweet 2003 S/V40 front leather seats?

03-12-2021, 03:53 PM	#4015
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	project creep...

03-18-2021, 12:57 AM	#4019
Alex Mcknz Board Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: South Dakota	I can see the modification progress on this thread but I feel like it will take some time to finish it.

03-19-2021, 12:59 AM	#4023
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	Meet up sounds good. Maybe I can tie up the drivers side and get it back together. So much sealant over what appears to be an old repair More holes.... How much of a sedan is the same as wagon?

03-20-2021, 04:52 PM	#4025
76RA24 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: BC	went back to empire ... rain started... was going to cut more metal out but figured I can just patch what I got. Levion ... did you lose a Phillips driver?