240 barn (driveway) find

[oblark]

If all goes to plan I`ll be having a 83 244 to play with.

It`s a 1 car owner from new with 188k miles, It hasn`t moved or been started for 10 years :yikes:

It has some rust on the bottom of the spare wheel well, n/s rear wheel arch and on the bottom of the front passenger door.

All of these areas just give it some character.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040168.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040168.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040405.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040405.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040427.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040427.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040419.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040419.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040422.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040422.jpg.html)

The plan would be first to get it to start and stop then slam it to the floor and fit some deep dished steel rims.

Engine wise either a 940 redblock or 850 whiteblock.

[stribo]

This looks like it could be interesting, plenty of sideways action. :D

[Ettienne]

May as well just buy then we can go on those silly drifting days, when both cars are done.

Doesn't look to bad

[expolicev70t5]

Will be interested to see you do with it

[T5frankie]

seems more and more of us are going RWD now, cool

[M-R-P]

Right up your street Rob, go for it mate :D

[hemihusky]

mmmmmmm white block powered 240

[Ettienne]

http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=7777.30


https://www.tumblr.com/search/volvo+wheels

[Doingitsideways]

I reckon that'll still start!

Only 2 things will survive a nuclear holocaust: Cockroaches and old skool Volvos! ;)

[oblark]

I reckon that'll still start!

Only 2 things will survive a nuclear holocaust: Cockroaches and old skool Volvos! ;)

All I'll do is put a new battery on it and some fresh fuel in the tank.

[oblark]

I'm now the proud owner of a 1983 244 GL

When it arrives home I'll start a project thread.

[RollingThunder]

All I'll do is put a new battery on it and some fresh fuel in the tank.

and check the oil first ;)

Great find, it'll be an interesting project this one.

[dionbullock]

Another 240 on the forum!! :) drop in a 940 turbo in it, would be rude not too! :D what lump is in it at the moment?

[oblark]

Another 240 on the forum!! :) drop in a 940 turbo in it, would be rude not too! :D what lump is in it at the moment?

A B21A

The plan is to put a B23ET engine.

[T5frankie]

you want a b230ft engine

[smithy]

you want a b230ft engine

Even better a b230fk same engine but a lot less stressed.its very hard to find a b23et early type with the forged bottom end .modt are also worn to death too .

[oblark]

She`s all brought and paid for :)

The courier is looking to delivery the car tomorrow afternoon.

Now where to find a late 940 lpt engine/gearbox & wiring loom.

[Nealevo]

She`s all brought and paid for :)

The courier is looking to delivery the car tomorrow afternoon.

Now where to find a late 940 lpt engine/gearbox & wiring loom.

Smithy has one that hes never going to use.

[Jamest5r]

Smithy has one that hes never going to use.

He's also got a spare one but I think Frankie is having that.

Did it start? my moneys on it starting 1st time :)

[oblark]

He's also got a spare one but I think Frankie is having that.

Did it start? my moneys on it starting 1st time :)

That`s my first job at the weekend :)

[Jamest5r]

That`s my first job at the weekend :)

You can't leave it that long if it's outside your house throw some fuel in it and.hook up a battery, :)

[Ettienne]

seems more and more of us are going RWD now, cool

We'll for me it was either that or buy a BMW lol.

[Ettienne]

She`s all brought and paid for :)

The courier is looking to delivery the car tomorrow afternoon.

Now where to find a late 940 lpt engine/gearbox & wiring loom.

Bugger off it's staying in my car!

[oblark]

Well see arrived today but it was dark so I`ll take some photo`s tomorrow.

But here are a couple of photo`s from the seller as the car went.

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040462.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040462.jpg.html)
http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/oblark/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040481.jpg (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/oblark/media/Project%20240/First%20photos/P1040481.jpg.html)

[Ettienne]

May pop up on way Sunday and point out all the bad bits for you lol

[oblark]

I had a quick look with a torch and it needs a bit of welding.

I`m not overly worried as it`s a 31 year old car that has stood for 10 years.

[Jamest5r]

Start it :)

[oblark]

Start it :)

I`ve ordered a battery so I`ll be picking it up Saturday morning.

I`ll give her a once over when I get home from work tomorrow (checking fliuds)