Update on my Volvo 240

"Straight6PackRacing" (Straight6PackRacing) 06/08/2014 at 17:28 • Filed to: None

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It was in sad shape when i bought it.....

Hard to tell from this photo; but there had been a front end collision at some point that buckled the hood.

So after ~$200 at the pick n pull at a 50% off weekend, replaced the hood, majority of the interior is replaced (including Merc 190e power seats!), suspension is lowered a little bit, and the engine is running (wasn't when I bought it). Pics of it now:

Moving to west texas so no work until I am settled into the new garage - then need to start shopping for my donor mustang to set this thing 100% right!

Part 1: Just bought my dream car

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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Straight6PackRacing 06/08/2014 at 17:34

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Like the seat change, amazing how much a decent set of seats can improve a drive.

Mosqvich > Straight6PackRacing 06/08/2014 at 17:34

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Is the fire extinguisher so you can help a Ferrari owner?

Straight6PackRacing > Mosqvich 06/08/2014 at 17:37

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Ha...no. I had it laying around so why not?

Once I stuff a V8 under the hood it *may* be necessary!

Straight6PackRacing > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 06/08/2014 at 17:38

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Thanks! hooked them into a set of window buttons that came on a later year 240 that mounted in the center console so I can still put them up/down.

Maddox Kay > Straight6PackRacing 06/08/2014 at 17:45

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Liking the 190e seats. What was wrong with the engine when you bought it?

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Straight6PackRacing 06/08/2014 at 17:46

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Cool mod, was wondering when you said they were power seats whether you managed to get them working.

Big Bubba Ray > Straight6PackRacing 06/08/2014 at 17:53

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Dang, those seats look great in there!

Straight6PackRacing > Maddox Kay 06/08/2014 at 20:30

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just a bad distributor. Replaced, set timing and it was back in the game.

Color-Commentary > Straight6PackRacing 06/09/2014 at 00:12

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Did you need to make mounting brackets? If W202 Mercs and Volvo 240s have the same seat track width, that would be an awesome fact!

Straight6PackRacing > Color-Commentary 06/09/2014 at 12:27

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I did have to make new mounting brackets, but it was dead simple. Used 3/4" aluminum angle and the runners from the stock 240 seats. But yes - the width is similar enough to make it so I only had to drill and bolt - no special welding or fabricating; it was really a simple operation.

I lost the electronic forward/back and seat height, so now only have front/back slider from 240 and electronic recline that was built into the merc seat.

BabyClaude > Straight6PackRacing 06/09/2014 at 12:41

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Nice 240! and awesome seats! GLWB