244 DL on ebay - Page 2

V8brick · Oct 24th, 2013, 00:00

Who bought it then?
It's sold!

johnners · Oct 24th, 2013, 14:35

It's ended, thank god was getting so tempted to join the volvo fold myself!!
Anyone want to own up they have bought it?

Antz · Oct 24th, 2013, 15:51

Not me. I said if it didnt sell after the 3 days and he was going to scrap it then I'd save it out of principle of not seeing it get destroyed.

He had someone go look at it last night and it was ended this morning so I guess its been sold. Who knows what is fate is though. Parts or banger msot likely

davebslater(uk) · Oct 24th, 2013, 18:24

not owning up to this one...

Antz · Oct 24th, 2013, 20:43

I wonder who bought it.....hope it doesn't end up as bean tins or being stuffed full force into another 240

Volvodrivingbiker · Oct 27th, 2013, 20:41

Ive got some mustard colured body panels for sale anybody intrested !

only kidding wasnt me

V8brick · Oct 27th, 2013, 21:21

[QUOTE=Volvodrivingbiker;1508020]Ive got some mustard colured body panels for sale anybody intrested !

Swedish mustard?

xentronic · Nov 4th, 2013, 21:22

ok ok, I own up, I bought it. Seems fairly solid (but then I don't know my 244s well yet). Had plenty of Volvos to date .... 360GL, 740GL saloon, 740 GL estate, 850 T5 estate, V70 2.4 petrol and my current wagon is a V70 D5 but wanted to have a final fling with my strobe light, dwell angle meter and ColorTune thingie.

First assessment of the 244 (she's already got a name Viv the Volvo) just to bring it to the next level from 'rough around the edges' is ....
- new doors
- redo the poor sill repairs / new sills?
- spare wheel wells/lower rear quarters sorting (rear lights panel is a goodun)
- decent wheels - just got steel on at the mo (if you know of anyone selling any alloys let me know)
- respray ... its a goldie yellow/mustardy colour (anyone point me in the direction of a colour chart)
- interior is good but drivers seat foam seems very thin (can feel the heating element)

Can someone educate me on the front grill being rare?

Cheers
Rob

Antz · Nov 4th, 2013, 21:35

Glad it didn't get banger raced. I was so tempted to go and view it to save it from a horrible fate of banger racing or being used for parts.

The front grill is super rare. Its on the crossover between the big late style headlights but still with the early flat front bonnet. Often referred to as the "Group A" grill as it was the setup Volvo used on their race cars.

I had to source the one on my car from Australia as I simply couldn't find one in the UK. They aren't very common at all. Don't let go of it.

Volvo paint codes youll find here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/paint_colour_codes.shtml

Davey240 · Nov 4th, 2013, 21:43

At last!! Somebody has owned up!. Can`t help you much with your queries i`m afraid as my colour chart is dated 1984 and your lovely yellow had obviously been discontinued by then but i`m sure someone here will be able to help. I`m glad the car has been saved and wish you luck with the project. I work a lot in the Chester area so will keep an eye out for you ( not that you could be missed really! ). Regards Dave

Oct 24th, 2013, 00:00	#11
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	Who bought it then? It's sold! __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

Oct 24th, 2013, 15:51	#13
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Not me. I said if it didnt sell after the 3 days and he was going to scrap it then I'd save it out of principle of not seeing it get destroyed. He had someone go look at it last night and it was ended this morning so I guess its been sold. Who knows what is fate is though. Parts or banger msot likely __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Oct 24th, 2013, 18:24	#14
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	not owning up to this one... __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Oct 24th, 2013, 20:43	#15
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	I wonder who bought it.....hope it doesn't end up as bean tins or being stuffed full force into another 240 __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Oct 27th, 2013, 20:41	#16
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	Ive got some mustard colured body panels for sale anybody intrested ! only kidding wasnt me __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Oct 24th, 2013, 14:35	#12
johnners Junior Member Last Online: May 8th, 2019 19:50 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East yorkshire	It's ended, thank god was getting so tempted to join the volvo fold myself!! Anyone want to own up they have bought it?

Oct 27th, 2013, 21:21	#17
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	[QUOTE=Volvodrivingbiker;1508020]Ive got some mustard colured body panels for sale anybody intrested ! Swedish mustard? __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

Nov 4th, 2013, 21:22	#18
xentronic 1982 244DL Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2022 19:59 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chester	ok ok, I own up, I bought it. Seems fairly solid (but then I don't know my 244s well yet). Had plenty of Volvos to date .... 360GL, 740GL saloon, 740 GL estate, 850 T5 estate, V70 2.4 petrol and my current wagon is a V70 D5 but wanted to have a final fling with my strobe light, dwell angle meter and ColorTune thingie. First assessment of the 244 (she's already got a name Viv the Volvo) just to bring it to the next level from 'rough around the edges' is .... - new doors - redo the poor sill repairs / new sills? - spare wheel wells/lower rear quarters sorting (rear lights panel is a goodun) - decent wheels - just got steel on at the mo (if you know of anyone selling any alloys let me know) - respray ... its a goldie yellow/mustardy colour (anyone point me in the direction of a colour chart) - interior is good but drivers seat foam seems very thin (can feel the heating element) Can someone educate me on the front grill being rare? Cheers Rob

Nov 4th, 2013, 21:35	#19
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Glad it didn't get banger raced. I was so tempted to go and view it to save it from a horrible fate of banger racing or being used for parts. The front grill is super rare. Its on the crossover between the big late style headlights but still with the early flat front bonnet. Often referred to as the "Group A" grill as it was the setup Volvo used on their race cars. I had to source the one on my car from Australia as I simply couldn't find one in the UK. They aren't very common at all. Don't let go of it. Volvo paint codes youll find here: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/paint_colour_codes.shtml __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 4th, 2013, 21:43	#20
Davey240 Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2023 14:47 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flintshire	At last!! Somebody has owned up!. Can`t help you much with your queries i`m afraid as my colour chart is dated 1984 and your lovely yellow had obviously been discontinued by then but i`m sure someone here will be able to help. I`m glad the car has been saved and wish you luck with the project. I work a lot in the Chester area so will keep an eye out for you ( not that you could be missed really! ). Regards Dave

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