240 body mods

Mar 9th, 2006, 22:10

Hi all,
Is anyone else doing body modifications to their 240? I have an estate and have already removed all the extranious trim, just need to fill the 70 odd holes and was wondering if I was alone.........I plan to use a punch to knock the small trim holes in a little them fill them as I have heard that this is actually better than welding them up. The larger holes need patch pieces made, then I'll mig them in.
I'd love to see anyone elses smoothed rides.

Mike_Brace · Mar 10th, 2006, 09:42

Our 240 pick-up was partially detrimmed. When my 245 GLT comes up for respray later this year it will certainly loose some trim. The rubbing strip on the sill and the tacky grey plastic at low level will all go along with self adhesive vinyl below the windows. I can't make my mind up about the waist level strip. This was removed on the pick-up but I was'nt entirely happy with it.
Regards smaller holes the best filling method is to punch in slightly, Mig weld, touch with grinder if necessary and then fill. Just be careful of heat distortion when welding in larger holes.

Mike

foggyjames · Mar 10th, 2006, 17:37

This is a popular modification in the US. Maybe one for Turbobricks?

cheers

James

Mar 10th, 2006, 20:57

Mike,
I've started removing the vinyl trim along the window line, what a job! I've used a heat gun (carefully!) and a shaped stick to push scrape it off. The residue is nasty and very sticky but comes off with cellulose thinners. The biggest problem I have is that the body colour underneath is considerably darker (red) so I'll either have to cut it back or consider a repaint.....
All the other trim hit the bin ages ago, with the exception of the rubbing strip above the sills, that's next.

Foggy, I read custom car magazine and love the work of Troy Trepanier, Chip foose, Boyd Coddington etc., who all love to smooth out large cars. Bring it on!!

Mike_Brace · Mar 11th, 2006, 17:49

I was aware of the nasty sticky stuff. That's why I'm waiting for respray time.

Mike

Mar 9th, 2006, 22:10	#1
wagoneer Guest Location:	240 body mods Hi all, Is anyone else doing body modifications to their 240? I have an estate and have already removed all the extranious trim, just need to fill the 70 odd holes and was wondering if I was alone.........I plan to use a punch to knock the small trim holes in a little them fill them as I have heard that this is actually better than welding them up. The larger holes need patch pieces made, then I'll mig them in. I'd love to see anyone elses smoothed rides.

Mar 10th, 2006, 09:42	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Our 240 pick-up was partially detrimmed. When my 245 GLT comes up for respray later this year it will certainly loose some trim. The rubbing strip on the sill and the tacky grey plastic at low level will all go along with self adhesive vinyl below the windows. I can't make my mind up about the waist level strip. This was removed on the pick-up but I was'nt entirely happy with it. Regards smaller holes the best filling method is to punch in slightly, Mig weld, touch with grinder if necessary and then fill. Just be careful of heat distortion when welding in larger holes. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 11th, 2006, 17:49	#5
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	I was aware of the nasty sticky stuff. That's why I'm waiting for respray time. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 10th, 2006, 17:37	#3
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	This is a popular modification in the US. Maybe one for Turbobricks? cheers James

Mar 10th, 2006, 20:57	#4
wagoneer Guest Location:	Mike, I've started removing the vinyl trim along the window line, what a job! I've used a heat gun (carefully!) and a shaped stick to push scrape it off. The residue is nasty and very sticky but comes off with cellulose thinners. The biggest problem I have is that the body colour underneath is considerably darker (red) so I'll either have to cut it back or consider a repaint..... All the other trim hit the bin ages ago, with the exception of the rubbing strip above the sills, that's next. Foggy, I read custom car magazine and love the work of Troy Trepanier, Chip foose, Boyd Coddington etc., who all love to smooth out large cars. Bring it on!!

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