'83 240 GLE Project - Page 2

rusty244 · Jun 13th, 2013, 14:23

As others have said, fantastic looking car!!

Sorry, minor thread diversion:

Can't believe I didn't check when this year's BKV was, have been meaning to attend one for years (as a visitor not an entrant I might add!).

I'm currently working down in London for a month - the 240 is safely tucked up back at home in the NW and I only have the daily driver with me down here in the smoke. I guess I could come along and park out of sight

MindlessJD · Jun 13th, 2013, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Roo

Nice to see another early one getting some attention.

I'll be at the BKV in mine.

She'll definitely be getting a lot of attention, am really excited about getting stuck in, don't really know much about them at all so going to be a lot to learn as well!

It's a shame we won't be able to take her to the BKV - needed a bit more time really to get her up for a journey like that, but will definitely be there myself on the hunt for inspiration and knowledge!

MindlessJD · Jun 13th, 2013, 15:27

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Originally Posted by rusty244

As others have said, fantastic looking car!!

Sorry, minor thread diversion:

Can't believe I didn't check when this year's BKV was, have been meaning to attend one for years (as a visitor not an entrant I might add!).

I'm currently working down in London for a month - the 240 is safely tucked up back at home in the NW and I only have the daily driver with me down here in the smoke. I guess I could come along and park out of sight

Thank you, she is a beauty!

I'm going to be there, never been before so can't wait!

Michael J · Jun 13th, 2013, 16:27

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Originally Posted by john h

G reg? Rear lights, front wing indicator repeaters, and bumpers (also mudflaps) are earlier model.

Jungle_Jim · Jun 13th, 2013, 16:59

There's a few 240s currently on this forum which have original-240 front and/rear put on a newer car. This red G-reg estate is a great example - though the giveaways are the numberplate and dashboard. Also there's another current thread with an engine swap into a round-headlighted 240 on a K plate.

It's really interesting and nice to be reminded of the look of the original 240.

Has anyone gone one stage further and made a 140 out of a 240?

What do they usually do about the windscreen cowl, which is different after 1986?

John

minesa240x3 · Jun 13th, 2013, 18:34

Hi there it is nice to see the 240 being used in so many ways, Exciting times right now as allsorts of things means new knowledge and just what is possible.

John H did a cowel swap on his G reg, Go to the "Showroom" section and look for "Projects" and Johns fantastic build is there to amaze you.
Titled "245 Turbo Project" and then be sure to look at "1989 245GLT Project Daily" by Steve and his 244.

Loads more there to wet any apetite that's for certain.

Regards Brian.

john h · Jun 14th, 2013, 07:09

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Originally Posted by MindlessJD

Will be going to the National to get some inspiration though! Just in something more modern :P

Excellent, please come and say hello !

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Originally Posted by rusty244

I guess I could come along and park out of sight

Yes, you should definitely come along James

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Originally Posted by Jungle_Jim

the giveaways are the numberplate and dashboard.

As Brian says, it's an '89 car which I have converted to look older. There's another feature (on the exterior) which a real early 240 wouldn't have, but I have chosen to retain from the late model base car... clearly visible in the photo above. Any guesses?

I have a good early dashboard to swap in when I get round to it, and an ageless plate.

Build thread here:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159425

John

MindlessJD · Jun 14th, 2013, 09:34

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Originally Posted by john h

Excellent, please come and say hello !

I will, your 240 looks fantastic!

MindlessJD · Jun 14th, 2013, 09:34

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Originally Posted by minesa240x3

Hi there it is nice to see the 240 being used in so many ways, Exciting times right now as allsorts of things means new knowledge and just what is possible.

John H did a cowel swap on his G reg, Go to the "Showroom" section and look for "Projects" and Johns fantastic build is there to amaze you.
Titled "245 Turbo Project" and then be sure to look at "1989 245GLT Project Daily" by Steve and his 244.

Loads more there to wet any apetite that's for certain.

Regards Brian.

Already got so much to think of!

Michael J · Jun 14th, 2013, 11:20

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rusty244 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West	As others have said, fantastic looking car!! Sorry, minor thread diversion: Can't believe I didn't check when this year's BKV was, have been meaning to attend one for years (as a visitor not an entrant I might add!). I'm currently working down in London for a month - the 240 is safely tucked up back at home in the NW and I only have the daily driver with me down here in the smoke. I guess I could come along and park out of sight

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Jungle_Jim VOC Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 00:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brighton	There's a few 240s currently on this forum which have original-240 front and/rear put on a newer car. This red G-reg estate is a great example - though the giveaways are the numberplate and dashboard. Also there's another current thread with an engine swap into a round-headlighted 240 on a K plate. It's really interesting and nice to be reminded of the look of the original 240. Has anyone gone one stage further and made a 140 out of a 240? What do they usually do about the windscreen cowl, which is different after 1986? John

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minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi there it is nice to see the 240 being used in so many ways, Exciting times right now as allsorts of things means new knowledge and just what is possible. John H did a cowel swap on his G reg, Go to the "Showroom" section and look for "Projects" and Johns fantastic build is there to amaze you. Titled "245 Turbo Project" and then be sure to look at "1989 245GLT Project Daily" by Steve and his 244. Loads more there to wet any apetite that's for certain. Regards Brian.

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