Can anyone ID these Volvo remains (maybe 240) in a wood? - Page 2

Clan · Apr 21st, 2021, 22:29

WOW the only cars i'm used to seeing in that state in a field or wood are from the 50's and 60's .

There was a White Ford Cortina Mk 2 in the woods near me back in 1983 it was just a bodyshell but in one piece , Since then I have watched it deteriorating and today it is now level with the Earth . Not far away is a 1950's Jaguar less engine and gearbox , there is still some left but the roof has fallen off . next to it are the remains of a late 60's Bond 875 3 wheeler .... which was accident damaged..

DW42 · Apr 21st, 2021, 23:20

Some environments are likely to rot cars more quickly than others -- preservation is more likely in dry, salt-free, less polluted conditions. It's interesting that in snowy New England USA these old dead Volvo bodies have held up well: https://olddeadvolvos.wordpress.com/dead-pics/
Maybe being frozen all winter actually helps with preservation?

142 Guy · Apr 22nd, 2021, 00:33

I think you should post it up in the 200 Series Sales forum as a a 'field find' with some restoration work required.

Othen · Apr 22nd, 2021, 06:10

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Originally Posted by 142 Guy

I think you should post it up in the 200 Series Sales forum as a a 'field find' with some restoration work required.

... for only £2995 - it being MoT and tax exempt!

Stephen Edwin · Apr 22nd, 2021, 11:26

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Originally Posted by 142 Guy

I think you should post it up in the 200 Series Sales forum as a a 'field find' with some restoration work required.

Yes!

A superb star post Guy thank you.

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Originally Posted by Othen

... for only £2995 - it being MoT and tax exempt!

Yes!

That's also a star post Alan ...

Stephen

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Stephen Edwin · Apr 22nd, 2021, 12:04

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but it is not, without change to how the vehicle, probably does not work ....

g,d,rlh ....

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Laird Scooby · Apr 22nd, 2021, 14:05

The second one is definitely HIllman Avenger, looks to be the smaller manifold suggesting the 150CD Stromberg so narrows it down to the 1500 model (there's a restriction just inside the inlet manifold that i don't believe is used on the 1600 single carb with the 175CD) and i suspect the bright trim is from either the Avenger or possibly the rear window trim from a Volvo 242.

Too many possibilities to guess at on the Volvo bits other than a 240 of some description, an earlier one at a guess.

volvo always · Apr 22nd, 2021, 21:47

The thing I would like to know, has the engine seized solid, or would it run! Lol.

James

Laird Scooby · Apr 22nd, 2021, 22:07

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Originally Posted by volvo always

The thing I would like to know, has the engine seized solid, or would it run! Lol.

James

New timing belt, fresh petrol and away it'll go!

volvo always · Apr 22nd, 2021, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

New timing belt, fresh petrol and away it'll go!

And your mix of WMP before starting and a good soak overnight!

James

Apr 21st, 2021, 22:29	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:49 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	WOW the only cars i'm used to seeing in that state in a field or wood are from the 50's and 60's . There was a White Ford Cortina Mk 2 in the woods near me back in 1983 it was just a bodyshell but in one piece , Since then I have watched it deteriorating and today it is now level with the Earth . Not far away is a 1950's Jaguar less engine and gearbox , there is still some left but the roof has fallen off . next to it are the remains of a late 60's Bond 875 3 wheeler .... which was accident damaged.. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 21st, 2021, 23:20	#12
DW42 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2022 04:41 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Currumbin, Queensland	Some environments are likely to rot cars more quickly than others -- preservation is more likely in dry, salt-free, less polluted conditions. It's interesting that in snowy New England USA these old dead Volvo bodies have held up well: https://olddeadvolvos.wordpress.com/dead-pics/ Maybe being frozen all winter actually helps with preservation? __________________ Present: 1990 240GL saloon, 1992 240 estate Past: 1988 240GL; 1971 144DL; 1972 145DL

Apr 22nd, 2021, 12:04	#16
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	..... but it is not, without change to how the vehicle, probably does not work .... g,d,rlh .... . __________________ *The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.* —Bertrand Russell

Apr 22nd, 2021, 14:05	#17
Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:47 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	The second one is definitely HIllman Avenger, looks to be the smaller manifold suggesting the 150CD Stromberg so narrows it down to the 1500 model (there's a restriction just inside the inlet manifold that i don't believe is used on the 1600 single carb with the 175CD) and i suspect the bright trim is from either the Avenger or possibly the rear window trim from a Volvo 242. Too many possibilities to guess at on the Volvo bits other than a 240 of some description, an earlier one at a guess. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

Apr 22nd, 2021, 00:33	#13
142 Guy Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada	I think you should post it up in the 200 Series Sales forum as a a 'field find' with some restoration work required.

Apr 22nd, 2021, 21:47	#18
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:05 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	The thing I would like to know, has the engine seized solid, or would it run! Lol. James

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