Modified Volvo 340 GLT

340GLT · Mar 6th, 2006, 16:08

Hi i was pointed towards this forum by one of your administrators after he saw my car.
So this is my car. It started out as a 340 DL but now wears the GLT badge as it is top spec after i swapped loads of bits from a doner 360 GLT.
The car is polybushed as much as is available, it runs adjustable spax dampers on the back and 40mm lowering blocks, it runs Cut down GLT springs on the front. It has a custom made twin side exit exhaust system, which is 2" from downtube back. It has a modified interior from a 340 Redline to fit the 3door which mine is. It has all auxillary gauges including a mod to take 3 gauges in the centre panel. It also has a 140mph speedo mod. It has custom made front and rear strut braces and a custom filter box to run a K & N. The car is sitting on 440 six spoke alloys with Toyo tyres. The car has been smoothed on the sides by removing the rubbing strips. The font valance is a repro of the genuine volvo one with an added spoiler underneith. The car also has a rare snowcap i got from a friend in Finland, that is the bonnet scoop. All work has been carried out by myself at my grandfathers garage.
I am currently upgrading the brakes for my college project. I laso have a 1.7 turbo lump from a 440 to go in when the insurance lets me!!!
Thanks for reading Adam

foggyjames · Mar 6th, 2006, 19:02

Bad-ass mate

cheers

James

classicswede · Mar 8th, 2006, 20:18

Looking as good as ever. It would be nice to get some of our 300's to one of the owners club meets.

manderson · Nov 25th, 2007, 06:40

alright? i have not long baught a 1.4 340 and the only thing to let it down is that it is stupidly high all round, any tips on how to get it decked?? cheers

JIM C · Nov 25th, 2007, 06:47

manderson, Hello and welcome to the forums.

Like your modified 340. Nice to see something a bit different.

Thanks

CTCNetwork · Nov 25th, 2007, 07:48

Hi,

I like the Strut Brace.. Groovy!!

Des. . .

foggyjames · Nov 25th, 2007, 11:04

In terms of lowering, you need to drop the front using shorter coil springs which are available from a variety of sources. The rear uses leaf springs, and in the absence of lowering versions, you use lowering 'blocks' (like on an old escort), which relocate the axle an inch or two above the spring, lowering the body.

cheers

James

bealey · Jul 11th, 2010, 00:34

looks very nice dident like these a bit back but there growing on me i have only ever seen these full of rust before this has got to be the best ive seen for a bit lol really like it keep up the good work

Mar 6th, 2006, 16:08	#1
340GLT New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: burford	Modified Volvo 340 GLT Hi i was pointed towards this forum by one of your administrators after he saw my car. So this is my car. It started out as a 340 DL but now wears the GLT badge as it is top spec after i swapped loads of bits from a doner 360 GLT. The car is polybushed as much as is available, it runs adjustable spax dampers on the back and 40mm lowering blocks, it runs Cut down GLT springs on the front. It has a custom made twin side exit exhaust system, which is 2" from downtube back. It has a modified interior from a 340 Redline to fit the 3door which mine is. It has all auxillary gauges including a mod to take 3 gauges in the centre panel. It also has a 140mph speedo mod. It has custom made front and rear strut braces and a custom filter box to run a K & N. The car is sitting on 440 six spoke alloys with Toyo tyres. The car has been smoothed on the sides by removing the rubbing strips. The font valance is a repro of the genuine volvo one with an added spoiler underneith. The car also has a rare snowcap i got from a friend in Finland, that is the bonnet scoop. All work has been carried out by myself at my grandfathers garage. I am currently upgrading the brakes for my college project. I laso have a 1.7 turbo lump from a 440 to go in when the insurance lets me!!! Thanks for reading Adam

Mar 8th, 2006, 20:18	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Looking as good as ever. It would be nice to get some of our 300's to one of the owners club meets. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 25th, 2007, 06:40	#4
manderson New Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2007 07:12 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: aberdeen	lowering 340 alright? i have not long baught a 1.4 340 and the only thing to let it down is that it is stupidly high all round, any tips on how to get it decked?? cheers

Nov 25th, 2007, 06:47	#5
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	manderson, Hello and welcome to the forums. Like your modified 340. Nice to see something a bit different. Thanks __________________

Nov 25th, 2007, 07:48	#6
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, I like the Strut Brace.. Groovy!! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Mar 6th, 2006, 19:02	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Bad-ass mate cheers James

Nov 25th, 2007, 11:04	#7
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	In terms of lowering, you need to drop the front using shorter coil springs which are available from a variety of sources. The rear uses leaf springs, and in the absence of lowering versions, you use lowering 'blocks' (like on an old escort), which relocate the axle an inch or two above the spring, lowering the body. cheers James

Jul 11th, 2010, 00:34	#8
bealey New Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2012 19:38 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: barnsley	looks very nice dident like these a bit back but there growing on me i have only ever seen these full of rust before this has got to be the best ive seen for a bit lol really like it keep up the good work __________________

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