New toy - can't wait to fit...

halfnelson · Feb 22nd, 2013, 16:15

This baby is coming from the States, rebuilt and mileage set to 51k to match the miles on my 245. Can't wait to fit it.

Chris

Antz · Feb 22nd, 2013, 17:19

damn those clocks look sweet!

jetronic63 · Feb 22nd, 2013, 18:23

Mmm.....very very nice, before and after pictures are compulsory

Clifford Pope · Feb 22nd, 2013, 18:27

That's smart. What's the story behind that option - a US-only variant?

Antz · Feb 22nd, 2013, 20:26

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Originally Posted by Clifford Pope

That's smart. What's the story behind that option - a US-only variant?

R Sport dash clocks for the early 240's. Extremely rare everywhere. Not sure if they were sold in the UK but even in the USA and Australia they are rare.

They were an optional extra and msot of the clock sets are knackered with age now. A guy on Turbobricks refurbs them and makes them better than new with improved circuit boards and such.

davebslater(uk) · Feb 22nd, 2013, 22:18

i had a set i took out of a scrapper in the mid 90's........ then someone chucked them out .......!

Eoin2 · Feb 23rd, 2013, 00:08

You know that John H is likely on eBay US as we speak looking for a set...

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if he's got some stashed already.

Steve and his 244 · Feb 24th, 2013, 09:10

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Originally Posted by Eoin2

You know that John H is likely on eBay US as we speak looking for a set...

Actually I wouldn't be surprised if he's got some stashed already.

keyword in that sentence is "some" (plural) - the b******!

As everyone else states. Pictures needed! Very jealous!

Velorum · Feb 24th, 2013, 10:51

Ebay Italy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-140-...item56533f7194

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halfnelson · Feb 24th, 2013, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antz

R Sport dash clocks for the early 240's. Extremely rare everywhere. Not sure if they were sold in the UK but even in the USA and Australia they are rare.

They were an optional extra and msot of the clock sets are knackered with age now. A guy on Turbobricks refurbs them and makes them better than new with improved circuit boards and such.

Hi All,

I'm pretty stoked with how it's looking. Sourced the cluster in the States, then had it shipped to Roger (also in the US) who did the refurb. He also offers an upgrade with LED conversion, but I went with stock illumination. I wanted the refurb to make sure it worked but also to keep the mileage on the 245.

Amongst all the literature that came with my car is a 1976 brochure for accessories and options and the cluster is in there, so it must have been available in some way. I have seen a couple for sale in Sweden but as they were in KM I passed.

I'll post pics when fitted, but here's a couple more.

Cheers

Chris

Will post

Feb 22nd, 2013, 17:19	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	damn those clocks look sweet! __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

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jetronic63 Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: jetronic63	Mmm.....very very nice, before and after pictures are compulsory __________________ Volvo 360 GL ~ Volvo 244 GLE ~ Volvo 240 GLT ~ Volvo 760 Turbo ~ Volvo 760 GLE ~ Volvo 780 Turbo 16v

Feb 22nd, 2013, 22:18	#6
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	i had a set i took out of a scrapper in the mid 90's........ then someone chucked them out .......! __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Feb 24th, 2013, 10:51	#9
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Ebay Italy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-140-...item56533f7194 . __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

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Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 08:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	That's smart. What's the story behind that option - a US-only variant?

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