gavin.starr Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hey folks I dont know if there are any volvo lovers on here. I have always loved the older looking volvos and have seen a few good looking ones like this coming up quite cheap. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C301000 I have always fancied one to spruce up a bit and make the handling less swampy, I dont think it would win any prizes for track records, although I think some were used for rallying so they cant have been too bad. I have seen a few with the mk3 and mk4 supra engines in them which seem to be quite a common swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Ill let you know after the weekend, my brother just bought this You can drop a 740 turbo engine straight in, but I fancy a 1JZ Volo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 There's a bloke stealing the rear numberplate on the last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 There's a bloke stealing the rear numberplate on the last pic Good spot! Have him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 Thats cool, I may have to bite the bullet and get one soon. The 740 turbo engines seem to be a pretty common conversion too. But the idea of having a nice supra lump in there seems to apeal to me more, but im not sure how much work would be involved in that (quite alot i would imagine). I have always wanted a propper sleeper. I have my MK3 Polo breadvan, with the polo G40 1.3 supercharged engine in it which catches alot of people out. So a beast of a volvo seems a good idea to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Good spot! Have him! Probably one of them there Pikey type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I learnt to drive in my Dads old 1982 volvo 240, he bought a new car so when I was about 15 he gave me it to drive round on the dirt tracks near where we lived (out in the sticks), was a great car until one of my mates decided to jump it over an old wooden bridge and destroy it although to be fair he did get good air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I keep looking at old Volvo's, one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Think one of the biggest problems with JZ conversions is the price of the engines and running gear. But the YouTube vid of the old JZ powered Volvo estate wasting the M5 makes me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky1978 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Reminds me of this thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?245664-Just-got-my-Supra-from-Thailand-and-my-other-2JZGTE-SWAP&highlight=project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Chris Wilson is a Volvo man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Passed my driving test in a 1981 example of one of these with no power steering, then me and a few mates took it on a surfing trip to Kerry one summer. Pulled up at the beach every night after loading the boot with firewood from a nearby forest, partied all night, slept in the car, woke up the next morning and drove to a cafe for breakfast. I'd only get out of the sleeping bag after driving to the cafe! Good feckin' times! Still have the car though it's looking a little sorrier for itself after all these years of being unused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 was a great car until one of my mates decided to jump it over an old wooden bridge and destroy it although to be fair he did get good air. That is funny, i managed to get a rover 414 into a situation where we had air between the tyres and floor. That didnt end well either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Fantastic cars, would love a two door model (242) but can't be mithered going to Sweden or Europe to look for a rot free one. I still have plenty of cool bits for them. Strange how they were considered strong and heavy in their day, and in their class, but nowadays their equivalents make them look lightweights! 330 BHP makes one go very well indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Passed my driving test in a 1981 example of one of these with no power steering, then me and a few mates took it on a surfing trip to Kerry one summer. Pulled up at the beach every night after loading the boot with firewood from a nearby forest, partied all night, slept in the car, woke up the next morning and drove to a cafe for breakfast. I'd only get out of the sleeping bag after driving to the cafe! Good feckin' times! Still have the car though it's looking a little sorrier for itself after all these years of being unused. Come on, lets see some photo's of the old girl then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Fantastic cars, would love a two door model (242) but can't be mithered going to Sweden or Europe to look for a rot free one. I still have plenty of cool bits for them. Strange how they were considered strong and heavy in their day, and in their class, but nowadays their equivalents make them look lightweights! 330 BHP makes one go very well indeed I really like this one; http://sucksqueezebangblow-juice.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/boost-volvo-242.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Come on, lets see some photo's of the old girl then Poor girl, she never really recovered from that trip. I only got the single shot of her as the camera battery is dead, but I think one is enough! It was Dad's intention to revive the old girl in 2011 once she had rolled into the vintage class, which was any car over 30 years old in this country. Or at least it was right up until 2010 when the government changed the rules to make it only cars produced before 1980, which was nice of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 You know they don't handle too well? I find estates in particular can be tail happy: http://www.gatesgarth.com/volvo_estate.mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Fantastic cars, would love a two door model (242) So would I, that's a handsome car Tell me more about this 330hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Poor girl, she never really recovered from that trip. I only got the single shot of her as the camera battery is dead, but I think one is enough! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=151537&d=1336761325 It was Dad's intention to revive the old girl in 2011 once she had rolled into the vintage class, which was any car over 30 years old in this country. Or at least it was right up until 2010 when the government changed the rules to make it only cars produced before 1980, which was nice of them. Class Can't believe these are classed as classics now, I was so embarrassed when my Dad drove me to school in ours back in the 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 That's 20 years ago now Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 That's 20 years ago now Tom! Scary isn't it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yeah, totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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