78' Volvo 242

[TheWraith]

Picked up a 1978 Volvo 242 yellow over brown, 117K on odo, 4 speed with overdrive. It needs a stickerectomy and some minor maintenance but is headed for a slow and low V8 swap.

Day I got it



Caulked up sunroof FTW


The 14's were dry rotted and suck so craigslist sold me these as a temporary


Add in some chopped spring altitude adjustment


And it's still too tall


But it gives me a starting point.

[PS'72]

Nice start!!

[FunfGang]

I was hoping those springs in the pics were the ones you were using, not whats cut off. Regardless, nice work! looking forward to progress.

[Volvosome]

[Curt_pnw]

On your way to greatness. Looks good man.

[selah777]

cut springs.. fun

[TheWraith]

cut springs.. fun

Don't knock it til you try it.
Seriously though Volvo springs are soooo soft that even cutting them doesn't raise the spring rate much, just temporary while I wait for new wheels and build a set of coilovers.

[Spiff]

you need to cut more

[volvo242]

nice car! looooove old volvos!

[Chuckdee]

looking good so far

[blowntwofive]

lovein the old school volvos

[wannacar]

Nice Brick. How much were the wheels? Those are nice.

[Unclear_Motives]

Nice Brick. How much were the wheels? Those are nice.

I sold my wagon a few months ago...I haven't forgiven myself yet.

I still have a pair of headrests...want?


"...it's not about the parts-it's about the look and feel of the car as a whole" - Jason Whipple, Rotiform

[TheWraith]

Nice Brick. How much were the wheels? Those are nice.

Wheels are a late model volvo off CL for $300, only 7" wide though, but they are 2 piece.

I sold my wagon a few months ago...I haven't forgiven myself yet.

I still have a pair of headrests...want?

No thanks, canned the stock seats for Recaro goodness

[TheWraith]

Fresh wheels picked up today.