240 General: New (to me) 1980 Volvo 244

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

I have a good feeling about the motor car Andrew.

:-)

Me too, I liked it originally.

As I said , if I were in the market, I’d have had a look.

I went from a ‘79 , 244 to an ‘83 240DL , the difference was amazing.

You’ve done OK. 👍👍

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Silver Ghost or Grey Lady........

Cheers
Steve

Careful Steve - you'll give Luke flashbacks!

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Othen

Perhaps just 'the Barge'; that has a certain ring to it and it isn't the RB.

:-)

I think you’ll find it’s no Barge.

A large but nimble little sweetie!😎

[Steve 940]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Careful Steve - you'll give Luke flashbacks!

😀. Missed that saga, must’ve been before I entered the Volvo fold.

It’s funny how the horrors of projects stay with you, I still shudder after 35+ years after replacing layshaft in Dolomite 1500 box, all went well till job complete, only to find the detent balls and springs in my tray rather than in the box!!!!

My one and only foray into auctions as I couldn’t get rid of it any other way😀😀

Lesson learned…..

Cheers
Steve

[john.wigley]

Alan, apropos the radio. As with the gauges, that is a really nice original fit unit and I think a modern one would perhaps look a little out of place ...

I understand that it is now possible to fit modern innards into such units. Why not have the best of both worlds - do that for sound quality, versatility, phone, etc. - while at the same time keeping the appearance that Mr. Volvo intended?

Regards, John.

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by john.wigley

Alan, apropos the radio. As with the gauges, that is a really nice original fit unit and I think a modern one would perhaps look a little out of place ...

I understand that it is now possible to fit modern innards into such units. Why not have the best of both worlds - do that for sound quality, versatility, phone, etc. - while at the same time keeping the appearance that Mr. Volvo intended?

Regards, John.

1500 LW, what else do you want ?

92.7 FM , I suppose ! 😀

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

😀. Missed that saga, must’ve been before I entered the Volvo fold.

It’s funny how the horrors of projects stay with you, I still shudder after 35+ years after replacing layshaft in Dolomite 1500 box, all went well till job complete, only to find the detent balls and springs in my tray rather than in the box!!!!

My one and only foray into auctions as I couldn’t get rid of it any other way😀😀

Lesson learned…..

Cheers
Steve

Some time back, Luke worked for an independent RR/Bentley place. I think he still has nightmares....................

You mentioning the Dolomite box and an associated nightmare reminds me of removing and rebuilding then reinstalling the gearbox from my Hyundai Stellar over the course of a weekend.
It was only on the sunday afternoon when i used the test drive to go to A&E that i discovered i'd done the entire job with a broken metacarple in my left paw. No wonder when using a hammer and punch my finger was flapping about like a leaf on a tree on a windy autumn day and causing me pain!

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by Moomoo

1500 LW, what else do you want ?

92.7 FM , I suppose ! 😀

Do they still transmit on Long Wave?

[Moomoo]

Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

Do they still transmit on Long Wave?

Yes, I think so, can’t find a definite answer.🤔

Addendum:

Dug out old wireless, 1500m , 198mhz? all quiet, so no Dave, you’re right!👍☹️

[360beast]

Originally Posted by Steve 940

Silver Ghost or Grey Lady........

Cheers
Steve

Thanks Steve! I've now spent three hours this morning crying in the corner 😂