Chronicles of 240-uh

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Chronicles of 240-uh; Volvo newb with a 242GT
Topic Started: May 31 2009, 08:25 PM (201 Views)
sleazy_e	May 31 2009, 08:25 PM Post #1
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	Hey all, I just picked up an 80 GT about a month ago off of clist in houston. I'm still waiting on the paperwork (taking forever) before I can start building, but I figured I'd throw some photos up and meet some of you regulars. Car doesn't run yet... the last owner put it in storage, Ike happend, lost storage, and left it outside for 6 months. Missing several hoses and being as this is my first volvo... I'm reading a lot and going to probably bring it in to a volvo shop to limp it back together (get it running) before I put it under my own knife. - Original 2.1 -- I'm very interested in 2.3 whiteblock+M90, unless some Volvo Guru gives me good reasoning to not do it. - 4 on the floor with Elec OD. - I want to upgrade brakes to Volvo R brakes. - Car will be used for road racing :-D Yes, it has yellow doors.
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


HtownTurboBrick	May 31 2009, 11:39 PM Post #2
Like Mr. Miyagi with more redneck Posts: 1,790 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board Volvospeed Name Jon Location Houston, TX	great find, there's a bunch of rwd guys in town on from the northside that might be able to help you. the rest of us are willing to help too, but we're white block fwd guys so might not be able to help too much. if you're looking for a good shop to help you get it back into shape get in contact with mike @ southwest automotive. very reputable volvo shop and mike has a ton of experience especially with the red block cars.
	'98 S70 T5M w/ '00 R motor swap 266whp/340wtq on 16T - 98' S70 T5 Black: Former DD new project - 96' 850 GLT - RIP Joe Ng 02/29/56-08/18/05...


sleazy_e	Jun 3 2009, 05:01 PM Post #3
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	Thanks for the info! Today the paperwork came in, so I can start putting in a little bit of money. I know this might sound stupid, but are there any Houston hang outs for car guys anymore? I grew up in Willow Brook and there used to be one up here, but the cops always busted it.
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


HtownTurboBrick	Jun 3 2009, 08:44 PM Post #4
Like Mr. Miyagi with more redneck Posts: 1,790 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board Volvospeed Name Jon Location Houston, TX	Willowbrook...on the northside? Im sure there are, but I usually don't head north. Theres meets on the SW and SE side that I know of. Saturday nights at the burlington coat factory parking lot at hwy 6. & westhiemer gets pretty heated. Same parking lot has a meet on wednesday also, but it's only maybe 50~ cars or so. I'm heading out there tonight to go pick on some ricers and if some GTO's or Pony cars decide they want to get hurt might join in I'll obilge them too
	'98 S70 T5M w/ '00 R motor swap 266whp/340wtq on 16T - 98' S70 T5 Black: Former DD new project - 96' 850 GLT - RIP Joe Ng 02/29/56-08/18/05...


Mogatu'R	Jun 4 2009, 01:52 PM Post #5
No habla la engrish!!!! Posts: 939 Group: OH Moderator Member #3 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board VPTuning	sleazy_e Jun 3 2009, 05:01 PM Thanks for the info! Today the paperwork came in, so I can start putting in a little bit of money. I know this might sound stupid, but are there any Houston hang outs for car guys anymore? I grew up in Willow Brook and there used to be one up here, but the cops always busted it. Saturday night for sure... give us shout here on the board, we'll also gtg at our homeboy shop Friday night if you wanna come!
	'00 Volvo V70RM - the slow car, some mods, breaking stuff, more mods still coming... lol...the weekender '96 Volvo 854R soon to be M, and 2.5t with 19t '96 Volvo 855 T5 "michaela" Drew's old Gf, daily '95 Volvo 855 T5 the grandma mobile, or Sebastien ride lol, HID's and new hoses soon.. S70 5sp na.. idk soon '99 V70R, mebe 5sp, track car... More to come...


sleazy_e	Jun 28 2009, 02:23 AM Post #6
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	I found the meet at the Burlington Coat factory, but the cops busted it right when I showed up (11 pm). I heard that it's best to show up at about 9 or so. After everyone left the Bfactory meet, I went to the Galleria starbucks to see if there was anything else... an S13 drift car was there (that was about it) and holy shit, the security guards there are pricks. After that I went to ARC where a bunch of stunt bikes go, but that was empty too (potential drift place btw). I guess this weekend was kind of slow for everyone.
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


Mogatu'R	Jun 30 2009, 08:58 AM Post #7
No habla la engrish!!!! Posts: 939 Group: OH Moderator Member #3 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board VPTuning	Oh, nooo way you were out there man. I live 2mins from there, next Sat just pm htown or myself. We were out there right at 12:00Am.
	'00 Volvo V70RM - the slow car, some mods, breaking stuff, more mods still coming... lol...the weekender '96 Volvo 854R soon to be M, and 2.5t with 19t '96 Volvo 855 T5 "michaela" Drew's old Gf, daily '95 Volvo 855 T5 the grandma mobile, or Sebastien ride lol, HID's and new hoses soon.. S70 5sp na.. idk soon '99 V70R, mebe 5sp, track car... More to come...


HtownTurboBrick	Jun 30 2009, 04:33 PM Post #8
Like Mr. Miyagi with more redneck Posts: 1,790 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board Volvospeed Name Jon Location Houston, TX	This saturday was really bad, it got raided by a sting operation. About 10 dedicated officers from the constables office were out there including 1 high speed pursuit camaro. There was no chance for anybody to do anything out there. Hopefully next week is better, if you want to meet up PM me and I'll give you my number. To meet up, wednesday nights have been good to use for a while now, but I'm not sure if the sting op will spill over onto this wednesday. I'll still be out there tho.
	'98 S70 T5M w/ '00 R motor swap 266whp/340wtq on 16T - 98' S70 T5 Black: Former DD new project - 96' 850 GLT - RIP Joe Ng 02/29/56-08/18/05...


Mogatu'R	Jul 1 2009, 03:42 PM Post #9
No habla la engrish!!!! Posts: 939 Group: OH Moderator Member #3 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board VPTuning	I'll be out there too
	'00 Volvo V70RM - the slow car, some mods, breaking stuff, more mods still coming... lol...the weekender '96 Volvo 854R soon to be M, and 2.5t with 19t '96 Volvo 855 T5 "michaela" Drew's old Gf, daily '95 Volvo 855 T5 the grandma mobile, or Sebastien ride lol, HID's and new hoses soon.. S70 5sp na.. idk soon '99 V70R, mebe 5sp, track car... More to come...


sleazy_e	Jul 2 2009, 10:20 PM Post #10
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	Yeah, I'm a lame accountant, so I don't get to roam around on a weekday night that often. I'm surprised you guys will try and be there Sat on 4th of July -- the CRAZIES are usually out then. Are any of you going to the AutoX at Gulf Greyhound park? I'll be there Sunday.
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


HtownTurboBrick	Jul 3 2009, 11:10 AM Post #11
Like Mr. Miyagi with more redneck Posts: 1,790 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: May 10, 2006 Origin Board Volvospeed Name Jon Location Houston, TX	Actually probably won't be there this saturday
	'98 S70 T5M w/ '00 R motor swap 266whp/340wtq on 16T - 98' S70 T5 Black: Former DD new project - 96' 850 GLT - RIP Joe Ng 02/29/56-08/18/05...


sleazy_e	Aug 10 2009, 10:31 PM Post #12
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	Well, I brought the car to southwest auto a few weeks back and here are the problems: $3312 in problems: I need a harness - 700 bucks right there with labor. Fuel system is "apparently" shot: I need injectors, frequency valve, distributor rebuild, control pressure recirculator, cold start valve, my tank drained/welded/baked, all new filters -- as the remainder.... I talked to a few of my domestic mechanics and they were staying that was waaaaaay too high and I agree. I've figured I'd do all the work myself. When I get back from Cali in two weeks, I'm dropping off the tank and redoing the entire fuel system. Any recs for replacement parts? I found Dave Barton's site for the harness (190 used ftw!)
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


sleazy_e	Aug 10 2009, 10:36 PM Post #13
In need of two big bottles of naws Posts: 21 Group: Members Member #1,838 Joined: May 31, 2009 Origin Board Swededspeed Name Eric Location NW Htown	And Mogatu, I haven't forgotten about your invite... when I get back, we'll talk. It's crazy how life gets in the way of your toys!
	-------------------------------------------- 1980 Volvo GT Project: SCCA AutoX & Dorifto/Scand Flick Meatball 1986 Chevy IROC-Z: TPI 5.0, Flows, T-Tops, Melted leather steering wheel. 1991 Chevy S-10 Blazer, Tahoe Ed: 4.3L of Daily Drivetastic


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