The 75 242 DL - Page 9

Chuck W · 03-04-2019, 08:47 AM

This car is awesome.

I especially love the pattern on the original seats.

Hank Scorpio · 03-05-2019, 11:52 AM

What a great build!

I also kind of want to steal your "office chair" ;)

blkaplan · 03-05-2019, 01:28 PM

So glad to see more updates with this guy. I still get sad when I think about your beige turbo.

JW240 · 03-05-2019, 02:40 PM

Nice updates man, thanks for sharing!

Råda · 03-05-2019, 04:39 PM

I love this car, nice to see some updates!

Vol242vo · 03-07-2019, 03:04 AM

Out of curiosity, how is the plating holding up on the panhard and torque rods? How long have the been on/seen weather? Looking good as always.

TIPSP · 03-07-2019, 04:28 AM

Thanks fellas

Ben,
I miss the beige turbo also. Oh.. Hit me up on messenger when you are ready to run the rear spacers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

Out of curiosity, how is the plating holding up on the panhard and torque rods? How long have the been on/seen weather? Looking good as always.

Most of the suspension stuff is from 2010 and was on the beige turbo. I didn’t start daily driving the car until 2011. So from 2011 to the accident in 2013, I put roughly 35,000miles on the suspension. Mostly dry SoCal weather. Only a few rainy days. Then the parts sat till they were put on the blue car in 2014 and I started driving that in 2016. I think I put another 5,000 miles since the 35,000. Again, only a few rainy days during that time.

Sorry for the recap it helped me remember how many miles it really has on it ... so it’s rougly 40,000 miles on the suspension and the plating shows some surface rust in some areas.

Vol242vo · 03-07-2019, 10:49 AM

No, that’s great! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

+Kardboard+ · 03-07-2019, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIPSP

new office chair mode:

That looks great! Did you make an adapter plate to go on the bottom? I have a few spare 240 seats that need to get the office chair treatment...

TIPSP · 03-08-2019, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by +Kardboard+

That looks great! Did you make an adapter plate to go on the bottom? I have a few spare 240 seats that need to get the office chair treatment...

I used my old POS staples chair base. Then 1/4"x 1" steel bar about 16" long IIRC. Once you remove the slider part from the seat... you only used a few big washers on the larger holes in the lower seat rail. I had to put two extra holes in the lower bracket of one of the seats (i made two seats). The seat i had to drill was the first one i made which is in the picture. I had 3/16" stainless stock I used. I recommend the 1/4" thick steel. The 2nd seat was a straight bolt on. Only had to drill the 8 holes in the two .25" bar stock.

+Kardboard+ · 03-10-2019, 02:15 AM

So awesome, thanks for that!

Old Iron · 03-13-2019, 10:26 PM

Great build! If you haven’t made a million claims in the last three years, I would press the insurance company harder!

Duder · 03-28-2019, 06:03 PM

Any chance this car will be at Davis? I'd love to check it out in person.

TIPSP · 03-27-2021, 04:49 PM

Things picked back up... Keeping the car.

Harlard · 03-27-2021, 05:45 PM

Coupid · 03-28-2021, 07:15 PM

Oh my god! I have always admired this build. Was just thinking last night that I needed another 142/242. To top it all, smog exempt....

blkaplan · 03-29-2021, 03:15 PM

Say it aint so Jerry! Say it ain't so.

TIPSP · 12-12-2021, 03:59 PM

So, it’s been along while… no pictures for now. I am not at my computer. There are some pics on my website, link in sig.

I did a few small things on the car over the long break.

I installed a smaller wiper fluid bottle for the intake pipe clearance when I get around to finishing the install of the charger. I installed BNE brake boost holder and I finally painted the strut brace.
I installed the speed box so I now have a working speedometer. GPS. Works pretty well.

Oh. I also installed the Bluetooth 123 ignition unit. Works great! Plus, it’s tunable for the charger. Woot woot.
I also installed a VP b20 black fin valve cover. Their casting is messed up. I can not believe they approved a casting knowing it was incorrect. I messaged them about it that they told me, yeah we know, but blah blah blah people got it to work…

Well, after messing with the cover for a few months, nope. The damn thing still leaks. I just
Sent them another email asking to return and full refund because this is ridiculous. I will be reinstalling my steel cover and ipd rubber gasket…

So. I drove the car today, and realized that as much fun as it is, I’m at the point in my life, where it’s becoming a pain to have this many projects. We will see how much long I can hold onto the car. I still want to finish the charger and rear brake install before I let this thing go.

TIPSP · 02-18-2022, 02:11 PM

Stuff happens… life hits. I will not be finishing the car.

Smog exempt. located in SoCal.
Lots and lots of parts. Boxes on boxes.

20k firm. Price is for every extra volvo parts I have.

Message me if you’re serious.

-Jeff

Cwazywazy · 02-18-2022, 06:05 PM

Wrong coast.

blkaplan · 02-18-2022, 07:17 PM

Sad to see this but it's probably the best time to sell a car like this.

philski o'flood · 02-18-2022, 09:17 PM

aw man

Coupid · 02-19-2022, 10:17 PM

This is and always has been my dream build! GLWS Jeff

Harlard · 02-19-2022, 11:13 PM

Wish I wasn’t up to my ears with my car. I like this one better looks-wise.

TIPSP · 02-22-2022, 10:12 PM

Well. Bring a trailer basically said **** off…

03-04-2019, 08:47 AM	#201
Chuck W Board Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indpls, IN	This car is awesome. I especially love the pattern on the original seats. __________________ '78 264GLE '97 854 T5 (Manual swap/DIY M4.4/COP/16T/P2R brakes) '80 264GLE (B21FT/M46/MS) - SOLD '77 242DL (B21F/M45) - SOLD '75 245DL SOLD '85 244GLT DEAD '83 Tbird Turbo (2.3T/T5/MegaSquirt) My feedback thread

03-05-2019, 11:52 AM	#202
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	What a great build! I also kind of want to steal your "office chair" ;) __________________ Hank Scorpio is from the Simpsons. You can call me Doug ;) Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 (242) \| Car 2 (t5r) \| Car 3 (255)

03-05-2019, 04:39 PM	#205
Råda Volvoretard/Partshoarder Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Örebro, Sweden	I love this car, nice to see some updates! __________________ Jonas

03-07-2019, 03:04 AM	#206
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Out of curiosity, how is the plating holding up on the panhard and torque rods? How long have the been on/seen weather? Looking good as always. __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

03-28-2019, 06:03 PM	#213
Duder laziest worldwide Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, CA	Any chance this car will be at Davis? I'd love to check it out in person. __________________ CFloMoTo.com \| Buchka Wasted Spark 64 Ford Viccup \| 81 242 DL \| 75 Pea Green 245 \| Lemons E36 El Dorado RV \| Opel Kadetts \| 73 BMW 2002 \| 94 FZJ80

03-07-2019, 10:49 AM	#208
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	No, that’s great! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

03-10-2019, 02:15 AM	#211
+Kardboard+ Chinese guy/Swedish rides Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada	So awesome, thanks for that!

03-27-2021, 04:49 PM	#214
TIPSP Got Boost? Join Date: Sep 2008	Things picked back up... Keeping the car. Last edited by TIPSP; 05-12-2021 at 12:51 AM..

03-28-2021, 07:15 PM	#216
Coupid Board Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	Oh my god! I have always admired this build. Was just thinking last night that I needed another 142/242. To top it all, smog exempt.... __________________ 1988 745T http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=356096 1972 142S http://www.turbobricks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=311926 1991 780 Sold 1979 244DL Sold 1986 740+T Sold 1983 242T Sold

03-29-2021, 03:15 PM	#217
blkaplan 50 shades of beige Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockville, MD	Say it aint so Jerry! Say it ain't so.

12-12-2021, 03:59 PM	#218
TIPSP Got Boost? Join Date: Sep 2008	So, it’s been along while… no pictures for now. I am not at my computer. There are some pics on my website, link in sig. I did a few small things on the car over the long break. I installed a smaller wiper fluid bottle for the intake pipe clearance when I get around to finishing the install of the charger. I installed BNE brake boost holder and I finally painted the strut brace. I installed the speed box so I now have a working speedometer. GPS. Works pretty well. Oh. I also installed the Bluetooth 123 ignition unit. Works great! Plus, it’s tunable for the charger. Woot woot. I also installed a VP b20 black fin valve cover. Their casting is messed up. I can not believe they approved a casting knowing it was incorrect. I messaged them about it that they told me, yeah we know, but blah blah blah people got it to work… Well, after messing with the cover for a few months, nope. The damn thing still leaks. I just Sent them another email asking to return and full refund because this is ridiculous. I will be reinstalling my steel cover and ipd rubber gasket… So. I drove the car today, and realized that as much fun as it is, I’m at the point in my life, where it’s becoming a pain to have this many projects. We will see how much long I can hold onto the car. I still want to finish the charger and rear brake install before I let this thing go. Last edited by TIPSP; 12-12-2021 at 05:25 PM..

02-18-2022, 02:11 PM	#219
TIPSP Got Boost? Join Date: Sep 2008	The car is forsale Stuff happens… life hits. I will not be finishing the car. Smog exempt. located in SoCal. Lots and lots of parts. Boxes on boxes. 20k firm. Price is for every extra volvo parts I have. Message me if you’re serious. -Jeff

02-18-2022, 06:05 PM	#220
Cwazywazy Single jingle Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Granby CT	Wrong coast. __________________ I don't know what I have

02-18-2022, 07:17 PM	#221
blkaplan 50 shades of beige Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockville, MD	Sad to see this but it's probably the best time to sell a car like this.

02-18-2022, 09:17 PM	#222
philski o'flood Board Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego	aw man

02-19-2022, 10:17 PM	#223
Coupid Board Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	This is and always has been my dream build! GLWS Jeff

02-19-2022, 11:13 PM	#224
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	Wish I wasn’t up to my ears with my car. I like this one better looks-wise.

02-22-2022, 10:12 PM	#225
TIPSP Got Boost? Join Date: Sep 2008	Well. Bring a trailer basically said **** off…

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