Found this channel a week ago. Honestly one of the most interesting channels I’ve found in a while, and caters to my love of Volvos and rotaries. Excited to see what’s to come!
@@DeanofMachines not a problem, as I’m mainly a Volvo guy anyway. Your channel should be way bigger. It’s honestly inspired me to want a 122 even more than I already did. Maybe I’ll make videos as well when I eventually stumble upon one, but for now I just mess with my P2Rs. Best of luck on the 240 and all other projects!
@@ihate_5x108 This year we will be devoting more time to the channel and will be deciding if this is something feasible. Hopefully, that answer is yes!
I totaly understand that the 240 has grown on you both! I’am like you more a estate/wagon guy, but i dig it! And I’am still amazed how good this 240 is! And again all the best for 2024!
I brought 244GL Demo in 1981 with B-21F enginem the egomic designed was outstanding and safe car and safe my life from crash. My problem was the maintiance parts was 3 times expensive and very shot live. Everythings was OEM made in Sweden and no aftermarket except body parts for body and muffer shock and strut wheel from Taiwan.
Unfortunately, this is the way things are. It's easy to manufacture stuff where it's cheap because companies need to be a profitable business. Unfortunately for us, we love 40 year old cars that are only popular in some circles. Thanks for watching!
I have now seen it all. A red gas can strapped to the top of a Volvo going down the road. Plus a Maine drinking glass. RUclips is loaded with will it run and drive videos. You set yourself apart with humor, creativity and determination. That is on great looking Volvo. I always liked Volvo’s but found them a bit stodgy. I recently traded a C7 Corvette for a 2021 T5 Momentum Blacked out Grill and door trim. I don’t miss the Corvette at all. Should have gone for a T6. Great channel.
Thanks to the mystery of algorythm, I stumbled upon your channel. 20 years ago I bought a 245 diesel with 570000km. My kids loved the third seat row and the sound. It was slow, but it was so much fun to drive. Currently I am trying to fix my 23 year old V70 ( front axle, engine mount and transmission ). When you love to bath your hands in oil and invest your money on rusty crap, you need someone who realy loves and support you. I gues, you are a lucky guy. Greetings from Germany
Welcome to the channel!! Many many years ago, I worked at a company that would buy wrecked, newer(at the time) Volvos and part them out. I spent a lot of time disassembling the latest 90s to mid 2000s Volvos. To this day, I have yet to own one. I do like the 5cylinders though!! I definitely lucked out with my lady!
Fun fact In 1959, the Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin developed the modern three-point seat belt. Although the design was patented, the company decided the patent was to be left open, making it available to all vehicle manufacturers to use for free That was just something I learned about seat belts a while ago I thought that was pretty cool
Thanks for the info I can tell you are the Volvo guy, I have owned 544, 122, 142, 145, 240, 245, 240s are the best ever made 2.7 million were built and they are still on the roads with hi miles, keep on rolling
Very well done getting the 240 running. Liked the creativity with just installing a carburetor to get it going. Wasn't aware these model years used biodegradable wiring. Could explain why my '86 740 has had wires randomly become brittle. I just assumed it was caused by chemicals like WD-40. Perhaps I should look into if a new wiring harness is available. On my '58 Amazon, the wiring is in better condition. The insulation does not crumble and fall off. Regardless, I wish you a happy new year and looking forward to the continuation of the various projects.
Happy New Year Togst!! The 740s are another model with the same wiring issues. It’s pretty terrible! The 67 Amazon, it was in the woods 35 years and the wiring is much nicer!!
Cut the plastic nozzle closer to the thread connection. The outlet hole will be bigger. Less resistance to flow. btw. I almost made a comment about having too many Volvos. But in truth I am jealous. I wish I could acquire as many Volvos as you have. You're having too much fun.
We definitely have too many. LOL We do try to have fun around here. I will try cutting the nozzle bigger. I want to pressure wash the car and see if water enters. If it does, round two begins!!
The undercarriage on that Volvo is really good, you never se an old Volvo in Sweden so clean that not being restored. Keep up the good work, greetings from Sweden..
Hi from the UK 👋 Just found your channel and instantly hit the subscribe button. Been driving 240s for the last 25yr and still have a 240 as my daily driver. Awesome cars. It’s great to find a You tuber working on these things as they deserve to be kept on the road. Looking forward to more 240 shenanigans and Happy New Year from across the pond 🎉👍
Good for you buddy wait and see what they do as well .. its very entertaining .. some of the shit he gets him self into is hilarious .. but one of the best on here
I just found you! So happy to see all those old Volvos. My first was a 90 740 Turbo. Then a 86 740 GLE that I still have. Then a 98 V70 (need space I'm a drummer), and now a 2001 V70. I'd be dead in the water without Voluparts in Atlanta. I'm in Kennesaw. Enjoying your channel!
The 240 GL is a very nice project car. The body looks pretty good... Those early eighties 240 GL, GLT and Turbo models are the desired ones... But, like you said, the best, the prettiest and the funest Volvo on your channel is with no hesitation the 122S Amazon. Seeing more of your Volvo stuff in 2024 would be great !!! Love to watch it !!
My -93 is almost to perfect. Looking for troubles. Like the noisy fan ('hay barn fan'). Here in Sweden I've understand that a rather common mod is to transplant a 940 electrical piece. That is my mission now. Sorry to see all those wiring issues on your latest. That is a problem, due to age, that we can't control. Keep on insulating!
Make thr hole on the nozzle for the urethane bigger and you won't struggle to get it out. Also leaving it in direct sunlight before use helps. Or leave tube sealed and put in a bucket of hot water.
I do watch a few 'Will it run' type stuff so naturally the algorithm found your channel and one we do love in Yorkshire England 🇬🇧 is a good Volvo... everyone I know has a story about one or had a family member who had one etc... keep it the good work and love the way your wife contributes to the channel, dream work makes the dream work!!
I heard about you from a friend so I decided to check out and I’m glad I did because I absolutely love Volvo content especially older Volvos! I myself have two 240’s.
Love the channel! Just as a note. That rear window is going to leak. You have to cut that tube of caulk bigger and lay a bead that seems like it would almost to too much. If you watch a few windshield install videos you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.
Just found your channel and this video 😊👌🏻 As a Swede 🇸🇪 it's wonderful to see you putting this beauty on the road again! 💪🏻 Do you know why it has the "CZ" sticker? This would suggest it was originally sold in Czechia, Europe.
Welcome to the channel! Sometimes people in the USA put that version of the white sticker, just to show their heritage. I do not know the actual reason this car has the sticker.
Loving the channel Dean, your content is awesome and your very genuine, my Dad loves Volvos he’s 88 now, he couldn’t always afford them, the 240 was an icon of his, all the best for 2024 my friend
Heating the window urethane in a 200 degree toaster oven for 30-45 minutes helps A LOT. Also, expect a new tool you need to arrive when ai get a chance to send it.
Were many of the cars in that lot from the Czech Republic? (CZ sticker) I'm curious how it ended up in your neck of the woods. Edit: Watching the video and learning. Now I'm curious why it has a CZ sticker.
you, sir, have what we in Finland would call a "Vocational school guy's wet dream" on your hands, or as we say in Finnish, "Amisjonnen märkä uni" absolute legend of a machine for it to just start up from a little work.
@@davethehusky9409 *next car… we still have a couple more vids to go. My videos are about 3 weeks behind “today”. Between buying, fixing editing, these things take time
Very cool ! Cant wait for the build ! I was curious if the 88 has the starter dongle on the fire wall ?? Typically a plug you could put a spade connector into, sits kinda behind the intake manifold! Thanks for keeping a rare bird on the road! Happy 2024!
Hey, new year, new money pits am i rite?! Love to see you got another brick, dean. Excited to see you fix up your swed sleds and hope for good fortune or fun times for you, your wife, and your fleet. To be honest, i too am about start one or two projects of my own so its fun to watch. Much love from The Milkman from Missouri!
The B20 of the Amazon and 140's start all the time. They can sit for half a year and I can still start my Amazon up (when gas has been pumped to the carb) when freezing.... I even used it to 'jump start' a Nissan Leaf with a dead 12V once 😂
hello from norway. as a fellow volvo fan i love ur channel ❤ i dont currently have any old volvos. just som v70's but im hoping to get an older one again 2/7/9 series :) and happy new year 🍻🫡
The in tank pump in my 940 failed. Took ages for me to figure it out. In fact I was not sure what the problem was. I just decided to start at the beginning and go through the whole system. So I was lucky that it was the in tank pump because it was the first random thing I fixed. I can't describe how good it felt when the engine fired after about 5 whole minutes of cranking.
We had an issue with the red turbo wagon where I chased my tail for months. Ecu power wire would cut out when cranking. But then also the inline pump bit the bullet, then the fpr was leaking internally then the used inline pump I installed failed so it got a brand new pump under the car THEN the pump died in my daily, the silver wagon!! So the new pump from the red wagon went into the silver wagon and the red wagon got a single in tank walbro 255
So, you've become an expert on Volvo fuel pumps. lol. That is necessary if you're going to run as many 240s as you have. Happy New Year.@@DeanofMachines
Het Dean! Thank you for this fantastic episode! I've been waiting for it all christmas holidays😂. So much fun! Pure 240 shenanigans! I was working on my 240 today too. What a great way to end the year😂. Happy new year to you guys! So good to see your channel growing!🎉❤
You and me both my friend! This car took a few different directions which pushed the upload schedule a little bit. Thankfully I think we have a solid direction!
I believe the stainless window moldings are pretty rare. I don't know if it was 83/84 GL trim level only option. Honestly, I don't ever recall seeing it anywhere.
Happy New Year to you and your family Dean! You had me LOL at you driving that thing up your street. I also seemed to see a neighbor watching you doing your video. He seemed like he was moving his car around be we all know he was watching. Haha. Thanks for a fun year!
Dean, you're easily the funniest dude i follow in youtube 😂 And of course you have grown to like the car, and it staying 🤣🤣🤣 You might have a impulsive volvo collecting problem mate 😂😂😂 Love your stuff, keep doing this, thumbs up!!! Happy new year!
Excellent pacing and editing on this one fam, Hooked all the way through. I'm exceptionally happy with it. Also, do you want me to send you some not pants on head jerry can spouts?
I have not watched the video yet, but I am going to predict that it WILL run. it is a red block Volvo... unless it has had something insanely bad done to it, it will run.
So i see now that I was a little misstaken about the year of this car, because I see that you have the new dashboard that came in 1981, someone just swapped for the 1980 or older look on the front, I see some people do that. so I apologize if I made you confused with my statement about the year of that car being made, I totally missed that dashboard in the last video for some reason, I thought I saw the old dashboard from the 1980 or older 240´s. Thanks..
Are you still running the stock ignition /distributor? I'm considering carb swapping for similar wiring bogus but everyone seems to say I need points ignition... very cool to see it run and drive!
Its still the factory ecu and distributor. The EFI stuff will allow the car to run much better if you can manage. Dave Barton has a wiring harness replacement if thats your issue, he also has conversion harnesses to update to later electronics or turbo your early 240 with later electronics
My friend, I think you are the only person I've ever connected with that said good things about the 2.8 V6. 😂😂 I'm happy to hear you had a great experience with it lol.
@@DeanofMachines I can see why.....if I were to have 1, my government would charge me a yearly tax of between £300 and £400 for the pleasure of driving it on the road Was looking at a V50 the other day and was like....hmmmmm🤔
Guess you found out about automotive glass urethane. Now you know why the pros use a powered caulk gun. You also should have used primer on the glass AND the metal. If the window glass falls out, you'll know why.
@@DeanofMachines I'm a glazier, but I deal in flat glass exclusively. But I see the things the auto glass guy does every day. I'm actually a Japanese motorcycle nut,but I subscribed to your channel because I know nothing about Volvos and like to learn
19:47 isn't that where the brake booster pipe goes? My '89 Saab 900 with carb has that kind place in the intake manifold for the brake booster line to go. Would it be same on that 240?
That carb kit is from Pierce Manifolds. It's just a carb and intake. You are left to figure out all of the connections on your own. The carb is a Weber 32/36 DGV. I am very familiar with these carbs and they are great when you just want something to work.
Ångrar verkligen inte ja följde denna kanal! Vet ni de bästa me svenska bilar? Att svensken helt plötsligt kan dyka up på denna kanal som jag! All kärlek från Sverige! ❤️🇸🇪
I don't know why RUclips has waited so long to introduce us. Instantly subscribed. Volvo heaven. Happy New Year to you and your sweet wife.
Welcome to the party!! It seems like a lot of Volvo folks are finding the channel in the past few weeks. The more the merrier!
you cracked me up with the censoring of the keyhole investigation 🤣
I just want to keep things PG around here.
Cleaned up NICE They usually do!
Yes they doo!!
Dude I love this car so much! Can’t beat going back to basics with a carb! Very excited to see more on this!
Found this channel a week ago. Honestly one of the most interesting channels I’ve found in a while, and caters to my love of Volvos and rotaries. Excited to see what’s to come!
Thank you for choosing to stick around! I do wish we had more rotary content available. They've gotten extremely expensive over the last couple years.
@@DeanofMachines not a problem, as I’m mainly a Volvo guy anyway. Your channel should be way bigger. It’s honestly inspired me to want a 122 even more than I already did. Maybe I’ll make videos as well when I eventually stumble upon one, but for now I just mess with my P2Rs. Best of luck on the 240 and all other projects!
@@ihate_5x108 This year we will be devoting more time to the channel and will be deciding if this is something feasible. Hopefully, that answer is yes!
I totaly understand that the 240 has grown on you both! I’am like you more a estate/wagon guy, but i dig it! And I’am still amazed how good this 240 is! And again all the best for 2024!
It’ll probably be the ole ladies rig
I brought 244GL Demo in 1981 with B-21F enginem the egomic designed was outstanding and safe car and safe my life from crash. My problem was the maintiance parts was 3 times expensive and very shot live. Everythings was OEM made in Sweden and no aftermarket except body parts for body and muffer shock and strut wheel from Taiwan.
Unfortunately, this is the way things are. It's easy to manufacture stuff where it's cheap because companies need to be a profitable business. Unfortunately for us, we love 40 year old cars that are only popular in some circles.
Thanks for watching!
I have now seen it all. A red gas can strapped to the top of a Volvo going down the road. Plus a Maine drinking glass. RUclips is loaded with will it run and drive videos. You set yourself apart with humor, creativity and determination. That is on great looking Volvo. I always liked Volvo’s but found them a bit stodgy. I recently traded a C7 Corvette for a 2021 T5 Momentum Blacked out Grill and door trim. I don’t miss the Corvette at all. Should have gone for a T6. Great channel.
Thank you for the kind words! I am a big fan of the C7 chassis though I do love the comfort of the volvo. Thanks for stopping by the channel!!!
That quad headlight arrangement looks cool. These cars are great.
I've split between the E codes and the 4 squares. Why must we have choices?!
Thanks to the mystery of algorythm, I stumbled upon your channel. 20 years ago I bought a 245 diesel with 570000km. My kids loved the third seat row and the sound. It was slow, but it was so much fun to drive. Currently I am trying to fix my 23 year old V70 ( front axle, engine mount and transmission ). When you love to bath your hands in oil and invest your money on rusty crap, you need someone who realy loves and support you. I gues, you are a lucky guy.
Greetings from Germany
Welcome to the channel!! Many many years ago, I worked at a company that would buy wrecked, newer(at the time) Volvos and part them out. I spent a lot of time disassembling the latest 90s to mid 2000s Volvos.
To this day, I have yet to own one.
I do like the 5cylinders though!!
I definitely lucked out with my lady!
Fun fact
In 1959, the Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin developed the modern three-point seat belt. Although the design was patented, the company decided the patent was to be left open, making it available to all vehicle manufacturers to use for free
That was just something I learned about seat belts a while ago I thought that was pretty cool
I think thats one of the best reasons to love old Volvos.
@@DeanofMachines Yeah definitely they're pretty cool
Thanks for the info I can tell you are the Volvo guy, I have owned 544, 122, 142, 145, 240, 245, 240s are the best ever made 2.7 million were built and they are still on the roads with hi miles, keep on rolling
I don’t know about THE guy but definitely A guy lol. These cars are awesome. Welcome to the channel!
Very well done getting the 240 running. Liked the creativity with just installing a carburetor to get it going. Wasn't aware these model years used biodegradable wiring. Could explain why my '86 740 has had wires randomly become brittle. I just assumed it was caused by chemicals like WD-40. Perhaps I should look into if a new wiring harness is available. On my '58 Amazon, the wiring is in better condition. The insulation does not crumble and fall off. Regardless, I wish you a happy new year and looking forward to the continuation of the various projects.
Happy New Year Togst!!
The 740s are another model with the same wiring issues. It’s pretty terrible! The 67 Amazon, it was in the woods 35 years and the wiring is much nicer!!
Cut the plastic nozzle closer to the thread connection. The outlet hole will be bigger. Less resistance to flow.
btw. I almost made a comment about having too many Volvos. But in truth I am jealous. I wish I could acquire as many Volvos as you have. You're having too much fun.
We definitely have too many. LOL
We do try to have fun around here. I will try cutting the nozzle bigger. I want to pressure wash the car and see if water enters. If it does, round two begins!!
The undercarriage on that Volvo is really good, you never se an old Volvo in Sweden so clean that not being restored. Keep up the good work, greetings from Sweden..
Another Swedish friend for the channel!? Welcome to the party!!
Hi from the UK 👋
Just found your channel and instantly hit the subscribe button. Been driving 240s for the last 25yr and still have a 240 as my daily driver. Awesome cars. It’s great to find a You tuber working on these things as they deserve to be kept on the road. Looking forward to more 240 shenanigans and Happy New Year from across the pond 🎉👍
Hey there Steve! Welcome to the channel! I love these little cars to no end and will always have atleast one!
Good for you buddy
wait and see what they do as well .. its very entertaining .. some of the shit he gets him self into is hilarious .. but one of the best on here
@@desmondmayhew6466 thank you! If Im not having fun then I don’t want to do it
I just found you! So happy to see all those old Volvos. My first was a 90 740 Turbo. Then a 86 740 GLE that I still have. Then a 98 V70 (need space I'm a drummer), and now a 2001 V70. I'd be dead in the water without Voluparts in Atlanta. I'm in Kennesaw. Enjoying your channel!
Welcome to the channel!!! You are probably familiar with some of the ATL Volvo folks I know!
240 owner here. that's a great find.
Welcome to the channel!!! You will like it here.
The 240 GL is a very nice project car. The body looks pretty good... Those early eighties 240 GL, GLT and Turbo models are the desired ones... But, like you said, the best, the prettiest and the funest Volvo on your channel is with no hesitation the 122S Amazon.
Seeing more of your Volvo stuff in 2024 would be great !!! Love to watch it !!
Have no fear my friend we have plenty of projects in the pipeline!
My -93 is almost to perfect. Looking for troubles. Like the noisy fan ('hay barn fan'). Here in Sweden I've understand that a rather common mod is to transplant a 940 electrical piece. That is my mission now. Sorry to see all those wiring issues on your latest. That is a problem, due to age, that we can't control. Keep on insulating!
The 940 wiring might be a good option! There is some truth there. Welcome to the channel!
I can’t believe I did not know about this channel!! It’s GOLD I see bug things coming brotha
Thank you for the vote of confidence!!! I'm having fun sharing my hobby with the world.
Make thr hole on the nozzle for the urethane bigger and you won't struggle to get it out. Also leaving it in direct sunlight before use helps. Or leave tube sealed and put in a bucket of hot water.
Those are really great options!
I have a 940 wagon (US), and oh I know the exhaust is an over-axle situation. Thanks for the content and useful info.
@@sheldonbailey3 thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
I do watch a few 'Will it run' type stuff so naturally the algorithm found your channel and one we do love in Yorkshire England 🇬🇧 is a good Volvo... everyone I know has a story about one or had a family member who had one etc... keep it the good work and love the way your wife contributes to the channel, dream work makes the dream work!!
We are just s couple of gear heads enjoying some old cars! Thats for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!
I heard about you from a friend so I decided to check out and I’m glad I did because I absolutely love Volvo content especially older Volvos! I myself have two 240’s.
Welcome to the channel! Its cool to hear that people are sharing this content with their friends.
Love the channel! Just as a note. That rear window is going to leak. You have to cut that tube of caulk bigger and lay a bead that seems like it would almost to too much. If you watch a few windshield install videos you’ll see exactly what I’m talking about.
Im expecting it to fall out completely to be honest.
I originally thought it was painted black above the side trim and silver below. But no! It's silver all over. Very pretty.
It definitely had a layer on it!
Just found your channel and this video 😊👌🏻 As a Swede 🇸🇪 it's wonderful to see you putting this beauty on the road again! 💪🏻 Do you know why it has the "CZ" sticker? This would suggest it was originally sold in Czechia, Europe.
Welcome to the channel! Sometimes people in the USA put that version of the white sticker, just to show their heritage. I do not know the actual reason this car has the sticker.
@@DeanofMachines Ok, didn't know that 😊👌🏻 Great job with the cars. You got yourself a new follower 👌🏻
@@ParFektion Thank you! Happy to have you here. I try to stay active in the comments and across this platform all together.
The body of this care looks amazing.
Its pretty good for how we found it. The car does need a full repaint
Loving the channel Dean, your content is awesome and your very genuine, my Dad loves Volvos he’s 88 now, he couldn’t always afford them, the 240 was an icon of his, all the best for 2024 my friend
I appreciate the kind words! I try to keep it laid back and fun around here.
Excellent job Dean nice well done ,
i don't blame you for not selling it , is a beautiful car . All the old volvos are
Thank you very much! Happy New Year!!
What steel wheels did you put on the 240? They look great.
They are Ford Maverick wheels!
Hello from West Australia I quite like old Volvo's father drove many, but now I drive old mercedes.. it's worth saving
240 is legend! I drive 2008 Fusion, but some day I hope to buy something old and charming to restore it like you in your videos.
I can definitely understand wanting a little cruiser! Best bet is to find one and make it mechanically sound, then just drive it!!
Carb turbo! Volvo used to sell a kit for that through the R-Sport catalog. Keep up the great work, easily my favorite volvo channel on RUclips
Not meant to be a power house but it should be interesting non the less!! Thank you for your support
I found my 1978 242 GT in a very similar spot except mine is completely rotten, its been a slow process but I finally have space to work on it.
It’s great to hear you saved it though!
So nice!👌 I'm a Volvo-fan and member of Volvo140-club in Sweden🇸🇪😀 Have a nice day to you from Sweden👍👍👍👍
Welcome to the channel!! Happy to welcome another swede!!
That's my favorite frontend with the quad US headlights and the silver grill with the badge offset
Its a really good looking car!
Happy to see your channel gaining some real traction. Awesome project too.
Thanks man! It’s nice to get a growth spurt finally!
Heating the window urethane in a 200 degree toaster oven for 30-45 minutes helps A LOT. Also, expect a new tool you need to arrive when ai get a chance to send it.
I already got yelled at for putting the new rubber exhaust hangers in the microwave... New tools you say? Bring it on!!
@@DeanofMachines Put it in the toaster oven before you puncture the tube and there is no smell. Also use a sharpened 1/2” bolt to puncture it.
Like this straight to point no dragging out all the best for 24
When Im editing, if I watch the final cut and struggle to pay attention… i cut out the slow parts
Were many of the cars in that lot from the Czech Republic? (CZ sticker) I'm curious how it ended up in your neck of the woods. Edit: Watching the video and learning. Now I'm curious why it has a CZ sticker.
Someone somewhere thought the CZ was a great idea!
From one short guy to another, you almost need a step ladder to ingress and egress your tow pig. Great video.
I just get a good run at it and hop in!
@@DeanofMachines improvise, adapt, overcome.
you, sir, have what we in Finland would call a "Vocational school guy's wet dream" on your hands, or as we say in Finnish, "Amisjonnen märkä uni"
absolute legend of a machine for it to just start up from a little work.
Wait until you see the next car :)
anxiously I shall await the next video@@DeanofMachines
@@davethehusky9409 *next car… we still have a couple more vids to go. My videos are about 3 weeks behind “today”. Between buying, fixing editing, these things take time
Very cool ! Cant wait for the build ! I was curious if the 88 has the starter dongle on the fire wall ?? Typically a plug you could put a spade connector into, sits kinda behind the intake manifold! Thanks for keeping a rare bird on the road! Happy 2024!
Its there, unfortunately the wiring is just toast. Happy New Year!!
Hey, new year, new money pits am i rite?! Love to see you got another brick, dean. Excited to see you fix up your swed sleds and hope for good fortune or fun times for you, your wife, and your fleet. To be honest, i too am about start one or two projects of my own so its fun to watch. Much love from The Milkman from Missouri!
They seem to be multiplying around here!! Thanks for the love. Cheers!
The 122 Amazon is gonna be beautiful when finnished..
I simply cannot wait.
@@DeanofMachines I think it looks cool as hell now! Of course, adding a few bits and bobs under the stealth exterior would be cooler than hell...
@@johnlorrieboskovic2836 The wagon or the 2 door?
@@DeanofMachines The 2 door. Both are cool, and I love wagons, but the 2 door has this aura...
That 122 is really sweet, would love to have one as my next project car!
It was bought and cut up for parts by someone local :(
The B20 of the Amazon and 140's start all the time.
They can sit for half a year and I can still start my Amazon up (when gas has been pumped to the carb) when freezing.... I even used it to 'jump start' a Nissan Leaf with a dead 12V once 😂
My Amazon is the best starting car I have!
hello from norway. as a fellow volvo fan i love ur channel ❤ i dont currently have any old volvos. just som v70's but im hoping to get an older one again 2/7/9 series :)
and happy new year 🍻🫡
Hello my friend!! Thank you for finding your way to the channel! These old cars are some of my most favored!!
Only turbo go under the rearaxel stock, but aftermarket can go either way apparently 😊, just been doing turbo on my 940.. there's shortvideos on it
What a weird little difference!
Awesome Volvo 😊 thanks for this video😊
Anytime! Theres more to come so stick around!!
The in tank pump in my 940 failed. Took ages for me to figure it out. In fact I was not sure what the problem was. I just decided to start at the beginning and go through the whole system. So I was lucky that it was the in tank pump because it was the first random thing I fixed. I can't describe how good it felt when the engine fired after about 5 whole minutes of cranking.
We had an issue with the red turbo wagon where I chased my tail for months. Ecu power wire would cut out when cranking. But then also the inline pump bit the bullet, then the fpr was leaking internally then the used inline pump I installed failed so it got a brand new pump under the car THEN the pump died in my daily, the silver wagon!! So the new pump from the red wagon went into the silver wagon and the red wagon got a single in tank walbro 255
So, you've become an expert on Volvo fuel pumps. lol. That is necessary if you're going to run as many 240s as you have. Happy New Year.@@DeanofMachines
@@mayflowerlash11 expert? Nah. I did happen to have a fuel pump harness in the other car that ate a fuel pump LOL
Good to know my yard is not the only one full of cars 😂
It's a dang ole parking lot around here!!
I love volvos and i have a volvo 245 88. It´s fun to follow your work
Well, welcome to the channel!! Its fun to share my work with the world!
Het Dean! Thank you for this fantastic episode! I've been waiting for it all christmas holidays😂. So much fun! Pure 240 shenanigans! I was working on my 240 today too. What a great way to end the year😂. Happy new year to you guys! So good to see your channel growing!🎉❤
You and me both my friend! This car took a few different directions which pushed the upload schedule a little bit. Thankfully I think we have a solid direction!
Also, happy new year!!!
@@DeanofMachines oh man. It Worth the wait!😀
Love the steelies on that V! They look better than the factory alloys!
Pretty good right??
Very interesting 🤔 stuff. I subscribed after watching you tow that car into the shop.
We still have it and have plans to build it! Stay tuned!!
It's "The immortal brick". I'd dare say most people were surprised it DIDN'T run on the first try
It didn't run due to no fuel/fuel pumps and a destroyed gas tank. Not to mention the dreaded biodegradable wiring.
@@DeanofMachines such a shame plastic has become even more common since.
@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 Yeah, these cars are built very well, very solid.
Just found your channel! I drive a red 240 GL from 1988. Love your content, keep it up. Happy new year from the Netherlands!
Welcome to the family!!
So I’m halfway through the video where you get the car running and it sounds great! Edit: I finished the video glad to join the Dean of Machines crew!
Once i figured out the key was off it fired up nicely!
@@DeanofMachinesWhy does this Volvo sound like a modded race truck? When you revved it it didn’t really sound like a stock Volvo.
@@judahfreeman8896probably because there is a hole in the exhaust
Nice video! And nice car too. You should have put the kitt in warm water first.
You might be right!
Thanks for this video....watching it from France. Happy new year too !
No problem!! Thank you for watching!!
Good job👍 The car is looking great.
It cleaned up well didnt it?
Wow, that's a great find! Love the headlights!
It's definitely a good looking car!
New subscriber here. Glad to have found your channel.
Make that two of us! Happy to have you! Welcome aboard.
Awesome .. !! congrats .... I will be looking forward for the next video ..... Happy New Year ... !!!
Excellent! Im glad you enjoyed it!!
Interesting trim on the Doors and under the window you changed, never seen that here.
I believe the stainless window moldings are pretty rare. I don't know if it was 83/84 GL trim level only option. Honestly, I don't ever recall seeing it anywhere.
I have had many Volvo’s, great cars! Great channel 😊
Thank you for the love!!!
A new Volvo channel, loving this. Great content keep it up! Instant follow!
Welcome to the party! We've been around for a while though it seems like recently we've gained some steam.
The Dirt preserved the Luscious paint 🙂 !!!! i love the car 🙂
It did an OK job. The water on the paint makes it look much better than in real life.
Happy New Year to you and your family Dean! You had me LOL at you driving that thing up your street. I also seemed to see a neighbor watching you doing your video. He seemed like he was moving his car around be we all know he was watching. Haha. Thanks for a fun year!
He was low key jealous of my sweet new ride!
And Happy New year to you both Dean
Thank you!
Happy new year to you as well!
Happy new year!
i love old volvos and watching this video has convinced me not to even attempt to do what you do great channel just subscribed
Its easier when you have 2 parts cars laying around…
Dean, you're easily the funniest dude i follow in youtube 😂
And of course you have grown to like the car, and it staying 🤣🤣🤣
You might have a impulsive volvo collecting problem mate 😂😂😂
Love your stuff, keep doing this, thumbs up!!!
Happy new year!
Those big steelies look rad. Are they FWD wheels with spacers or something?
The are fwd with spacers. Im still working out specifics and will have a video out with all details.
i love old volvos!!!! SO good looking!!!
Welcome to the channel! We have many Volvos!
Excellent pacing and editing on this one fam, Hooked all the way through. I'm exceptionally happy with it. Also, do you want me to send you some not pants on head jerry can spouts?
Thanks bud!
You know, i think I would miss the struggle and disastrous mess if you sent that my way lol
I have not watched the video yet, but I am going to predict that it WILL run. it is a red block Volvo... unless it has had something insanely bad done to it, it will run.
Walter, my man. I hope you enjoy it either way.
@@DeanofMachinesI certainly did and look forward to seeing more. Thank you sir.
So i see now that I was a little misstaken about the year of this car, because I see that you have the new dashboard that came in 1981, someone just swapped for the 1980 or older look on the front, I see some people do that. so I apologize if I made you confused with my statement about the year of that car being made, I totally missed that dashboard in the last video for some reason, I thought I saw the old dashboard from the 1980 or older 240´s. Thanks..
It’s quite alright! This car has had a lot of surprises as we pick through it.
Hell yeah I love the progress
Hell yeah buddy!!
Are you still running the stock ignition /distributor? I'm considering carb swapping for similar wiring bogus but everyone seems to say I need points ignition... very cool to see it run and drive!
Its still the factory ecu and distributor. The EFI stuff will allow the car to run much better if you can manage. Dave Barton has a wiring harness replacement if thats your issue, he also has conversion harnesses to update to later electronics or turbo your early 240 with later electronics
If I missed I apologize what’s the wheel set up you’re running? Great vid
Hi Jake! We our most recent video goes through the steel wheels and others. The wheels are Ford Maverick(2022 2023) steel wheels.
Just found this channel. New subscriber!!!
Welcome to the party!!
I had the 1982 volvo 264gle v6 2.8 peugeot engine, best car that Switzerland 🇨🇭 ever build and designed. Apart from the fuel economy of 16mpg.
My friend, I think you are the only person I've ever connected with that said good things about the 2.8 V6. 😂😂 I'm happy to hear you had a great experience with it lol.
You're very knowledgeable just earnt a new sub!
Welcome to the channel my friend!! Hope to see you around.
I really want a Volvo in my life now!!!
Its great fun! Can recommend!
@@DeanofMachines I can see why.....if I were to have 1, my government would charge me a yearly tax of between £300 and £400 for the pleasure of driving it on the road
Was looking at a V50 the other day and was like....hmmmmm🤔
I love my volvo v70 2.4 called vera ❤ so I watch anything volvo great job mate keep up thr content
Thanks for the love! Happy to share my hobby with everyone
Guess you found out about automotive glass urethane. Now you know why the pros use a powered caulk gun. You also should have used primer on the glass AND the metal. If the window glass falls out, you'll know why.
Yeah it was a learning experience. If it DOES fall apart then thats just another opportunity to do it right!
@@DeanofMachines I'm a glazier, but I deal in flat glass exclusively. But I see the things the auto glass guy does every day. I'm actually a Japanese motorcycle nut,but I subscribed to your channel because I know nothing about Volvos and like to learn
@@talltom1129 welcome aboard! There’s a good chance Ill end up with another 80s Japanese cruiser at some point so you are in good company
19:47 isn't that where the brake booster pipe goes? My '89 Saab 900 with carb has that kind place in the intake manifold for the brake booster line to go. Would it be same on that 240?
You are correct! The problem I had is nothing would fit the threads in the hole. I ended up drilling and taping to a larger pipe thread
What kind of intake and carb? Runs better than the pierburg we have here in sweden when its a carb model?? I think people here put weber on.
That carb kit is from Pierce Manifolds. It's just a carb and intake. You are left to figure out all of the connections on your own. The carb is a Weber 32/36 DGV. I am very familiar with these carbs and they are great when you just want something to work.
Great video from sweden🫶🏻
Thank you very much!
I had 240 estate and a saloon deluxe great cars
They are the best!!
I have an 83 exactly like this. Lmk if your ever part out ttttt
All parts go through our membership program!
Hi from Vancouver Island!
Hello there! Welcome to the channel!
Last time I checked, Dave Barton lost his wiring harness supplier. 😢
Well thats a bummer
PHOTOBOMBED! 🤣 Sorry about that!!
All good! Lol
Ångrar verkligen inte ja följde denna kanal! Vet ni de bästa me svenska bilar? Att svensken helt plötsligt kan dyka up på denna kanal som jag!
All kärlek från Sverige! ❤️🇸🇪
Im happy to welcome another swede!! Enjoy your stay!
You americans are so lucky this quad version is available so cheaply in the USA
The quads are very undesirable here