http://www.brickboard.com/FORUMS/uid=4574 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. en Copyright 1997-2009, Jarrod Stenberg Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:36 GMT Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:36 GMT brickadmin@denizen.net brickadmin@denizen.net volvo 1440 http://www.brickboard.com/images/logo_b_25.gif http://www.brickboard.com/ 25 25 The Volvo owner's resource since 1997. It was a fun meet. The first Volvo's at Ikea in Florida. http://flvcoa.org/News_and_Events.html -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1383538&rss=1 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 02:05 GMT Looking closely at the photos the upper gauge mount it looks like its just housing a clock and upper mounted CD player. Though it's sporting Virgo's, the bumper, waistline, front and rear window and upper and lower side window trim would all be blacked out if it was the Turbo; chrome on the GL and DLs. The GL had leather seats. I say it's a GL with Virgo's. Looks in rather nice cosmetic shape from the pics. Still, look under the hood and you'll know whether it's a turbo or not! It is a stick shift though and as far as I know most GLs were auto. I had a silver 83 245 GL like that which had an M46. I always thought it was a bit rare. Also look for rust under the cargo windows on the inside. Good luck, it looks like it would be worth resurrecting. Here's how mine looked at one point. I sold it for $1600 three years ago. http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1383157&rss=1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:02 GMT Great photos, some great cars. Thanks for posting as I couldn't make it this year. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1381719&rss=1 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:29 GMT This guy and his wife shipped their V70d and Biod fiberglass camper over from Europe and are about three quarters through a whole circle of the US with their rig so far. Don't remember the specs on the Biod; it's in the text somehere. Read all about it here ... http://biod.info/2009na/index-e.htm -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/?id=1370792&rss=1 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 01:20 GMT Nice. That opens up a whole bunch of them! I just found this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdiq1uiXiqg And this ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YhL7Yb6bcM&feature=related Love it. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1370393&rss=1 Sat, 5 Sep 2009 23:06 GMT http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1365476&rss=1 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:23 GMT It's been a while since I saw a pic of your car and I don't remember if you have it tinted. If not, then perhaps a light tint. Not the black limo tint. I think that would be too much on your black car. But just a light tint to cut glare and accent the lines of the vehicle. Makes the car much more comfortable. Couldn't live without it here in Florida. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1365033&rss=1 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:34 GMT More info on the 85 and 91 245s? Color? Price? A/C? Thanks. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1365031&rss=1 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:18 GMT Leeward Air Ranch, 9007 SE 70th Terrace, Ocala, Florida. It's been a few years since we've had a Volvo meet at Leeward Air Ranch and Chuck and Gloria Ufkes have invited us back. Bring your lawn chairs, lunch, and any parts you want to sell. We will have directions and more information on our website flvcoa.org. You can also contact Dave Montgomery at d.w.montgomery@comcast.net 904-813-6034. You don't have to be a member of any club. All Volvo enthsiasts welcome. Just give the right of way to the planes! -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1360528&rss=1 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:17 GMT I have 205x70Rx14 BFGoodrich Touring T/A's from Costco on my 245. They would NOT install them because thier book says 185's and they refused to install anything else. So I bought them and went to my preferred tire place and had them put on. It still worked out to be quite reasonable. The tires have been pretty good and I think they handle pretty well considering. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1353482&rss=1 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:38 GMT And on the same page, http://www.geocities.com/steve_sms/volvo Steve & Tarona’s 1964 PV544. Scroll down and you'll see it hitched up to their Burro fiberglass camper. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1351844&rss=1 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:03 GMT I just came across these. http://www.volvogue.com/Volvogue_Heavy_Load_Blocks.php That's about $51 at today's rate. I've never seen them anywhere else before but they might be worth checking around for. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1346406&rss=1 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:57 GMT Bob and Transit Wind; Thanks guys, that's great news. Back to the PnP next week! -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1344797&rss=1 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:03 GMT The 83 244 needs a new IAC. I just got back from the PnP and there's nothing earlier than an 86. Are there later years that would work? I don't have the old one out yet to see the p/n. It's bolted to the block unlike the later years I saw in the yard which are bolted to a bracket out from under the manifold and easier to get at. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1344724&rss=1 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:47 GMT "It is hard to imagine that the clutch fork is bending. They are pretty sturdy (IMHO)." It is possible. It happened on my 83 245GL around 250k. Metal fatigue. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1334953&rss=1 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 03:09 GMT FL VCOA have been invited to the Zepherhills Celtic Festival and British and European Car Show. I have attached the e-mail below. I hope some of you are interested and can make it. Here's the invitation FL VCOA got ... WE need your support for the Zephyrhills Celtic Festival and British and European Car Show on March 7, 2009. (Formally the Winter Haven Art Festival and European Car Show). Please see additional details at www.fsmgcc.com and www.zephyrhillscelticfestival.com/ Please come and join us for a Fun Full Day of Highland Games, Bag Piping, Marching Bands, Kilts, Heraldry, Live Entertainment through out the day, Celtic Dancers, Children Activities, and the Car Show. Enjoy great Celtic Food and Beers, and the best of times. The Little British Car Company will be there for your favorite British Clothing or Auto Parts and Supplies, www.lbcarco.com/ call Jeff at the LBCarCompany and special order your parts and save on shipping, along with many Car Show Specials. I have attached the show brochure and registration forms. Hope to see you on the 7th. Dennis Magee Florida Suncoast MG Car Club You don't need to be a VCOA Member. But you'll need to register to get in the Car Show -- pre-reg costs $25.00. See below for form. You can also see this posted on the new FL VCOA website at www.flvcoa.org where you will find links to the brochure and registration form noted above. The site is still a work in progress with lots more photos of past meets still to be added. But quite a lot of content as it stands right now. Hope to see you in Zepherhills. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1333564&rss=1 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:38 GMT Don't you have Ferman Volvo up that way? If you want to drive down to Clearwater, Thompson Auto are trusted by a lot of discerning vehicle owners: Hot Rodders and classic car owners. I've had my Volvos done there for years. Other shops refer people there too. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326290&rss=1 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:11 GMT I got mine 3 years ago from Bram S. who bought a batch of later style (with the Brake Light Cut-out) in Tan. Cost was very reasonable at the time I thought and arrived very quickly and without any problem. Bram's e-address from then was: bramsmits at gmail.com Let us know how it turns out! -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1326250&rss=1 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:36 GMT I like these http://www.autoseats.com/volvoseatcovers.html -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1325045&rss=1 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:02 GMT Only 200k though. Just this afternoon. I vote you should re-cycle the badge. The new ones don't have the same class. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1321945&rss=1 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:30 GMT Congratulations. Very nice. For some unknown reason I prefer the syling of the 83-85 240's myself: even though those years are supposedly plagued with the bio-degradable harnesses. (I've been OK with mine so far). I like the quad headlight set-up on them for sure. Good luck with it. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1320842&rss=1 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:08 GMT Hi Kevin; We have a few members of FL VCOA that own classic Volvo's. I can't speak on anyone's behalf but if you submit an e-mail via the site, they might be able to put you in touch with someone who is willing. https://www.flvcoa.org/Contact_Us.html https://www.flvcoa.org/Home_Page.html We are finalizing details for a Spring meet so check back at the site and perhaps we'll see you there. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1320777&rss=1 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:33 GMT Good one! Of course after I posted, I saw your response to the Swedish Car Day Post! Duh! -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1310574&rss=1 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:33 GMT Nice pics. How did you manage Eurofest and the Swedish Car Day on the same day? More pics here: https://www.flvcoa.org/News_and_Events.html -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/GATHERINGS/?id=1310133&rss=1 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:19 GMT The overdrive on the 244 isn't working and it's not the switch or the relay. I'm considering using the IPD kit because of the expense of a new solenoid and as I never have a need to lock out the O/D anyway; unlike the wagon which I have set up for towing. So how hard an install is it really? Any advice? Thanks guys. -- 84 244GL and 85 245DL http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/?id=1302324&rss=1 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:44 GMT Use the text input below to search brickboard.com query http://www.brickboard.com/FIND/