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Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

After killing off some wasps that decided to start building nests behind the front right turn signal housing and the passenger side door, I noticed that there was no locating hole for the right side headlight surround. Further investigation proved out what I suspected, bondo and a poorly done repair sometime in the past.

This leads to my questions, of which there are several. First, it appears as though I could probably go to a pick n pull to get that valance pan that the bumper trim mounts to, as it appears to be simply bolted in place. Is that correct, or are there hidden welds that I am not seeing? Second, since the collision seems to be a right side deal, would I be best off just getting a new RF fender as well? Are there any other body pieces I need to be aware of? Third, whoever did the repair totally screwed up the electricals, as wires were just cut and put together with electrical tape. Should I get new marker harnesses from a dealer or just go pick n pull? Also, there is a relay on the passenger side fender that isn't hooked to anything, but logic tells me that Volvo didn't put one there for the fun of it. Where should this hook to?

Sorry for the long post, but the more I fix, the more I find to fix.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff








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    Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

    Hey Jeff,

    I have a junker '81 244 over at my dad's house (which is about an hour from my house), and I will probably be going over there this weekend. If you need anything, let me know. The only thing that is known bad on this junker is the engine. The hood and front bumper are screwed up, as are most of the lenses on turn signals, etc. However, I do think the rest of the body panels are good and I believe all the exterior trim is present. It is maroon colored with light tan interior. Keep your chin up - brickin' will only get better for you. It has its ups and downs - but brickboard seems to be a great support group for those of us with this pesky "swedish fever".

    Cheers,
    Lance








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    Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

    "there is a relay on the passenger side fender that isn't hooked to anything"

    Sure it's a relay? If your car originally had an external regulated alt, that could be the VR that was left over when someone changed to an internally regulated alt.








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      Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

      Good point, it was getting late and dark, so I didn't check thoroughly. I will look tonight and verify. If it is an external VR, that would give me a location to mount up a relay for an electric fan conversion later on.








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        Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

        If it is a metal box about 1inch x 2.5 X 1.5 tall, with three male spade terminals in the bottom that's the old VR.
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        Bob (81-244GL B21F, 83-244DL B23F, 94-944 B230FD)








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    Oh - the problems only seem to be mounting! 200 1981

    I can't help you on the relay but on the other stuff...

    Take a "refrigerator magnet" and stick it to various points on the front fender. If it sticks then the depth of filler (if any) would be well within acceptable norms. If the fender looks OK, passes the magnet test then I'd leave it alone. As far as the wires are concerned I'd just twist tightly, and solder with heatshrink tubing.

    Have fun,

    Justin B.







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