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Originally Posted by Volvo Diesel
If the engine/4spd switch goes down w/ no problems, you could always pull the decals, bumpers, moldings, etc., sand it down, then have Maaco spray it for cheap... Looks like a pretty straight body underneath the (admittedly God-awful) paint that's on there now. Looks like the 240D might have some of the door moldings, hood, etc. you would need to pull off a complete car. At any rate, looks like a fun project...personally, I like the idea of going from 5-cyl. to 4-cyl.--but I like wierd things, I guess. 
Good luck, Jimmy! |
It is a straight body, and I think I have the mouldings in the garage, but can use the 240's where needed. If I ever get there, cheap Maaco would be the plan. I only have 2 areas of rust. Tree debris got around trunk seam, and rusted drivers side rim, and it has about the worst battery tray rust imaginable. No body rot in the least. Seating surfaces are great, and you just don't see black interior in these things much. Weird.........
The electrical issues make me the most nervous, but there is little pressure with a project such as this.
Heck, if I get it running/driving then I have to come up with a name. It's always been "The Parts Car"......
Believe it or not, I drove
SCAR (the wrecked 240) up and down the road a few times, and there is nothing wrong with a little 240D. Especially for those of us that have left our youth far behind......
