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 Post subject: Now that the cat is out of the bag...
PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:09 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!

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Yes...it was me that bought that white GLT at PYP on the weekend. Actually, Ian bought it but only on a technicality...

It's an '81 B23E M46 GLT complete with full gauge package, 230K and a very tight sounding engine and, get this, one of those goofy silver interiors. It's got a very solid body, having spent much of its life in Lethbridge or Medicine Hat. The paint isn't the greatest but it's new. It was originally a silver car and someone splashed a $49 Maaco paintjob on it. A little ugly bodywork on the driver's front fender too but that will be replaced right away with another.

After driving it home, I know why it was there but it's not something that can't be corrected with a few hours of twisting wrenches. The whole front end needs to be replaced. Struts, ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, rack. You name it, it's getting replaced. It's downright dangerous to drive as it is.

"How do they do that" you ask? Well, the perfect donor car is sitting in the driveway. No, not the blue 245 that I'm supposed to be selling. How about the silver 245? Yup. Time to pension the old girl off and make use of some of the good parts. It's got a great suspension. Unknown struts in the front that are still great. Koni's in the rear. Poly bushings in the front as well as the torque rods and panhard rod. The trailing arms will get them too. The 245 has a 25/25 swaybar combo on it that will likely find its way to the 242. The 245 has a rebuilt rack and relatively new tie rod ends and ball joints. Essentially the entire front subframe will be swapped over to the 242. The 245 has good GT seats and a nice R-Sport wheel. The stereo will come too, along with floor mats and a few other goodies.

Now...you all know I'm not terrible satisfied with a "stock" car so "what else is he going to do", you ask? Well...

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Yes...I've got the Group A spoiler and the flat hood. I'll get a grill from somewhere, or make one. The wheels wont be those but will be similar, and in bronze, not black.

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What do you think so far?

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:24 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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i think you should swap a motor and give me the b23E 8)

nice score Dale! can't wait! lovin the amount of 2 door's in calgary now!

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:31 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!

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Tha VZA wrote:
i think you should swap a motor and give me the b23E 8)


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Nope...that ain't gonna happen but if someone wants the B21F + T out of the silver wagon, I'll entertain offers.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:38 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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I wasn't expecting you to do all that work to my car Dale, but thanks, sounds great.

Just call me when you are finished so I can pick it up :D

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:43 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!

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I wasn't expecting you to do all that work to my car Dale, but thanks, sounds great.

Just call me when you are finished so I can pick it up :D


How about I just pay you the $1 and you sign it over to me? I like that idea much more betterer...

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 9:58 pm 
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:37 pm 
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Sweet man, Good luck with the project.

I always wanted a 242, I might have to start looking for one before thier all gone!


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:31 am 
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so why did it have to be signed to ian? I love the idea by the way.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:43 am 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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so why did it have to be signed to ian? I love the idea by the way.

PNP has a new policy.
Any car sold complete to the public is sold as salvage, parts only which means you cannot register it. But they will sell cars with clear titles to licensed dealers or licensed mechanics.

So you like my new car ?????? JK :lol:

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:58 am 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!
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Sounds like a good plan Dale!
Keeping the b23e eh? Your +T may be of interest to me. We'll have to see if my current one holds up.

Any pics? I'd like to see this silver interior.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 5:38 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!

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Yeah...keeping the B23E. This car has no power windows or A/C so is fairly lightweight in the world of 240 series Volvos. The B23E was supposed to be good for 136 hp which is actually higher than the non i/c'd B21Ft engines. I think it'll be just fine. I don't intend to make a screamer out of it but it'll handle the corners nicely...

I'll get some pictures of it sometime soon. Right now it's got the ugly 14" steelies, a crooked bumper and a messy fender. Once I get a set of Virgos on it, I'll take some pictures...

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:46 pm 
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Pylon wrote:
Once I get a set of Virgos on it, I'll take some pictures...


like that'll make it all the better!!! :lol:

just kiddin.....i cant frigin wait to see it....you gonna do up that motor to like 160-170hp rating or what? screammmmmmmmmER!!!

oh and i'l lhave to drop those shifters another day....going to hinton again tom morning and will be back hopefully like friday night

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:56 pm 
Haha, I just built a W24 Octo-Turbo, now what?!

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Tha VZA wrote:
Pylon wrote:
Once I get a set of Virgos on it, I'll take some pictures...


like that'll make it all the better!!! :lol:



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It'll make it better than it looks right now, I tell you whut...

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:08 pm 
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This should be a fun project, i'm excited!

btw, rob had a dyno done the other day, he had 315hp to the wheels on 10psi, would have done 16psi but his turbo seals are done and reg didn't want to smoke up the shop.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:31 pm 
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This is your brother andy? in his TT supra? what did he change from last year?

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