Abandoned Volvo 240 - Lets save it!

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  • čas přidán 16. 12. 2023
  • We found this 240 in a yard full of cars going to scrap. What could be hidden under all that filth?
    Probably a Volvo 240! HAHA Got you...
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Komentáře • 351

  • @jetmec
    @jetmec Před 7 měsíci +12

    Volvo's are an old man's car

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +46

      A car for old men with great taste!

    • @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr
      @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr Před 7 měsíci +18

      Old men drive Ferraris lambos etc. not everyone wants to go fast , the journey is the thrill.

    • @pellepp9628
      @pellepp9628 Před 7 měsíci +17

      When they were new mostly older people bought them, but now its not like that, its a very good old car, high quality, easy and cheap to fix, we in sweden are very proud of our old Volvos

    • @aatelisetirl
      @aatelisetirl Před 7 měsíci +14

      @@pellepp9628 We in Finland also love them

    • @johnhicks913
      @johnhicks913 Před 7 měsíci +7

      I must be very old as I have driven Volvos for 40 years, great cars..

  • @sso7742
    @sso7742 Před 7 měsíci +31

    One day I’ll have a woman in my life who looks at a car like that and says “it’s not too far gone”

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Its nice to find more project cars

    • @auxmike718
      @auxmike718 Před 6 měsíci +1

      That lady’s cool and cute ☺️

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 5 měsíci +1

      She's way too chill for a CZcams wife 😂😂

    • @MsJOCKEB
      @MsJOCKEB Před měsícem

      She is a keeper

  • @ShawnTheGreek
    @ShawnTheGreek Před 7 měsíci +12

    Thank goodness you blurred the part where you violated the trunk with your thumb.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +3

      I feel like I gave it my best shot. Sometimes you have to be modest.

  • @dl242ti
    @dl242ti Před 7 měsíci +11

    Hey Dean, That car is a GL model from what I know of 240s. The Corona wheels, sunroof, tachometer that's missing, and the electric windows all mean a GL model 240. Good save! If the seats have the rear pockets on the back then it's def a GL.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +3

      You have absolutely nailed it! I'm trying to track down the correct tach. It might just end up with a clock though.

    • @GettingGood
      @GettingGood Před 7 měsíci +4

      Good to know the rear pockets vs non rear pockets ! Didn't know there was a dif option!

  • @arieplomp8906
    @arieplomp8906 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Wow ! What a transformation! It’s a beauty, nice buy Dean! Amazing that it’s in such good condition after so many years of neglactance! Looking forward to part 2 and the rest! 👍🏻👍🏻🆙 like allways!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hey Arie! Its funny to think that I had absolutely 0 interest in this car. I refuse to touch them if they aren’t wagons, normally.
      This one was just tooo nice!

  • @Azureecosse
    @Azureecosse Před 7 měsíci +15

    I actually thought this was a two tone model similar to which I had owned many years ago, it looks fantastic, nice find. That black mould looks like it preserved the paint work from the elements. Wish I had found this but would be hard as I am 5000 miles away in Northern Europe.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +3

      I thought the same thing initially. The black goo on top looked some what like tar. I could barely scratch it off with a finger nail. The paint on the roof/hood/trunk is scratched and sun faded quite a bit. Well beyond the polishing point.
      It does clean up nicely as a survivor though!

    • @TheTiloalfa6
      @TheTiloalfa6 Před 6 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachinesI thought the same two tone thing too!
      Are you sure a really thorough cut n polish wouldn’t cut the scratches n sun damage out?
      I’ve seen paint jobs that I thought were done and just gave a cut n polish a try anyway for the hell of it and it came up like new!
      Took a whole day or two though haha

  • @etienneE
    @etienneE Před 6 měsíci +2

    The look on her face, priceless😁 I would also take this one home with me, withouth thinking.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Shes the one who wanted it! Can you believe it?

    • @etienneE
      @etienneE Před 6 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines just great that you two are doing this.

  • @cheharrison7107
    @cheharrison7107 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Somewhere close by a lawn care CZcamsr is doing some late night editing of their latest hour long video of just leaf blowing, when.....ScReeEEeaAAchH!!
    "What in the...?.....got dang Volvo care enthusiast!"
    What a find dude, those butt cheeks! 😮. fingers crossed you don't get any nasty surprises. Cheers man. 🤘

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      HAHA Well I hope their audio is tainted by piston slap and unusually loud wiper motor noises.

  • @overwhamming
    @overwhamming Před 7 měsíci +6

    man can i just say you hit the jackpot with your partner there. that is all.

  • @briansnyder2978
    @briansnyder2978 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I haven't come across your channel before, but I can't resist a save a Volvo video. However, it was how great the two of you work together and how nice you both are that got me to sub to your channel. Looking forward to more great Volvo content.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Welcome to the channel!! We both have our moments as we are only human. We do both enjoy cars so it’s easy to feed our sickness.

  • @GettingGood
    @GettingGood Před 7 měsíci +5

    Looking forward to part 2 ! The cleaning did not disappoint! Volvosforlife!!

  • @tomjakobsen9444
    @tomjakobsen9444 Před 7 měsíci +6

    The car looks good. Thank you for taking care of her.

  • @timojokela4554
    @timojokela4554 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was hit by a last series Volvo Amazon in factory plastics in 1970 when I was 10 years old.
    The car was in a car shop in the same house where I lived as a child.
    I hung out there and admired this solid car with room for long legs and the car was quite impressive.
    Later, PV-544 Volvos and Amazons as well as 140 serials were tuned with 45 mm double webers and the C-cam and larger intake valves were machined into the cover etc.
    An infinitely strong car, e.g. the gearbox can withstand tremendous torque as standard.
    I wonder why Volvo has compromised on legroom, e.g. the V50 Volvo has no rear legroom at all?
    These Volvos also have good door handles like the V70 MK2 Volvo too. Works better in winter than the pull-out handle.
    Good Swedish!
    Now I'm driving my third V70, which is a MK3 2.5 AFV. Bifuel. DAS car too!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      Its funny how we can stick to Volvos for so long. They really were built very well

  • @anderssvendsen6682
    @anderssvendsen6682 Před 7 měsíci +7

    OMG you guys make such a cute couple I AM IN TEARS over the commentry.. Also a freaking cool Volvo!

  • @einfeldt777
    @einfeldt777 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Cool another project 👍, got to love a woman😊, that encourages her man’s addiction 🤗👍

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It's a blessing and a curse!!!! This car will not be staying long with any luck. Fingers crossed!

  • @rustyshackleford6092
    @rustyshackleford6092 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Good grief... :-p Your neighbors must be excited! Ha!

  • @deviatefishy
    @deviatefishy Před 7 měsíci +6

    I always had a soft spot for the American headlights on 240s, but that's probably because I'm so used to the European style.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Im not a huuuge quad squares fan… but this car seems to be growing on me.

  • @l.p.9221
    @l.p.9221 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I wish my 245 would be in that cool shape... Nice Car!

  • @allenkranawetter9482
    @allenkranawetter9482 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you for saving it. I used to own a 1983 Volvo 240 GL . Great car . It got totaled so I have to get rid of it

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Welcome to the channel and thanks for all the love! The 240 is my favorite car. Hands down.

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Wow! I have never enjoyed a pressure wash that much! What a car! What climate do you guys have there!? This is crazy🤣

  • @stephenvictorbailey4055
    @stephenvictorbailey4055 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My brother in law owed 2 of these ...he loved em....
    Yours looks beautiful without all that muck and rubbish on it

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you Stephen!! We are very pleased with how well it cleaned up! What do you think we should do with it?

  • @brendanmcmerriman5025
    @brendanmcmerriman5025 Před 6 měsíci +1

    That things minty. Nice find. I’ve had 3 240s over the years and still am yet to find one with an arm rest

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      They pop up once in a while. They always seem broken

  • @raywilson9450
    @raywilson9450 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I was parked next to a station wagon version of your 240 today, at CVS. Pristine. Good luck with Hi Ho Silver!

  • @johnlorrieboskovic2836
    @johnlorrieboskovic2836 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Just found your channel and you had me at "Volvo 240!" I've always wanted one of these. For me, the late '70's/early '80's Volvos were peak Volvo, if you will. Utility, durability and not without a fun to drive component. Before I leave these earthly bounds I would love a turbo wagon, but for sure a clean 240 would be fine by me.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Welcome to the channel!! Turbo swaps are easy enough!

  • @deanosah
    @deanosah Před 7 měsíci +1

    I use to own a Volvo 244 GLT 1980 model and I was under 30. I had also owned a 1973 144 DL. Which I bought at 25. So not all drivers of Volvo's are old. Both those Volvo's were great to drive and wish I still had the 240 GLT. 0 to 60 in 8.3 second no slouch.

  • @rwd1973
    @rwd1973 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well worth saving that beauty 😊 That one has way more options than most 240:s sold in Sweden. Not many had leather seats and power windows for example. I had an old taxi 245 from 1979 back in the 90's that had about 600000 miles on it.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      Many things about this car make me wonder about the history. Its a nicely optioned little car!

  • @Groaznic
    @Groaznic Před 6 měsíci +1

    Awesome that you're doing this hobby together with your old ball and chain XD

  • @gastonsolleveld7399
    @gastonsolleveld7399 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Great find! I have currently an almost exact one as yours, it’s an ‘84 silver, sunroof, corona wheels, only mine has blue velour interior, my guess is you found either an 83 or 84, can’t wait to see the follow up !

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Funny how all these 84s seem to be very similar in options. This one is an 84 244 GL

    • @bobjohnson205
      @bobjohnson205 Před 7 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines Volvo pretty much built the same car (In DL or GL trim levels) but in different exterior and interior colours and any options that the buyer wanted were added by the dealership. It wasn't like buying a GM, Chrysler or Ford product where you checked off the box of what options you wanted installed at the factory and then waited 6 weeks for your car to be delivered to the dealership. It was a much different - and perhaps simpler - ordering process. If you wanted a sunroof, air, alloy wheels, metallic paint, etc., then you ordered a GL. If you didn't then you ordered a DL.

  • @TheHifiEnvelope
    @TheHifiEnvelope Před 5 měsíci +1

    Man, what an incredibly satisfying video! Great job!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 5 měsíci

      Its nice to see one rise from the dirt isnt it?

  • @enriquelopez9124
    @enriquelopez9124 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Volvos are strong,sturdy cars, also easy to fix plus they are very reliable not like the new cars that have all kinds of sensors.

  • @redbeardedpanda
    @redbeardedpanda Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nice find!

  • @Tattus
    @Tattus Před 7 měsíci +3

    looking forward to part 2 👍

  • @bentestocklund8465
    @bentestocklund8465 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Volvo didnt have rollcages in the cars during rally. Because the pillarstructure was so robust. Volvo also invented the 3-point seatbelt. We joke about them in scandinavia about being a tank.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I have personally rolled a 240 wagon. Can confirm. Very strong.

  • @TLLAUTOPARTS
    @TLLAUTOPARTS Před 7 měsíci +1

    whooohhhh!! Volvos for life! Looking forward to part 2 !

  • @drewjung9884
    @drewjung9884 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Looks great! Awesome find

  • @mortimergladbreath
    @mortimergladbreath Před 7 měsíci +3

    I can't seem to find The Left Lane autoparts on ebay. How about a good link?

  • @phoenixsemple5225
    @phoenixsemple5225 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I've done something similar about a week ago. Just got a 79 265 gle to save . There good cars definitely save this one man and enjoy

  • @GettingGood
    @GettingGood Před 7 měsíci +1

    With the trunk popper in the glove box ! Always a rare find , plus the arm rest for the Perfect Cruiser !

  • @linuxman51
    @linuxman51 Před 7 měsíci +4

    you trying to work on your grip strength for those long lonely winter nights? for big jobs like that, I prefer a cheap gallon sprayer for application purposes :-P

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +5

      Funny you should mention it, I've been meaning to order one of those lawncare enthusiast pump sprayer deals. Would be a bit nicer!

    • @nyce.monique
      @nyce.monique Před 7 měsíci +3

      😂😂😂😂
      i watched the video before i saw your comment and legitimately told him the same thing lol

  • @josephwatson2711
    @josephwatson2711 Před 6 měsíci +1

    That volvo coming along good been having mind 7yrs its got 105 thousand miles on it im the second owner only thing i done to it was a alternator

  • @user-np2dc2oc9w
    @user-np2dc2oc9w Před 7 měsíci +1

    I actually found found a 1985 Volvo similar to this but in a champagne mettalic paint abandoned in the countryside in Scotland it was in as good a condition if not better than your one except for front door window missing but covered with plastic it was a GLi model that was exactly a week ago last Thursday 14.12.23

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Funny how these cars just get forgotten!

    • @user-np2dc2oc9w
      @user-np2dc2oc9w Před 7 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines It was a GLE not I but it’s an injection too not a GLi. In Western countries cars are like fashion & many people’s ego cannot stand being seen by others driving what’s perceived as an old out of fashion car it’s got to be the latest model with all the toys etc Also some people abandon cars when things go wrong & if they cannot fix it themselves or have no tools or money to get someone else to fix the car, people die or have accidents or go to jail or move away & so many other factors that can explain why cars get abandoned? In some countries like in the UK 🇬🇧 every year a car over 3 years old needs to get an inspection to check it is roadworthy sometimes the bill to make it roadworthy is not economically viable? Sometimes the chassis is rotten .

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@user-np2dc2oc9w Yeah there's really no telling what the story is.

    • @user-np2dc2oc9w
      @user-np2dc2oc9w Před 7 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines I looked at that Volvo I found it’s actually grey mettalic not champagne mettalic

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC Před 7 měsíci +1

    The censored trunk 😂
    I've always wanted to buy a woods car and only clean up one side or end of it. Like a Gothwm City two-face. One side super well detailed and cut and polished and factory+ shiny and the other side just wearing its unmodified age and patina like a boss.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Kids watch this channel… lol
      I actually considered that with this car but it deserves being saved I think.

  • @countdynamo
    @countdynamo Před 6 měsíci +1

    Oh Dude! You've got the Volvo "amazon" stationvagon?? Those things are rare and sought of here in Sweden! You can get big money for that car. Even the 245 modell has gone up in price. I've hade two, and i bought them cheep, for like 600usd, buuut that was almost 2 decades ago! Keep up the good work!
    Good vibes only!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you!! We love our Amazons!! It's a bit of an addiction around here LOL

    • @countdynamo
      @countdynamo Před 6 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines they are good cars, my father in-law has got an all original from when his dad bought it Factorynew. It's nice, but I like the one you have with patina better...it's a more suited look in my eyes.
      Yeah, the 240 models are good reliable cars that'll run for ever, even without oil!😂
      Here in Sweden there's a saying that if it hasn't passed 20k kilometers the still not broken into. The ones I had were in their 30's and ran great.

  • @Methavn
    @Methavn Před 7 měsíci +2

    Nice man i also have a Volvo 240 in good shape

  • @michals547
    @michals547 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A great, classic, real, armored car - a real Volvo! It's always worth renovating.

  • @wightangel
    @wightangel Před 7 měsíci +1

    The Swedish sweetheart. What an amazing find.

  • @phoenixman8569
    @phoenixman8569 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ive watched a handfull of cars watched on various channels, and i find that on occation, that car that at first glance looks absolutely terrible, but really all the moss, mold and mildew, on the surface actually forms a layer protecting the it from significant rust...

  • @gannicus1251
    @gannicus1251 Před 7 měsíci +2

    You should change your name to Valiant Dean!!
    Great video!!

  • @MS-yy2dh
    @MS-yy2dh Před 7 měsíci +1

    These are great cars. I owned a 1981 244 DL (2.1l) for 25 years and covered 300k miles. We tend to get more rust here in the UK, so that eventually finished it off. I now have an 850, which I have owned for 30 years (220k miles). My view is that although the 200s were far more durable than the competition here in the UK in their day, the 850 is the slightly more reliable and durable car.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      The 240 will always be my favorite. I will say, I think newer cars are more reliable, just as a general statement.

  • @jamtland84
    @jamtland84 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Swedish steel and quality, A Volvo in that condition here in Sweden you’ll have to pay 3-5000 US dollars and probably 7-8 if it was clean inside and running!! But a - for the bad automatic gearbox, should be a 5 gear manual!!👌🏻

  • @HolzMichel
    @HolzMichel Před 7 měsíci

    those aluminium wheels are definitely original to the GL, there were 2 or 3 different styles to choose from. the steel wheels came standard on the DL, they're good for swapping out for winter tires as the aluminium wheels suffered from pitting when exposed to the various snow melt treatments such as salt, calcium chloride etc. i wouldn't change out the head lights as the round ones were on '75 thru '77 model years. 1978 was the year they went to the square quads. the '79 264 GL i used to have, had the quad squares, so if you're looking to keep the car as original as possible that's something to consider. the GL came with all the bells and whistles: AC, power windows, power mirrors, leather seats w adjustable lumbar support, (drivers seat heated) although cloth seats were optional, 4 speaker AM/FM radio w cassette deck and power antenna (had to be raised with a button in the console), hand cranked sunroof, heated rear windshield, chrome grill and headlight bezels, central locking systems didn't come in until the late '80's
    something to note: the cooling system is a closed system in those things. they work great, but it's imperative to have all of the air purged out the system before running the engine. the original radiators don't have a cap so the only way to know if the system is full is by checking the reservoir. if there is any air at all in the system, the engine will tend to overheat and you'll have a real mess on your hands. you'll want to jack up the car in the front on the passenger side so the air can collect at the outlet of the overflow spout of the radiator and then suck it out with a vacuum pump. running the engine will not get all of the air out of the radiator
    edit: the 80's model 240 GL came stock with the B23 engine and automatic transmission on the US market, the 5 speed manual transmission (4 speed with an overdrive) was optional. the DL models were equipped with the B21 with either 4 speed manual, 5 speed manual or automatic. other engine options were a straight 6 diesel (only available for 3 or 4 yrs) and the V6 B27F which gave the car the 262, 264 and 265 designation. the 262 was the bertone coupe, the 264 the 4 door sedan and the 265 - the wagon... not many of the 265 wagons were built. maybe a handful. i've seen a few around Ramstein AB when they came out but none since. the 262 coupe first came out in '78 and was discontinued in 1984. there were also some two door V6 sedan GL's built but those are also pretty rare birds. the B27F was an aluminium block, cast iron sleeved engine and not many of them survived more than 100k miles. mine managed to put a little over 250k on it but was it stolen in Toledo and was still a good running engine at the time...
    i really liked the 200 series volvos..they ran from '75 thru late '80's and were probably the best they ever put out. although the 164 and 1800 were really cool in their styling

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      The 240 is my favorite for sure. We have a couple 93 wagons that see regular use.

  • @peterhoulis1184
    @peterhoulis1184 Před 7 měsíci +1

    They look really good with the original wheels

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      If I had another wheel laying around Id rock the original

  • @khosrofakhreddini7824
    @khosrofakhreddini7824 Před 6 měsíci

    You're good, man!

  • @jplock-mg8mx
    @jplock-mg8mx Před 7 měsíci +4

    Very nice complete, very saveable car !!! For sure, your very beautifull wife will love it after you will fix it completly for her !!!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +3

      For her!? She already has the sickest turbo wagon!!

  • @darrenstolk
    @darrenstolk Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love an old Volvo reminds me of my childhood spent hours in a 240 & 740 Missing about with cigarette lighter and burning my brother with it 😂 and vice versa , at the time I hated them but now realise that they were actually good cars . Remember a movie with mad people who were making advertising Volvo they are boxy but they are good 🤣🤣

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      Im happy I could bring you back to your childhood! Thanks for checking out the channel?

  • @KielichZbawienia
    @KielichZbawienia Před 6 měsíci

    11:56 - that white Volvo 142 / 242 on the left is a gem.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      We have another video showing the condition of it. Its quite rough.

    • @KielichZbawienia
      @KielichZbawienia Před 6 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines thank You for response, I will take a look. I live in Europe and my friend had 2 240's Turbo 155 HP, I had six Volvos, my best were 131 PS 240 GLT "the Hornet" and 740 Turbo Intercooler manual with LSD, what a driftmachine. Greetings from Poland. 🙋‍♂

    • @KielichZbawienia
      @KielichZbawienia Před 6 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines GLTs and Turbos had different, sportier suspension, still classic Volvos but they have big balls. Sorry for incorrect language.

  • @Mastermindyoung14
    @Mastermindyoung14 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Solid, arm rest, trunk popper. SCORE!

  • @johneisen6341
    @johneisen6341 Před 7 měsíci +2

    That's one nice 240.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It shined up pretty good!! I would like to make another video showing the details of the paint damage just for transparency.

  • @TDCflyer
    @TDCflyer Před 7 měsíci +1

    I actually thought it had a 2-tone paint job. Nope. Just lots and lots of dirt...

  • @denisrish
    @denisrish Před 7 měsíci +1

    Czech sticker on rear side 😁

  • @cfloren
    @cfloren Před 7 měsíci +1

    Maverick wheels. This is a thing?! 5x108 in a common 17x7" steelie? I am pumped!
    BTW, nice save on this car too...

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Maverick wheels aren’t a perfect fit but they are pretty close. Im still working on the details.

    • @cfloren
      @cfloren Před 6 měsíci +1

      Are those the Maverick wheels on the 244 in your latest vid? If so, I like what I see.@@DeanofMachines

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@cfloren yessir!!! Expect a video about it soon!

  • @kilgree
    @kilgree Před 7 měsíci +1

    Oh no! You’ve made that box (EZK?) wet! Now it wont start.

  • @hequsn
    @hequsn Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice Volvo 240 and a beautiful lady, what else would a man hope for 😊

  • @tdj6479
    @tdj6479 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The place you got it from also had a red Volvo. Was that a 850 R? Also wurth saving. Love your videos 👌🏻👏🏻

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That's an 850 turbo with a blown head gasket. It makes a brief appearance in one of our previous videos. Unfortunately not an R.

  • @JohnsJohnson-ns5xm
    @JohnsJohnson-ns5xm Před 7 měsíci +1

    My wife has the same look when I describe my latest project car.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      Its nearly perfect! Just needs a little wash!

  • @michals547
    @michals547 Před 7 měsíci +1

    17:06 Beautiful Rabbit station wagon.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      It’s available if you would like to buy!

    • @michals547
      @michals547 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@DeanofMachines I would love to buy it, but I've only just... bought a Rabbit!... You have to wait...

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      @@michals547 completely understandable.

  • @christianbattestin9747
    @christianbattestin9747 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Volvo is Latin for "I roll."

  • @workshop_deluxe2493
    @workshop_deluxe2493 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Is there any explanation why there is a country label from Czechoslovakia at the back? Beside that: great video, keep up the excellent spirit. Chris

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci +1

      No real explanation other than, sometimes here in the stats people put the stickers to show an area of origin or race.

  • @POVwithRC
    @POVwithRC Před 7 měsíci +1

    I was also made in 1984 but appear to be in slightly better shape, owing to being garage kept and run on premium.
    CZcams did not promote this to me and I am sad. I guess I'll have to just watch two eps back to back now 😊

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Weird that yt didn’t share it with you but it seems to be getting some traction out there in the world. Go figure. Hope you aren’t looking for an episode today! (There isnt one ready due to scheduling constraints)

  • @lennartgordon9307
    @lennartgordon9307 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome! Please save the 850 too :D

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      I would love to! It needs a motor and I have no spares

  • @un_reveur
    @un_reveur Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great red colored 850 on the back!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Its turbo and its forsale!

    • @un_reveur
      @un_reveur Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@DeanofMachines Amazing! But I'm on another side of the globe! 🌍

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      @@un_reveur It's just a short drive!

  • @flawmore
    @flawmore Před 7 měsíci +1

    If you make it run well and fix the interior, this car would be $10,000+ here in sweden. Likely higher due to the lack of rust and the sunroof. You'd think we'd have a lot of them, but it's the other way around. They were basicly just scrapped or used in destruction derby-like races. And the quad lights were american market only so they are sought after as well.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      Its too bad it would cost several thousand to ship!

    • @Thomas1984.
      @Thomas1984. Před 7 měsíci

      You can ship it to the Netherlands first. This is around a 1000 euro’s (1200 dollar). From there to Sweden is easy peasy.
      I don’t think it’s thousands of dollars

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      @@Thomas1984. by the time its transported and paperwork and bonding fees, you’ll easily break 2k in shipping. Im willing to find out if youd like to foot the bill!!!

  • @thomaslapre9052
    @thomaslapre9052 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My dude, all 240s were undercoating like that from the factory new

  • @alexibarra4675
    @alexibarra4675 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wait so your wife lets you buy clapped out Volvos and is knowledgeable about cars… hat not FAIR!!! Haha you’re a lucky man

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Lets me!? Buying it was HER IDEA!! Shes got the sickness pretty badly

    • @alexibarra4675
      @alexibarra4675 Před 6 měsíci

      @DeanofMachines haha, No matter what, this is the first video I watch on your channel, and I know most of those cars in your yard are yours

  • @marcinbujok7388
    @marcinbujok7388 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Hey Dean! US Quad lights alone are worth big money in Europe. Just cleaning this up would make it look $$$. Just do it! ;)

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      It seems to be a nice ride!

    • @marcinbujok7388
      @marcinbujok7388 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@DeanofMachines Fun fact: It has a Czech Republic sticker! ;) Interesting...

  • @alexdesslin
    @alexdesslin Před 5 měsíci +1

    bravo pour le travail !!!!!!!!!🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺🤺

  • @KenthGustafsson300
    @KenthGustafsson300 Před 7 měsíci

    Notice when you high press wash you even wash dirt in between the rubberlists and the cromelists to the body sheet

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      You are correct my friend! We have a very crude wash setup so we try to take care of or drains and trim as much as possible

  • @starslav
    @starslav Před 7 měsíci +1

    the american square lights go for like 1000$ + here in sweden, cuz they are really rare!

  • @dogglas7996
    @dogglas7996 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That "nose" hood didn't come until 1985 I think here in europe. And that hood never came together with the slimmer side lights/blinkers. Those lights got bigger from 1981 here en EU.
    And I never knew volvo had the emblem a little offset from the center as on your car.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Theres a lot about this car that isn’t correct. We will be covering it in a later video.

  • @greghill7759
    @greghill7759 Před 7 měsíci

    This was slightly disappointing. I was convinced it was a rare burnt ash over silver paint job, which is a great look!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      We weren't sure if it was painted initially. I had to scratch at some of the gunk to realize it was all silver!

  • @NenadTrajkovic
    @NenadTrajkovic Před 7 měsíci +1

    10:22 CS Czech Republic sticker

  • @sulaimaanhr6982
    @sulaimaanhr6982 Před 7 měsíci +1

    this is exactly like my 84, only thing i got tan interior

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ah bummer. I know of another car like this one. Identical color combo (silver/black)

  • @CCNutritionist
    @CCNutritionist Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'd call that an 84. Has the exact same grill and lights as my first car, a silver wagon.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      Daang! I nice choice for a first car!

    • @CCNutritionist
      @CCNutritionist Před 7 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines loved that car. I've had another 240 and a 740, all of them silver wagons. I'm currently infatuated with the p80s. Reality is I just don't really need a car, but I'd love to have one of those 5-cylinder models. Glad to have discovered your channel!

  • @johnhicks913
    @johnhicks913 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      John! Thank you very much sir!!

    • @johnhicks913
      @johnhicks913 Před 7 měsíci +1

      As a Volvo owner for some 40 years in the U.K. I have had a 240 / 480 . 740 / S80 / V70 all were well looked after so little trouble on the road.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      @@johnhicks913 they really are some of the best ever made

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Was that an import from The Czech Republic?
    Just looking at the Cz sticker on the back end

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Its more likely that someone just put the sticker on it.

    • @itsmephil2255
      @itsmephil2255 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@DeanofMachines strange sticker to put on thought
      If anything I'd have gone for the Swedish version

  • @ewardbach8955
    @ewardbach8955 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Wow, this or Volvo 760 -88 i would take both of them 😀

  • @stranger7
    @stranger7 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Like new car😊

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      It cleaned up really nicely but we did find some issues with the body :(

  • @gavinhassett479
    @gavinhassett479 Před 7 měsíci

    Also it looks like a good idea to store old cars under pine trees... nothing grows under them and the pine tar naturally seals the vehicle from the environment 😅

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      It seems to have done the trick on this one!

  • @bigal7201
    @bigal7201 Před 7 měsíci +3

    What do you want for it...

  • @georgevan3102
    @georgevan3102 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I have an 01 v70 265...k on it. Still running

  • @HearGear
    @HearGear Před 7 měsíci

    Since this is a USA model if could be different but you know the new model came out in 1981 so that can not be a 82-83 as you mentioned, also the new long dashboard came in 1981. this Is a 1979 or 1980 I would believe. its a great find.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      According to the door its an 84. This car has had some paint work and restoration done at some point. Its possible someone mixed parts

    • @HearGear
      @HearGear Před 7 měsíci

      @@DeanofMachines yeah but there´s no way in any part of the world that this car was made like this in 1984, this is a typical 79-80 model with the dashboard also the same between the years 1975 and 1980 all over the world, the engine could be swapped from the original B21 to a B23 by any of the previous owners of the car because in USA the B23 was not around until 1983. There is a model called Volvo GLT 6 that was made 1979-80, it had the B27 engine just like the 260 models, the B28 was not around until the Volvo 760 in mid 1982.

  • @anton.s7740
    @anton.s7740 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Sell it to me in Sweden lol, we dont see 240is that rust free here, and i really want the leather

  • @SwedishEmpire1700
    @SwedishEmpire1700 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Did you just censor your finger going into the truck lockhole? Also save that Volvo Amazon and 142 aswell

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. lol
      The Amazon and 142 made an appearance on the channel about 2 weeks ago. They are extremely rough.

  • @norbertpecheq3427
    @norbertpecheq3427 Před 7 měsíci +1

    How got CZ sticker(it´s Czech republic from Europe..five thousand miles to the East..this is side where sun rises up..) is a bit mystery fo me..

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci +2

      You and me both! I thought it was funny the first time I saw the car. Here in the United States it's very common to meet people from other countries. Either their parents or grand parents.

  • @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr
    @Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr Před 7 měsíci +1

    I have a v8 xc90 i am recommissioning , its built way better than my top of range v12 s600!

  • @scottm5425
    @scottm5425 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'd have loved washing that🙂

  • @JariRantasalmi-dj9gk
    @JariRantasalmi-dj9gk Před 7 měsíci +1

    Guite nice only washing.older volvos yuo can wash engine properly.only let it dry few hours before start.i have been wash hundreds of engines.old cars runs always.but yuo need to get them dry good before first start.

  • @Thomsonicus
    @Thomsonicus Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'd leave the moss on.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 7 měsíci

      Its very tempting to do so! I wanted to see the paint condition

  • @legitpasha2148
    @legitpasha2148 Před 6 měsíci

    Interesting, it has a CZ sticker on the trunk meaning its from Czech Republic (Or Czechslovakia ?). You needed to have it when you traveled out of country.

    • @DeanofMachines
      @DeanofMachines  Před 6 měsíci

      That's REALLY interesting. Here in the US sometimes folks just put a sticker like that on their car. I have no history of this car being from overseas.

  • @user-sj4ig3no6p
    @user-sj4ig3no6p Před 7 měsíci +1

    Там каддилак стоял на выезде,забери его!!!🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌👍👍👍💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏💘💘💘