Project Installments:
Introduction
The Volvo 240 Station Wagon is perhaps Volvo's best known model and has achieved a cult-like following. Combine that with its Swiss Army Knife-like utility and relatively affordable price, and the 245 was an obvious choice for a Swedespeed Project Car. Full Story...
Part I - A New Suspension
The suspension, which might as well be original with 208,000 miles on it, has more lean and sway than a day deep-sea fishing. Something needed to be done. Full Story...
Part II - Pet-Proofing the 245
Hauling a certain German Shorthair Pointer around in the back is one of many purposes the 245 serves, and the dog's short wiry white hairs seemingly have a plan of their own to invade the interior of the stationwagon. Full Story...
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| Project 245 Stats |
| Base Car: |
1990 Volvo 240 DL Stationwagon |
| Engine: |
2.3-liter 4-cylinder Engine |
| Transmission: |
4-speed Automatic |
| Color: |
Gray Metallic |
| Modifications: |
| Engine: |
Stock |
| Transmission: |
Stock |
| Exhaust: |
Stock |
| Wheels: |
Stock |
| Tires: |
Stock |
| Suspension: |
ipd/TME Sport Springs, ipd Anti Sway Bars, Cherry Turbo Upper Strut Brace, Cherry Turbo Lower Brace, Bilstein Touring "TC" Shocks & Struts |
| Brakes: |
Stock |
| Exterior: |
Stock |
| Lighting: |
Stock |
| Interior: |
Pet Partition, ipd Cargo Liner |
| Stereo: |
Stock |
| Contact: |
George Achorn |
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