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Andy's '88 745 turbo project
- Thread starter fortbrick
- Start date
Modifications
Engine:
B230ft w/ 258k
Drivetrain:
M46 transmission
Chassis & Suspension:
Kaplhenke coilover strut housings
Adjustable rear spring perches
Bilstein HD struts and shocks
275lb front spring, 200lb rear
Kaplhenke adjustable strut mounts
Kaplhenke adjustable sway bar links
Kaplhenke quick steer roll correction
iPd 25mm front sway bar
OE 19mm rear sway bar
iPd/Cherry Turbo strut tower brace
iPd/Cherry Turbo lower chassis brace
iPd adjustable panhard bar
960 subframe connectors
Wheel, Tire & Brake:
Redrilled 5x108 BBS Style 5 17x8 et20
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 215/45
Kaplhenke spacers & extended studs
Exterior:
E-Codes
960 tail lights
Side-markers
'84 power mirrors
Interior:
R-Sport Roma steering wheel
Leather stitched cupholder armrest
Engine:
B230ft w/ 258k
Drivetrain:
M46 transmission
Chassis & Suspension:
Kaplhenke coilover strut housings
Adjustable rear spring perches
Bilstein HD struts and shocks
275lb front spring, 200lb rear
Kaplhenke adjustable strut mounts
Kaplhenke adjustable sway bar links
Kaplhenke quick steer roll correction
iPd 25mm front sway bar
OE 19mm rear sway bar
iPd/Cherry Turbo strut tower brace
iPd/Cherry Turbo lower chassis brace
iPd adjustable panhard bar
960 subframe connectors
Wheel, Tire & Brake:
Redrilled 5x108 BBS Style 5 17x8 et20
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 215/45
Kaplhenke spacers & extended studs
Exterior:
E-Codes
960 tail lights
Side-markers
'84 power mirrors
Interior:
R-Sport Roma steering wheel
Leather stitched cupholder armrest
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Introduction and History
It was the first of May while out for a spirited drive in the early evening that I first saw her. She shined brightly in the sunset as she came my way. It wasn't until I realized she was just five minutes down the road that I set out to make her mine. After passing once or twice a day for a few weeks I had to stop and have a better look at her. Looking back, it was probably pretty obvious what I was interested in when I stopped by with her twin.
It turned out that the previous owner is a big Volvo enthusiast. He had picked her up from the fourth or fifth owner, depending on how you look at it, and after chatting for a while he told me I would be his first call when the time came. That day was October 13th. Not wanting the car to sit outside through the winter, as the car has always been garage kept, he thought it would be a good time to pass her on and move further into other projects. After a quick test drive (the car rolled over 250,000 the first time I drove it) and an inspection from my go-to mechanic, she became mine on October 21st. Here’s a picture of the first fill up and a shot next to the river after her first wash.
So far I have focused mostly on a solid stage zero restoration, replacing bits and pieces that have broken over the years and getting her cleaned up.
It was the first of May while out for a spirited drive in the early evening that I first saw her. She shined brightly in the sunset as she came my way. It wasn't until I realized she was just five minutes down the road that I set out to make her mine. After passing once or twice a day for a few weeks I had to stop and have a better look at her. Looking back, it was probably pretty obvious what I was interested in when I stopped by with her twin.
It turned out that the previous owner is a big Volvo enthusiast. He had picked her up from the fourth or fifth owner, depending on how you look at it, and after chatting for a while he told me I would be his first call when the time came. That day was October 13th. Not wanting the car to sit outside through the winter, as the car has always been garage kept, he thought it would be a good time to pass her on and move further into other projects. After a quick test drive (the car rolled over 250,000 the first time I drove it) and an inspection from my go-to mechanic, she became mine on October 21st. Here’s a picture of the first fill up and a shot next to the river after her first wash.
So far I have focused mostly on a solid stage zero restoration, replacing bits and pieces that have broken over the years and getting her cleaned up.
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Nayo
Member
- Joined
- May 31, 2011
- Location
- San Diego CA
nice wagon dude, is in great shape
Here's another photo of the two cars together. The sedan is racking up the mileage now with a little over 480k.
Here is the final shot of the car before it went under the knife.
About a week or two after the car was parked I received a package. Didn't mind to take a picture before tearing them apart, but here are the new headlights for the car. A set of European E-code headlights. I breezed through the restoration of these without taking any photos unfortunately.
And the parts kept piling up.
Next up was the suspension. I really wish that I had taken more pictures, but it really is some basic stuff here. Got the iPd springs and Bilstein HD struts and shocks installed. Here is the rear end getting the work finished up about a week after it was back on the road.
The foam that the original headliners came with has been known to deteriorate over time. It got to a point where it became a distraction, so out it came. Here's a picture shortly before I yanked it. Picked up a new one from a 960 that features a glass moonroof, so that'll be exciting to get installed soon.
And here is what is to come later this summer, along with some more low and performance modifications.
Here is the final shot of the car before it went under the knife.
About a week or two after the car was parked I received a package. Didn't mind to take a picture before tearing them apart, but here are the new headlights for the car. A set of European E-code headlights. I breezed through the restoration of these without taking any photos unfortunately.
And the parts kept piling up.
Next up was the suspension. I really wish that I had taken more pictures, but it really is some basic stuff here. Got the iPd springs and Bilstein HD struts and shocks installed. Here is the rear end getting the work finished up about a week after it was back on the road.
The foam that the original headliners came with has been known to deteriorate over time. It got to a point where it became a distraction, so out it came. Here's a picture shortly before I yanked it. Picked up a new one from a 960 that features a glass moonroof, so that'll be exciting to get installed soon.
And here is what is to come later this summer, along with some more low and performance modifications.
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Had a great time today at the show. There was a little rain early in the morning, but it cleaned up and it turned out to be a sunny day! Here are a few shots of the wagon and Edison's 240.
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It sure cleans up well considering that I haven't waxed or polished it at all. I still don't know how it just happened to be five minutes down the road from me. Hit 252k today.
Roy 940
Active member
- Joined
- Sep 9, 2009
- Location
- Under the hood...
Very nice and clean 745!
Thanks! New things coming soon...
Råda
Volvoretard/Partshoarder
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2010
- Location
- Örebro, Sweden
you need to get the meshies on right away 
mopar318
Well-known member
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2013
- Location
- Fort Wayne
Man that 240 is ugly
Don't treat her like that.
Even more impressive with the mileage.
She will be going to my friend that does paint correction on high level cars (Ferrari type) to have some pdr done and a good polish in a month or two. The first time I saw it I thought it was a sub-50k mileage car.
you need to get the meshies on right away
Soon, soon...
I know, right? Why the owner doesn't take better care of it, I don't know.
Mueller
Active member
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2004
- Location
- Antioch, CA
Very clean looking car...love all those goodies on the table!
miguel.760ti
New member
- Joined
- Nov 6, 2008
- Location
- Mesa, AZ
I love silver 740s
Thank you! It's hard to believe that I had some other things sitting around at the time, also. It kept me busy for a while.
No way, me too!
