richy
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My missus has just bought a mint - and I mean mint - Y-reg 244 DL with a genny 39,000 on the clock for £500. Yes, it's an auto, but it has all the history, a factory sunroof and a Volvo stainless steel exhaust. It was parked at Rally Supercar Day in the punters' car park for anyone who might've seen it...
What's more, the owner threw in another one, the same age and with 73,000 on the clock for free, saying it was a good parts car.
Thing is, when I started cleaning four year's mildew off it, and cleaning up the interior, you could see that this was a really good car that needs saving.
I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but I think I'll get it back on the road - definitely lowered - but should I go for some T5 wheels?
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I dunno..I think the old 244 would look better with some deep dished kind of rims but T5's would be better than stock, especially if it's slammed ;D
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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Peugeot 307sw - Suzuki SV650S - MX5.
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I've got a set of old school keystones that would bolt on but they are so deep dished I think they'd stick out of the arches too much. Odd PCD but there are a few things that might fit. www.tyresave.co.uk/fitments.htm |
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Aug 17, 2004 10:12:52 GMT
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Ooh! that's really cool  BUT!... there's only two Datsuns listed and one of those is wrong! (Datsun 2000 is five stud) Would one care for a comprehensive list? ;D |
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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Aug 17, 2004 10:15:50 GMT
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Most certainly would,.. I know there are a bunch of cars missing,.. I've got to spend a few hours adding in some PCDs and correcting some others Chuck me a mail of correct Datsun (and any other PCDs) to yomommaissofat@hotmail.com  Thanks |
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Aug 17, 2004 10:33:08 GMT
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Oh, I'm dead jealous, two rare retro Volvos! I fitted a set of T5 wheels on a 940 2.3 once, and think it looked very nice, but on a 244 I'm not sure, possibly not dished enough and a little tall, being 16" and needing low profile tyres (which I don't mind telling you are bloody expensive!)
Oh, and why is the Moggy Minor listed as an Austin? I know the later Minor Vans and Pickups were badged Austin, but aren't Morris Minors more normal?
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Aug 17, 2004 11:01:22 GMT
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Most certainly would,.. I know there are a bunch of cars missing,.. I've got to spend a few hours adding in some PCDs and correcting some others Chuck me a mail of correct Datsun (and any other PCDs) to yomommaissofat@hotmail.com Thanks Okay, I made a list and have emailed it ;D |
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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Higgim
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Aug 17, 2004 11:20:42 GMT
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Not the clearest of pics but look at this:  Minilights are always good.  I think these are Saab wheels?  |
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Vorsprung Dub Technik
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Aug 17, 2004 11:44:52 GMT
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I think you're right, SAAB wheels. You know, 240 GLT five spokes aren't bad, and should fit on no problem.
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Aug 17, 2004 11:52:42 GMT
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Naaaah the only wheels to put on a Volvo are Ferrari wheels,... (thanks RatDat) |
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Aug 17, 2004 12:42:34 GMT
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I think these 15" multispokes are nice. They come from the 760/780.  I really want a 780. It's basically just a 2 door coupe model of the 760, and has the 3.0 V6 and full leather interior, air con, and all the rest. |
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Aug 17, 2004 12:45:53 GMT
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The back end of that kinda looks like the Maserati Biturbo, not at all like an eighties Volvo. Any relation? Same stylist?
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Aug 17, 2004 12:51:55 GMT
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I'd guess at Bertone |
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Aug 17, 2004 13:56:20 GMT
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Very good, it was a Bertone design!
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Aug 17, 2004 15:48:00 GMT
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Very good, it was a Bertone design! Didn't Bertone do the 262C as well? I like those |
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Aug 17, 2004 16:09:30 GMT
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They were nice, weren't they. The 262 was a Bertone too
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Aug 17, 2004 19:29:09 GMT
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That must be a very late 244 on a 'Y' plate.... seem to remember my old mans 240 was 'Y' reg. I had '79 244 a while back.... made the classic mistake of buying it from a workmate without looking at it.... dreadful car  ... but I'm sure that was just that particular one, and I did only pay £150 for it....  |
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... the only injury I sustained was a bumped head when I let the seatbelt of without realizing the car was upside down  and that's not really the car's fault. |
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Aug 17, 2004 20:31:52 GMT
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Any abused car will give you trouble. The 240 series is great, and looks nice too. My Grandad swore by them, and had about four of them, between Chevettes, Capris, and the like.
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Thanks
... but I'm sure that was just that particular one, and I did only pay £150 for it.... 
and that's not really the car's fault.