1989 Volvo 240 GL Completely Restored

1989 Volvo 240 GL completely restored

This Volvo 240 was parked in a covered parking lot in Evanston for a number couple of years before coming to us for a complete overhaul.

Starting from the outside…this silver beauty has received a complete paint job, the undercarriage has been undercoated and rust proofed completely, and color matched stone chip guard was applied on both sides of rocker panels.All doors, the hood and trunk lid have been aligned and a new trunk lid seal was installed.Door hinges have been lubricated and fitted with new limiter springs, and all electric locks and window regulators have been disassembled, well lubricated, and serviced.

All exterior trim has been replaced with restored, repainted, and reconditioned parts and then reinstalled using new mounting clips and 3M brand trim mounting tapes.

The front and rear bumper was refinished, front spoiler below the bumper was refinished, rear air foil apron was refinished, and we reconditioned lower door kick and body molding.

New front windshield aluminum trim molding seal installed

Completing the exterior makeover:

New rear taillights with new circuit boards, sockets, bulbs

Reconditioned circuit brake covers for both taillights

New headlights and turn signals

New exterior door glass scraper seals installed on all four doors

Installed new clear fender mounted turn signal repeater lights

Reconditioned and restored side view mirrors.

New complete front grille with cross bar and new emblem, including mounting pins and springs

New front air louvers snow cap covers installed over the fresh air intake openings just in front of the windshield

New windshield wiper motor, new arm, new wiper blades .

Complete Interior Restoration Includes:

Seating makeover includes new seat foam, new upholstery- front AND back. Front seat structures rebuilt with updated frames, new seat heating elements, and new lumbar supports. Seat have headrest inserts installed on the front seats.

This car is equipped with center lock power locks and power windows. All motors and window transmissions were disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. All the lock mechanisms fully cleaned and lubricated. every switch is fully functional.

New center console parking brake coverbetween the seats

New center console parking brake cover insert coin compartment

New front door pockets and hardware, driver's and passenger's side

New pillar covers (cover that hides the seat belt mechanism) driver’s and passenger’s side

New interior color matched black third brake light cover

New rear seat belt covers

New door panel mounting clips and other hardware as needed

Original Volvo floor mats front and rear

New Rear window bookshelf

New third brake light cover

Audio System:

We carefully fitted this Volvo 240 with an updated stereo system. This system includes a blue tooth compatible phone interface communication device, with all the latest features. Speakers are fitted with tweeters and hidden behind Volvo replica speaker covers to preserve authenticity of the original Volvo 240 interior.

New speaker covers

New updated speakers integrated with tweeters front and back

Speedometer is upgraded with built in original equipment tachometer in place of the large clock assembly. All bulbs and reminder lights replaced. All instruments are fully functional including tachometer, speedometer, odometer, temperature and fuel level gauges. Speedometer is fitted with new temperature compensation board.All the service lights light up with ignition turned on and go off when the car is running.

Vehicle dashboard panel is upgraded withclassic VOLVO wooden dashboard trim,found on limited edition late production Volvo 240 models

Air Conditioning System:

Fully functional R134 upgrade air conditioning system with new receiver drier, newR134 AC compressor, new AC condenser, new AC condenser cooling fan, new compressor oil and new Freon, and new expansion valve. Fully functional and reliable

Transmission:
Transmission complete service completed including new filter and gasket, tail shaft bushing, and rear output shaft bushing and seal.

Transmission fluid service done

Brake system:

Front and rear rotors with zinc plated triple cadmium coating

New front and rear brake dust shields

New front brake pads andmounting hardware

New original Volvo front AND rearbrake calipers

New rear brake pads, and hardware

New rear parking brake shoes, and mountinghardware

Replacement brake master cylinder installed

Brake fluid completely flushed and replaced with original Volvo fluid

Exhaust:

Stainless Steel exhaust system cat back

Suspension:

New rear nitrogen gas charged shocks and hardware

Fully functional original front struts were left on the car after inspection

Suspension bushings and ball joints replaced, repacked, and serviced as needed

Wheels and tires:
Reconditioned original multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with reconditioned original center caps are fitted with new tires.
To preserve outer rim beauty, the wheel weights with mounting tape were used for wheel balancing

Engine:

This car has a 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine.

Oil changed and new filter installed

All engine seals replaced

New valve cover gasket

New PCV system installed

All new belts including timing belt and new tensioners

All new alternator and ac bracket mounting bushings installed

New timing belt covers installed

Valve cover was refinished

Valve lash inspected and adjusted as needed

New water pump and coolant hoses

New air and fuel filters, new spark plugs, new ignition coil, new fuel pump and gaskets

This vehicle start, runs and drives just like a new car form a showroom floor. Has plenty of power and fast on acceleration. Has small u turn radius.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Volvo
• Model: 240
• SubModel: GL
• Type: Sedan
• Trim: GL completely restored
• Year: 1989
• Mileage: 145064
• VIN: yv1ax8848k1370982
• Color: Silver
• Engine size: 2.3L Gas I4
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
• Fuel: gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: Air conditioner, AIR BAG, ABS, power locks, power windows
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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