Pdx dl - Page 124

LC4CARL · 11-17-2020, 11:11 PM

My son took these during our road trip. You may notice a slight difference.

LC4CARL · 11-17-2020, 11:13 PM

Tomorrows IG content today...

Coupid · 11-18-2020, 01:27 AM

Those look incredible! Great trip

LC4CARL · 11-18-2020, 01:49 AM

Thx boss. Chicks dig Volvo road trips...

LC4CARL · 11-19-2020, 12:39 AM

D.E care package!

Vol242vo · 11-19-2020, 01:38 AM

Nice, eager to see it all on. Maybe this will stop the oil leak too!!!!

JW240 · 11-19-2020, 06:53 AM

Way cool trip and pics! Thanks for sharing.
Car looks great

LC4CARL · 11-19-2020, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

Nice, eager to see it all on. Maybe this will stop the oil leak too!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JW240

Way cool trip and pics! Thanks for sharing.
Car looks great

LC4CARL · 11-20-2020, 12:30 AM

New turbo hose set up. Looks clean.

Test drive! Engine up to temp. Second gear. Tip in. “Pop!.. bog...”

Forgot to tighten the recirc valve clamp. Doh!

swedishiron.com · 11-20-2020, 03:23 PM

The real question is:

Do chicks dig new turbo hose set ups?

LC4CARL · 11-20-2020, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedishiron.com

The real question is:

Do chicks dig new turbo hose set ups?

Those with an elevated sense of poise and refinement do.

LC4CARL · 11-24-2020, 12:37 AM

LC4CARL · 11-24-2020, 12:40 AM

I have a dream...

One day my car will be oil tight.

LC4CARL · 11-25-2020, 12:30 AM

LC4CARL · 11-25-2020, 02:01 AM

My car is so fast...

MrBrown · 11-25-2020, 02:13 PM

Keep dreaming...

LC4CARL · 11-26-2020, 01:01 AM

Rough few days. This front cover reseal has been a challenge for me. Had it on and off, on and off. I think I have it now. Just need to reinstall the the timing belt / accessory belts. Perhaps tomorrow. Hopefully one more oil leak resolved.

As it often goes, I find myself getting disproportionately frustrated with the car the better it gets. Come so far, so far yet to go. Even if I gave it away, I would be massively ahead on annual expenses. Surrounded myself with Volvo on some many levels. Crazy. T-shirts with 240's. Garage posters / flags with Volvo. IG. Have we ever gone too far to walk away? Maybe, maybe not.

Vol242vo · 11-26-2020, 02:50 AM

You’re not going to get rid of it...come on. It’s what keeps you sane, as much as possible anyway.

DD Ranch · 11-26-2020, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

... Have we ever gone too far to walk away? Maybe, maybe not.

If you did what would you do?

That said, I'm second in line if my neighbor decides to sell his Jaguar XK-S in British Racing Green. I would have to let my 84 244 GL go as I couldn't keep them both. If it ever came to it I just think I would have to do it.

MrBrown · 11-26-2020, 02:26 PM

You would just replace the flags and posters with Austin Mini ones, start searching Mini’s on IG and post some likes, and make new memories. That’s what!

If you get rid of it you will wonder what it would have been like to keep it and if you would have been successful in getting it where you wanted it. If you keep it, you may or may not ever be satisfied and get it where you want it, and wonder what life would have been like if you got rid of it for another desired car.

I’ve owned many of super unique Aircooled VW’s. I no longer have any of them. I got tired of not being ever to get them where I wanted them and it made me unappreciative of them. Looking back, I wish I would have kept ALL of them if I could.

Either way you go, you will be happy with the results but there will always be the what if that bugs you and that’s just life.

I’m thankful for having met you and Rhonda and Volvo or not, the friendship will remain!!
Happy Thanksgiving Carl!!

LC4CARL · 11-26-2020, 03:28 PM

Thanks guys. I've said it many times: "The car is merely access. It is a key to a great group of enthusiasts."

Like yourselves, I've had many cars that I wish I had kept. This one is unique in that, from the onset, I wanted to break the cycle. I suppose all relationships have their ups and downs.

Wish I had kept that Firebird Formula from college...

Quin · 11-26-2020, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

Have we ever gone too far to walk away?

i wonder about that on a regular basis.

Centsableone · 11-27-2020, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC4CARL

I have a dream...

One day my car will be oil tight.

And just what year and model Honda will this be ?

LC4CARL · 11-27-2020, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Centsableone

And just what year and model Honda will this be ?

LC4CARL · 11-27-2020, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quin

i wonder about that on a regular basis.

That is actually comforting to know.

Half of my friends think I’m crazy. 50% think the car is cute. And 25% are undecided.

11-17-2020, 11:11 PM	#3076
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	My son took these during our road trip. You may notice a slight difference. __________________ @PDXvolvo on IG

11-18-2020, 01:27 AM	#3078
Coupid Board Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	Those look incredible! Great trip __________________ 1988 745T http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=356096 1972 142S http://www.turbobricks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=311926 1991 780 Sold 1979 244DL Sold 1986 740+T Sold 1983 242T Sold

11-19-2020, 01:38 AM	#3081
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Nice, eager to see it all on. Maybe this will stop the oil leak too!!!! __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

11-20-2020, 03:23 PM	#3085
swedishiron.com I sell Volvo parts! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA	The real question is: Do chicks dig new turbo hose set ups? __________________ Here's my feedback thread: http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=25568 I ship small packages/purchases on Fridays, and larger ticket items via FedEx in the middle of the week.

11-25-2020, 02:13 PM	#3091
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	Keep dreaming... __________________ GhettoFab build thrizzie

11-17-2020, 11:13 PM	#3077
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	Tomorrows IG content today...

11-18-2020, 01:49 AM	#3079
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	Thx boss. Chicks dig Volvo road trips...

11-19-2020, 12:39 AM	#3080
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	D.E care package!

11-19-2020, 06:53 AM	#3082
JW240 All idiot, no savant Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Netherlands, Europe	Way cool trip and pics! Thanks for sharing. Car looks great

11-20-2020, 12:30 AM	#3084
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	New turbo hose set up. Looks clean. Test drive! Engine up to temp. Second gear. Tip in. “Pop!.. bog...” Forgot to tighten the recirc valve clamp. Doh!

11-24-2020, 12:37 AM	#3087
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA

11-24-2020, 12:40 AM	#3088
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	I have a dream... One day my car will be oil tight.

11-25-2020, 12:30 AM	#3089
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA

11-25-2020, 02:01 AM	#3090
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	My car is so fast...

11-26-2020, 01:01 AM	#3092
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	Rough few days. This front cover reseal has been a challenge for me. Had it on and off, on and off. I think I have it now. Just need to reinstall the the timing belt / accessory belts. Perhaps tomorrow. Hopefully one more oil leak resolved. As it often goes, I find myself getting disproportionately frustrated with the car the better it gets. Come so far, so far yet to go. Even if I gave it away, I would be massively ahead on annual expenses. Surrounded myself with Volvo on some many levels. Crazy. T-shirts with 240's. Garage posters / flags with Volvo. IG. Have we ever gone too far to walk away? Maybe, maybe not.

11-26-2020, 02:50 AM	#3093
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	You’re not going to get rid of it...come on. It’s what keeps you sane, as much as possible anyway.

11-26-2020, 02:26 PM	#3095
MrBrown Board Member Join Date: Mar 2011	You would just replace the flags and posters with Austin Mini ones, start searching Mini’s on IG and post some likes, and make new memories. That’s what! If you get rid of it you will wonder what it would have been like to keep it and if you would have been successful in getting it where you wanted it. If you keep it, you may or may not ever be satisfied and get it where you want it, and wonder what life would have been like if you got rid of it for another desired car. I’ve owned many of super unique Aircooled VW’s. I no longer have any of them. I got tired of not being ever to get them where I wanted them and it made me unappreciative of them. Looking back, I wish I would have kept ALL of them if I could. Either way you go, you will be happy with the results but there will always be the what if that bugs you and that’s just life. I’m thankful for having met you and Rhonda and Volvo or not, the friendship will remain!! Happy Thanksgiving Carl!!

11-26-2020, 03:28 PM	#3096
LC4CARL Aero challenged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA	Thanks guys. I've said it many times: "The car is merely access. It is a key to a great group of enthusiasts." Like yourselves, I've had many cars that I wish I had kept. This one is unique in that, from the onset, I wanted to break the cycle. I suppose all relationships have their ups and downs. Wish I had kept that Firebird Formula from college...

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