Selling for a friend.

1985 240 Barra Converted

I’ve owned this modified 240 since 2022. A friend offered the rolling chassis to me after the Turbo Barra Engine, intercooler and transmission (originating from a BA Falcon) had been removed and I felt that the 240 Wagon body should be rescued. As it stands, it’s an unfinished project with N/A Barra power plant installed. The car starts and drives but does not have an engineering certificate. I have decided to now sell it as I need to focus on other projects.

This 240 wagon is now listed with the following modifications:

A N/A Barra from a BF Falcon with matching automatic transmission, alterations to the engine mounts, a custom, high pressure fuel pump with surge tank, a full alloy radiator, Kings Springs for the rear suspension (Kings springs for front strut towers have not been installed but come with the car), Ford transmission selector in centre console, Custom tail shaft to rear differential, a locked rear differential (I have not removed the cover on housing to determine what kind of modification was done).

I sourced the N/A Barra from a hail damaged BF XR6 that I could see was mechanically in good order (ODO was 170 k KM). The engine is healthy and can be started for inspection. Note that the sump has been modified (see picture).

The Automatic transmission has been serviced with new oil seals on input and output shafts plus fluid change and ATF filter change.

I sent the Ford PCM to TE Performance for programming to Stand alone mode.

The front Volvo 240 seats are Volvo original. The rear seat base is missing as the previous owner set up the car with rear seat permanently folded.

I replaced the headlight housing supports and radiator support (after removing the intercooler).

I installed a temporary exhaust from the Manifold so that the 240 could be moved in the driveway (without upsetting the neighbours 😊).

In my view, this car project could be completed as a Barra Modified, road legal Volvo 240 or could be used as a parts donor for other projects.

Jobs remaining for project completion:

Uprate the front brakes. The current setup is factory original.

Rebuild front strut towers (Kings coil springs supplied)

Find a solution for the mechanical speedometer (CAN bus to mechanical drive). I tested that speedometer data is on the CAN bus using a Sinco Tech display via the OBD port.

Complete the ATF cooler installation (separate cooler in front of radiator).

Mount the PCM and tidy up the electrical wiring in passenger foot well.

Repaint the exterior. The current paint looks to be factory original and is quite oxidised.

Build an air box or use the BF Falcon air intake. It might be necessary to move the 12V battery from the engine bay.

Note that the alloy wheels are from a Volvo 960. Currently installed with spacers.

Wire up the dashboard gauges. Currently, only the coolant temperature gauge works. Also, the Ford PCM wiring is not integrated with the Volvo wiring (has separate run/ start switch).

The fuel tank is Volvo original. The in-tank pump is original and the line pump is a custom made, under car, surge tank with regulator (and gauge) fitted to fuel rail. I have kept the fuel tank level near full to avoid moisture build up.

All body panels are straight. There are some minor signs of rust in the floor. I have painted one area in passenger foot well with POR-15.

Selling whole car (not parting out).

$2,200.

Located at Mt Kuring-Gai NSW.

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