Ok so now that we have moved through all that it's time to talk the car.

The car is a 1979 Volvo 242GT which is currently in need of some love. From a short run around the block i have identified a few things which need sorting as the plan is to get her registered as soon as i can, then fix her up over time as parts come in (which im still kind of torn about as i have this very strong urge to tear her down for a full restoration, but i have to be realistic). So first some pictures.

The seats feel good but the passenger seat currently flaps around like crazy so i have to figure out how to repair it.

Only 1 small crack in that dash so im pretty happy there.

The arm-rest is well worn and the door pocket will probably go the way of the Dodo (im 6'1 so i can understand why is already half broken)

Speedo currently dead, the indicators down the bottom need replacing and i have to figure out what that top right guage measures.. vacuum at a guess.

And those seats are just in too dam good nick.

Stage 0 is really going to sort this engine bay out as the bonnet cable is busted (which required the removal of the grill for now), there is some paint missing everywhere, no evident leaks but i will do a good compression test and change a whole bunch of things before i run her up to temp.

And this...this volvo wiring will be the death of me. I've already decided im going to completely rewire the car and most likely change every fuse and relay whilst im at it.

The basic mission as it stands is to cover the basics for rego which is stage 0 on the engine, new tyres allround, fix the speedo, hunt down a short in the circuit which is draining the battery and a very good clean.

Oh and i will say this now, my volvo is not going back to factory spec. I will be restoring and modernizing her which really wont be very wild, bbs rims if im lucky, respray (possibly pea green), sprucing up the engine but no turbo at this point (i have a skyline for that), tightened up suspension and a lot of love.

Over the next few days i will be ordering parts (IPD here i come) and waiting for my service manuals to arrive, in the meantime im probably going to be asking a lot of questions and am more then willing to take more photos (even good photos) or whatever fills your boots.

Im looking forward to getting to know you all a little better too, the community has always been really nice here which im hoping i become a part of over time.