Interior stuff
Some time back I acquired a modified 240 radio with 4 speaker output, usb, sd card and aux inputs in place of the original cassette player, fitting this necessitated changing the plastic fascia for an early 240 style, had to change the steel support brackets behind and the 2 covers on the sides.
I also removed the boost gauge from the steering column and mounted the internals into an old clock body I had. Made up a custom face to match the instrument cluster and slotted it back in :)
The other mod I made to the dash was to fit a 240 steering wheel and modified column shroud, This was done for a few reasons. 1. I wanted a smaller wheel without going too far away from standard, I am just not into aftermarket wheels. 2. I wanted to upgrade to the newer style indicator lever as I have had nothing but trouble with the original type, and 3. changing to the newer style wiper arm gives me the option to install an additional relay and run intermittent wipers.
Most of it is a bolt on but the column shrouds are not interchangeable so a cut and shut is required, I left the back half of the original 164 shroud in place and cut the back half of the 240 shroud off. It looks fine.
I also changed the carpet for new ginger coloured loop pile rather than the faded black/brown cut pile that was in it.
Finally, I made some changes to the seat bases, I have never been entirely happy with the upholstery on these, they have always felt big and floppy at the front, i trimmed some of the foam and fabric away and resewed them shorter, I also fitted them over the seat frames like a modern seat rather than as a button on cushion. They are a whole heap nicer to sit on now.
Some time back I acquired a modified 240 radio with 4 speaker output, usb, sd card and aux inputs in place of the original cassette player, fitting this necessitated changing the plastic fascia for an early 240 style, had to change the steel support brackets behind and the 2 covers on the sides.
I also removed the boost gauge from the steering column and mounted the internals into an old clock body I had. Made up a custom face to match the instrument cluster and slotted it back in :)
The other mod I made to the dash was to fit a 240 steering wheel and modified column shroud, This was done for a few reasons. 1. I wanted a smaller wheel without going too far away from standard, I am just not into aftermarket wheels. 2. I wanted to upgrade to the newer style indicator lever as I have had nothing but trouble with the original type, and 3. changing to the newer style wiper arm gives me the option to install an additional relay and run intermittent wipers.
Most of it is a bolt on but the column shrouds are not interchangeable so a cut and shut is required, I left the back half of the original 164 shroud in place and cut the back half of the 240 shroud off. It looks fine.
I also changed the carpet for new ginger coloured loop pile rather than the faded black/brown cut pile that was in it.
Finally, I made some changes to the seat bases, I have never been entirely happy with the upholstery on these, they have always felt big and floppy at the front, i trimmed some of the foam and fabric away and resewed them shorter, I also fitted them over the seat frames like a modern seat rather than as a button on cushion. They are a whole heap nicer to sit on now.
