yugo4life
New member
- Joined
- Apr 29, 2009
- Location
- Peoria, IL
I picked up this 84 244 late last year for $300 to serve as my DD for a while. I was looking for a dirt cheap car to get me by, but really didn't want a soul sucking civic or escort. I have always loved the 240's so, when I found one for sale, I jumped on it!
I swear my intentions were pure and I only planned on getting it to Stage 0 for DD duties, but then I began to really think "What would be the BEST DD for me?" The rust will surely have to go, it sits way too high and floats down the road way too much. It really needs more power to safely get on the interstate and the interior absolutely sucks, so naturally, my original plans have expanded a bit!
My kids have a love/hate relationship with it, some of them love it and some hate it. Since our family only has the volvo and a minivan, the kids get plenty of seat time in it. My oldest son (he's 10) does not care for cars yet, but is a big Harry Potter fan. Earlier this year, we were all in the car and, for whatever reason, the kids were talking about what kind of car Voldemort would drive. One said our van (a blacked out Chrysler Pacifica), but I naturally chimed in with a dad joke, "I bet he would drive a Volvo, in fact, I bet he would call it Volvomort," to which my oldest son couldn't help but roll his eyes and try not to smile. He is at that wonderful age where I am still actually funny, but he is also embarrassed by me. I eat it up. Lord Volvomort was born! I figured if we had a running joke about it, I could get him to show a bit of interest in it. We shall see.
Current plans are to still get it to a Stage 0 that does not look like a complete turd. Fix rust, wash it from time to time, swap in a better interior, keep it driving down the road. Stage 1 will be chassis/suspension/wheels and Stage 2 will be some added oomph in the drivetrain department. I should warn everyone, this will not be a fast build thread, but I am looking forward to seeing my plan come to life!
Current status:
Stage 0
- Make it a dependable DD. (Finally think this is done)
- Fix rust
- Swap interior from parts car
- Fix blower motor so it stops squeaking
Stage 1
- Refinish/install ARE 398's
- Aftermarket steering wheel
- Larger front sway bar
- DIY Coilovers
- Flock dash
- New speakers
- All new bushings
Stage 2
- Mild headwork with B cam
- LH 2.2 swap
- Manual swap
- 3.73 g80
- IPD sport exhaust
Stage 3
- TBD engine swap
<a href="https://imgur.com/2zJeonP"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2zJeonPh.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
<a href="https://imgur.com/gqQYNB6"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gqQYNB6h.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
<a href="https://imgur.com/yXHqroA"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/yXHqroAh.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
Thanks for watching!
Tim
I swear my intentions were pure and I only planned on getting it to Stage 0 for DD duties, but then I began to really think "What would be the BEST DD for me?" The rust will surely have to go, it sits way too high and floats down the road way too much. It really needs more power to safely get on the interstate and the interior absolutely sucks, so naturally, my original plans have expanded a bit!
My kids have a love/hate relationship with it, some of them love it and some hate it. Since our family only has the volvo and a minivan, the kids get plenty of seat time in it. My oldest son (he's 10) does not care for cars yet, but is a big Harry Potter fan. Earlier this year, we were all in the car and, for whatever reason, the kids were talking about what kind of car Voldemort would drive. One said our van (a blacked out Chrysler Pacifica), but I naturally chimed in with a dad joke, "I bet he would drive a Volvo, in fact, I bet he would call it Volvomort," to which my oldest son couldn't help but roll his eyes and try not to smile. He is at that wonderful age where I am still actually funny, but he is also embarrassed by me. I eat it up. Lord Volvomort was born! I figured if we had a running joke about it, I could get him to show a bit of interest in it. We shall see.
Current plans are to still get it to a Stage 0 that does not look like a complete turd. Fix rust, wash it from time to time, swap in a better interior, keep it driving down the road. Stage 1 will be chassis/suspension/wheels and Stage 2 will be some added oomph in the drivetrain department. I should warn everyone, this will not be a fast build thread, but I am looking forward to seeing my plan come to life!
Current status:
Stage 0
- Make it a dependable DD. (Finally think this is done)
- Fix rust
- Swap interior from parts car
- Fix blower motor so it stops squeaking
Stage 1
- Refinish/install ARE 398's
- Aftermarket steering wheel
- Larger front sway bar
- DIY Coilovers
- Flock dash
- New speakers
- All new bushings
Stage 2
- Mild headwork with B cam
- LH 2.2 swap
- Manual swap
- 3.73 g80
- IPD sport exhaust
Stage 3
- TBD engine swap
<a href="https://imgur.com/2zJeonP"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/2zJeonPh.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
<a href="https://imgur.com/gqQYNB6"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/gqQYNB6h.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
<a href="https://imgur.com/yXHqroA"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/yXHqroAh.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
Thanks for watching!
Tim
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