New Member, First Car, Model Type help?
 

Hey,

I am new to the forum and just bought my first car which is a 1980 Volvo GL Sedan... the only problem is, I don't know what model it is. I have looked for markings on doors and the body to see if it says anywhere, but I can't find out. I was hoping some of you could tell me. It is a Manual car, has a crank sun roof, B21F engine and it says Volvo GL on the back. I am leaning towards a 240 or something. I need to find out because I need to buy some parts for it.

I attached a couple pictures to help you identify the car.

Thanks all ye fellow Volvomen.

You can call it a 240 or a 244 when looking for parts.

For some reason they were called only "DL" and "GL" from 80 to 82 (even though 240 and 244 was used before and after this time period ..)

Hey, THANKS!

So it's a 1980 Volvo Gl, but whats the difference between 240 and 244? Would it be better to find 240 parts or 244 parts or does the value/difference even matter?

You have a Model 240 with trim package GL. The GL is the Luxury version (Grand Luxe) and normally had leather, sunroof, wood accents and a host of other things. When ordering parts just tell them or look up 240 as a model. Looks clean for its age! Any interior pics? BTW, Welcome....

Thanks guys!

It is very clean indeed. I was shocked by it as well. It has 156,000 miles on it and I got it for just $850.00.

Here are pictures of the interior to show off just how clean it really is.

New Volvo owner
 

Hey Melvin- Good for you! Car looks nice! I'm a tightwad cheapscate and rarely hire out a repair on my old vehicles. Something about spending $1000 to fix a $900 car really disagrees with me. If you are able, invest some $ on some basic tools. and a simple floor jack. You'll use it for years. Get cheap stuff now and get nice tools in 10 years or so. I still use some of the chineese wrenches I bought in High School (early 80's) Your sense of independence will be intoxicating. And get towing on your insurance. I always figured if I REALLY screw something up, I can always have it towed to a garage to get sorted out.
Just my 2 cents worth. Enjoy!

Thanks Dave.

yeah, I am just working on getting it to run smoothly and stop it from idling so high. I need a new muffler so it isn't so loud because the one I've got has rusted through. I also need a new fuel filter and a hose for some sort of air vacuum filter which will apparently get it to stop driving so rough at speeds under 25mph. We'll see how it goes. I will look into getting towing on my insurance. I might already have it.

Thanks again.

Would this muffler work? I know it is the same shape and such as the one I have now. I just don't know if it'll fit. I am sure it will, I just need a second opinion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO...Q5fAccessories

Check out FCP for Volvo parts.

A Bosal cat-back exhaust system goes for about $159.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/135

Astonishing.

Thanks a bunch Blue Goose.