Garage - Joe's Red Brick
SacramentoJoe
June 1, 2011
Year:
1983
Make:
Volvo
Model:
244
Trim:
DL
Vehicle nickname:
Joe's Red Brick
Current odometer reading:
145000
Driving Environment:
suburban
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Highway / City %:
20
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 145000 miles on the odometer
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
A gift from a friend whose dad got it from a friend. I was given this when he passed away. A local vehicle that was well taken care of by the orignal owner but has recently been much negelcted.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Stock
Suspension Modifications:
New Rear Shocks. Wheee!
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Stock GL rims
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
It had seat covers when I got it; some cats had been living in the car so I shampooed the heck out of it. Cleaned and cleaned again.
It had moss and lichen growing on the paint. It had been repainted many years ago, so with some Meguires and lots elbow grease, I got it to look great from 20 feet.
I couldn't get the rims clean until I tried oven cleaner. Then I polished the hubcaps till I got them to shine. I still can't get the rims to shine, but at least they look clean.
Future Modifications:
All of the things that need to be fixed, one at a time, in the order of importance.
1983
Make:
Volvo
Model:
244
Trim:
DL
Vehicle nickname:
Joe's Red Brick
Current odometer reading:
145000
Driving Environment:
suburban
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Highway / City %:
20
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 145000 miles on the odometer
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
A gift from a friend whose dad got it from a friend. I was given this when he passed away. A local vehicle that was well taken care of by the orignal owner but has recently been much negelcted.
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Stock
Suspension Modifications:
New Rear Shocks. Wheee!
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Stock GL rims
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
It had seat covers when I got it; some cats had been living in the car so I shampooed the heck out of it. Cleaned and cleaned again.
It had moss and lichen growing on the paint. It had been repainted many years ago, so with some Meguires and lots elbow grease, I got it to look great from 20 feet.
I couldn't get the rims clean until I tried oven cleaner. Then I polished the hubcaps till I got them to shine. I still can't get the rims to shine, but at least they look clean.
Future Modifications:
All of the things that need to be fixed, one at a time, in the order of importance.
