Tossed a different set of wheels on the 240 today...

[patsbimmer1]

I was just wondering what had happened with this car recently!  I love the old volvos!  Nice build!

[Earl]

Looks like you are doing all the right things Tom. Keep it up=)

[The Full Banana]

Thanks guys! It's been a lot of fun so far, and there are more neat things on the horizon. Cayenne 6-pots are spendy...

[rampelsauce]

Flocked the dash?  Can we get some more pics?  I've been thinking, nay musing, about it recently.

[The Full Banana]

I'll see if I can get a decent picture next time I'm in the garage.

[wasnt m3]

Wow, this is coming a long way! What color is the bay sprayed?

[DrLeadFoot]

I like dis

[The Full Banana]

wasnt m3 said:

Wow, this is coming a long way! What color is the bay sprayed?

It's Duplicolor Engine Enamel 'Cast Coat Iron' with a whole bunch of clear and wax on top. 

It's a really goofy color. Looks a lot different depending on the lighting. In natural light it's a dark grey, and incandescent light brings out a lot more greenish brown. Certainly different, but I like it. I wanted some amount of contrast with the exterior paint while still being somewhat neutral.

[Earl]

That's what my block is painted with. Great choice. When are you planning to throw the motor in?

[The Full Banana]

Hoping to drop it in next weekend. I just need to clean and paint a few brackets.

[The Full Banana]

Quick couple things: (the other things I don't have pictures of yet)

Tossed on the new 330mm rotors (Volvo S60R) and threw a RC over top to get an idea. 

modified Volvo bellhousing with adapter plate to mate to my getrag 265

Engine complete-enough to go in. 

[jc43089]

Looking good!

[rampelsauce]

Dat in-jun doe.

[Earl]

I thought you were going to drop the engine in a few weekends ago? =P

[YoungCR]

RC's are gonna look great on that car Can't wait to see the engine in that beautiful bay.

[The Full Banana]

Thanks, guys! Uh oh, just realized I might have a roadblock from putting this engine in this weekend. I need 6mm dowel pins for the flywheel/pressure plate. Crap.

[jc43089]

Can you pull the ones from the FW I sent you or are they a different size?

[The Full Banana]

Hmmm, good thought. I'll have to take a look.

[The Full Banana]

Well, I checked the e36 dowel pins this morning before work, and they are too big. 

however, I think I should be alright... Dustin to the rescue!

[The Full Banana]

Big ol' calipers.