Why You Shouldn't Put Your Car in a Shipping Container

[@charlie225]

Hey Sledge, so great to see u back on YT, hope all is well with U, miss involvoed and the baby, be well and hope to see more content, cheers mate!😉

[@Bassalicious]

Glad to see Lily run and you waffle on again! :) Eh, she didn't break, she just wanted to be heard better. :D You do you Sledge, don't force yourself to do YT when you're not feeling it. I'd rather have a video every few months with a happy Sledge than see burnt-out Sledge every other day. Much love, brother.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Dude so nice to see you back and see that old girl moving! Maybe the exhaust is sign for that upgrade like you mentioned. Definitely upload the videos! Look after your self dude

[@harryireland1935]

Mustie1, the KZbin fix-it guru did some videos where he put windows and ventilation in his shipping container. Of course, he owns his outright so it's not an option available to everyone. But it can be fixed and it does provide excellent storage when making the changes necessary. Good to see you back, really hope you'll return to KZbin.

[@nunoalves4285]

Dear Sledge, really great to see you again. Hope you and your family are ok. All the best for the future!

[@DeanofMachines]

Hey man! Glad to see you’re alive and well!!

[@MrTeabag58]

Great to see you filming again. I'd be more than happy to see just the occasional video rather than none at all. Good on ya, Fella.

[@ched999uk]

Great to see you and the 240 again. Hope all is well with your family - little worried that you didn't mention miss Involvod or the little one!

[@OleVanDole]

Welcome back, i have been thinking alot the last year about your abrupt dissapearance. As a fresh dad myself i totally got the life changing situation you found yourself in, but i hope you can tell us a little more. Atleast something within your comfort zone about the last year. We care about you, best wishes

[@nilslorenz6554]

Thanks for this upload, Sledge - nice to see you. I take all Involvo´d content, doesn´t matter if it´s older stuff or an upload every now and then when it suits you best. Every video is a pleasure😉

[@jameskyle380]

It's so nice to see you back and some Volvo content! A coupling may be a temp fix.

[@leoademayyyne4979]

Hi Sledge! Nice to see Lili running and driving! I had the same thing happen to me on my 240 a few months ago, on a drive with my girlfriend, needless to say I felt a bit silly 😅😂 I had rust on other spots of the exhaust so I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try the stainless exhaust kit from Ferrita sold on Skandix. I gotta say, it's quite expensive, but for now I'm satisfied and I just feel good knowing that it's stainless and should therefore stay in a nice shape for a whiiiiile.

[@gazzebow]

Gahh I've missed these Sunday Volvo updates ❤️

[@evanlewis4857]

Best KZbin news EVER! Happy you're alive and well, but as you can see, your fans (and our Volvos) need you!

[@mikesphoenix_e46m3]

Welcome back missed your videos

[@fhwolthuis]

If she's a keeper, it is worth investing in a good exhaust, even an stainless steel custom damper might be an option, I have had that done on my car and it was actually surprisingly affordable.

[@fannycraddock99]

Hi Sledge. As many have said you are much loved and missed. Sorry about Lilly but I know that you will fix her in time. Sorry about everything else that has happened. Take care.

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

It's nice to see you back posting again. Hope all is well with you and your family.👍

[@brunothedog01]

Good to see again. Love my 240...so much character in these old volvos....

[@michaelgoodwyn8077]

Man, it is so good to see you. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@wolfburgherr5433]

welcome back on yt. love your videos!! lot of interesting stuff for my 940!! 👍

[@davidhenderson3252]

Glad to hear from you again. I’m also glad that you put the Scorpius rims back on Lily, she looks proper now.😊

[@hungryboy424]

You have been missed, one of of the best Volvo content on here ! Hope the family are ok. Regards.

[@smoothdurban]

What a shock after your last video. I wasn’t expecting you to post so soon. Everyone who has owned an old 240 has had the exhaust fall apart at some time so once again welcome to the prestigious club. You really are showcasing the joys of old 240 ownership. Love your videos and keep them coming!

[@MrSkoda105s]

Great to see you again! ❤

[@leonardomonti2829]

I had a bad day, then I saw Involvo'd is back so it's a good day. The car starting right up was the icing on the cake. On to more videos, take your time, good luck!

[@scotty_doom]

It really is fantastic to see you back again even if it does end up being fleeting (but hopefully it doesn't!).

[@moody_weirdo]

nice to see you're back

[@einfeldt777]

Wonderful news, so glad your back 🤗🤗🤗

[@ChrisCars.]

Great video, look forward to potentially seeing more!

[@cheharrison7107]

Hey fantastic news dude! Look forward to double Volvo Sunday; Involvo'd and Dean of Machines! Just had the same thing happen to my exhaust too buddy. All the best, look forward to seeing the vids man 🤘

[@jakobmunk5608]

Where have you been, good to have you back mate.

[@SlimTortoise]

Nice to see you back, I'm sure a man of your talent can do other things than Volvo's, although having one myself I will miss if you don't mention them from time to time. All the best to your family btw. 🙂

[@ruchmann]

Nice to see you again!!🎉

[@timbre7999]

Glad to see you and one of your Volvos again, you always make such nice videos

[@shawnsdigginit8381]

I love those rims been looking the longest of time for those

[@760turbodiesel]

Great to see you back on youtube.

[@pampam2dapam]

yes! So glad you decide to put out some more vides. I've learned so much from you. Currently I am hunting down the reason for spongy brakes in my 93' 940T

[@agapesong]

Great to see you again.

[@carloskeim]

love this volvo content

[@blackrifle6736]

*Excellent, real life content with all the challenges that entails. Hope you can keep at least one of your Berlin 240 number plates as a souvenier of your time in Germany. I think you've has your fill of rust-prone, OE exhaust pipes. Cheers!*

[@marcinbujok7388]

Yey! That's great news! So good you are back! I've been missing you guys so much! Hope your family is going strong.😀

[@effectpower]

Happy to see ya mate.

[@fossil_free]

Nice to see you back! 👍💪

[@alexmilne7634]

We’re so happy you’re back mate!

[@stefftech7947]

So nice to see you again and the Volvo 240. Hope to see more of you soon 😊

[@JustFixIt99]

If it's your shipping container you could probably cut in an exhaust fan to keep air circulating. Should prevent the humidity from building up inside it. Or, alternatively, a dehumidifier inside could also fit the bill. Glad you're pondering a return.

[@AP-hp4yo]

Good to see you back

[@1.6Kilometres]

Oh no! We deep freeze ‘em over here in Canada. But like a good basket of chips, everything gets a generous shaking of salt on it!

[@bobvannunen]

Good to see you again

[@iridiumvalkyrie9017]

ARE YOU BACK?!?!?!?!? I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN SO SOON!!!

[@revolution1one]

I sensed an exhaust leak as soon as I heard Lily start up. I am on my second replacement rear muffler on my 245. Though the first replacement was a used unit so I didn't expect it to last. The current unit seems to be holding up with daily driving. It was made by a company called OES (original exhaust systems). I look forward to seeing some unreleased footage!

[@devinanderson6466]

Glad to see you back!

[@johnhopkins4920]

So nice to see you again. Very much looking forward to the “old” Bavarian content you mentioned at the end. Hope all is well - and heart warming to see all positive comments from fellow 240-740 owners and aficionados!

[@agustussmith2655]

Goog to see you back, we need an update on the 740 too!

[@jackjacko8706]

Welcome back. Unfortunately their is always some condensation in the rear of the tail pipe, unless it has been driven a fair distance prior to putting in the container . So the moisture would have sat in the lowest portion to merrily attack the metal. Cars should always be put into storage after they have got to full operating temperature to rid any lingering moisture especially in a cold climate . . I am happy that we have not heard the last of you. Best regards from Australia to your you and your family.

[@Augenatic]

hey man, great to see you uploading again!

[@papplet1]

Good to have you back 👍👍👍

[@Elvis35-77]

Flippin brilliant m8! Hope you and your wee family are doin gr8! Lookin fwd to more. TCB, Marty D ☺

[@jbeef1289]

Great news! We’ll be here for you when you’re ready. Eager to watch your content once again. Any chance you can edit in the church bells for us on your new stuff?? 😂

[@robray6408]

great to see you back again.

[@lucindas2931]

So glad to see you again!

[@retrotech383]

I do like the hat! My dad used to wear those when i was a kid hahah.

[@grantcanyon77]

thank you for pointing out this wonderful fact about shipping containers. Thank you for all the great content you made over the time of being on KZbin. I daily drive a wonderful stick-shift 85 sedan that I can't get enough of. Cheers from Portland Oregon!

[@togst]

Ah, the classic rusty exhaust. I recall buying a brand new complete exhaust for my 740 from the Volvo dealer many years ago. Lasted maybe 5 years before it broke in half. Exchanged it for a stainless exhaust and never regretted that decision. Even on my Amazon, the silencer I replaced a couple of years ago is already very rusted. And that isn't even driven on the winter roads! Rust scaling on it. Just a matter of time before it has a hole in it. Can't find a stock looking stainless system for my Amazon model, unfortunately. Though, a friend said he would weld one up for me if I got the appropriate parts.

I love those Volvo cloth interiors, especially in blue. They hold up amazingly well. The leather interiors seem to degrade very quickly.

[@robertrichardson1779]

Great to see you back. Missed you!

[@pyschocurt]

Glad to see you back mate, I think you got the skills to pull almost anything off just a fun guy to watch.. I've watched like most of your videos and i don't give a rats about cars! haha

[@paulfrere7902]

Very nice to see you active on your channel again. Good to see you’re out in a Volvo again 👍

[@dreamsun69]

We all love you so much ❤️

[@BEGGARWOOD1]

Wonderful ! And no they don’t like being parked up

[@markas850]

Yep my 850 I’ve had 30 years never been garaged and she doesn’t not like being driven! 200 and 700s are the same and as you mentioned they sweat in garage etc. So wise to get her out at least. I used to just run mine once a week while she was Sorned in the Peak District. I paid the price too letting her stand, brake parts rusting and siezing so lesson learnt.

[@jeremybedford2952]

Sledge, since you were last here, I bought a 1993 240 off a farmer in Worcester, it had one day of MOT left. It's a work in progress,😂 currently cant open the bonnet😊.

[@SkidsNDonuts]

Welcome back mate!

[@jefferysmith3930]

Great to see you back. I hope your family is well

[@GentilsGarage]

Great to see you back Sledge and looking forward to see what you have next

[@Gumboot-Cowboy]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Now to watch more videos here.

[@loose_unit]

Classic... My 940's exhaust broke too... Was swapping some stuff and snapped a stud off for the exhaust header and then an extraction tool shattered inside... ffs.

[@Bassalicious]

Oh ffs, my condolences. Hope you get it fixed soon. Header studs are always a pain but this is rough.

[@johnwatson2843]

shipping containers are a great way of storage, if you keep moisture in mind. Otherwise all those ships would deliver us spoiled goods :D If that container is airtight just use a couple bags of cat litter for moisture removal and change them every couple months and get a cheap hygrometer. If you dare you could also just flush out the oxygen with some inert gas (this is what real conservation tryhards do for long long term storing, they do put the car in an oversized balloon tho)

[@fhwolthuis]

I guess shipping containers are fine in hotter climates, see Sarah n Tuned who uses them too. But not in northern Europe 😢

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Very nice to see you are back. Welcome!

[@DaveBenson]

Looking forward to the videos

[@VOLVO1234]

I am very happy❤ volvo🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@1873Winchester]

I think a shipping container could be OK if you put in a dehumidifier.

[@aimarkabin209]

You need to have heating in a shipping container 🤏🔥

[@mikefoley360]

Condensation.

[@northof-62]

And fan going 24/7

[@cappaculla]

glad you're ok x

[@hedlund88]

Im all here for some involvo'd have missed the vids

[@justin.4583]

Thankz!!! Missed the Volvo content.. 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🤗🤗

[@martij30]

One thing I do to my Volvo before running it after a couple months of sleeping: run the starter for 5-10 seconds with the main lead off the rotor cap. This will get oil to the top of the engine before it starts to run and also flush a bit of the old fuel that's right at the carburettor/injectors.

[@smcm7010]

yes, please upload other stuff!! People like you help me to keep my brick on the road!

[@JoxuelOmar]

love you

[@mortimergladbreath]

Yeah, if I don't get crackin' on my exhaust soon that will be my fate as well! Even though I've had the parts for some years now I really hate exhaust work. Good to see you though! How about giving us a life update when you want to? We care about you.

[@jellybean1976928]

Identical failure on mine just a week ago.

[@User-wollswoycegawage]

Ok you've just changed my simple storage plan I was thinking a few containers to house my cars There cheap to buy Don't need planning permission BUT you've pointed out a problem that I had overlooked Condensation! !! Ok better than just sat outside What about a dehumidifier ? Or open doors to let it air

[@Bassalicious]

You'd need to hermetically seal it for dehumidification to make sense, I'd suggest a blow-up car garage tent with moisture absorbing silica packs inside. I've seen collectors conserve very expensive classics that way. Granted it was in underground garages, not containers, so the tent and silica would have to do more heavy lifting. But since they are blow-up, they are hermetically sealed and should work.

[@tuusannuuska]

The issue is the plywood, the wet plywood can contain tens of litres of water. So here how it works. You close the container, the temperature goes up so the moisture goes from the floor into air, at night temperature drops and the humidity condensates. What you need is proper ventilation so the water can evaporate out of the plywood and out, not to stay in the enclosed environment, where it will keep " raining" with temperature changes. Making it airtight is only going to make it worse. Depending what the container is used before, if the plywood is washed it may contain unbelievable amounts of water. Humidifiers or desiccants would help but the moistures comes from the floor. Get it dry and container well ventilated.

[@alexpym8216]

Get the IPD sports exhaust, it sounds amazing!💪

[@Raylo27]

Simons is good, but exhaust from Rakaror is very good too and stainless :)

[@boblevis2544]

Thanks!

[@Motor_O_Mer]

yay! something broke! good for us. Video😍

[@warpath9516]

Volvo dont need exhaust, it comes off naturally ;:D

[@warpath9516]

No actually, the exhausts rust like crazy because of the petrol is bad and takes up alot of condensate... when your exhaust stays for a long time + wet area + bad petrol and maybe petrol injections that leak it will build up in your exhaust system and could make your exhaust rust and then break...

[@Mads_Villebro]

Wuhuu your’e back! ❤

[@herrjonna2007]

Two in a week?? What did I do to deserve this?