Refurbishing the Bumpers on Monica the Volvo 240!

[@rakeshtak]

Looking good! A step closer to completion! I personally think a big diffuser will complement the *new part* and the ducktail really well!

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

I thought this at first, but the rear end of the 240 is quite visually "heavy" as it is. The spoiler lightens it, a big DTM-style diffuser might be a little too much and accentuate the rear overhang too much?

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Rakeshtak, it's certainly getting closer! Keep your eyes peeled to see what happens lol

[@sledge2307]

Yes to the diffuser! You are a wizard Harry but only half as strong without your teammate, I like how she comes back in and plays mom with you xD Just put it down to lack of sleep mate :D Great video as always!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We'll have a play with the diffuser 😁 Leane finds out hard to stay out of the workshop, once the little one is a bit bigger things will get back to 'normal' lol. Totally sleep deprived at the mo 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@Strike86]

Just an FYI about using EvapoRust - it strips rust off bolts but it also removes any protective coating or plating on them (bluing, zinc plating etc.) so they'll be naked steel and rust the second they get wet. When you've got good nuts and bolts with slight surface rust like that, definitely send them off to an electroplating outfit and get them re-done in zinc. Electroplating metal hardware is a whole other rabbit hole of car restoration to go down, but it can make a huge difference to finish and longevity.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

This thing looks baller what an aggressive looking 240! Bumpers came out so nice

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Definitely mean looking isn't she! Bold and beautiful!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

@@WhitelandRestorations a stunner!

[@stevenwade5189]

Simple is best. The car is looking fantastic. Be careful not to over do it Respectfully

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah we don't want it to look silly, it would be ready to over cook it. Subtle but awesome is what we're aiming for!

[@artan8664]

Usually I don't like it when people throw the quad headlights on the newer style front end, but you made it look like it belongs there. 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

This one is the inbetween face that's know as a 'coffin nose'. It was actually a real pain to get everything to fit but we got there in the end!

[@chrisyboy219]

Those quad lights look like the old DOT approved ones that were common for US 240's. Totally ruined the look and as a bonus performed terribly: two glowworms in a jam jar sort of light output. No idea how these led ones perform. The fashion in the US was to replace with Euro spec so you could actually see where you were going at night.

[@artan8664]

@@WhitelandRestorations yes i know, it's a euro spec 81-85 which means it has the newer style headlights, indicators, frontfenders and the newer style sheet metal under the lights.

[@davidflamee]

Brilliant job, looking fabulous. Loving the quad headlamps, and cant wait to see everything illuminated, including the rear clusters.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks for watching! Full walk around coming soon

[@resaurce8834]

Love the build so far, but boy those headlights look ugly! :( It's sad you didn't film the bumpers renewal, been looking forward to see the process, but thank you for quality Volvo content! :)

[@neilmustow368]

Monica looking great with the bumpers on 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Neil! She's looking ready to go almost!

[@peteredwards7872]

Looking very mean and moody. Personally I think a more subtle diffuser to add balance to the ducktail, too big and it’s going to look saggy bottomed. Awesome work 👍👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah we don't want Monica looking like she's had a butt implant! 😂

[@peteredwards7872]

Big bottomed girls make the world go round 😉 😂😂 but you’re quite correct where Monica is concerned 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

That's totally going on the Monica playlist 😂😂😂

[@johnboy384]

Great channel, thanks for all the time you put into providing us viewers with the content. Much appreciated.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

You are very welcome! It's a pleasure to make videos for all our lovely subscribers!

[@-Astro--]

the old girl is looking great, I'd definitely go with a small diffuser on the rear. Can't wait to see it all done. Thanks for another great upload, love watching your stuff, especially on a Sunday evening with a cuppa 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Aww thanks Rob! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Milk no sugar for me lol! ☕

[@DeanofMachines]

Dang those are looking nice!!!! I like the color matched lower lip.

[@elzamili]

Good job, I saw the previous videos and I was enjoying all the time ❤️Love you from Iraq 🇮🇶

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Hey glad to see we're popping up in Iraq! Many 240s out there? Thanks for watching!

[@elzamili]

@@WhitelandRestorations yes there is some of 240s out there, I already was watching this series couple days ago and I was glad that you published this video recently

[@enriquelopez9124]

That Volvo 240 is getting to look even more spectacular I was thinking how about the the European strips that go on the bumpers they are red and white plus they are reflective that would even make it look 👌 👏 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We're going to leave the bumpers black.... Going to stick with just two colours on the outside, Slate grey and black 👌

[@amishwizard]

I’m personally a huge fan of the headlights and would love to know where I could get my hands on some. Need these for my 240 lol

[@billgriffiths1685]

Love the Headlights, looks like an American Big Rig.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We do love the US quad look on the 240. Mean!

[@billgriffiths1685]

@@WhitelandRestorations very "get out my way".

[@connor45rm85]

No to the difusser imo, great project.

[@craigwall5194]

OMG sorry but those lights and splitter are just awful....turned a classy build into a ricer special.....very surprised but its not my car and taste or lack of is subjective. Quality of the work though is superb as always. (CAVEAT I LOVE THE COLOUR AND DUCKTAIL!).

[@chrisyboy219]

Gotta agree there, the front lights look like they came from the pound shop, sorry! Not a big fan of the colour or the duck tail. It all just looks a bit like a teenage boy inherited grandma's car when she died and he proceeded to go mad in the RIPSPEED section of Halfords for stick on tat.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Wait till you see it all finished. We did want a unique look, we all have different tastes and that makes the car community all the better. Everyone's opinions are always welcome! Next week we finish up the front end 👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Well we never set out for a standard look. There are plenty of grandads out there that would love Monica 😂 Def not Halfords stick on tat though... No chrome badges either 😂

[@philtucker1224]

I have to agree, that rear spoiler (on an old Volvo of all things) looks ridiculous. Bumpers look nice though…

[@ianwiggins8782]

You done a good job in bumpers Avenue very good tidy if I’d of seen if that was me you know just seen it when I was getting it meant to get it I would’ve done the price down a bit I want to know what she did pay for it anyway that Volvo because if you was if it was cheap you can a good job on it and it looks very nice

[@GI-rk2fy]

Monica is looking so good. Soon I am hoping that she, and yourselves will meet Gladys.😁

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Can't wait! She's itching to get out there for a blast 😁

[@michaelhutton9766]

looking real awesome love watching you both do such an awesome job i will be ordering my volvo t as soon as possible great job and great eam work

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Michael! Glad you're enjoying the content. Volvo t-shirts are available now!

[@brianiswrong]

Hard to see (for me) but does she have a spare wheel well having below the boot floor? If so would any rear diffuser cover the hump up and smooth the shape into both sides of underneath the bumper line?

[@justint2398]

Really curious how a diffuser would look, been thinking about that for my 240 project, GO NUTS!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We just think it's empty space crying out for a little something... Should be interesting at least

[@justint2398]

@@WhitelandRestorations amazing work on the bumpers, I flipped my front splitter upside down for a more aggressive look, it's quite a common but messy mod, really excited to see what you do with the rear end, the whole car looks so nice! Love the channel, inspiring me to get back to cars.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We did look into doing the same but as you say it's a messy look. We'll prob do the diffuser after we get the diff done. Get back on the cars, it's a brilliant hobby and well worth it!

[@brendonhearn8778]

Love your channel, and the natural way you both come across. Yes, I have sub scribed. I do want the leather seat covers you guys did, for our 244. And these bumpers look awesome!

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

Subtle diffuser, yes; it might look a little off if you go SuperGT/DTM-style full send on it.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah don't think we'll go full on. We've got a mould down the back that should be subtle enough. Keep your eyes out for a fibre glass episode!

[@touraneindanke]

Stunning color. More classy as original 💪👍

[@theoriginalwallace]

Oh Lewis, you naughty boy! No car cover! I bet Leanne gave you a stern talking to! 🤣🤣 Cheers. Leigh.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Lol more like a ribbing instead of a telling off 😂

[@theoriginalwallace]

@@WhitelandRestorations 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisdixon849]

Hi both, liking the new merch, especially the yellow Mexico t-shirt. I personally would love it if you were able to do a mk RS 2000 one in the logo script (ie the letters and numbers inter-mingled) in amber as this was a car that I had in the 80s and still love it. (i know it's a big as, but i also believe it would be a good seller for you. For me it was also the mk2 RS 2000 that brought me to your channel originally. Take care all.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Well Chris you're in luck! We've got a RS2000 t-shirt designed which is just getting its final tweeks and should be released next week. Keep an eye on the channel for updates!

[@chrisdixon849]

@@WhitelandRestorations Oh brilliant, i will look forward to seeing it. By the way, congratulations on your new arrival 😊.

[@DocBenson]

Not a fan of the quad headlights, but BIG fan of the revamped bumpers :)

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Doc, the bumpers did turn out well didn't they. Wait till you see the front end finished next week 😉

[@billsheehy1660]

This car looks great, never really noticed one before

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Considering how many Volvo made you don't really see many on the roads anymore!

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Just a suggestion and certainly not a criticism dude Do you Think you should put some spacers on those wheels bring them out flush with the body ? it would make it look better I think ( to my eyes anyway ) those wheels give the appearance of being a bit to small and tucked under a bit 🤔 but the cars really coming together though looking nice I can’t say I’m a Volvo fan in any shape but I’m starting to like this one , I also respect individuality and respectful customisation you’ve certainly took it up a notch from grandads shopping chariot nice job 👌👍

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Not at all we love all your comments! We have spacers, there's only one on at the mo because we're trying to get all the body work and interior finished before moving on to suspension/wheels. It will look so much better! Grandad's shopping chariot.... Love it 😂

[@PopsMotorcycles]

Hi great content as always, diffuser would look good but not too big.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah big enough too see but not in your face. We always think subtle changes are best on cars 👌

[@retrobiker670]

11:05: First thoughts were, 'what an original idea to make a mobile toolcabinet out of a baby pram ;-) But seriously...nice work!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Lol pram tool cart! We know what we're going to do with it now when she grows out of it 😂

[@ravenmaster6364]

That looks great i love the old volvo bricks! those bumpers arw amazing too! i may need to do my mk2 golf ones with that paint you have used 👍 many thanks for your help

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@danjones2913]

BIG YES on the diffuser, definitely something I want to run on my wagon. Loving the build, quality as always. Think I’ll have a crack at restoring my numbers now, they to have a few gouges to take care of. Did you just use a body filler for that?

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We sanded out most of the damage, used bumper filler to smooth them out. Reshaped the details and then plastic primed, primered and then painted in satin black 👌

[@troyward8349]

did you prime the plastic bumper first or just clean it and shoot?

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

Liking the quad headlight look! (US spec cars had them?)

[@bobjohnson1587]

And Canadian spec cars, too!

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Subtle diffuser yes, Have a look at how someone did one on Built by Jeff’s Porsche! 😂

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Will check out out lol

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

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[@2strokemad63]

Brilliant once again just bought a media blaster can you tell me any modifications you have made to improve it much appreciated

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Mick! Yeah make sure you have good dry air and keep your media dry in storage otherwise you'll get clogs. Upgrade your lights if you need to. Degrease parts before hand if you can and don't overfill it with media 👍

[@2strokemad63]

Thank you I think people don’t subscribe because they think you have to pay like a magazine etc

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah next time we'll remind people it's totally free! It helps us out loads too.... Tell your friends lol

[@DeanofMachines]

No big diffuser btw.

[@dokebrick1962]

What is the paint code for the car in the video?

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

A diffuser would look good, provided it's not too outlandish! 🙂

[@ivanbro1208]

Please explain to me how did you put those quad square headlights?? Please, i also would love to convert my front to the older style quad square headlights.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

The next episode goes through what we did for the conversion. Hardest part was sourcing the lights. We found a set for sale in the US on ebay in the end.

[@ivanbro1208]

@@WhitelandRestorations oh i cant wait for it, always liked more the american headlight version

[@Bonkerzqtxo]

I've currently got a 740 i want to restore, the bumper has been almost pierced, and the rubber is up in one area, My potential idea was to melt it down then smooth it down and sand it flat again, do you think that would work or is this a horrible idea? Thanks

[@WhitelandRestorations]

First use a hot air gun to soften the plastic and get the shape back. Flatten off the plastic the beat you can. If you have a tear or rip you can plastic weld it back together with a soldering iron and some similar plastic if you need to. I find if it's not in a flexible area I find q-bond excellent for filling holes. You can also get special bumper filler that's black and flexible 👍

[@Bonkerzqtxo]

@@WhitelandRestorations Thanks man! Excited to see your indicators / tail lights when they're finished, as that's the same look I'm wanting to go for!

[@bobjohnson1587]

For the most part I like what you're doing with the 240 but why would you want to tint the front indicators and rear lights very dark black? It just makes it much more difficult for other drivers to see your brake lights, turn signals and parking lights. There's a reason why such lights (bulbs) are rated at a certain candlepower and why Volvo went with the lenses that they did - to be sure that others can see them. When you cover those bulbs over with darkly tinted lenses you are just inviting trouble. After doing all that work on it do you really want to see that lovely 240 get rear-ended because a following driver couldn't see your brake lights on a bright day? (Btw some jurisdictions prohibit the use of dark lenses on such lights. I know where I live, they're banned. You may want to check before you further consider tinting the existing lenses.)

[@amrnasser1324]

Definitely make a diffuser for it but please change that front end it looks very bad

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Front end isn't finished yet.... Wait till you see it all done!

[@jasondear8440]

I`m subscribed and am interested in merch for Xmas pressy`s! lotus etc...also Hubnut! sorry Lol! big big fan....wish you could do my Jimny alas am a bit poor at mo....maybe one day!

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks for subscribing! Maybe one day... if we hit 100k subscribers we'll do a competition to restore a subscriber's car for free!

[@jasondear8440]

@@WhitelandRestorations What a kind thought! I love my little Jmny being disabled I have a limited choice of cars, I was used to motability cars but they have nothing now so my little 2004 Mode gets me everywere! sadly think it just scraped through last MOT, got till July next year, if I was fit enough ide get underneath and sort it! lol ide never get up! anyway you guys take care...keep the videos coming and ill keep watching!

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Be good if you could demonstrate the scuff removal etc on a typical plastic bumper etc.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

We'll try our best to get a bumper repair video done soon. Might even have another 240 bumper floating around in storage

[@paullaverty3038]

Use some blaster and a longer handled breaker bar not a ratchet

[@grayfool]

Corr! What a pair of bumpers. Lovely. Sorry mum, I have now subscribed.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

What's a Volvo 240 without chunky bumpers hey! Thanks for subscribing! 😁👍

[@johncreamer3318]

No diffuser....or blacked out lights....sorry just my opinion. What wheels will you be putting on?

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Different tastes are why we all have such awesome, different and unique cars. Your opinion is always welcome here! Our wheels are on it, they are from a Lotus Europa S and they will be going black 👍

[@johncreamer3318]

@@WhitelandRestorations yip and this one will be awesome no doubt. Every step has been such a great addition. The black will make them wheels. I'm a sucker for concaved or dished wheels tho, especially on a car with even slightly flared or extended arches.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

You should check out Lewis' wheels on his E30 project.... You'd like those!

[@micheltebraake7915]

A diffuser? The Volvo needs a towbar!😉

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Funny you should say that...... We're going to try and do that eventually lol

[@micheltebraake7915]

@@WhitelandRestorations So then the Volvo gets a diffuser and a towbar.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Some sort of removable tow bar that works with the diffuser.... Going to be fun figuring that out 😁

[@micheltebraake7915]

@@WhitelandRestorations You will succeed Lewis!

[@coopers4491]

Great content keep recording 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks Cooper S. We'll keep doing our best 😁

[@stephenmelrose1082]

Not a fan of the lights tbh ! They remind me of those awful lexus rear lights that used to get fitted to Imprezas etc 🤣 I'm all for sexy black accessories though so a diffuser may be good with the splitter and duck tail ....... I do like that you dare to be a bit different though ! When you putting a 5 cyl turbo motor in it ?

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Got to be different! I'd like Monica to be instantly recognised in a crowd of 240s. We've actually got a BMW V8 at the back of the shed with her name on too......

[@stephenmelrose1082]

@@WhitelandRestorations I was going to say v8 but you might have to get some fatter rear wheels just for doing donuts 😋

[@spencereagle1118]

The lights are truly hideous, it looks as if you are channeling Poundland.

[@jamesmcneill9285]

Diffuser - yes, but not too OTT.

[@troyward8349]

DIFFUSERRRRR!!!

[@alastairwatson3201]

I’ve loved everything you’ve ever done on this channel. However, those quad-lights and the reflectors below are d r e a d f u l ! They just don’t work, aesthetically; the car looks robotic and its front’s out of whack with the rest of the resto and mods. Your car, of course; you can do as you wish but surely there’s a better lighting option. The splitter’s ok, though.

[@tonymontana897]

Those headlights look disgusting. Yuk.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@aftergrowth]

medium diffuser

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Yeah that's what we're thinking too.....

[@bobjohnson1587]

I've been driving these Volvo's - in one form or another - for almost 45 years. Yikes! lol I have even gone through 2 complete restorations on one of them and do all of the required work. Yes, they do require work! (I can't find anyone else who will touch them! lol) So, I have a fairly good knowledge of these models and I happen to like the look of quad headlights on these models. During a full restoration in '87 I had the dual rectangular headlights, that were OE on my '77 264GL, removed and replaced with the quad ones. I felt it updated the look of the car since that model from '79 on - in North America - had come with the quad headlights. So, I like the look of the quad headlights on your 240. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about those reflector replacements. Sigh! 😟

[@duncangrainge]

I just subscribed, god I think I married you once 🤣

[@mattm6720]

I'm sure to get shot for saying this but those headlights and reflectors look terrible. Each to their own.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Indeed, each to their own! Wait till next week when they are finished.... You might change your mind!

[@standbanger2]

I know the head lights aren't finished and maybe i will change my mind when they are finished but they aren't for me, never realy liked the American style volvo headlights, don't let me influence you, it is each to their own, just saying not for me! MARMITE is the word i suppose lol

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Totally, everyone has their own likes. That's what makes the car community awesome! The headlight episode is next, hopefully we car twist your arm! 😁 They are totally marmite but they're mean marmite lol

[@426baron]

@@WhitelandRestorations I fear you may have several arms to twist. They remind me of cheapo early 2000s tuning. I hope they make good light 😉

[@rayanderson921]

No big diffuser....also, sorry but, not a fan of the front light setup 🙈

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Each to their own, it's a restomod not a standard restoration. Wait till you see it finished 👌

[@rayanderson921]

@@WhitelandRestorations absolutely each to their own, I didn't want it to come across as a dig. I love the modern touches you've done, especially with things like the seats, I'm all for making a classic easier to live with in the modern world. If everyone liked the same things, it'd be a boring place 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂 can't wait to see it finished

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Exactly! If we all liked the same things the world would be a very boring place indeed 😁

[@robertbboyd2003]

defuser yes yes yes.

[@WhitelandRestorations]

Hell yeah!