I smashed my GLT. Anyone need parts?

[wooble]

As the title says. 1988 GLT estate, manual box, car's a writeoff but still some good bits on it. The interior stays for now but may become available depending on whether the next 240 I get has tan interior or not. Probably the wheels will stay too. I'm going to be stealing a bunch of engine parts off it for may B230FT project, but most other stuff that's not smashed up is for sale. Car needs to be kept as a rolling unit for now.

To be honest I really don't have the energy to dig into it and part it out, but it pains me to see good parts go to the crusher. The car's only about until the end of the month and maybe scrapped sooner if I get sick of the sight of it. It's also not at my home so I can't just run outside and do things instantly. I'll remove and post small bits, and remove bigger bits for you to collect, but I can't be bothered to run around arranging couriers for stuff.

Located in west Surrey, 5 minutes drive from M25 junction 11.

Pics just after the crash:

[Skunkola]

Owch, very sad news. Hope you're all right.

If the driver's door is ok, how much would you want for it?

[244T]

it did its job, do hope someone has the enerhy to recycle the bits you dont need / want.

What did you hit? a very sharp impact

Thanks for taking the trouble to post it oh here!

[wooble]

It was entirely my fault, I was distracted at a junction and made a right turn in front of an oncoming car, was probably about a 40mph combined collision, I was doing about 15 and he was doing 25. Everyone walked away unhurt, thankfully. The Volvo still runs and drives believe it or not, the only damage mechanically was to the battery which ended up being chopped up by the fan. The other car (nissan sunny) was crumpled up like tinfoil. Certainly made me appreciate the build quality!

The driver's door is good as far as I'm aware, I haven't clapped eyes on the car since it came back from the assessors yesterday so hopefully they haven't run a forklift through the door or anything. It's got 22 years worth of average wear on the paint but no deep scratches/dents/rust that I'm aware of, £20 sound reasonable? I honestly don't know when I'll find time to remove it, maybe this weekend or maybe next.

[244T]

Pleased it was only metal that was hurt...

[Doug2942]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune, hope you are OK.
You may remember I collected a roof rack for my 740 from you some time ago.
All the best
Doug

[wilmot]

Sounds silly I know but i've been quoted 3-5 weeks delivery time for a thingy called a ball stud that screws into the door pillar of my GLT estate tailgate and holds the brass thingy on the end of the gas strut. Not very technical but I'll be on the M25 on Sunday. Any chance of calling round and having a go at removing it?

[magicbusdriver]

Hello,

Could I have the following please if they are still available -

1. Both front door pockets
2. The handbrake surround
3. Tailgate (if the bottom is OK)
4. Headlight reflectors if they survived intact

Also, is there is a 3rd rear seat conversion ?

Thanks,

Simon

p.s. you can email me directly on simoncordery@btinternet.com

[tessie]

Hi
Looking for the two tailgate number plate lights?
Cheers
Stuart

[wooble]

OK, sorry for being away a bit, I've been collecting my new car and fettling it a bit, it has a tan interior so most of the interior inc. handbrake console and door pockets are beng kept as spares. I'm keeping all the black trim that survived too as I hate the chrome - if anybody has a set of side strips or bumper trims in black I'm up for buying it.

So here's some replies to everyon's requests, hope I've got you all!

240 - £25 posted for 4 headrest cushions and an owners manual - I have an 88 and an 89 manual.

Mark1stu - £5 posted for the tailgate release trim

Wilmot - I can't justify charging for what amounts to a bolt, give me your address and I'll put on in an envelope for you.

Magicbusdriver - headlight reflectors aren't any good, the tailgate is usable, only a few spots of surface rust, no holes in it. However, the paint's pretty worn on it and it has 2 medium-sized dents in it. The pictures make it look better than it is. £20 if you still want it, mostly because removal is a pain in the behind. If you're looking for a 3rd seat kit, I was offered one in tan by 'Volvo Paul' on these forums about a month ago, he may well stil have it.

Tessie - tailgate lights are available, not the best ones in the world but they both work and are whole, though the foam seals are perished. £10 posted for the pair.