240 General: - 240 headrests

Velorum · Jan 18th, 2007, 17:47

Evening all

Im up at the crack of dawn to go and have a look at this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-Volvo-240...QQcmdZViewItem

Ive emailed 'Torsten' to say that it looks from the photos that there are no rear head rests. He says that none were fitted when he bought it and there are no mounting holes for them.

I cant say that it bothers me that much (and certainly wont influence my decision to buy) but Im curious as to whether it is in fact the case that they were not fitted or whether some odd modifications have been made in the intervening years.

Thanks
Ian

Supermoto · Jan 18th, 2007, 22:31

I've yet to work out the finer points of rear headrests in the 240s! I have an 88 GLT in black leather, with no rear headrests ... though I'd like to have some! Looking for a seat back with them in if anyone knows of one in good nick for little cash?!

Tim

Velorum · Jan 19th, 2007, 21:27

Yes, had a look today and definately no mounting holes or signs of modification - looks as though they were never fitted as standard.

classicracing · Jan 20th, 2007, 12:17

Yup you're right rear head restraints came in on the 89 model year ( onsale in UK from Oct 88 although this date does not account for dealer run out of '88 models)
The seat back frame was also reinforced at this time
They are an easy swop over, the fixing points are the same.
Front seat back frames were also reinforced as there had been occurances of structural weakness in rear impact situations
Richard

Velorum · Jan 20th, 2007, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicracing

Yup you're right rear head restraints came in on the 89 model year ( onsale in UK from Oct 88 although this date does not account for dealer run out of '88 models)
The seat back frame was also reinforced at this time
They are an easy swop over, the fixing points are the same.
Front seat back frames were also reinforced as there had been occurances of structural weakness in rear impact situations
Richard

Thanks Richard.

I think that I'll keep it original though.

146ken · Jan 26th, 2007, 09:58

Hi ( I must learn how to work 'quote' on here, but this is FAO Supermoto )
I am collecting my 'new' 240 GLT from Andybytheway in Birmingham on Sunday. I am going to have to put a dog guard and boot liner in this and so the headrests will be removed most of the time. I am happy to sort out a swap for the back seat and headrests.

Supermoto · Jan 26th, 2007, 10:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by 146ken

I am happy to sort out a swap for the back seat and headrests.

A cunning plan!!!

You have a Private Message!

Tim

Jan 18th, 2007, 17:47	#1
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	240 headrests Evening all Im up at the crack of dawn to go and have a look at this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-Volvo-240...QQcmdZViewItem Ive emailed 'Torsten' to say that it looks from the photos that there are no rear head rests. He says that none were fitted when he bought it and there are no mounting holes for them. I cant say that it bothers me that much (and certainly wont influence my decision to buy) but Im curious as to whether it is in fact the case that they were not fitted or whether some odd modifications have been made in the intervening years. Thanks Ian __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jan 19th, 2007, 21:27	#3
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Yes, had a look today and definately no mounting holes or signs of modification - looks as though they were never fitted as standard. __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jan 26th, 2007, 09:58	#6
146ken VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2022 19:08 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Exeter View Photos By: 146ken	Seat with headrest for swap? Hi ( I must learn how to work 'quote' on here, but this is FAO Supermoto ) I am collecting my 'new' 240 GLT from Andybytheway in Birmingham on Sunday. I am going to have to put a dog guard and boot liner in this and so the headrests will be removed most of the time. I am happy to sort out a swap for the back seat and headrests.

Jan 18th, 2007, 22:31	#2
Supermoto Just call me Lovejoy! Last Online: Feb 21st, 2010 12:29 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Devizes	I've yet to work out the finer points of rear headrests in the 240s! I have an 88 GLT in black leather, with no rear headrests ... though I'd like to have some! Looking for a seat back with them in if anyone knows of one in good nick for little cash?! Tim

Jan 20th, 2007, 12:17	#4
classicracing Senior Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2010 09:55 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Taunton, Somerset	Yup you're right rear head restraints came in on the 89 model year ( onsale in UK from Oct 88 although this date does not account for dealer run out of '88 models) The seat back frame was also reinforced at this time They are an easy swop over, the fixing points are the same. Front seat back frames were also reinforced as there had been occurances of structural weakness in rear impact situations Richard

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