1988 240 GLT tan leather seats/door panels

wooble · May 2nd, 2009, 12:17

Hi all,

I have just bought myself, sight unseen, an '88 volvo 240 GLT estate with the tan leather interior off eBay. I've picked it up today, and while it's in good nick mechanically, the previous owner hasn't given the interior much love. Both front seats, the front door cards and the handbrake surround are pretty much ruined, so I'm looking for these parts in usable condition. I might be interested in the boot carpeting and side panels too if I can't clean off the current ones.

Or, if anybody has a full set of black seats, door panels and carpet, I could buy that and swap the whole lot over.

I also have a '93 240 torslanda in reasonable condition going for scrap, so I could trade parts from that.

Thanks

gary austin · May 3rd, 2009, 21:49

hi wooble the tan interior is quite rare you should try to clean what youve got ive also got tan in my 240glt. there was a pair of door cards on ebay recently but were for pre electric windows ie holes for winder handles.for small trim bits ie new handbrake suround armrests ect try ebay.com lots in the usa. i changed my handbrake suround to black looks fine just had to spray the hand brake lever to match good luck gary

wooble · May 4th, 2009, 00:29

I knew the tan interior was quite rare when I bought it - I didn't know quite what a state it was in, though. Water damage, tears, cigarette burns, the whole nine yards! The driver's seat at least requires total replacement, the frame's snapped and the whole seat is covered in cuts, and both front door cards are broken in two. Nothing remained of the handbrake surround but shards! Not at all pleased with the seller who did his best to hide all this.

I'm in 2 minds, whether to cut my losses and sell the car for whatever I can get, or whether to try and replace the interior with a full set from a car being broken. I've no problem changing over to a black leather interior if I can find one for a good price.

940SportsEdition · May 5th, 2009, 22:25

I think our local breakers has a 240 with tan leather in it, will have a look for you when I am next there, may not be until the weekend though.

wooble · May 6th, 2009, 09:13

Thankyou, I would really appreciate that!

May 2nd, 2009, 12:17	#1
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	1988 240 GLT tan leather seats/door panels Hi all, I have just bought myself, sight unseen, an '88 volvo 240 GLT estate with the tan leather interior off eBay. I've picked it up today, and while it's in good nick mechanically, the previous owner hasn't given the interior much love. Both front seats, the front door cards and the handbrake surround are pretty much ruined, so I'm looking for these parts in usable condition. I might be interested in the boot carpeting and side panels too if I can't clean off the current ones. Or, if anybody has a full set of black seats, door panels and carpet, I could buy that and swap the whole lot over. I also have a '93 240 torslanda in reasonable condition going for scrap, so I could trade parts from that. Thanks

May 3rd, 2009, 21:49	#2
gary austin senior member Last Online: Feb 6th, 2024 16:57 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: kelty fife	tan seats hi wooble the tan interior is quite rare you should try to clean what youve got ive also got tan in my 240glt. there was a pair of door cards on ebay recently but were for pre electric windows ie holes for winder handles.for small trim bits ie new handbrake suround armrests ect try ebay.com lots in the usa. i changed my handbrake suround to black looks fine just had to spray the hand brake lever to match good luck gary

May 5th, 2009, 22:25	#4
940SportsEdition From sweden with love Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2016 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton	I think our local breakers has a 240 with tan leather in it, will have a look for you when I am next there, may not be until the weekend though. __________________ [URL=http://www.mybannermaker.com][/URL V40 1.9T4, V40 1.8 xs Previous car 940 Sports Edition, Graphite galaxy's, turbo plus kit, roof bars, dog guard, load cover, load tray, seven seats.

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May 4th, 2009, 00:29	#3
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	I knew the tan interior was quite rare when I bought it - I didn't know quite what a state it was in, though. Water damage, tears, cigarette burns, the whole nine yards! The driver's seat at least requires total replacement, the frame's snapped and the whole seat is covered in cuts, and both front door cards are broken in two. Nothing remained of the handbrake surround but shards! Not at all pleased with the seller who did his best to hide all this. I'm in 2 minds, whether to cut my losses and sell the car for whatever I can get, or whether to try and replace the interior with a full set from a car being broken. I've no problem changing over to a black leather interior if I can find one for a good price.

May 6th, 2009, 09:13	#5
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Thankyou, I would really appreciate that!

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