Wanted front grilles and side lights B16 Amazon

elans1 · Jan 9th, 2011, 14:25

Hello,

I´m looking for a set of front grilles and the early side lights for a 1961
model B16 Amazon.
As I´m in England every 2nd month collection is not a problem.

Thanks
Wolfgang

lukeball · Jan 10th, 2011, 17:45

By side lights, do you mean the front flashers (turn signals)? Those seem pretty hard to find at least the early clear ones are. I am currently using later model ones for the time being.

I have a question for you: are your rear taillight reflectors, the 4 bulb ones?

elans1 · Jan 10th, 2011, 19:31

Yes, I mean the front early clear flashers
On the car I have bought are the later flashers, front panel and grilles
and I try to get the original parts for the age of the car.

Wolfgang

classicswede · Jan 10th, 2011, 21:37

Have you managed to find an early front panel for it then?

lukeball · Jan 10th, 2011, 23:37

Those original front flashers are really hard to find (at least they are hard for me because I live in the U.S.). The thing with those, is that you need to have the complete kit to use them. This includes early reflector, rubber seal, different chrome trim piece and clear glass lens.

I have never been able to find all those things for both sides. I came close once, but the price was too high (about $200 and that didn't include the glass lens). You are from Germany, right? Here is something I found though: http://cgi.ebay.de/Volvo-Amazon-P120...ht_1130wt_1141

If you want a substitute, then buy this clear lens (it will fit the newer style). http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...cator/1010356/

Hopefully this helps your search.

elans1 · Jan 12th, 2011, 19:46

Hello lukeball,

Thanks, the ebay link was good.
Now I have a right chrome frame and a lens.

ClassicVolvoShop · Jan 14th, 2011, 10:14

Hello,

Quote:

Originally Posted by elans1

...On the car I have bought are the later... front panel and grilles ...

You do not answer this question:

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

Have you managed to find an early front panel for it then?

It's easy to find the parts you are looking for - but it is NOT easy to install the grills if you don't have the right front panel.
Are you aware of the fact that the front panel between B16 and B18/20 cars differs significantly?

elans1 · Jan 14th, 2011, 21:13

@ classicswede
No I don´t have an early front panel.

@ Classic Volvo Shop
I know they are different
You offered me a later front panel modified for the early grilles and after this
I have spoken to our panel beater and he said if I have the grilles he is able
to modify the later front panel I have.

ClassicVolvoShop · Jan 15th, 2011, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by elans1

@ Classic Volvo Shop
I know they are different
You offered me a later front panel modified for the early grilles and after this
I have spoken to our panel beater and he said if I have the grilles he is able
to modify the later front panel I have.

Hi,
I do not recoqnize this - I do not have a B16 front panel.. You must have me mixed up with someone else.

940_Turbo · Jan 16th, 2011, 02:50

[QUOTE=elans1;817531I have spoken to our panel beater and he said if I have the grilles he is able
to modify the later front panel I have.[/QUOTE]

The later front panel is substantially different from an early one. You can panel beat the apertures so they are smaller, but it still isn't the same. The crease on the front is different. You really need an original to look at to make a convincing look alike.

Jan 9th, 2011, 14:25	#1
elans1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2011 10:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leverkusen	Wanted front grilles and side lights B16 Amazon Hello, I´m looking for a set of front grilles and the early side lights for a 1961 model B16 Amazon. As I´m in England every 2nd month collection is not a problem. Thanks Wolfgang

Jan 10th, 2011, 17:45	#2
lukeball Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 20:21 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH	By side lights, do you mean the front flashers (turn signals)? Those seem pretty hard to find at least the early clear ones are. I am currently using later model ones for the time being. I have a question for you: are your rear taillight reflectors, the 4 bulb ones? __________________ 1959 Volvo Amazon. Chassis #17048

Jan 10th, 2011, 21:37	#4
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 14:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Have you managed to find an early front panel for it then? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 10th, 2011, 23:37	#5
lukeball Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2024 20:21 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Columbus, OH	Those original front flashers are really hard to find (at least they are hard for me because I live in the U.S.). The thing with those, is that you need to have the complete kit to use them. This includes early reflector, rubber seal, different chrome trim piece and clear glass lens. I have never been able to find all those things for both sides. I came close once, but the price was too high (about $200 and that didn't include the glass lens). You are from Germany, right? Here is something I found though: http://cgi.ebay.de/Volvo-Amazon-P120...ht_1130wt_1141 If you want a substitute, then buy this clear lens (it will fit the newer style). http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...cator/1010356/ Hopefully this helps your search. __________________ 1959 Volvo Amazon. Chassis #17048

Jan 10th, 2011, 19:31	#3
elans1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2011 10:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leverkusen	Yes, I mean the front early clear flashers On the car I have bought are the later flashers, front panel and grilles and I try to get the original parts for the age of the car. Wolfgang

Jan 12th, 2011, 19:46	#6
elans1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2011 10:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leverkusen	Hello lukeball, Thanks, the ebay link was good. Now I have a right chrome frame and a lens.

Jan 14th, 2011, 21:13	#8
elans1 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2011 10:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Leverkusen	@ classicswede No I don´t have an early front panel. @ Classic Volvo Shop I know they are different You offered me a later front panel modified for the early grilles and after this I have spoken to our panel beater and he said if I have the grilles he is able to modify the later front panel I have.

Jan 16th, 2011, 02:50	#10
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	[QUOTE=elans1;817531I have spoken to our panel beater and he said if I have the grilles he is able to modify the later front panel I have.[/QUOTE] The later front panel is substantially different from an early one. You can panel beat the apertures so they are smaller, but it still isn't the same. The crease on the front is different. You really need an original to look at to make a convincing look alike.

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