Body/Trim: 164: - 164 front end

Volvodrivingbiker · Nov 28th, 2014, 02:02

Ok folks I'm sure it's been asked a million times but I'll ask again
I've only just seen the 164 and have noticed how similar he back and sides of the car is to the 240 and I like the look of the front end
so has it been done o is it possible to fit the front wings bonnet an nose of the 164 to the 240 . I get that the inner wings would be different shape and clearly some mods would need to be done but could it ?

sainthonore · Nov 28th, 2014, 05:33

Google 'volvo 165 240' and select images. Looks like it's been done to 240 estates! I believe 164 front ends have been put on 140 cars but there's an issue with the front of the 164 being a bit longer due to the six cylinder engine.

john h · Nov 28th, 2014, 06:28

The 164 panels would need to be shortened approx 50mm behind the front wheels, because the 240 wheelbase is that much shorter than a 164.

Some fabrication on the top of the inner wing would be needed because the top of the 240 wing mounts onto a vertical surface, whereas the 164 wing has a horizontal mounting lip. And don't underestimate the challenge of finding 164 front panels that are good enough to use.

None of this is insurmountable and, as said above, it's been done quite a few times. But it might be easier and better to just buy a 164, and enjoy the smooth B30 straight six as well!

John

guitarman · Nov 28th, 2014, 20:02

Yep....buy 164.

Derek UK · Dec 3rd, 2014, 13:01

164 front panel availability. Volvo market at CVI Stockholm September 21.9.14 Note one in CVI's window.

Nov 28th, 2014, 02:02	#1
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	164 front end Ok folks I'm sure it's been asked a million times but I'll ask again I've only just seen the 164 and have noticed how similar he back and sides of the car is to the 240 and I like the look of the front end so has it been done o is it possible to fit the front wings bonnet an nose of the 164 to the 240 . I get that the inner wings would be different shape and clearly some mods would need to be done but could it ? __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Nov 28th, 2014, 05:33	#2
sainthonore VOC member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2015 17:36 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hertfordshire	Google 'volvo 165 240' and select images. Looks like it's been done to 240 estates! I believe 164 front ends have been put on 140 cars but there's an issue with the front of the 164 being a bit longer due to the six cylinder engine. Last edited by sainthonore; Nov 28th, 2014 at 05:39.

Nov 28th, 2014, 06:28	#3
john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	The 164 panels would need to be shortened approx 50mm behind the front wheels, because the 240 wheelbase is that much shorter than a 164. Some fabrication on the top of the inner wing would be needed because the top of the 240 wing mounts onto a vertical surface, whereas the 164 wing has a horizontal mounting lip. And don't underestimate the challenge of finding 164 front panels that are good enough to use. None of this is insurmountable and, as said above, it's been done quite a few times. But it might be easier and better to just buy a 164, and enjoy the smooth B30 straight six as well! John __________________ XX Last edited by john h; Nov 28th, 2014 at 06:35.

Nov 28th, 2014, 20:02	#4
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Yep....buy 164. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

Dec 3rd, 2014, 13:01	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2024 11:39 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	164 front panel availability. Volvo market at CVI Stockholm September 21.9.14 Note one in CVI's window.

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