Breaking 89 GLT estate Grey

Steve Curtis · Mar 8th, 2011, 23:24

Hi all, Its a sad day but it looks as though the 240 GLT estate I bought for my mum to tool around in is about to got to Valhalla.

Now before people get all aggressive about needlessly breaking another GLT This car has tin worm in the rear arches that has been tarted up and spread quite badly. Most of the panels except the tail gate and bonnet have got rust,scratches,dents on.
The thing that has really sealed this cars fait is that there is rust around the screen. The screen has been cracked and on trying to get another one fitted (auto glass) we where told they wouldn't fit a screen as its to rusty!

The car it self seems good mechanically other than suffering from 240 fuse box illness. It goes well, stops well and from the inside is a very pleasant place to be. The clincher is this. I have been offered 400 euros for most of the high ticket items. I doubt anyone will want to give me the equivalent in sterling for it so. The rest of the car is up for breaking. despite the fact its MOT'd until July.

The spoken for high ticket items include.

Virgo's
Full black leather interior & door cards.
Full electric window set up and related components.
Full electric mirrors and components.
Engine and fuel injection set up

Things of interest which are available include.

Electric sunroof and components. No I've never seen one either but its there.
Excellent complete new style tailgate.
Glass
Lights, rear are both shinny and in good condition.
Exterior trims
Suspension, anti roll bars a good up grade for non GLT cars
Newish cargo rear end. IE heavy duty shocks and springs.
7 seater conversion.
Dog Guard. (not sure how complete it is but will obviously check if anyones interested.)
I am sure there are many other odds and sod's so please feel free to ask.
I am not sure about the gear box yet but just incase its the 5 speed manual.

Now I am not a professional breaker and will be doing this at weekends or as the time presents it's self. Therefore I may not be able to get things posted out immediately. If you need it on the fly then go to Volvo. I feel it necessary to make people aware of this after a recent forum experience.

Cheers Steve

wooble · Mar 8th, 2011, 23:37

What condition are the bumper top trims in? I'm looking for a black set (both front and rear) but it's difficult to find some that aren't shrunk or warped by the sun, or bent and twisted by 20 years of hard use!

I'd also be interested in pics of the electric sunroof setup. To be honest I'm unlikely to buy it as I don't want to cut into my car, 20 year old roofs ALWAYS leak, and I doubt seals are available for it. But I'd like to see pictures, just for posterity.

Steve Curtis · Mar 8th, 2011, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by wooble

What condition are the bumper top trims in? I'm looking for a black set (both front and rear) but it's difficult to find some that aren't shrunk or warped by the sun, or bent and twisted by 20 years of hard use!

I'd also be interested in pics of the electric sunroof setup. To be honest I'm unlikely to buy it as I don't want to cut into my car, 20 year old roofs ALWAYS leak, and I doubt seals are available for it. But I'd like to see pictures, just for posterity.

Will post pic's of the roof. Know what you mean. I want to put it on my 240 but came up with the same conclusion as you. It would need to be a braver man than I. the galling thing is it doesn't leak at the moment.

Will check condition of trims. I know the fronts are good but as you say the rears have so often shrunk.

magicbusdriver · Mar 10th, 2011, 11:07

Hi

PM just sent

Simon

volvo_240 · Mar 10th, 2011, 19:25

Steve do you have the paint code? Located on drivers side wing? I am in Swindon

mr zombie · Mar 10th, 2011, 22:39

hi dude
how much for both anti roll bars posted to doncaster
also how much for the fuel tank as mine has spung a leak

cheers
Tom

JCL · Mar 11th, 2011, 08:05

Steve, items of black trim from font end enabling me to de-chrome my GL ie headlight eyebrows and the strip across the top of the front bumper that is chrome on other models; I believe it unclips easily?

No rush to action or reply I know you will be busy and theyre not urgent.

Thank you

Jon

Michael J · Mar 11th, 2011, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Curtis

Hi all, Its a sad day but it looks as though the 240 GLT estate I bought for my mum to tool around in is about to got to Valhalla.

Lights, rear are both shinny and in good condition.

Cheers Steve

Price for left-hand side rear cluster, posted, please. PM if you prefer. I have until November to either replace the cluster or take the bulb out from the foglight before the MOT.

volvo always · Mar 11th, 2011, 16:20

Hi,

Do the car have a towbar and electrics fitted?

Thanks James

quartermain16 · Mar 12th, 2011, 09:29

Hi Steve, I'd be very interested in the seats if they are leather. Can you give me a bell on 01255 436683? Thanks, Dave.

Mar 8th, 2011, 23:24	#1
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	Breaking 89 GLT estate Grey Hi all, Its a sad day but it looks as though the 240 GLT estate I bought for my mum to tool around in is about to got to Valhalla. Now before people get all aggressive about needlessly breaking another GLT This car has tin worm in the rear arches that has been tarted up and spread quite badly. Most of the panels except the tail gate and bonnet have got rust,scratches,dents on. The thing that has really sealed this cars fait is that there is rust around the screen. The screen has been cracked and on trying to get another one fitted (auto glass) we where told they wouldn't fit a screen as its to rusty! The car it self seems good mechanically other than suffering from 240 fuse box illness. It goes well, stops well and from the inside is a very pleasant place to be. The clincher is this. I have been offered 400 euros for most of the high ticket items. I doubt anyone will want to give me the equivalent in sterling for it so. The rest of the car is up for breaking. despite the fact its MOT'd until July. The spoken for high ticket items include. Virgo's Full black leather interior & door cards. Full electric window set up and related components. Full electric mirrors and components. Engine and fuel injection set up Things of interest which are available include. Electric sunroof and components. No I've never seen one either but its there. Excellent complete new style tailgate. Glass Lights, rear are both shinny and in good condition. Exterior trims Suspension, anti roll bars a good up grade for non GLT cars Newish cargo rear end. IE heavy duty shocks and springs. 7 seater conversion. Dog Guard. (not sure how complete it is but will obviously check if anyones interested.) I am sure there are many other odds and sod's so please feel free to ask. I am not sure about the gear box yet but just incase its the 5 speed manual. Now I am not a professional breaker and will be doing this at weekends or as the time presents it's self. Therefore I may not be able to get things posted out immediately. If you need it on the fly then go to Volvo. I feel it necessary to make people aware of this after a recent forum experience. Cheers Steve __________________

Mar 8th, 2011, 23:37	#2
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	What condition are the bumper top trims in? I'm looking for a black set (both front and rear) but it's difficult to find some that aren't shrunk or warped by the sun, or bent and twisted by 20 years of hard use! I'd also be interested in pics of the electric sunroof setup. To be honest I'm unlikely to buy it as I don't want to cut into my car, 20 year old roofs ALWAYS leak, and I doubt seals are available for it. But I'd like to see pictures, just for posterity. Last edited by wooble; Mar 8th, 2011 at 23:41.

Mar 10th, 2011, 11:07	#4
magicbusdriver Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2019 21:41 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marlborough	GLT parts for sale Hi PM just sent Simon

Mar 10th, 2011, 19:25	#5
volvo_240 Member Last Online: May 18th, 2018 21:16 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wiltshire	Steve do you have the paint code? Located on drivers side wing? I am in Swindon

Mar 10th, 2011, 22:39	#6
mr zombie Junior Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2019 17:00 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: north	hi dude how much for both anti roll bars posted to doncaster also how much for the fuel tank as mine has spung a leak cheers Tom

Mar 11th, 2011, 08:05	#7
JCL Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2020 18:33 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sunny Bangor! View Photos By: JCL	Steve, items of black trim from font end enabling me to de-chrome my GL ie headlight eyebrows and the strip across the top of the front bumper that is chrome on other models; I believe it unclips easily? No rush to action or reply I know you will be busy and theyre not urgent. Thank you Jon

Mar 11th, 2011, 16:20	#9
volvo always Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:05 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midlands.	Hi, Do the car have a towbar and electrics fitted? Thanks James

Mar 12th, 2011, 09:29	#10
quartermain16 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2021 15:54 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Clacton-on-sea	Hi Steve, I'd be very interested in the seats if they are leather. Can you give me a bell on 01255 436683? Thanks, Dave.

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