General: 164: - tail lights

salorcon · Aug 23rd, 2016, 04:26

Hello, to every one I'm trying to find the tail lights assembly of my 1973 volvo 164, end is really hard to find them, already have the covers. Or may be some of you guys knows how to fix it. I live in Los Angeles CA, and there is no more 164's around. Thank you.

Triple-S · Aug 23rd, 2016, 11:32

If you are new to speaking with us, welcome to this somewhat exclusive band of Volvo owners. There are not many 164s around anywhere nowadays, although California is admittedly a lot bigger than the south of England!

I presume your rear light boxes are damaged: I looked on the 164 parts lists with suppliers I have dealt with (Brookhouse, Scandix and CVI) and it seems none are available new. However I guess there are parts dealers you could search for in the USA? I see there are/were several 164s in breakers your side of the pond - you are luckier than us in that respect.

Can't your light boxes be mended with a little glue and patching? I have several sets here but all second-hand and possibly a little damaged but if/when the time comes (bad reversing.....) I can probably mend. However, if you buy used make sure the make matches your lenses as Cibie and Bosch differ slightly where the lens cover fits, and are not immediately interchangeable unless you attack things with a dremmel...... If you need from Europe you may have import taxes to consider too.

Incidentally, your front bumper mounting seems further forward than on my '73 model 164E, by several inches. Is that normal for the USA market or has it been modified? Nice-looking car in my favourite colour.....

Paul

salorcon · Aug 24th, 2016, 03:58

Thank you Paul, and yes here in California the bumpers needs to be like that in order to be legal, I was thinking to use fiber glass whit some kind of resin and then paint it. Thank you for your advice.

volvomania · Aug 25th, 2016, 15:49

Here is a NOS for sale at the moment....but it is a complete one.
http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/auto-ond...Page=lr&pos=13

sillen963 · Jan 21st, 2017, 22:38

they should be the same as Volvo 142/144 1973-1974 and 242/244 1975-1978 im not sure but i think they used two different manufacturers during the 240 period (so if you have a HELLA it wont fit the other manufacturers) but if you get the whole assembly it will fit.
New HELLA lenses and lensgasket is availble from VP Autoparts:
http://212.247.61.152/us/main.aspx?guest=yes
Erik in Sweden

Aug 25th, 2016, 15:49	#4
volvomania Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 14:13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bouwel	Here is a NOS for sale at the moment....but it is a complete one. http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/auto-ond...Page=lr&pos=13 __________________ Life is a journey, so sit back and enjoy the ride! Born Built Beauties: Parts keeping our cars on the road! www.Born-Built-Beauties.eu

Aug 23rd, 2016, 11:32	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	If you are new to speaking with us, welcome to this somewhat exclusive band of Volvo owners. There are not many 164s around anywhere nowadays, although California is admittedly a lot bigger than the south of England! I presume your rear light boxes are damaged: I looked on the 164 parts lists with suppliers I have dealt with (Brookhouse, Scandix and CVI) and it seems none are available new. However I guess there are parts dealers you could search for in the USA? I see there are/were several 164s in breakers your side of the pond - you are luckier than us in that respect. Can't your light boxes be mended with a little glue and patching? I have several sets here but all second-hand and possibly a little damaged but if/when the time comes (bad reversing.....) I can probably mend. However, if you buy used make sure the make matches your lenses as Cibie and Bosch differ slightly where the lens cover fits, and are not immediately interchangeable unless you attack things with a dremmel...... If you need from Europe you may have import taxes to consider too. Incidentally, your front bumper mounting seems further forward than on my '73 model 164E, by several inches. Is that normal for the USA market or has it been modified? Nice-looking car in my favourite colour..... Paul

Aug 24th, 2016, 03:58	#3
salorcon Chava Last Online: Feb 27th, 2022 18:46 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA View Photos By: salorcon	Thank you Paul, and yes here in California the bumpers needs to be like that in order to be legal, I was thinking to use fiber glass whit some kind of resin and then paint it. Thank you for your advice.

Jan 21st, 2017, 22:38	#5
sillen963 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2023 06:50 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: gävleborg	they should be the same as Volvo 142/144 1973-1974 and 242/244 1975-1978 im not sure but i think they used two different manufacturers during the 240 period (so if you have a HELLA it wont fit the other manufacturers) but if you get the whole assembly it will fit. New HELLA lenses and lensgasket is availble from VP Autoparts: http://212.247.61.152/us/main.aspx?guest=yes Erik in Sweden

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