A few early 240 parts wanted. Mudflap etc. Oh, and Hi.

[mule240]

Hi gents,

Just purchased my first 240 (1980 estate) and I'm looking to make her a little more complete.

Not big things, I was quite lucky with the purchase, but she is missing a drivers side (OS) rear mud flap. The large type with white "Volvo" on it.

The drives door doesn't quite line up correctly. Could be the lower hinge (has a little play) or did they change the door shape slightly and its had a later door fitted? It's the profile at the top of the door at the close line that looks wrong. Need to investigate a little more...........

Passenger wing mirror is loose and points at the floor when I do more than 20mph. Can probably tighten something there. Drivers mirror is a bit more broken though, could do with a new one of those.

One of the hub caps is missing too.



Mud flap required for the passenger side like this one......



Hub caps like this.......


Cheers, Sam.

[Triple-S]

Hi Sam: not seen you on here before so welcome to this section. I thought I had a hubcap but mine has a big V in the centre so not the same. Will look for mudflap tomorrow but is your mounting bracket OK as they often break off.

Twin spots behind grill look nice: I like early style 240s so really MUST get my '76 saloon ready for use. They wear the big bumpers so well.

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[mylittletony]

Welcome Sam!

very similar to mine, even the same colour!

I replaced my lower hinge and the door is waaaaay better.

I have both of my mud flaps in the boot, could be persuaded to part with them

[Steve and his 244]

Tip

The door hinges are the same front and rear, so buy a rear door lower hinge for both sides, paint them the right colour and fit them for that brand new door opening feeling (because obviously the rear doors get a lot less use than the front)

The mud flaps were available new from volvo for about £15/side last time i checked.

[mule240]

Originally Posted by Triple-S

Hi Sam: not seen you on here before so welcome to this section. I thought I had a hubcap but mine has a big V in the centre so not the same. Will look for mudflap tomorrow but is your mounting bracket OK as they often break off.

Twin spots behind grill look nice: I like early style 240s so really MUST get my '76 saloon ready for use. They wear the big bumpers so well.

P

Cheers for the welcome.
Thanks for looking for the hub cap for me. I have a spare in the boot but it doesn't fit my wheel type, probably the same as the one you have. The one I need mounts on the wheel centre bore, this other one clips around the outer diameter of the cap.

I'm torn on the bumpers. I was going to see if the later bumpers fit or if there is another smaller option. They are just too big for the look I'm after.

Originally Posted by mylittletony

Welcome Sam!

very similar to mine, even the same colour!

I replaced my lower hinge and the door is waaaaay better.

I have both of my mud flaps in the boot, could be persuaded to part with them

I've adjusted the door up slightly and it's much better aligned now. Still need a hinge though.
Interested in the flaps.

Originally Posted by Steve and his 244

Tip

The door hinges are the same front and rear, so buy a rear door lower hinge for both sides, paint them the right colour and fit them for that brand new door opening feeling (because obviously the rear doors get a lot less use than the front)

The mud flaps were available new from volvo for about £15/side last time i checked.

Are the hinges the same on all 240 model years? The only mudflaps of similar style I can find don't have the bottom in white, its black. I would buy two new ones if that price is still correct.

[Steve and his 244]

Hinges are the same on all except the very first 1975 models.

[mule240]

Originally Posted by Steve and his 244

Hinges are the same on all except the very first 1975 models.

Cheers mate.
EBay here I come............