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Aug 20th, 2018, 11:01 | #1 |
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Bonnet swap anybody?
In parallel with clearing out my spare room of car parts I also need a big part!
I sold my 264 some time ago as-is although I bought a brand new bonnet amongst other new items for it. This "coffin-nosed" bonnet design of the late '70s/early '80s was prone to leading-edge rust so this new one was an unusual find (bought from garage clearance of enthusiast who apparently died). Dry-stored all its life, in original factory grey primer but now of course no longer needed. However, the front edge of my 1976 244 bonnet is rusting badly so I need a good bonnet for that now! Before I go to ebay can anybody help - am flexible so could sell separately. PM with what you may have to satisfy both of us. Paul |
Aug 20th, 2018, 22:34 | #2 |
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Paul, I'm sure my brother Matt would like teh bonnet for the pickup restoration. Good chance he will have a good early 244 bonnet to swap
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Aug 21st, 2018, 08:31 | #3 |
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Get a dozen large two inch gate washers and put these in the bonnet springs when it’s half up - when you lift the bonnet all the way up the springs stay part extended and are easier to unhook (saw that on YouTube!). It’s at least a two person job.....I’ve a pristine spare late model bonnet but probs no use to you...
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Aug 3rd, 2019, 08:58 | #4 |
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Bonnet needed
Has anyone still got the bonnet if so could you PM me please .
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Aug 11th, 2019, 21:57 | #5 |
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they are still available from Volvo. Not that expensive either. I bought one recently about £250+vat.
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