Wanted - Wheel Trims

[Reg E]

Originally Posted by Yaxley

Depends how exact you want to be..................

The picture you posted doesn't look like it's a cover that would have been fitted to an '87. The plastic trims had the Volvo logo applied as a transparent sticker (in a shallow centre recess) until approx 1991, when it changed to being printed on, like yours.

The 'spokes' or vanes at the outer edge on the one in your picture also look a bit more sharply defined than others I've seen - any chance they are aftermarket (probably no longer available from Volvo).

Thanks for the information on the types of wheel trims. As Dan noted, I've confused the issue by using a generic photo of a wheel trim. You're correct in saying that the originals fitted to my '87 are different to the picture. The trim centres pop out and have spring retainers behind if I recall correctly.

I'm not looking to be period perfect or concours but would like it to look pretty much the same as it wouldn't be fair to the original owners wife (my mother in-law) as she has such fond memories of the car.


Maybe when she has departed I'll tear the rear axle out to put under a hotrod and perhaps cut the roof off to use the lovely big slab of metal on a Kustom

If I can source some decent 14" trims I'll get the wheels refurbished as it is the only feature that lets down the appearance of the car. Pic below of an existing trim. As you can see however the logo was applied it has all but dissappeared with time. All 4 are the same. She does recall it losing one trim and having a problem finding a replacement many years ago. I hear there is a Volvo breakers in the St Neots area, off the A1 so I may take a trip out there.

[loki_the_glt]

My local breakers up in Cheshire (the Gods' own county) has a 1987 245GLE in - there are 3, if not 4, of these wheel trims in the car but I don't know what condiiton they're in , or how much they's want for them.

Let me know if you're interested and I'll ask tomorrow.

[Reg E]

That would be great if it is no bother

If they are OK I may be able to contact them direct??


Thanks

[loki_the_glt]

The breakers are: Northwich Metals, and their phone no is 01606 42647.

[Reg E]

Originally Posted by loki_the_glt

The breakers are: Northwich Metals, and their phone no is 01606 42647.

Great, thanks for that...

[kirkwallcity]

The attached photo shows the 14" trims I am looking for (set of 4 if possible) for a 1989 240 GL. They look very similar, but I didn't know the centres popped out. Interesting .................

Bob

[loki_the_glt]

Originally Posted by Reg E

Great, thanks for that...

PM sent - they're still there, and they're a fiver, plus P&P.

[Reg E]

Originally Posted by loki_the_glt

PM sent - they're still there, and they're a fiver, plus P&P.

Cheers for that, I've sent you a PM ...