Body/Trim: - Need a new wing..

MartinPorter · Nov 2nd, 2017, 09:49

anyone know where I can get a new wing for my old girl - and is it a long job to remove and re-fit? (forgot to say I have found a place that will Spray it for me)

thanks everyone

Regards
Martin.

aldred309uk · Nov 2nd, 2017, 10:47

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Originally Posted by MartinPorter

anyone know where I can get a new wing for my old girl - and is it a long job to remove and re-fit? (forgot to say I have found a place that will Spray it for me)

thanks everyone

Regards
Martin.

There's quite a few 40s in scrap yards at Altham just off the M65 that may have a good condition wing at a reasonable price.

If you find yourself at the breakers just off the M58 at skem keep an eye out for a turquoise green blue V40. Need a N/S rear door due to rust!

ITSv40 · Nov 2nd, 2017, 12:41

Easy job to remove and refit. Just a few bolts and screws.

Antz · Nov 2nd, 2017, 13:25

Theres about 10 bolts which hold the wing on.

4 or 5 along the top
2 in the door shut
2 beneath the sill
1 behind the front bumper (usually rusted so either cut it off, break it off and twist the wing off it)

Easy enough to do. You dont need to remove the bumper, just undo the corner bolt and pull it down.

CopthorneMike · Nov 10th, 2017, 16:17

Surprisingly simple job - provided none of the bolts have rusted.

I ordered mine via an online salvage site and was able to specify and order one of the same colour and approx age. So did not appear different from the colour of the rest of my 2003 V40 and no respray required.

MartinPorter · Nov 11th, 2017, 10:11

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Originally Posted by CopthorneMike

Surprisingly simple job - provided none of the bolts have rusted.

I ordered mine via an online salvage site and was able to specify and order one of the same colour and approx age. So did not appear different from the colour of the rest of my 2003 V40 and no respray required.

thanks for the info - which site did you use?

aldred309uk · Nov 12th, 2017, 18:54

I just got myself a rear door for my V40 today from a guy in Rotherham advertising on eBay. £40 and collected it this afternoon after spotting it this morning. Could be worth a look for you? He has more than just the cars in the picture available and were all quite tidy. My first port of call for new bits for mine. Just don't buy everything so I can't find spares in the future!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F202098698548

CopthorneMike · Nov 13th, 2017, 13:44

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Originally Posted by MartinPorter

thanks for the info - which site did you use?

Parts gateway:

https://www.partsgateway.co.uk/

MartinPorter · Nov 13th, 2017, 13:55

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Originally Posted by aldred309uk

I just got myself a rear door for my V40 today from a guy in Rotherham advertising on eBay. £40 and collected it this afternoon after spotting it this morning. Could be worth a look for you? He has more than just the cars in the picture available and were all quite tidy. My first port of call for new bits for mine. Just don't buy everything so I can't find spares in the future!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F202098698548

I'll try not too!! hahaha.. and thanks for the tip, I'll have a look tonight!

Martin...

MartinPorter · Nov 13th, 2017, 13:56

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Originally Posted by CopthorneMike

Parts gateway:

https://www.partsgateway.co.uk/

thanks for the link - I'll have a look tonight

thanks
Martin

Nov 2nd, 2017, 09:49	#1
MartinPorter Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2020 21:11 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kirkham - Lancs	Need a new wing.. anyone know where I can get a new wing for my old girl - and is it a long job to remove and re-fit? (forgot to say I have found a place that will Spray it for me) thanks everyone Regards Martin.

Nov 2nd, 2017, 12:41	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Easy job to remove and refit. Just a few bolts and screws. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Nov 2nd, 2017, 13:25	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Theres about 10 bolts which hold the wing on. 4 or 5 along the top 2 in the door shut 2 beneath the sill 1 behind the front bumper (usually rusted so either cut it off, break it off and twist the wing off it) Easy enough to do. You dont need to remove the bumper, just undo the corner bolt and pull it down. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 12th, 2017, 18:54	#7
aldred309uk Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2021 22:33 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Blackburn	I just got myself a rear door for my V40 today from a guy in Rotherham advertising on eBay. £40 and collected it this afternoon after spotting it this morning. Could be worth a look for you? He has more than just the cars in the picture available and were all quite tidy. My first port of call for new bits for mine. Just don't buy everything so I can't find spares in the future! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F202098698548 __________________ Phase 2 1.9tdi V40

Nov 10th, 2017, 16:17	#5
CopthorneMike Junior Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2023 18:47 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: leatherhead	Surprisingly simple job - provided none of the bolts have rusted. I ordered mine via an online salvage site and was able to specify and order one of the same colour and approx age. So did not appear different from the colour of the rest of my 2003 V40 and no respray required.

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