240 round headlight conversion

JDW3696 · Feb 14th, 2020, 14:33

Hello all,
Personally I prefer the look.of the early 240s round headlight, grille etc. Has anyone on here done the conversion to a late 240 without having to replace the bonnet etc.
I have looked for the answer but cant seem to find out much.
Many thanks
Joe

Bugjam1999 · Feb 14th, 2020, 16:30

You’ll need to change the front scuttle panel, the front wings, the bonnet and other supporting metalwork behind. Possible, but a lot of work.

Might be easier to just buy an early car.

Cheers

Othen · Feb 14th, 2020, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugjam1999

You’ll need to change the front scuttle panel, the front wings, the bonnet and other supporting metalwork behind. Possible, but a lot of work.

Might be easier to just buy an early car.

Cheers

What an excellent answer!

Alan

JDW3696 · Feb 15th, 2020, 15:50

Sod that then. No. My car Is spotless so not looking for another car just prefer the early look of the front on earlier models. I've found a far more straightforward way through Dai at Classicswede. Thanks anyway.

Bugjam1999 · Feb 15th, 2020, 16:55

Out of curiosity- what alternative have you found?

Cheers

Othen · Feb 21st, 2020, 05:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugjam1999

Out of curiosity- what alternative have you found?

Cheers

Perhaps Dai sells a push-fit round headlamp conversion for Volvo 240s in a box for £50?

:-)

Alan

Clan · Feb 21st, 2020, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDW3696

Sod that then. No. My car Is spotless so not looking for another car just prefer the early look of the front on earlier models. I've found a far more straightforward way through Dai at Classicswede. Thanks anyway.

Your car will always look " odd" if you tamper with things like that👍

Feb 14th, 2020, 14:33	#1
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	240 round headlight conversion Hello all, Personally I prefer the look.of the early 240s round headlight, grille etc. Has anyone on here done the conversion to a late 240 without having to replace the bonnet etc. I have looked for the answer but cant seem to find out much. Many thanks Joe

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Feb 14th, 2020, 16:30	#2
Bugjam1999 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London and Cambridge	You’ll need to change the front scuttle panel, the front wings, the bonnet and other supporting metalwork behind. Possible, but a lot of work. Might be easier to just buy an early car. Cheers

Feb 15th, 2020, 15:50	#4
JDW3696 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2023 07:30 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Stevenage	Sod that then. No. My car Is spotless so not looking for another car just prefer the early look of the front on earlier models. I've found a far more straightforward way through Dai at Classicswede. Thanks anyway.

Feb 15th, 2020, 16:55	#5
Bugjam1999 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London and Cambridge	Out of curiosity- what alternative have you found? Cheers

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)