Worth buying a crashed 340?

Spoonaltap · May 26th, 2014, 13:04

Hey all, I've come across a 340 that's had a crash on the front left corner so the wing is mashed. I'm gonna have a look at the suspension components to see if it's straight and have another look over. I can't find a replacement wing to save myself so parts for these must be quite rare? He was only wanting a £100 for it but if I can't get a new headlight, wing and bumper plastic then not much point. Shame cos I don't want to see it go to the scrapper.

So my question is how hard are parts to come by for these cars?

360beast · May 26th, 2014, 13:44

Head on over to V3M or on eBay there is a guy called Tom Butterworth who starts a listing called shed full of Volvo 340/360 parts or 240 parts.

www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk

classicswede · May 26th, 2014, 22:12

What year is it?
Chances are I will have everything you need for it

Also what side wing?

learngolf · May 28th, 2014, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by classicswede

What year is it?
Chances are I will have everything you need for it

Also what side wing?

I suppose it's the front left or passenger side as stated?

Not like you to misread a post!

wrinkles · May 28th, 2014, 08:57

I baught a 340 from a breaker some years ago with a bashed in drivers side front corner for 300 quid it needed a bonnet wing bumper bracket and a headlight it took a week to find the parts in the right colour from other breakers and get it MOT and I kept it for 5 years with no problems and my son had it for another two. Then it failed mot on rust in the chassis so it went back to the breaker I got it from. Good little car that was. then I had a 740 estate I was hooked on Volvos.

wrinkles · May 28th, 2014, 08:59

And it only cost me £50in parts to do it.

TonyS9 · May 28th, 2014, 17:34

As long as the suspension mounting points are not crushed, the damage should be cosmetic and repairable at home. The inner wings are a bit complicated to shape, but if you are good with a hammer..

Parts are mainly 2nd hand only, but not too hard to get.

If the wheels have been hit badly the suspension gets pushed back into the car and there can be wrinkles behind the radius arm mounts. If you see those the car is scrap, otherwise anything else can be fixed 'economically'.

john.wigley · Aug 30th, 2014, 07:51

I may be missing something, but I cannot see any connection between this post and Volvo 340 series cars. Are you sure that you're in the right forum?

john.wigley · Aug 30th, 2014, 11:02

Now I'm even more confused! The post, from someone in the USA, to which I was responding seems to have vanished into the ether since I was last on-line! Now my post looks silly. Ah well, some you win ......

John.

CTCNetwork · Aug 30th, 2014, 11:27

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May 26th, 2014, 13:04	#1
Spoonaltap New Member Last Online: May 28th, 2014 16:50 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dumfries	Worth buying a crashed 340? Hey all, I've come across a 340 that's had a crash on the front left corner so the wing is mashed. I'm gonna have a look at the suspension components to see if it's straight and have another look over. I can't find a replacement wing to save myself so parts for these must be quite rare? He was only wanting a £100 for it but if I can't get a new headlight, wing and bumper plastic then not much point. Shame cos I don't want to see it go to the scrapper. So my question is how hard are parts to come by for these cars?

May 26th, 2014, 22:12	#3
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 08:21 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	What year is it? Chances are I will have everything you need for it Also what side wing? __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

May 28th, 2014, 08:57	#5
wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	I baught a 340 from a breaker some years ago with a bashed in drivers side front corner for 300 quid it needed a bonnet wing bumper bracket and a headlight it took a week to find the parts in the right colour from other breakers and get it MOT and I kept it for 5 years with no problems and my son had it for another two. Then it failed mot on rust in the chassis so it went back to the breaker I got it from. Good little car that was. then I had a 740 estate I was hooked on Volvos. __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

May 28th, 2014, 08:59	#6
wrinkles VOC Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:55 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: telford	And it only cost me £50in parts to do it. __________________ 1998 945 Torslanda estate named Wendy wood dash,Half leather. rear spoiler electric front windows, wind deflectors electric mirrors and egg crate grill all fitted by me. One life live it Volvo style

Aug 30th, 2014, 07:51	#8
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 07:32 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Are we talking phones or cars? I may be missing something, but I cannot see any connection between this post and Volvo 340 series cars. Are you sure that you're in the right forum?

May 26th, 2014, 13:44	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 08:45 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Head on over to V3M or on eBay there is a guy called Tom Butterworth who starts a listing called shed full of Volvo 340/360 parts or 240 parts. www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk

May 28th, 2014, 17:34	#7
TonyS9 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holywood	As long as the suspension mounting points are not crushed, the damage should be cosmetic and repairable at home. The inner wings are a bit complicated to shape, but if you are good with a hammer.. Parts are mainly 2nd hand only, but not too hard to get. If the wheels have been hit badly the suspension gets pushed back into the car and there can be wrinkles behind the radius arm mounts. If you see those the car is scrap, otherwise anything else can be fixed 'economically'.

Aug 30th, 2014, 11:02	#9
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Today 07:32 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Now I'm even more confused! The post, from someone in the USA, to which I was responding seems to have vanished into the ether since I was last on-line! Now my post looks silly. Ah well, some you win ...... John.

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