1800: - Front Badge

Kev415 · Jun 24th, 2019, 12:50

Hi All
Does anyone have any suggestions for fitting the front badge to an 1800S?
Currently there are 3 x ¼ inch holes in the car body and the pins on the badge are around x 1/8 inch. I guess there is some sort of clip missing but Brookhouse can’t supply anything suitable, two of the three holes are blind - suggestions welcome...
Regards, Kevin

Triple-S · Jun 24th, 2019, 13:51

I know my Volvo isn't a P1800 (its a 145) but after respray my paint-expert said to use double-sided number-plate tape to fix badges rather than use those pins. Thats because they could vibrate and chatter in holes that are a bit too big, thus removing paint and allowing rust to begin underneath.

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Derek UK · Jun 24th, 2019, 15:06

There are plastic plugs for badge fitting. The plug press fits into the holes and the plugs have a small hole through them for the legs of the badge. The legs should fit tight. Examples here. Look at 803 types. Use a bit of silicone for better security if they are a bit loose. Many suppliers of these. 1/4" sounds a bit big but if you've had the bonnet painted the painter might have skimmed with filler and made the holes rather big.
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pa...dex/panel-clip

Jun 24th, 2019, 12:50	#1
Kev415 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2022 19:02 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hertford	Front Badge Hi All Does anyone have any suggestions for fitting the front badge to an 1800S? Currently there are 3 x ¼ inch holes in the car body and the pins on the badge are around x 1/8 inch. I guess there is some sort of clip missing but Brookhouse can’t supply anything suitable, two of the three holes are blind - suggestions welcome... Regards, Kevin

Jun 24th, 2019, 13:51	#2
Triple-S How Old? Last Online: May 31st, 2021 12:28 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: redhill	I know my Volvo isn't a P1800 (its a 145) but after respray my paint-expert said to use double-sided number-plate tape to fix badges rather than use those pins. Thats because they could vibrate and chatter in holes that are a bit too big, thus removing paint and allowing rust to begin underneath. P

Jun 24th, 2019, 15:06	#3
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	There are plastic plugs for badge fitting. The plug press fits into the holes and the plugs have a small hole through them for the legs of the badge. The legs should fit tight. Examples here. Look at 803 types. Use a bit of silicone for better security if they are a bit loose. Many suppliers of these. 1/4" sounds a bit big but if you've had the bonnet painted the painter might have skimmed with filler and made the holes rather big. https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/pa...dex/panel-clip

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