Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > 140/164 Series General > 140/164 Series Wants

Notices

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

ATS Alloys

Views : 3108

Replies : 13

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Dec 16th, 2020, 16:24   #1
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default ATS Alloys

Hi, Anyone got a set of ATS alloys in useable or better condition they would consider selling?
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 16th, 2020, 18:54   #2
142 Guy
Master Member
 
142 Guy's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:59
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burdekin View Post
Hi, Anyone got a set of ATS alloys in useable or better condition they would consider selling?
No; but, if you are willing to accept reproductions I believe both VP and CVI are selling them. I have the original Volvo accessory ATS 5 spoke wheels on my 142 and I purchased a single reproduction from VP. The reproduction is good; but, not exact. For one the finish on the reproductions is higher gloss whereas the original wheels are very much 'as cast'. The profiles are also much smoother. You will also note on close inspection little 'dodges' such as the reproductions have AT8 rather than ATS cast onto the wheels. I purchased the reproduction to have as a spare (literally). It is so much lighter than the original Volvo steel rim which makes getting the spare out of the trunk significantly easier for an old guy.

If the reproduction and original rims are on the car at the same time, most people will not notice the difference. Vintage Volvoistas will probably spot the differences. The reproductions will probably be much cheaper than trying to source an original set of 5 spoke Volvo ATS wheels (unless they are seriously bent).

They are also selling reproductions of the ATS alloy wheels that came factory installed on the 1800. These are much more common than the 5 spoke wheels and you may be able to pick up an original set for a price that is less than the cost of the reproductions. However, the used versions of these wheels that I have seen would require surface refinishing to look good.
142 Guy is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 142 Guy For This Useful Post:
Old Dec 16th, 2020, 22:11   #3
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

Thanks some very good info. A guy I’ve bought other parts from looks like he has a set of refurbished wheels so hopefully they are decent and not too expensive.

There is another style from the 262c but they are rare as hens teeth by the look.
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 08:47   #4
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 142 Guy View Post
No; but, if you are willing to accept reproductions I believe both VP and CVI are selling them. I have the original Volvo accessory ATS 5 spoke wheels on my 142 and I purchased a single reproduction from VP. The reproduction is good; but, not exact. For one the finish on the reproductions is higher gloss whereas the original wheels are very much 'as cast'. The profiles are also much smoother. You will also note on close inspection little 'dodges' such as the reproductions have AT8 rather than ATS cast onto the wheels. I purchased the reproduction to have as a spare (literally). It is so much lighter than the original Volvo steel rim which makes getting the spare out of the trunk significantly easier for an old guy.

If the reproduction and original rims are on the car at the same time, most people will not notice the difference. Vintage Volvoistas will probably spot the differences. The reproductions will probably be much cheaper than trying to source an original set of 5 spoke Volvo ATS wheels (unless they are seriously bent).

They are also selling reproductions of the ATS alloy wheels that came factory installed on the 1800. These are much more common than the 5 spoke wheels and you may be able to pick up an original set for a price that is less than the cost of the reproductions. However, the used versions of these wheels that I have seen would require surface refinishing to look good.
I was doing a zoom call with some Amazon guys last night and one of the guys mentioned when he owned a 164 way back when he had a set of the ATS wheels and used a hubcap for a 73 144 (needs checking) in the centre section of the ATS wheels. He got the idea from a Danish calendar he had at the time. Not seen any pics of this on my search of the internet though but he though it looked good.
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 11:17   #5
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

Was sent some pics this morning. Hubcaps from 71 to 74 and need centre screw and rubber seal.

Attached a pic of the 262c wheel as well.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG-20201217-WA0001.jpg (176.7 KB, 18 views)
File Type: jpg IMG-20201217-WA0000.jpg (110.2 KB, 14 views)
File Type: jpg IMG-20201216-WA0015.jpg (56.6 KB, 13 views)
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 11:42   #6
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

Same colour as mine with the ATS alloys.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 7632BF8C-A2B5-4512-BE8F-CA0708496B7A.jpg (148.3 KB, 23 views)
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 17:21   #7
142 Guy
Master Member
 
142 Guy's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 16:59
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burdekin View Post
Was sent some pics this morning. Hubcaps from 71 to 74 and need centre screw and rubber seal.

Attached a pic of the 262c wheel as well.
Taste is subjective. That said, the chrome hubcap center on the ATS wheel is not working for me. I suspect that the hubcaps (referred to as Baby Moons in North America) may have been a fix for damaged or lost original center caps on the ATS wheels.

If you do find a set of original ATS 5 spoke wheels, be aware that the little chromed plastic center caps will likely have had the crap beaten out of them. The center piece with the chrome Vee on the black background can fall off the actual cap. A low cost fix for that is black stickers with the Vee that you can apply to replace the original center.

https://www.cvi-automotive.se/en/art...-cap-670437-ks

OK as long as you don't look at them from a distance less than about 5 m. The retaining ears on the center caps tend to fracture over time which results in them becoming loose and eventually popping out when you hit a hard bump. A couple of dabs of clear silicone seal can provide a little security for old caps. Reproduction center caps are now available from CVI , VP and I expect others.

Note that if you purchase the reproduction 5 spoke AT'8' wheels, they do not come with a center cap. There is now also a gloss black version of the AT'8' wheel available. Once again, taste being subjective, they don't work for me.

https://www.cvi-automotive.se/en/art...40164240-black

I have attached a picture of my car with the original Volvo ATS wheels - no Moon Caps!
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Front comp 2.jpg (175.2 KB, 21 views)

Last edited by 142 Guy; Dec 17th, 2020 at 17:46.
142 Guy is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 142 Guy For This Useful Post:
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 17:54   #8
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

Thanks, yeah not too keen on the hub cap addition either.

I did a bit of internet stalking and found your pics yesterday, the wheels look good and suit the car.
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 18:04   #9
Burdekin
Chief Bodger
 
Burdekin's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Default

For info cheapest I have seen for the repo ones is VP autoparts and they include the centre caps: https://vp-autoparts.se/en/artiklar/...0-164-240.html
__________________
One day I will get rid of all of the rust.
Burdekin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Dec 17th, 2020, 20:21   #10
robin patterson
New Member
 

Last Online: Jan 24th, 2022 12:36
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: aberdeen
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burdekin View Post
Hi, Anyone got a set of ATS alloys in useable or better condition they would consider selling?
I have a set of 5 spoke from a 740 think this is what you are looking for. Am in Aberdeenshire. Not sure how to add photo but they are same as ones in other replies to your message.
robin patterson is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


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

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 09:44.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.