Body/Trim: 164: - South African spec?

john h · Aug 15th, 2007, 22:24

Hi,

Calling the real 164 experts!

Just curious: is the bumper on this 164 a different, South African spec item or a non-original fitment?

Link to full size picture: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C23056#

John

classicswede · Aug 17th, 2007, 15:33

That does look different to me. looks more like a 140 one with bits added on?

fritzing · Aug 19th, 2007, 20:09

Looks to me like the rear bumper guards that were an option have been mounted on top of the front bumper (instead of below the rear one as intended). Front bumper guards is much bigger (and stretches both above and below the bumper).

Laurent · Aug 20th, 2007, 11:49

Hi, I have a 164 1970 imported from South Africa in the eighties, and it has exactly the same chromed front bumper. So I guess it must be a standard feature in SA. Cheers, Laurent

Aug 15th, 2007, 22:24	#1
john h VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	South African spec? Hi, Calling the real 164 experts! Just curious: is the bumper on this 164 a different, South African spec item or a non-original fitment? Link to full size picture: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C23056# John

Aug 17th, 2007, 15:33	#2
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Aug 19th, 2007, 20:09	#3
fritzing New Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2012 07:47 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Uppsala	Looks to me like the rear bumper guards that were an option have been mounted on top of the front bumper (instead of below the rear one as intended). Front bumper guards is much bigger (and stretches both above and below the bumper). __________________ Volvo 164 fanatic, currently driving a Volvo 164E -75 and a Volvo C30 1.8F.

Aug 20th, 2007, 11:49	#4
Laurent New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2008 17:09 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: moretonhampstead	South African 164 Hi, I have a 164 1970 imported from South Africa in the eighties, and it has exactly the same chromed front bumper. So I guess it must be a standard feature in SA. Cheers, Laurent

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