How or where can i find body parts?

AUTOMAN · Oct 4th, 2008, 09:55

Hello all, the news is that I MAY have found a 360 GLT to restore and from what I can gather so far, the work mainly comprises of a body restoration. If I am lucky enough to get hold of this car, it is my intention to restore it to its orriginal specification and keep it as a standard 360 GLT, as I am becoming increasingly aware of how rare a car this particular model is. I hope to go and see the car soon, but I allready understand that it would probably require a new front pannel and some replacement wings. Please could you advise me as to where I may be able to get hold of the body parts that this car may need. I allways think its best to ask the people that have owned, used and cared for the type of car that I am working on, as they are the people best qualified to help in instances such as this.

Thanks for your time,

Ian.

4 forty · Oct 4th, 2008, 13:33

http://www.carpanels.co.uk/index_catalogues.htm

the above manufacturer does 340 panels, they have nationwide agents.
paul

AUTOMAN · Oct 4th, 2008, 14:07

Thank you Paul, I appreciate you taking the time to post.

Ian.

foggyjames · Oct 7th, 2008, 23:27

I took a call from a Hadrian agent on Monday.

86+ wings are unavailable, but ~77-81 and 82-85 wings are. 82-85 ones simply need the indicator repeater holes filling to be suitable for a 86+ car.

The front valance panel (a favourite for rotting out) is unavailable, but I am going to look into having these custom made.

Anything else you need?

cheers

James

AUTOMAN · Oct 8th, 2008, 11:16

Thanks James, I am going to look at the car this weekend hopefully with a view to getting it brought home to Cardiff on Monday. When I have had chance to give it a good look over, I will get back to you regarding other parts.

I do know that the car is a 5-door GLT in light metalic blue. It has covered over 100,000 miles so far. It has bellonged to a chap that used to work for a volvo main agent in both Cardiff and Newport. He also owns a few more 300 series volvos.

He contacted me after having read my post on this site, to offer me the car.

I am still hopefully going to buy the burgandy one from Bristol as well though. The bug has bitten and bitten me harder than I realised.

Ian.

foggyjames · Oct 8th, 2008, 22:21

Hehe...it does that! I have 5...

I think I know exactly the car you're referring to. I've been trying to convince the owner to let me have the rear spoiler if the car was to be broken...

cheers

James

AUTOMAN · Oct 9th, 2008, 08:44

It is owned by a chap called Nick.

Ian.

foggyjames · Oct 9th, 2008, 20:56

That'd be the one, then

cheers

James

Clan · Dec 25th, 2008, 12:04

Nicks been waiting months for Ian to pick it up now so i guess no more interest, so open to other offers before it has regrettably to be scrapped .. ....

foggyjames · Dec 25th, 2008, 17:34

I may know of a man vaguely in the area who might be interested. If it's going for scrap, there are likely to be some bits I'd like, too...

Keep us posted...and Happy Christmas to everyone!

cheers

James

Oct 4th, 2008, 09:55	#1
AUTOMAN Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2011 22:04 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardiff View Photos By: AUTOMAN	How or where can i find body parts? Hello all, the news is that I MAY have found a 360 GLT to restore and from what I can gather so far, the work mainly comprises of a body restoration. If I am lucky enough to get hold of this car, it is my intention to restore it to its orriginal specification and keep it as a standard 360 GLT, as I am becoming increasingly aware of how rare a car this particular model is. I hope to go and see the car soon, but I allready understand that it would probably require a new front pannel and some replacement wings. Please could you advise me as to where I may be able to get hold of the body parts that this car may need. I allways think its best to ask the people that have owned, used and cared for the type of car that I am working on, as they are the people best qualified to help in instances such as this. Thanks for your time, Ian.

Oct 4th, 2008, 13:33	#2
4 forty VOC Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: sunderland	panel supplier http://www.carpanels.co.uk/index_catalogues.htm the above manufacturer does 340 panels, they have nationwide agents. paul

Oct 7th, 2008, 23:27	#4
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I took a call from a Hadrian agent on Monday. 86+ wings are unavailable, but ~77-81 and 82-85 wings are. 82-85 ones simply need the indicator repeater holes filling to be suitable for a 86+ car. The front valance panel (a favourite for rotting out) is unavailable, but I am going to look into having these custom made. Anything else you need? cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 8th, 2008, 22:21	#6
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	Hehe...it does that! I have 5... I think I know exactly the car you're referring to. I've been trying to convince the owner to let me have the rear spoiler if the car was to be broken... cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 9th, 2008, 20:56	#8
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	That'd be the one, then cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Oct 4th, 2008, 14:07	#3
AUTOMAN Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2011 22:04 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardiff View Photos By: AUTOMAN	Thank you Paul, I appreciate you taking the time to post. Ian.

Oct 8th, 2008, 11:16	#5
AUTOMAN Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2011 22:04 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardiff View Photos By: AUTOMAN	Thanks James, I am going to look at the car this weekend hopefully with a view to getting it brought home to Cardiff on Monday. When I have had chance to give it a good look over, I will get back to you regarding other parts. I do know that the car is a 5-door GLT in light metalic blue. It has covered over 100,000 miles so far. It has bellonged to a chap that used to work for a volvo main agent in both Cardiff and Newport. He also owns a few more 300 series volvos. He contacted me after having read my post on this site, to offer me the car. I am still hopefully going to buy the burgandy one from Bristol as well though. The bug has bitten and bitten me harder than I realised. Ian.

Oct 9th, 2008, 08:44	#7
AUTOMAN Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2011 22:04 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardiff View Photos By: AUTOMAN	It is owned by a chap called Nick. Ian.

Dec 25th, 2008, 12:04	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Nicks been waiting months for Ian to pick it up now so i guess no more interest, so open to other offers before it has regrettably to be scrapped .. .... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 25th, 2008, 17:34	#10
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I may know of a man vaguely in the area who might be interested. If it's going for scrap, there are likely to be some bits I'd like, too... Keep us posted...and Happy Christmas to everyone! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

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