Body/Trim: - 240 > 260

oel159 · Feb 28th, 2011, 20:33

Does anyone know what body panels would fit on the 260 from the 240? I need to get a bonnet for my '79 264 and was wondering if I could salvage one from a 240 as there are plenty about!

Mike_Brace · Feb 28th, 2011, 21:10

240 and 260 panels are interchangeable from the same years. However, bonnets for the age of yours are different (flat on 240s). The later 240s were like the 260s but I think they were different at the screen end.

The 240 pick-up in my signature is the same shell as yours and has been fitted with a 260 bonnet. You could fit a flat front if you wanted and were not worried about originality. The later cars are different so a 1990 bonnet will not fit unless you change the panel with the air intake as well.

Mike

oel159 · Feb 28th, 2011, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

240 and 260 panels are interchangeable from the same years. However, bonnets for the age of yours are different (flat on 240s). The later 240s were like the 260s but I think they were different at the screen end.

The 240 pick-up in my signature is the same shell as yours and has been fitted with a 260 bonnet. You could fit a flat front if you wanted and were not worried about originality. The later cars are different so a 1990 bonnet will not fit unless you change the panel with the air intake as well.

Mike

I need to keep it as original as possible but the current bonnet is too far gone, as you can see the finger hole off to the right. The panel where the bonnet hook catches will need to be replaced. How do you mean the panel where the air intake is?

Mike_Brace · Feb 28th, 2011, 22:13

The panel the bonnet catches to is the same throughout production but later cars were spot welded on rather than bolted as on yours. You can carefully drill out the spot welds. The panel might still be available new.

The panel I am referring to is the one between screen and bonnet. This picture shows how the air intake is raised on later cars whilst yours is sunk down. You might be able to use a 81-84 bonnet though if you can find one.

Mike

oel159 · Feb 28th, 2011, 22:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_Brace

The panel I am referring to is the one between screen and bonnet. This picture shows how the air intake is raised on later cars whilst yours is sunk down. You might be able to use a 81-84 bonnet though if you can find one.

Mike

I think it just looks sunk down on mine, the bonnet is actually warped and sticks up at the part closest to the windscreen.

Mike_Brace · Feb 28th, 2011, 22:33

I think you could be right - perhaps it is the 81-84 bonnet that was sunk at the back. My memory is a little vague on all this after all these years since working with the early cars but I'm pretty sure you will need one from an early car specifically the 260 as on the early cars 240s had flat bonnets whilst 260s were humped. 81-84 also used a humped bonnet but I can't be certain whether they were identical. The later bonnets whilst humped have a different shape. It will not be an easy hunt. It could be worth trying to contact ebay user tombutterworth as he does have a good collection of earlier parts which he occasionally lists. He used to be a volvo specialist who retired with a good collection of bits.

oel159 · Mar 2nd, 2011, 19:45

I might have to use a 240 flat bonnet for the moment, as 264 ones are hard to get, unless anyone has experience fitting a later 240 bonnet to the 264 and the front panel were the bonnet catches too.

minesa240x3 · Mar 2nd, 2011, 20:40

Hi as it's going to be so difficult finding the correct bonnet.Would it not be possible to repair the hole and respray the lot?Yes it will cost but if you manage to get a bonnet it will have to be sprayed to your colour anyway.You did mention a bulge were it was "warped"?
A good body shop should be able to fix it real easy.
Regards Brian.

oel159 · Mar 2nd, 2011, 20:47

It doesn't look as bad as it is, bonnet will need to be replaced unfortunately. I wish I could keep it, but it is too corroded on the right side.

Cabrioman · Mar 4th, 2011, 11:28

Partnumber for your bonnet is 1304040.
It is still availiable for 400 - 500 USD

http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/pr...4/1304040.html
and www.gcp.se

But have a closer look here! For 40 bucks a used one!
http://www.volvoskip.com/parts.aspx

...but - oh - you come from Dublin - thought you were from USA .... Sorry

Feb 28th, 2011, 20:33	#1
oel159 New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 19:16 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dublin	240 > 260 Does anyone know what body panels would fit on the 260 from the 240? I need to get a bonnet for my '79 264 and was wondering if I could salvage one from a 240 as there are plenty about!

Feb 28th, 2011, 21:10	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	240 and 260 panels are interchangeable from the same years. However, bonnets for the age of yours are different (flat on 240s). The later 240s were like the 260s but I think they were different at the screen end. The 240 pick-up in my signature is the same shell as yours and has been fitted with a 260 bonnet. You could fit a flat front if you wanted and were not worried about originality. The later cars are different so a 1990 bonnet will not fit unless you change the panel with the air intake as well. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Feb 28th, 2011, 22:13	#4
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	The panel the bonnet catches to is the same throughout production but later cars were spot welded on rather than bolted as on yours. You can carefully drill out the spot welds. The panel might still be available new. The panel I am referring to is the one between screen and bonnet. This picture shows how the air intake is raised on later cars whilst yours is sunk down. You might be able to use a 81-84 bonnet though if you can find one. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Feb 28th, 2011, 22:33	#6
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	I think you could be right - perhaps it is the 81-84 bonnet that was sunk at the back. My memory is a little vague on all this after all these years since working with the early cars but I'm pretty sure you will need one from an early car specifically the 260 as on the early cars 240s had flat bonnets whilst 260s were humped. 81-84 also used a humped bonnet but I can't be certain whether they were identical. The later bonnets whilst humped have a different shape. It will not be an easy hunt. It could be worth trying to contact ebay user tombutterworth as he does have a good collection of earlier parts which he occasionally lists. He used to be a volvo specialist who retired with a good collection of bits. __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 4th, 2011, 11:28	#10
Cabrioman Junior Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2015 05:42 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhine-Main-Area	Partnumber for your bonnet is 1304040. It is still availiable for 400 - 500 USD http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/pr...4/1304040.html and www.gcp.se But have a closer look here! For 40 bucks a used one! http://www.volvoskip.com/parts.aspx ...but - oh - you come from Dublin - thought you were from USA .... Sorry __________________ Volvo 264 GLE (04/1982) YV1264688C2125562 Volvo C70 Cabrio 2,4t (12/1999) YV1NV56K6YJ010326 http://gallery.volvo-welt.de/v/Cabrioman/ Last edited by Cabrioman; Mar 4th, 2011 at 11:35. Reason: error in location

Mar 2nd, 2011, 19:45	#7
oel159 New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 19:16 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dublin	I might have to use a 240 flat bonnet for the moment, as 264 ones are hard to get, unless anyone has experience fitting a later 240 bonnet to the 264 and the front panel were the bonnet catches too.

Mar 2nd, 2011, 20:40	#8
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi as it's going to be so difficult finding the correct bonnet.Would it not be possible to repair the hole and respray the lot?Yes it will cost but if you manage to get a bonnet it will have to be sprayed to your colour anyway.You did mention a bulge were it was "warped"? A good body shop should be able to fix it real easy. Regards Brian.

Mar 2nd, 2011, 20:47	#9
oel159 New Member Last Online: May 19th, 2011 19:16 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dublin	It doesn't look as bad as it is, bonnet will need to be replaced unfortunately. I wish I could keep it, but it is too corroded on the right side.

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