I smashed my GLT. Anyone need parts?

wooble · Apr 22nd, 2010, 21:10

As the title says. 1988 GLT estate, manual box, car's a writeoff but still some good bits on it. The interior stays for now but may become available depending on whether the next 240 I get has tan interior or not. Probably the wheels will stay too. I'm going to be stealing a bunch of engine parts off it for may B230FT project, but most other stuff that's not smashed up is for sale. Car needs to be kept as a rolling unit for now.

To be honest I really don't have the energy to dig into it and part it out, but it pains me to see good parts go to the crusher. The car's only about until the end of the month and maybe scrapped sooner if I get sick of the sight of it. It's also not at my home so I can't just run outside and do things instantly. I'll remove and post small bits, and remove bigger bits for you to collect, but I can't be bothered to run around arranging couriers for stuff.

Located in west Surrey, 5 minutes drive from M25 junction 11.

Pics just after the crash:

Skunkola · Apr 22nd, 2010, 22:02

Owch, very sad news. Hope you're all right.

If the driver's door is ok, how much would you want for it?

244T · Apr 22nd, 2010, 22:46

it did its job, do hope someone has the enerhy to recycle the bits you dont need / want.

What did you hit? a very sharp impact

Thanks for taking the trouble to post it oh here!

wooble · Apr 22nd, 2010, 23:09

It was entirely my fault, I was distracted at a junction and made a right turn in front of an oncoming car, was probably about a 40mph combined collision, I was doing about 15 and he was doing 25. Everyone walked away unhurt, thankfully. The Volvo still runs and drives believe it or not, the only damage mechanically was to the battery which ended up being chopped up by the fan. The other car (nissan sunny) was crumpled up like tinfoil. Certainly made me appreciate the build quality!

The driver's door is good as far as I'm aware, I haven't clapped eyes on the car since it came back from the assessors yesterday so hopefully they haven't run a forklift through the door or anything. It's got 22 years worth of average wear on the paint but no deep scratches/dents/rust that I'm aware of, £20 sound reasonable? I honestly don't know when I'll find time to remove it, maybe this weekend or maybe next.

244T · Apr 22nd, 2010, 23:19

Pleased it was only metal that was hurt...

Doug2942 · Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:03

Sorry to hear of your misfortune, hope you are OK.
You may remember I collected a roof rack for my 740 from you some time ago.
All the best
Doug

OldBlueVolvo · Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:43

I've just noticed the (rather apt) message on the brake light.

wooble · Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:54

Thought somebody would

Quite funny now looking at it.

Like others have said, it had a good run and it did it's job in the end, TBH I'm not vastly upset it's dead. I bought it for £300, and the insurance company's giving me £750 for it and the car back, I've already salvaged most of the go-fast bits I put on and now I can buy a 240 with less rust and the right injection system for the turbo engine as well.

240 · Apr 23rd, 2010, 09:34

hi

how much for the four headrest pads posted please? do you have an owners manual?

thanks

57RKL · Apr 23rd, 2010, 12:02

Hi,

If you sell the interior. I would like the drivers door pocket and the handbrake console please.

Many thanks,

Richard

Apr 22nd, 2010, 21:10	#1
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	I smashed my GLT. Anyone need parts? As the title says. 1988 GLT estate, manual box, car's a writeoff but still some good bits on it. The interior stays for now but may become available depending on whether the next 240 I get has tan interior or not. Probably the wheels will stay too. I'm going to be stealing a bunch of engine parts off it for may B230FT project, but most other stuff that's not smashed up is for sale. Car needs to be kept as a rolling unit for now. To be honest I really don't have the energy to dig into it and part it out, but it pains me to see good parts go to the crusher. The car's only about until the end of the month and maybe scrapped sooner if I get sick of the sight of it. It's also not at my home so I can't just run outside and do things instantly. I'll remove and post small bits, and remove bigger bits for you to collect, but I can't be bothered to run around arranging couriers for stuff. Located in west Surrey, 5 minutes drive from M25 junction 11. Pics just after the crash: Last edited by wooble; Apr 22nd, 2010 at 21:25.

Apr 22nd, 2010, 22:46	#3
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	sad end but it did its job, do hope someone has the enerhy to recycle the bits you dont need / want. What did you hit? a very sharp impact Thanks for taking the trouble to post it oh here! __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Apr 22nd, 2010, 23:19	#5
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Result Pleased it was only metal that was hurt... __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:43	#7
OldBlueVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 4th, 2023 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Sussex	I've just noticed the (rather apt) message on the brake light. __________________ William 745 GL - 1986, B230K 745 GLE - 1987, B230E

Apr 22nd, 2010, 22:02	#2
Skunkola Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 00:10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leytonstone	Owch, very sad news. Hope you're all right. If the driver's door is ok, how much would you want for it?

Apr 22nd, 2010, 23:09	#4
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	It was entirely my fault, I was distracted at a junction and made a right turn in front of an oncoming car, was probably about a 40mph combined collision, I was doing about 15 and he was doing 25. Everyone walked away unhurt, thankfully. The Volvo still runs and drives believe it or not, the only damage mechanically was to the battery which ended up being chopped up by the fan. The other car (nissan sunny) was crumpled up like tinfoil. Certainly made me appreciate the build quality! The driver's door is good as far as I'm aware, I haven't clapped eyes on the car since it came back from the assessors yesterday so hopefully they haven't run a forklift through the door or anything. It's got 22 years worth of average wear on the paint but no deep scratches/dents/rust that I'm aware of, £20 sound reasonable? I honestly don't know when I'll find time to remove it, maybe this weekend or maybe next.

Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:03	#6
Doug2942 VOC Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2021 16:34 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Leatherhead	Sorry to hear of your misfortune, hope you are OK. You may remember I collected a roof rack for my 740 from you some time ago. All the best Doug

Apr 23rd, 2010, 00:54	#8
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	Thought somebody would Quite funny now looking at it. Like others have said, it had a good run and it did it's job in the end, TBH I'm not vastly upset it's dead. I bought it for £300, and the insurance company's giving me £750 for it and the car back, I've already salvaged most of the go-fast bits I put on and now I can buy a 240 with less rust and the right injection system for the turbo engine as well.

Apr 23rd, 2010, 09:34	#9
240 BOB MY BIG OLD BUS Last Online: Jan 15th, 2014 01:06 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NORTH EAST	hi how much for the four headrest pads posted please? do you have an owners manual? thanks

Apr 23rd, 2010, 12:02	#10
57RKL Senior Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 09:03 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hazel Grove	Hi, If you sell the interior. I would like the drivers door pocket and the handbrake console please. Many thanks, Richard

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