wanted 480 parts

penfoldpete · May 28th, 2013, 21:27

hello, im looking for a dash surround for a volvo 480 gt m-reg if any one can help , thanks

Chris Wickers · May 28th, 2013, 21:49

Not what you want to hear, but I would imagine hens' teeth are more common as they all break.

I would scan ebay for cars which are being broken.

Kind regards

Chris

Clan · May 28th, 2013, 22:02

I think i would make a repair if it were mine ..

dcw · May 29th, 2013, 09:38

Sorry Penfoldpete, but I have to agree - they all break up in at least the top left hand corner. Chances of finding a good one that some one is willing to part with are whisker thin, I should think.

You'd be better off trying a repair if possible....

How bad is yours? What's actually the problem?

David

captainslow · May 29th, 2013, 12:41

Hi guys, this is for my old 480, there is a piece of plastic missing, in the usual place.

Pete, you could try the guy in this link, though I've no idea what condition the cars are in:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=179977

penfoldpete · May 29th, 2013, 16:59

thanks for the replies ,its broken on left hand corner , like dave has said .oh well i'll keep looking but for time being i'll try & repair it .

AcidicDavey · May 29th, 2013, 19:29

There was a near immaculate one for sale on eBay recently, they're not all broken. I got a good one in 2011 from glasgowjim but that has started to go now too

Give him a message, he might be able to help

CliveD · May 31st, 2013, 14:03

They pretty much all go in the top LH corner.
All is not lost, it's possible to make a good repair, given a modicum od modelling skills.
1. Remove any pieces of broken or loose material from the repair area.
2. using a polyester filler, such as Plastic Padding, build up the repair shaping it to the original profile. Finish with progressively finer wet and dry paper. Keep the repair site as small as is possible.
3. Using a fine artist or modellers brush, size 3 or 4, paint the repair using Humbrol Matt Black. Lay paint on finely, using several light coats.
4. Leave for a minimum of 7 days before blending in repair with a black pigmented polish, such as Back to Black.

Good Luck
Clive.

glasgowjim · May 31st, 2013, 23:11

Yes I might have a good one left in the trim spares tub if you are still looking.

penfoldpete · Jun 1st, 2013, 23:43

hi jim , thanks , how much do you want for it , im the new owner of "lula " i live in mansfield nottinghamshire & bought the car from captain slow last week

May 28th, 2013, 21:27	#1
penfoldpete New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 22:11 Join Date: May 2013 Location: mansfield	wanted 480 parts hello, im looking for a dash surround for a volvo 480 gt m-reg if any one can help , thanks

May 28th, 2013, 21:49	#2
Chris Wickers Director Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chelmsford	Dash Surround Not what you want to hear, but I would imagine hens' teeth are more common as they all break. I would scan ebay for cars which are being broken. Kind regards Chris

May 28th, 2013, 22:02	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	I think i would make a repair if it were mine .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 29th, 2013, 19:29	#7
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	There was a near immaculate one for sale on eBay recently, they're not all broken. I got a good one in 2011 from glasgowjim but that has started to go now too Give him a message, he might be able to help __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

May 31st, 2013, 14:03	#8
CliveD Junior Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2022 18:08 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Horsley	480 Dash Surround. They pretty much all go in the top LH corner. All is not lost, it's possible to make a good repair, given a modicum od modelling skills. 1. Remove any pieces of broken or loose material from the repair area. 2. using a polyester filler, such as Plastic Padding, build up the repair shaping it to the original profile. Finish with progressively finer wet and dry paper. Keep the repair site as small as is possible. 3. Using a fine artist or modellers brush, size 3 or 4, paint the repair using Humbrol Matt Black. Lay paint on finely, using several light coats. 4. Leave for a minimum of 7 days before blending in repair with a black pigmented polish, such as Back to Black. Good Luck Clive.

May 29th, 2013, 09:38	#4
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Sorry Penfoldpete, but I have to agree - they all break up in at least the top left hand corner. Chances of finding a good one that some one is willing to part with are whisker thin, I should think. You'd be better off trying a repair if possible.... How bad is yours? What's actually the problem? David

May 29th, 2013, 12:41	#5
captainslow Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2018 22:59 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St Andrews	Hi guys, this is for my old 480, there is a piece of plastic missing, in the usual place. Pete, you could try the guy in this link, though I've no idea what condition the cars are in: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=179977

May 29th, 2013, 16:59	#6
penfoldpete New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 22:11 Join Date: May 2013 Location: mansfield	thanks for the replies ,its broken on left hand corner , like dave has said .oh well i'll keep looking but for time being i'll try & repair it .

May 31st, 2013, 23:11	#9
glasgowjim Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2018 15:45 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: glasgow	Yes I might have a good one left in the trim spares tub if you are still looking.

Jun 1st, 2013, 23:43	#10
penfoldpete New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 22:11 Join Date: May 2013 Location: mansfield	hi jim , thanks , how much do you want for it , im the new owner of "lula " i live in mansfield nottinghamshire & bought the car from captain slow last week

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