roof rack

chrinsy · Jul 25th, 2012, 19:22

anybody got one for sale? the big antique dealer type chrome full length one pref. oh and ideally 50mile radious of sheffield...thanks

Derek UK · Jul 25th, 2012, 20:50

I have one in Kent. Too far? Not chrome, I don't think any of them were but it's an all alloy Volvo one. Little use and excellent condition. Was used a few times on a 265. I even have a copy of the Volvo fitting instructions.

tannachyallen · Jul 26th, 2012, 11:05

eBay is good for the big steel galvanised ones (never been a chrome one to my knowledge). They were not made by Volvo; Volvo only did a shorter alloy one that is nowhere near as strong ( or heavy!!)

Regards
Dave A

Derek UK · Jul 26th, 2012, 11:40

Not exactly short................... Full roof length.

wooble · Jul 26th, 2012, 12:36

There are 3 kinds you'll commonly find -

The Volvo alloy one which Derek posted - nice and heavy-duty, unless you're planning on transporting lead ingots on your roof it will take anything you can put on it. Last I checked forum member Pippin also had one for sale in Brighton.

The smaller wood and steel Volvo rack which was offered on the 145 and early 245 - slightly smaller than the all-alloy one, and doesn't have as high a capacity, but better looking in my opinion.

A few companies made full-length welded steel roofracks for the 245 which turn up on ebay fairly regularly - even bigger than the Volvo alloy one and essentially indestructible - they are rated to carry more than the capacity of the vehicle! You will need at least 2 strong men to lift one onto the roof, though!

Finally the 245 will accept pretty much any gutter-mount adjustable roofbars you can get our hands on.

chrinsy · Jul 27th, 2012, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

I have one in Kent. Too far? Not chrome, I don't think any of them were but it's an all alloy Volvo one. Little use and excellent condition. Was used a few times on a 265. I even have a copy of the Volvo fitting instructions.

howmuch derek? might be worth getting it picked up.

Derek UK · Jul 27th, 2012, 20:34

I'm told that they go for £50 at any time and that's OK with me. I have £350 invested in my Amazon Estate one. so that's cheap!

I also have a pair of roof bars, a pair of extension mirrors that clip on the front arches and the piece de resistance, a roof mounted aerofoil for flowing air over your caravan. All Volvo parts.

Yes, this should be in the caravan section...............

chrinsy · Jul 27th, 2012, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

I'm told that they go for £50 at any time and that's OK with me. I have £350 invested in my Amazon Estate one. so that's cheap!

I also have a pair of roof bars, a pair of extension mirrors that clip on the front arches and the piece de resistance, a roof mounted aerofoil for flowing air over your caravan. All Volvo parts.

Yes, this should be in the caravan section...............

sounds good..i will contact a few couriers and see what they might charge.would you take a chrque and send it when it clears? might also see if i know any truckies who come down your way..

Derek UK · Jul 27th, 2012, 23:11

That sounds OK. Closest post code I can give you for collection is ME1 2SS.
PM me for more details. Have you got enough posts for that (just checked and you only have 7 so I will PM you.)

almattock · Sep 3rd, 2012, 22:21

Hello, if you are not already covered, I have a silver/stainless/chrome roofrack which I believe came from a 240 volvo eatste. Please let me know if you are interested and I will email some photographs. It is currently in Suffolk however I may be able to ship this to my family in Leicester which is closer to you.
I also have what I believe to be 240 GLT alloy wheels, 2 series floor trays in both black and navy and some headlight/parts.

Jul 25th, 2012, 19:22	#1
chrinsy New Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2012 22:36 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: sheffeild	roof rack anybody got one for sale? the big antique dealer type chrome full length one pref. oh and ideally 50mile radious of sheffield...thanks

Jul 26th, 2012, 11:05	#3
tannachyallen 240SE Last Online: Mar 4th, 2019 20:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Strath Brora	eBay is good for the big steel galvanised ones (never been a chrome one to my knowledge). They were not made by Volvo; Volvo only did a shorter alloy one that is nowhere near as strong ( or heavy!!) Regards Dave A __________________ 240 SE Auto 1991

Jul 26th, 2012, 12:36	#5
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	There are 3 kinds you'll commonly find - The Volvo alloy one which Derek posted - nice and heavy-duty, unless you're planning on transporting lead ingots on your roof it will take anything you can put on it. Last I checked forum member Pippin also had one for sale in Brighton. The smaller wood and steel Volvo rack which was offered on the 145 and early 245 - slightly smaller than the all-alloy one, and doesn't have as high a capacity, but better looking in my opinion. A few companies made full-length welded steel roofracks for the 245 which turn up on ebay fairly regularly - even bigger than the Volvo alloy one and essentially indestructible - they are rated to carry more than the capacity of the vehicle! You will need at least 2 strong men to lift one onto the roof, though! Finally the 245 will accept pretty much any gutter-mount adjustable roofbars you can get our hands on. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for! Last edited by wooble; Jul 26th, 2012 at 12:52.

Jul 27th, 2012, 23:11	#9
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	That sounds OK. Closest post code I can give you for collection is ME1 2SS. PM me for more details. Have you got enough posts for that (just checked and you only have 7 so I will PM you.) Last edited by Derek UK; Jul 27th, 2012 at 23:13. Reason: Correction

Jul 25th, 2012, 20:50	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I have one in Kent. Too far? Not chrome, I don't think any of them were but it's an all alloy Volvo one. Little use and excellent condition. Was used a few times on a 265. I even have a copy of the Volvo fitting instructions.

Jul 26th, 2012, 11:40	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Not exactly short................... Full roof length.

Jul 27th, 2012, 20:34	#7
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I'm told that they go for £50 at any time and that's OK with me. I have £350 invested in my Amazon Estate one. so that's cheap! I also have a pair of roof bars, a pair of extension mirrors that clip on the front arches and the piece de resistance, a roof mounted aerofoil for flowing air over your caravan. All Volvo parts. Yes, this should be in the caravan section...............

Sep 3rd, 2012, 22:21	#10
almattock Junior Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2015 13:05 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norfolk	Hello, if you are not already covered, I have a silver/stainless/chrome roofrack which I believe came from a 240 volvo eatste. Please let me know if you are interested and I will email some photographs. It is currently in Suffolk however I may be able to ship this to my family in Leicester which is closer to you. I also have what I believe to be 240 GLT alloy wheels, 2 series floor trays in both black and navy and some headlight/parts.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)