What make were the fog lamps on a 144GL

volvo144gl · May 6th, 2013, 12:30

Hi,

Does any one know what the original make of fog lamps / spotlights were that were fitted to the 144GL .

Was there only one type , or were different makes fitted

Thanks

Simon

e123 · May 6th, 2013, 17:42

Hella - Which is only five characters, but the software demands seven.

twincab · May 6th, 2013, 18:03

Hi.
The make of the fog lamps SEW Marchal. If I remember correctly the
outerdia 186 mm. The make was atleast on Swedish cars. I still ! remember
when a neighbour got his bran new 142 GL -72 what a "racing car" my father
at that time only had a 122S.....

//Erik

Derek UK · May 7th, 2013, 13:26

I know that Marchal lighting was/is popular in Sweden but I think they might have been customer/dealer choice. Volvo had big contracts with Bosch and Hella so I doubt if they fitted Marchal at the factory. I also think they would have been more expensive, especially as Volvo could get better prices from Bosch or Hella for large orders.
Nice lights and sought after now.

twincab · May 7th, 2013, 17:04

SEW Marshall was fitted from factory atleast for the Swedish market. (This
subject has been up on the Swedish 140-forum.) On Volvo pictures from
that time they are "clearly" SEW lamps mounted on GL cars. (-71,-72)

//Erik

guitarman · May 8th, 2013, 00:30

Id imagine they'd be Hella, or Bosch. Noticed a while ago my rear lamps were Cibie.
Marchal seems odd as its a name I associate with Peugeots and Talbots.

940_Turbo · May 8th, 2013, 00:34

My early high spec D jet 144E had Marchal spot lights on it; pretty sure they were factory original and it was a RHD UK market car.

arcturus · May 8th, 2013, 09:11

Whilst on this subject I would like to fit supplementary driving lights to my 144 68 vintage. which lamps would fit on the front bumper? Needs to have fixing pedestal to the rear as there is only about an inch from center line on bumper to front grill.

940_Turbo · May 8th, 2013, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcturus

Whilst on this subject I would like to fit supplementary driving lights to my 144 68 vintage. which lamps would fit on the front bumper? Needs to have fixing pedestal to the rear as there is only about an inch from center line on bumper to front grill.

The old style Hella lights are so thin they'll easily mount on the bumper. Ideally you need a reinforcement inside the bumper welded to the bumper iron and top stady bars

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motors...lamp-stay-bars

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-OF-VI...item51ac3c6c19

arcturus · May 8th, 2013, 14:14

Would thes be the same?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507641279...84.m1438.l2649

May 6th, 2013, 12:30	#1
volvo144gl Simon king Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2023 19:58 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bourton	What make were the fog lamps on a 144GL Hi, Does any one know what the original make of fog lamps / spotlights were that were fitted to the 144GL . Was there only one type , or were different makes fitted Thanks Simon

May 8th, 2013, 00:30	#6
guitarman Senior Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2022 14:29 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stroud	Id imagine they'd be Hella, or Bosch. Noticed a while ago my rear lamps were Cibie. Marchal seems odd as its a name I associate with Peugeots and Talbots. __________________ 1973 Volvo 164. 1972 Saab 96 1988 Benz W124 230E 2012 VW Transporter T5 LWB

May 8th, 2013, 09:11	#8
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Whilst on this subject I would like to fit supplementary driving lights to my 144 68 vintage. which lamps would fit on the front bumper? Needs to have fixing pedestal to the rear as there is only about an inch from center line on bumper to front grill. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

May 8th, 2013, 14:14	#10
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Would thes be the same? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1507641279...84.m1438.l2649 __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

May 6th, 2013, 17:42	#2
e123 Member Last Online: May 10th, 2024 18:28 Join Date: May 2013 Location: dar es salaam	Hella - Which is only five characters, but the software demands seven.

May 6th, 2013, 18:03	#3
twincab New Member Last Online: May 8th, 2015 18:51 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kungalv	Hi. The make of the fog lamps SEW Marchal. If I remember correctly the outerdia 186 mm. The make was atleast on Swedish cars. I still ! remember when a neighbour got his bran new 142 GL -72 what a "racing car" my father at that time only had a 122S..... //Erik

May 7th, 2013, 13:26	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:31 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	I know that Marchal lighting was/is popular in Sweden but I think they might have been customer/dealer choice. Volvo had big contracts with Bosch and Hella so I doubt if they fitted Marchal at the factory. I also think they would have been more expensive, especially as Volvo could get better prices from Bosch or Hella for large orders. Nice lights and sought after now.

May 7th, 2013, 17:04	#5
twincab New Member Last Online: May 8th, 2015 18:51 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kungalv	SEW Marshall was fitted from factory atleast for the Swedish market. (This subject has been up on the Swedish 140-forum.) On Volvo pictures from that time they are "clearly" SEW lamps mounted on GL cars. (-71,-72) //Erik

May 8th, 2013, 00:34	#7
940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	My early high spec D jet 144E had Marchal spot lights on it; pretty sure they were factory original and it was a RHD UK market car.

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