Body/Trim: - '78 244 Rear Bodywork

Roo · Sep 4th, 2012, 13:14

Just wondering if anyone knows if the rear quarters are available for my car. Well, ideally repair sections as the rest isn't too bad. I have already bought a new rear panel but need something to attach it too!

redboy · Sep 4th, 2012, 18:53

Try Brookhouse- they can get early wings and parts for the estate, probably the saloon too.

Roo · Sep 4th, 2012, 21:32

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Originally Posted by redboy

Try Brookhouse- they can get early wings and parts for the estate, probably the saloon too.

Yes I've bought parts from them already for this 244. Tried calling them several times today but I guess they're pretty busy so thought I'd ask here.

john h · Sep 23rd, 2012, 21:48

Depending how far the rust goes, it should be easy enough to make repair sections. That's how I did my 164

Work-in-progress photos here:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=60815&page=22

John

Roo · Sep 23rd, 2012, 21:55

Cheers john, that picture is a great help. Incidentally, your rear lights look rather new. Are they a lucky find or still available, presuming they are 244 compatible.

john h · Sep 24th, 2012, 06:40

Late 100 and early 240 used the same rear lights, but Volvo used two manufacturers concurrently, Cibie and Hella. Their lights differ slightly and you need to match parts - a Hella lens won't fit on a Cibie casing and vice versa.

Looking at the photo, I'm 98% sure you have Cibie lights, but if you look closely at your lenses you'll see a manufacturer stamp to verify which type you have.

Mine were a lucky find at a BKV stall, but KG sell new Cibie lenses, see page 128
http://www.kgtrimning.com/KGTRIMNING162005web.pdf

They're in Sweden, but they speak good English so give them a call.

If you have Hella lamps, I don't know of a supplier. Volvo could have fitted either make on the production line, so I would suggest swapping to Cibies - refurbish a pair of Cibie light backs and fit new lenses from KG.

John

Roo · Sep 24th, 2012, 10:25

Thanks again John,

I have just had confirmation from the garage that the lights are Cibie items.

The picture in that catalogue shows the lens plus the chrome surround. Is that regarded as one item? Mine has had a light knock on the corner of the N/S lamp and the chrome is broken. Saying that, neither side is cosmetically great so a new pair will be ordered.

Roo · Sep 24th, 2012, 13:34

Well, I've just had a response from that company. the lights are NLA from them. bother!

john h · Sep 24th, 2012, 20:07

That's a shame. They do come up sometimes on US ebay, so keep a lookout.

The lens and surround are the same moulding - it's not possible to separate them.

John

Sep 23rd, 2012, 21:48	#4
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Depending how far the rust goes, it should be easy enough to make repair sections. That's how I did my 164 Work-in-progress photos here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=60815&page=22 John __________________ XX

Sep 23rd, 2012, 21:55	#5
Roo T5 - White Last Online: May 27th, 2021 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Peterborough	Cheers john, that picture is a great help. Incidentally, your rear lights look rather new. Are they a lucky find or still available, presuming they are 244 compatible. __________________ 1996 Volvo 854 T5 >>>>Volvo 854<<<< 1978 Volvo 244 DL >>>>Volvo 244DL Project<<<<

Sep 24th, 2012, 06:40	#6
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Late 100 and early 240 used the same rear lights, but Volvo used two manufacturers concurrently, Cibie and Hella. Their lights differ slightly and you need to match parts - a Hella lens won't fit on a Cibie casing and vice versa. Looking at the photo, I'm 98% sure you have Cibie lights, but if you look closely at your lenses you'll see a manufacturer stamp to verify which type you have. Mine were a lucky find at a BKV stall, but KG sell new Cibie lenses, see page 128 http://www.kgtrimning.com/KGTRIMNING162005web.pdf They're in Sweden, but they speak good English so give them a call. If you have Hella lamps, I don't know of a supplier. Volvo could have fitted either make on the production line, so I would suggest swapping to Cibies - refurbish a pair of Cibie light backs and fit new lenses from KG. John __________________ XX

Sep 24th, 2012, 10:25	#7
Roo T5 - White Last Online: May 27th, 2021 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Peterborough	Thanks again John, I have just had confirmation from the garage that the lights are Cibie items. The picture in that catalogue shows the lens plus the chrome surround. Is that regarded as one item? Mine has had a light knock on the corner of the N/S lamp and the chrome is broken. Saying that, neither side is cosmetically great so a new pair will be ordered. __________________ 1996 Volvo 854 T5 >>>>Volvo 854<<<< 1978 Volvo 244 DL >>>>Volvo 244DL Project<<<<

Sep 24th, 2012, 13:34	#8
Roo T5 - White Last Online: May 27th, 2021 08:37 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Peterborough	Well, I've just had a response from that company. the lights are NLA from them. bother! __________________ 1996 Volvo 854 T5 >>>>Volvo 854<<<< 1978 Volvo 244 DL >>>>Volvo 244DL Project<<<<

Sep 4th, 2012, 18:53	#2
redboy Master Member Last Online: Aug 9th, 2013 23:07 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: hastings	Try Brookhouse- they can get early wings and parts for the estate, probably the saloon too.

Sep 24th, 2012, 20:07	#9
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 30th, 2024 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	That's a shame. They do come up sometimes on US ebay, so keep a lookout. The lens and surround are the same moulding - it's not possible to separate them. John __________________ XX

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