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valance query

Post by bogbasic » 23 Aug 2012 04:19 pm

Just curious if the front valance for a 1988 car is still available. What used to be Hadrian, do not seem to do them.
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: valance query

Post by macplaxton » 23 Aug 2012 04:37 pm

No.

I don't believe they ever did one.
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Re: valance query

Post by Ride_on » 25 Aug 2012 07:53 pm

There have been numerous threads on this, as Richard says the answer is 'no'.

Its Volvo parts only, 1 kit including the entire front panel came up on ebay a few months back.

They are not too hard to depanel, I used parts from a few cars to do mine.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
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Post by bogbasic » 25 Aug 2012 10:27 pm

Cheers for that, yep, numerous threads indeed. Indeed I sold my last one on this very forum ;-)
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Post by Attack2001 » 26 Aug 2012 01:53 am

We need to get this sorted asap. We need brand new mk2 and mk3 ones to get moulded, so we can replace them with fibreglass, then there forever replaceable :D Where did the guy go that bought that brand new mk2 one off the bay? getting a mould of that would help so much :lol:

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Re: valance query

Post by volvodspec » 26 Aug 2012 08:48 am

technically the valance counts as a structural beam, not sure if the MOT would approve with replicating such a part out of fibreglass, i know the dutch MOT won't approve it

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Post by macplaxton » 26 Aug 2012 10:40 am

Attack2001 wrote:We need to get this sorted asap. We need brand new mk2 and mk3 ones to get moulded, so we can replace them with fibreglass
*Sunday morning grumpy rant /on*

Why would I want a GRP replacement? :roll: But if you feel so strongly about it, put your money on the table and get knocking them out.

The list of parts needed can be never ending. So where to start? With bigger projects like steel pressings it requires a lot a cash. Even knocking out half-decent GRP wings say, cost dosh, as it relies so much on someone taking the time to get a half-decent mould together. The biggest pain in the arse is getting all those that bleated about wanting some part to actually part with the cash (or somehow magically find it). Usually because it costs too much (in their eyes) sm2

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Post by Attack2001 » 26 Aug 2012 08:30 pm

Because a GRP replacment should have a little bit of flex in it, rather than the steel one that just bends. If you were to put a box section across the back like the one thats on there, then the front of the car would be just as strong, just it would then be easier to replace :) I say easier to replace mainly for the guys that rally, race, drift there 300 as accidents do happen :)

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Re: valance query

Post by macplaxton » 26 Aug 2012 11:41 pm

And the non-competition users would like a real-deal steel one...



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Post by Attack2001 » 26 Aug 2012 11:47 pm

This is true, im a competition guy, but i'd prefer a steel one too, however as you have stated, the costs of getting the machines/dies/stamps etc set-up is enormous, however bob in his shed can knock out a few dozen fibreglass replica's from one decently made mould :)

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Post by macplaxton » 27 Aug 2012 12:02 am

So you'd prefer a steel one? Okay, serious question here: How much are you willing to pay?
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Post by Attack2001 » 27 Aug 2012 01:47 am

macplaxton wrote:So you'd prefer a steel one? Okay, serious question here: How much are you willing to pay?
For a brand new steel front valance, i'd pay for definite £150, depending on my financial situation at the time, i might go higher.... :D

Who's got one? :wink:

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Re: valance query

Post by macplaxton » 27 Aug 2012 01:55 am

I think the rest of the market might only stand a hundred quid a pop.

I don't have one :wink:
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Re: valance query

Post by volvomania » 27 Aug 2012 08:01 am

volvodspec wrote:technically the valance counts as a structural beam, not sure if the MOT would approve with replicating such a part out of fibreglass, i know the dutch MOT won't approve it
Neither wil Belgian and German MOT's

The only way to solve this problem is to find an antiquated panelbeater who is willing to make them by hand.
Setting up press tooling for a valence will be pretty #### and which one would one do?
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