360 Shell, 3 door, no sunroof of possible

Post by **stuartB** » 23 May 2008 05:02 pm

looking for as above to put all the bits of my 360 4 door into.

Needs to be in good condition but the older the better ?!

3 Door
Not bothered about interior

all the rest will be binned so keep what you like

Post by **SteveP** » 23 May 2008 05:35 pm

Get in contact with volvo360gls, he did have a green shell, but there's not much left of it! Why change from a 4 door? They're just as pimp imo

EDIT: check out the offers section, someone is selling a 360GLT 3 door but it needs a gearbox.

Post by **Jason B** » 23 May 2008 06:27 pm

saloon ftw!

Post by **stuartB** » 28 May 2008 09:05 am

they are, i just want a three door to experience the all-hyped stiffness that apparently makes all the difference

I need a new shell - there's pics going up soon of mine, you may see what i mean - i got chunks missing on the front valance, and a floorpan that threatens to fail an MOT next time, amongst other things. Its new shell time, and i thought i might as well go hothatch

PLUS when you only have two doors you only need two seats. AND you dont get plauged by lift needers - my car's too low to fill with 4 people, but *normal* dont understand this for some reason and beg which is not pretty.

cheers for letting me know, ill have a quick shufty in a bit

Post by **SteveP** » 28 May 2008 09:48 am

TBH... the saloon will be stiffer than the 3 door as it hasn't got a massive hatchback opening! I think you used the right word when you said hyped

I've driven 3/4 and 5 doors and to be honest I don't think there's any appreciable difference in terms of body stiffness.

If your car is rusty then I can see your point about finding a new shell, but I'd not go out searching specifically for a 3 door if all you're worried about is stiffness (although they do look rather cool!)

I'll get yer pics up later today

Post by **Jason B** » 28 May 2008 11:04 am

I was thinking about that, I'm pretty sure a saloon ought to be stiffer on principle, but tbh with stock rear suspension you have bigger problems to contend with than a bit of chassis torsion.

I'd just get the one you like the look of most or the one thats cheapest.

Post by **foggyjames** » 02 Jun 2008 02:28 am

What about that white 3dr mk3 in London...the guy wanted shot of it in a hurry a week or so ago?

cheers

James

Post by **mjsinclair** » 07 Jun 2008 11:12 am

i have a g reg 3 door 1.4 340 if you want it, it has mot and tax so you can drive it away and it is stripped completely, it has a dent in the drivers door and pillar though - if you're interested i can take some pictures, and it';s in blue aswell.