Bodywork

Post by **bodejodel** » 01 Jul 2006 10:08 pm

NOOOOO!!! You are buying a Vauxhell???
In holland "Vauxhall" is known as "Opel".
We call it Slopel (SLOPEn = to demolisch, wreck) That's all they're good for!
You need to be exorcised!!!

If it HAS to be a VH, make it an early make Manta...

Post by **Ronnie** » 02 Jul 2006 06:40 pm

bodejodel wrote:You'll have to make one yourself.
They are not for sale/never have been for sale.

Adam sold me one! I really like what it does to the car...

Post by **bodejodel** » 02 Jul 2006 07:10 pm

But he made them, they are not found in stores... That;s what I ment...

Post by **340GLT** » 02 Jul 2006 07:18 pm

Yeh i have my old one going spare too if your stuck as i prefer my newer version without the mesh!!
Adam

Post by **340GLT** » 02 Jul 2006 07:20 pm

Ronnie wrote:
bodejodel wrote:You'll have to make one yourself.
They are not for sale/never have been for sale.
Adam sold me one! I really like what it does to the car...

Speaking of which, we are about due a photo i feel!!!!

Adam

Post by **Ronnie** » 03 Jul 2006 12:21 am

Yeah, yeah

Been meaning to get round to posting some pics but have a few little things to finish off first. Just been away in Greece and the baby takes up a silly amount of time.....

The 3 Door takes some dedication to use as a family car, believe me. Fortunately, Nancy doesn't seem to mind being swung about in her chair into the back seat... I really really need something more practical... Been thinking about a Mitsubishi Delica - all that space and 4x4 goodness. Couldn't bear to give up the old Mk2 though.

Will post pics soon once decks have been cleared and car tidied up properly!

Post by **redline** » 03 Jul 2006 08:17 am

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... php?t=3096

Post by **Cruisen Volvo** » 03 Jul 2006 01:24 pm

I don't surpose anyone has a walk through to make one of the mesh grills?

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Jul 2006 01:54 pm

Remove slash from grill, remove grill surround. Cut all centre sections out of grill, smooth and fill between all old bars. smooth, paint and refit mesh in between frame and surround.
Sounds easy which it is if you are a patient person, but to get them, spot on it take hours of filling.
Adam

Post by **Cruisen Volvo** » 03 Jul 2006 02:04 pm

Ummm sounds simple enough but not very descriptive what do you mean by fill??? and so on got pics lol demanding i know

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Jul 2006 03:25 pm

By fill i mean fill in the holes you create in the bottom of the grill centre. You need to use a plastic bumper filler for this not body filler. Sorry no pics.
Adam

Post by **Cruisen Volvo** » 03 Jul 2006 03:28 pm

OK Cheers don't know if i will attempt it as i have no way of getting replacement grill if I root it. :-/

Post by **340GLT** » 03 Jul 2006 04:13 pm

Yeh its a lot of work TBH like Mick said he has one for sale and my spare one is available. I made Micks one and made a grill for ronnie too.
Adam

Post by **Ali** » 03 Jul 2006 04:25 pm

Yeah i've also had a go at that type, bloody hard to do and after hours and hours of filling and smoothing im still not happy with the result, mesh is a LOT easier!

edit: Just noticed Adam has given you the steps for making a grill that looks like that badge has just been removed. To make a mesh grill you need to remove the grill from the car, then you should be able to unclip the centre section so that you're just left with a frame. Then get some mesh and attach it to the frame (used a combination of hot melt (gluegun) and gaffer tape on mine). Then either unclip the volvo badge/diagonal thing from the old grill and glue gun it to the mesh or use a badge from the side of the car, hope that helps,
cheers
Ali

Post by **Cruisen Volvo** » 03 Jul 2006 04:40 pm

Thanks guys

Thats great goin to have a go tomorrow.

I really liked the red volvo badge sitting on it so i might try and duplicate/steel that idea

cheers again