Volvo 360 GLT parts on offer

[Tourinki]

I would be interested of complete system to convert from manual winders to electric system. And install instructions are also needed.

Have you got any other special bits which can't be found in GLi model?
I might be interested of GLT rear springs which have two leafs.


Sami

[SteveP]

I might be interested of GLT rear springs which have two leafs.

GLT's never had two rear springs, just a different single leaf

[Chris_C]

Hmmm, thats a point, can I have some GLT springs at some point Pete Not sure if me or Andy asked you...

[petefarrell360]

Ok Chris! I can probably sort a set of GLT springs from one of the future breakers, not one I wanted to break, but it's a forced matter. What was really annoying was that I spent all the time before the meet in Devon when Aymat came over getting a set of leafs off of the GLT saloon, only to find some ******* had replaced them with GLE springs and Aymat wanted GLT springs! So Steve and me spent an afternoon in the rain, on grass, removing the springs from the diesel GLT before we left for Devon!

If I were to send a set abroad to Finland, I'd imagine the weight and size would get rather costly, there must be some around over there that would be cheaper to find! Steve's right, only a single leaf on GLT's.

Andy has a set of GLT leaf springs now on his GLEi SE, so currenly I've only one set, which Chris has dibs on......... I might gain some more in time........

Pete

[Tourinki]

Right so even GLT springs are single leaf system. And now i have a small problem because i can't remember where i got it in my head that GLT models have twin leaf system.

It is quite hard to find special parts to 300 series. Around here most 300 series cars are either GL or GLi models. Past six months i have seen only one GLT model for sale. And while i was writing this i did a sparepart search and at the moment there isn't available electric window system.

But name a price for that complete electric windows systems and then i decide what i do.

[trabitom99]

Past six months i have seen only one GLT model for sale.

They are extremely rare over here, too. On average one gets offered for sale every 6 months or so. GLi's are much more common and are in much better condition, recently one was offered with only 27000 kms!

Have you got any other special bits which can't be found in GLi model?

I don't know about the Finnish market, but the differences between the GLi and the GLT weren't that great over here. Both had the same engine, with the GLi missing the

front fogs
spoilers front & rear
alloys
delayed interior lights

The GLT also had

different interior trim,
matt black grill,
matt black rain gutters,
body colour bumpers

... and of course, GLT badges. It was also lowered (different leaf springs?) AFAIK using different shocks at the back.

Many things are pre-wired on the GLi, such as the connections for the front foglamps, the ambient temperature sensor and the relay socket for the delayed interior lights.

So there're several things easy things you can do, to make your GLi a little more GLT-like. How about looking out for front fogs, rear spoiler and GLT alloys? They turn up on certain well-known online auctions every once in a while...

English GLTs additionally got many creature comforts as standard - heated seats, central locking, electric mirrors ... Germany got "poverty spec" cars - Volvo NL's revenge for WWII, and quite right too

[Chris_C]

Hehe, all our cars over here got heated seats, even 340DL's, same with central locking I think, well, most late cars got it, both my GL's had it as standard.

The leafs are different on the GLT, a small amount lower and stiffer I believe. I'd agree adding the front fogs if the cut out is already there (I cut my front valance to fit them though...) and the rear spoiler/front splitter make a big difference

[trabitom99]

So far I have a very empty looking saloon shell sat on the drive on blocks

Does that mean the alloys it was originally sitting on have gone too? Have been on the lookout for GLT alloys for a bit, but I guess cost would rule out postage to Germany ...

[Chris_C]

If you really wanted GLT alloys, I have a set.. but as you said, I'd worry about the postage!!!

[trabitom99]

Hehe, all our cars over here got heated seats, even 340DL's, same with central locking I think

It's not fair

I'd agree adding the front fogs if the cut out is already there (I cut my front valance to fit them though...)

The GLi's have got blanking plates instead of fog lamps - and on mine all the wiring was already there nicely bound with tie-wraps. More here:
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =pre-wired
http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... ight=wires
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/3572 ... 5fe9_b.jpg

[trabitom99]

If you really wanted GLT alloys, I have a set.. but as you said, I'd worry about the postage!!!

Within Germany I'd expect to pay around 30 Euros insured postage (20 Pounds) for a set of alloys. Anyone any idea what UK postage costs to other EU countries are? I'd have to pay postage at any rate - you can forget finding any 300 bits (let alone GLT bits) in scrapyards over here.

[petefarrell360]

I've got quite a few GLT alloy rims knocking about now! The rims off that car are still here trabitom99! I've honestly no idea how much shipping would be! Foggy is the international shipping man for the larger items, and he did give me some links to try for cheaper companies. Within the UK, I know that there is normally a weight theshold that you cross if you send 5 wheels instead of 4, which the price suddenly rockets, mainly due to the lifting and moving requiring more effort etc. I'd guess that although it might appear worse initially, sending a couple of packages rather than one might be best?

You may have seen pictures of double leaf springs on a GLT from when we had a meet in the UK and on Hugh's LHD car not only made it a converible, but raised the rear of the car by doubling up the leaf springs!

Tourinki, I'll remind myself of everything that is needed, and we need to make sure that they will fit your car, as I don't have a car with manual windows to check all the correct holes are there for the mountings of the motors etc...... Anyone who has done the conversion might be able to enlighten us.

Pete

[SteveP]

Tourinki, I'll remind myself of everything that is needed, and we need to make sure that they will fit your car, as I don't have a car with manual windows to check all the correct holes are there for the mountings of the motors etc...... Anyone who has done the conversion might be able to enlighten us.

All mountings are there - you just need to swap mechanisms, and wire up the motors Warning, 3 door mechanisms are different to 4/5 doors!

[petefarrell360]

Ta Steve (Electric Window Expert) P! I had my suspicions the holes and mounts were always present. Good call on 3-4/5 door incompatibility.

Pete

[Tourinki]

I forgot to say that mine 360 is 4 door saloon.
And if there is new holes or wiring needed. I probably can do it. as long as someone tells me what to do to get them working.

Sami