Thanks for the tip - for reminding me that such things exist.
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Ahh, found a local supplier for the chrome trim rings. Tried one on a very dirty and rusty winter wheel - the contrast looked a bit funny. Maybe another try some months later, on the summer wheels which are in a slightly better shape (and much much cleaner).
Thanks for the tip - for reminding me that such things exist.
Thanks for the tip - for reminding me that such things exist.
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Yeah, I think Im going to clean my wheels up and give them a paint before I fit them. try and get tham both is a similar condition and hopefully theyll sit together well enough!nomead wrote:Ahh, found a local supplier for the chrome trim rings. Tried one on a very dirty and rusty winter wheel - the contrast looked a bit funny. Maybe another try some months later, on the summer wheels which are in a slightly better shape (and much much cleaner).
Thanks for the tip - for reminding me that such things exist.
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I think your wheels look in pretty good shape, VND! Check this out for a comparison:


Tom

I'll PM you the source ... Will be recieving some nice new mudflaps myself shortlyvolvosneverdie wrote:The mudflaps are a bit poor as well, having been down there and looked around closely for the first time ever.May have to invest in a new set once the financial sun comes out again.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Cheers Tom,
mine arnt that bad, but theyve been stored in the shed while the Wolfies were on and are showing scabs already, so I want to catch it early and keep them tidy.

mine arnt that bad, but theyve been stored in the shed while the Wolfies were on and are showing scabs already, so I want to catch it early and keep them tidy.
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Just dug out the part nos for the flaps, might as well post them here ...
FL: 3203278 to 1984
FR: 3203279 to 1984
FL & FR 3205356 from 1985
RL: 3285958 all
RR: 3285959 all
Cheers
Tom
FL: 3203278 to 1984
FR: 3203279 to 1984
FL & FR 3205356 from 1985
RL: 3285958 all
RR: 3285959 all
Cheers
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Here is also a set for sale:volvosneverdie wrote:For the first time since you asked me last steve, yes.SteveP wrote:Very funnyI do still have the trim rings - atleast four of them!
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Still want a set?
http://www.volvo300club.nl/advertenties.php?adid=2076
20 euro
13 inch.
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thanks for the link.vØlvØfreak wrote:Here is also a set for sale:volvosneverdie wrote:For the first time since you asked me last steve, yes.SteveP wrote:Very funnyI do still have the trim rings - atleast four of them!
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Still want a set?
http://www.volvo300club.nl/advertenties.php?adid=2076
20 euro
13 inch.
postage from the continent is a bit higher than mainland uk.
anyone else need a set?
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im goign with thos boy racer motorsport ones when im ready for mine!

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Recon mission to a place that has green in it.
poor pics. iphone p.o.s camera.
Here they are anyway.
Rust on the vallence is taking hold.

Take THAT wooden post that thinks its up to telling a Volvo where to park!

beacon for newcastle airport. and most of a car.

Shiny. and not on purpose.

Clouds are forming...................................................





Oh dear. Rust. Its creeping around.

poor pics. iphone p.o.s camera.
Here they are anyway.
Rust on the vallence is taking hold.

Take THAT wooden post that thinks its up to telling a Volvo where to park!

beacon for newcastle airport. and most of a car.

Shiny. and not on purpose.

Clouds are forming...................................................





Oh dear. Rust. Its creeping around.

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Hella grille looks good on a mk2! Shame it doesn't do that on a mk3...
Maybe i should convert my entire car to a mk2, front and rear
Maybe i should convert my entire car to a mk2, front and rear
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odd that.Jos360 wrote:Hella grille looks good on a mk2! Shame it doesn't do that on a mk3...
Maybe i should convert my entire car to a mk2, front and rear
because mines from a mk3!
get your pics out Jos. im all intersted now.
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http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =13&t=7588
I posted some pics.
If i have some spare-time tomorrow, i will drive the car outside and take a few extra. Also from the louvres offcourse
I posted some pics.
If i have some spare-time tomorrow, i will drive the car outside and take a few extra. Also from the louvres offcourse
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No hella grilles are for a Mk3
AFAIK they were all designed for a Mk2. Nice pics! Would look good with some GLS trim rings

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SteveP wrote:Would look good with some GLS trim rings![]()
Nice photos VND, good to see some more pics of your car ...
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Really?SteveP wrote:No hella grilles are for a Mk3AFAIK they were all designed for a Mk2. Nice pics! Would look good with some GLS trim rings
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Oh, ok then.
No wonder it looks so right.
Trim rings are on my WANT list dude. Just broke atm.
Swap you for police issue extending steel baton? And beltpouch.
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