Rear doors on early Mk2's

[SteveP]

Just out of interest are the rear doors on 300's all the same? I've found a nice looking 1982 345GL special edition, 13" alloys, sunroof, gls style interior, white pinstriping, early dash (think it's a Blueline) but the rear doors may be past saving.

I know the door cards are different but would everything line up?? Triggered from finding out the earlier front doors are different!

[MCHUDD]

Hi Steve.
Not shure on this one.I will have a good look at my two sets latter on today and get back to you.
Cheers Mark.

[trabitom99]

According to the parts catalogue, it's the same story as with the fronts - '83 on doors are different. The door pulls are in a different position. But whether or not the mountings to the chassis pillars are different I couldn't say ...

Cheers

Tom

[volvosneverdie]

Just out of interest are the rear doors on 300's all the same? I've found a nice looking 1982 345GL special edition, 13" alloys, sunroof, gls style interior, white pinstriping, early dash (think it's a Blueline) but the rear doors may be past saving.

sounds interesting Steve.
Any pics?

[SteveP]

According to the parts catalogue, it's the same story as with the fronts - '83 on doors are different. The door pulls are in a different position. But whether or not the mountings to the chassis pillars are different I couldn't say ...

Damn... hmm this is what I was suspecting The doors aren't thaaaaat bad but it'd be easier finding good doors than repairing I suspect

Thanks Mark, that would be appreciated

[trabitom99]

A "MkII phase one" special edition sounds like the type of car which needs saving ... Classic potential

Cheers

Tom

[SteveP]

That's what I'm thinking! But if I can't get a local garage I'll get the owner to post up on here

[340GLT]

The door will physically fit but unsure on door panel. I can supply pics and rear doors from a late car if thats any help.
Adam

[volvodspec]

82 345 has still the mk1 interior (though different from 76-77), internal mounting positions are different.

[340GLT]

I was wondering if volvo left the old mountings on the later doors so it could be used for both?

Who actually has an early 345 who could take the door panel off.
Adam

[SteveP]

I was wondering if volvo left the old mountings on the later doors so it could be used for both?

+1! It would seem pretty silly not to, with vehicle repairs/spares etc

[trabitom99]

Here's a screenshot from the 80 - 85 parts catalogue:




CH -709999 means up to and including 82 MY
CH -810500 means up to and including 83 MY
CH -810501 means 84 MY onwards

Cheers

Tom

[volvodspec]

I was wondering if volvo left the old mountings on the later doors so it could be used for both?

+1! It would seem pretty silly not to, with vehicle repairs/spares etc

it costs money to combine 2 styles if you only need 1 and never use the other in the factory.

[MCHUDD]

Hi Steve.
Was out with the tape mesure today and everything looks the same.
The windows are the same size,the outside trim is the same size.
The hinges are the same as is the bredth of the door.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Mark.

[volvodspec]

take the doorcards off, then you'll spot the differences