Volvo 240 Dashboard- Just bought one!
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Volvo 240 Dashboard- Questions on one that just arrived
Man, I feel like the luckiest man alive! I just bought a original Volvo Dashboard off of a 240 1991 Station for a total around $150.00 off of ebay. It only has 2 minor cracks in it. It doesn't have the middle speaker hole like mine does, but that is ok since I don't use it. Should it fit ok on my 1991 240 Volvo DL Sedan?
Last edited by dman777; 03-21-2011 at 06:28 PM.
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here's the posting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330540449959
Since mine had a original speaker hole in the middle and this one didn't...does this mean the dash isnt' an OEM/original?
Does this look like I got a good deal?
Last edited by dman777; 03-11-2011 at 12:01 AM.
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here's the posting:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330540449959
Since mine had a original speaker hole in the middle and this one didn't...does this mean the dash isnt' an OEM/original?
Does this look like I got a good deal?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330540449959
Since mine had a original speaker hole in the middle and this one didn't...does this mean the dash isnt' an OEM/original?
Does this look like I got a good deal?
Although I will be adding a center speaker to either my 1982 or my 1991(I'll need a dash with the cut out for my '91), as I have an 1982 Volvo OEM AM/FM/CB radio. It's so nice to have and I'm going to buy a 2nd and even 3rd OEM Volvo AM/FM/CB radio.
I hope this helps.
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Well, Volvo was famous for using whatever they had. If they had left over 90 dashes w/ speaker holes they would have used them in early 91's until they ran out. If you don't believe it, check the casting production date on cylinder heads...I've seen them 2 years older than the model year of the car...and the head was original to the car. It's no big deal...I don't think there's anyone out there making re-pops of 240 dashes...
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I just got the dashboard in overall it looks good. However, I have a few concerns:
1)The side of the dashboard that meets the window has three pins that plug in to the body of the car. They are fastened to the dashboard with rivets. The rivets are a little loose and not tight. Will that be a problem?
2) It was wrapped up heavily in bubble rap. I can't tell but the bubble wrap might of rubbed off the glossy surface of the dashboard. Is this is in my head or possible? Is this permanent? You can see glossy circle patterns where the bubble wrap didn't wear off the glossy surface.
1)The side of the dashboard that meets the window has three pins that plug in to the body of the car. They are fastened to the dashboard with rivets. The rivets are a little loose and not tight. Will that be a problem?
2) It was wrapped up heavily in bubble rap. I can't tell but the bubble wrap might of rubbed off the glossy surface of the dashboard. Is this is in my head or possible? Is this permanent? You can see glossy circle patterns where the bubble wrap didn't wear off the glossy surface.
Last edited by dman777; 03-21-2011 at 07:02 PM.
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I know it sounds silly with the fire joke but my volvo 240 is my baby and i have been slowly restoring it to as new as possible over the past few years.
Is it possible that the the vinyl glossy sheen was worn off/damaged by the bubble rap plastic? Please don't forget that the volvo 240 black interiors did come with a glossy theme.
Is it possible that the the vinyl glossy sheen was worn off/damaged by the bubble rap plastic? Please don't forget that the volvo 240 black interiors did come with a glossy theme.
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Most likely, the only thing removed by the bubble wrap was whatever treatment the prior owner used to make it photogenic. I'm sure it's fine. You use whatever you're comfortable with using to get it/keep it looking great. Some swear by/swear at the following and many more...ArmorAll, STP SonofAGun, TireWet (messy), Back To Black, Pledge furniture polish, pure silicone toner...the list goes on and on...anything is better than leaving it dry to bake in the summer sun...
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at this point it doesn't matter. i found another small crack on the edge rounded corner where it meets the windshield on the drivers side. i'm going to send this dash back and get my money back...even though it won't be much after shipping. it's really hard to trust people on ebay.
Last edited by dman777; 03-22-2011 at 06:40 AM.
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