Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

what body parts are interchangeable?

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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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with the 850 and other models like the s70 for example?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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I am also wondering if anyone has done any front valance modifications?

I am thinking about cutting the current openings an extra 1.5 inches lower. There really isnt any room to make them wider just taller.

Could I get our resident areo-space engineer to add his input regarding volume and mass air flow and how it could affect the car?

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Stock front valance. (Volvo brochure photo)


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Projected modification to front valance.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Never tried it but would like to see the outcome of it being done.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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IMO you made the spoiler weaker and it might crack easily when you hit something. It sure does look nice though.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Templar, can you add some fancy headlights to that photoshopped picture?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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sure can...what did you have in mind?

As for weaker... i was going to take ane reinforce the roll at the bottom by folding in some fiberglass.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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So here I am back to this very question again...are any of the S or C 70 body parts interchangeable with the 850?

PS...I had some jackass hit me in the front driver fender...bastard wasn't even insured...or speak any english!!!

Question for tech...does the quarter pannel wrap to the rear? Or would I be better off trying to get someone to pund out the dent? Its located on the outside lamp assembly.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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I would try to massage it out.
The fenders and hood are different but you could convert the front end to an S70 and use the entire front end.
 
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