Newby to 480s
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Newby to 480s
Hi
Thank you for accepting me to the group.
I have agreed to buying a 1992 limited edition two tone 480 1.7 today.
Obviously not got it yet but when I do I'm certain to require some help
The car is basically very sound but will in all likelihood require a nsf wing as the previous owner caught it on the garage door & I think it's beyond repair but will ask a good local bodyshop.
Is it worth trying to find a good wing off a old car or just go for a new pattern wing ?
Thank you for your help
Thank you for accepting me to the group.
I have agreed to buying a 1992 limited edition two tone 480 1.7 today.
Obviously not got it yet but when I do I'm certain to require some help
The car is basically very sound but will in all likelihood require a nsf wing as the previous owner caught it on the garage door & I think it's beyond repair but will ask a good local bodyshop.
Is it worth trying to find a good wing off a old car or just go for a new pattern wing ?
Thank you for your help
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1992 two tone 1.7
- WillC9303
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Re: Newby to 480s
Congratulations on becoming a 480 owner, even if you aren't just yet!
You made the right choice buying a Limited Edition (I'm totally not biased )
IF you can find a new old stock NSF wing, the chances are the seller will want a fortune for it (as with most 480 new old stock parts)
My advice would be to try and track down a used wing, as it would be much easier and cheaper. Two-Tone's are one of, if not the rarest colour for 480s, so the chances of finding a NSF wing in that colour probably aren't that high. However, you may get lucky if someone is breaking a Limited Edition. Your best place for that would be the Volvo 480 UK Facebook group, if you haven't joined it already.
If you can't track down a wing in that exact colour, you can always buy a different one and get it resprayed. I had my NSF wing resprayed recently and it wasn't prohibitively expensive.
You made the right choice buying a Limited Edition (I'm totally not biased )
IF you can find a new old stock NSF wing, the chances are the seller will want a fortune for it (as with most 480 new old stock parts)
My advice would be to try and track down a used wing, as it would be much easier and cheaper. Two-Tone's are one of, if not the rarest colour for 480s, so the chances of finding a NSF wing in that colour probably aren't that high. However, you may get lucky if someone is breaking a Limited Edition. Your best place for that would be the Volvo 480 UK Facebook group, if you haven't joined it already.
If you can't track down a wing in that exact colour, you can always buy a different one and get it resprayed. I had my NSF wing resprayed recently and it wasn't prohibitively expensive.
William
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
Re: Newby to 480s
Welcome to 480 ownership and this forum!
The answer to your immediate question is go for good condition used wing and paint if necessary. Chances of finding paytern panels for our cars are minimal...
Once you've got the car ask here as you have questions or issues - we'll help if we can!
David
The answer to your immediate question is go for good condition used wing and paint if necessary. Chances of finding paytern panels for our cars are minimal...
Once you've got the car ask here as you have questions or issues - we'll help if we can!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
- jamescarruthers
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Re: Newby to 480s
Hi and welcome.
There are no new pattern front wings available so you’ll have to get a second hand one. Two tones are pretty rare so I’d expect to paint it. You could get lucky and get a vase green metallic car and just add the silver to the bottom half.
There are no new pattern front wings available so you’ll have to get a second hand one. Two tones are pretty rare so I’d expect to paint it. You could get lucky and get a vase green metallic car and just add the silver to the bottom half.
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1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Newby to 480s
Thank you, I'll have a look around, I don't mind having a wing painted, just a case of finding one.
Are all the limited edition model the same two tone ? That teal/silver
Are all the limited edition model the same two tone ? That teal/silver
1992 two tone 1.7
- WillC9303
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Re: Newby to 480s
All the Limited Editions were the same Peacock Green (Paint code 314) over Smoke Silver (Paint code 306)
Peacock green was also called 'Vase green' in other European countries - they're the same colour and have the same code.
William
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
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Re: Newby to 480s
Welcome to the club !! We have a rare editions register which I maintain so I'd be interested to know what the registration is in case the car is also a 'newby'.
There were actually 3 different models badged as Limited Editions, each available for one year only. The first in 1991 was the very rare Paris Edition. It was brought out to promote the new colour, Paris Blue. Then in 1992 came the 1.7 litre two tone, followed in 1993 by the 2 litre two tone. All the two tones were the same two colours.
We usually have a mobile meet twice a year, the next one is October 1st. If you would like to join us you will be very welcome.
There were actually 3 different models badged as Limited Editions, each available for one year only. The first in 1991 was the very rare Paris Edition. It was brought out to promote the new colour, Paris Blue. Then in 1992 came the 1.7 litre two tone, followed in 1993 by the 2 litre two tone. All the two tones were the same two colours.
We usually have a mobile meet twice a year, the next one is October 1st. If you would like to join us you will be very welcome.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: Newby to 480s
Hi and welcome to the club!
As others have said, NSF front wings would have to be second hand, they aren't the most difficult part to find for the 480, and I think there is a 1987 car being broken on eBay right now IIRC.
Of course, you could always try Scandix, but they are very pricey, if they have them at all.
Either way thought look forward to seeing how your story here develops, welcome to one of the nicest places on the Internet!
As others have said, NSF front wings would have to be second hand, they aren't the most difficult part to find for the 480, and I think there is a 1987 car being broken on eBay right now IIRC.
Of course, you could always try Scandix, but they are very pricey, if they have them at all.
Either way thought look forward to seeing how your story here develops, welcome to one of the nicest places on the Internet!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
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Re: Newby to 480s
I suspect this 480 will be new to this group.dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Mon Aug 15, 2022 8:29 pmWelcome to the club !! We have a rare editions register which I maintain so I'd be interested to know what the registration is in case the car is also a 'newby'.
There were actually 3 different models badged as Limited Editions, each available for one year only. The first in 1991 was the very rare Paris Edition. It was brought out to promote the new colour, Paris Blue. Then in 1992 came the 1.7 litre two tone, followed in 1993 by the 2 litre two tone. All the two tones were the same two colours.
We usually have a mobile meet twice a year, the next one is October 1st. If you would like to join us you will be very welcome.
It's been with the same owner for 29 years on a private plate, it's going back to the original plate that matches the etched windows.
It's a 1992 car, specifically 16th August 1992, the first owner had the car just over a year before the lady I bought it from got the car.
It's done 34k miles, all documented & has every MOT from new.
No doubt it will give me a few headaches & lighten the wallet but hey, that's what old cars are like.
I'll have it delivered early next week.
1992 two tone 1.7
Re: Newby to 480s
Congrats on purchasing the correct colour of 480. There's quite a few two-tones on the forum now!
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: Newby to 480s
Thank you for the details - the car is a new club member too !
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
- brinkie
- 480 Connoisseur
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Re: Newby to 480s
There is a Volvo 480 breaker in The Netherlands and he might even have a two-tone wing, but sending the part to the UK will be your biggest worry. What works best is drive up here and get the part (and other parts you might need) and drive them back home.
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum