Volvo factory pinstripe kit

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cranna21
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Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by cranna21 » Sat Sep 24, 2016 10:13 am

Hi folks,

Did a buy on eBay a few days ago, a set of factory pinstriped for a 480, don't know if I want to use the, but they were £10!!

However I have no idea where they're meant to run! Has anyone got any ideas? They're black and grey and have a shaped front section about 3" long, a long reel of the two lines and then another section presumable for the rear where the lines kind of cross over also around 3" long!

Any ideas??

Cheers!
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 212bhp/230nm
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
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jamescarruthers
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by jamescarruthers » Sat Sep 24, 2016 4:28 pm

Sounds interesting. Picture?
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
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by cranna21 » Mon Sep 26, 2016 7:32 am

will see if i can get a photo or 2 up tonight! i do have the part number on the box! :)
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 212bhp/230nm
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by WRDendy » Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:25 pm

My car had pinstripes on from the factory - they were replaced by the previous owner with non-Volvo ones due to age-related tattyness, but he followed the pattern so they should be pretty authentic. I initially planned to remove them as I didn't like the look, but ended up keeping them as I haven't seen many (or even any) other cars with them.

I won't have the car till the end of the week due to being at work, but I can take a few photos then if you'd like?
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by Gmac34 » Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:02 pm

I would like :)

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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by WRDendy » Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:25 pm

Here we go (quality not ideal - more sun required. Not the right time of year!):

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Side view, dogs for scale

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Over the front clusters...

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Looking back...

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Then looking forward...

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Over the rear 'indicators'...
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by WRDendy » Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:29 pm

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Side view again

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The other side, taken with a better camera on a (slightly) better day!

My plan had been to put the car away under its cover for winter after taking these, but I fear it's a bit damp for that. Hopefully soon, though. Also makes me realize that my ancient phone isn't up to much in the camera department!
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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by AleksanderHugo » Sun Nov 13, 2016 5:26 pm

Nice :) I think it looks very good.

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Re: Volvo factory pinstripe kit

Post by cranna21 » Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:16 pm

Those are good bit different to mine!

i will have to dig them out for a photo that i promised to post up a few weeks ago... :D

however i will say that those look great on yours! :)
'91 480 ES 2.0l 16v 'Williams' Conversion - 212bhp/230nm
'90 940 GL 2.0l Estate
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