Moon Roof Pins
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Moon Roof Pins
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a pair of moon ('sun' if you prefer ) roof pins for my 1995 ES S/R. I know the passenger side is broken ' cos it doesn't shut . Do any of you guys know where I can get replacements? I love the 480 but it can be a pita to get parts
Cheers,
Dave
I'm looking for a pair of moon ('sun' if you prefer ) roof pins for my 1995 ES S/R. I know the passenger side is broken ' cos it doesn't shut . Do any of you guys know where I can get replacements? I love the 480 but it can be a pita to get parts
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Kinda off topic as i don't have pins but... i have a '91 ES S/R what does S/R stand for? can't be sun roof, as its listed as a moon roof with volvo...
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Yes, I'm pretty sure it does stand for sunroof. It's probably for the UK market. Can't think what else it could stand for ....
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
S/r = sun roof
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Well I've hunted all over for these including Germany, Latvia & Estonia with no luck & finally decided it's not possible to buy new pins anywhere (Broken pin on the left side so it won't close properly & only opens half way). Tried good ol glasgowjim originally too but no joy there either You'd just sold your last pair jim so I just dipped out! Thanks for looking.
Anyhoo I thought let's strip it down & see if it's possible to do a repair or make my own pins
Below is a link to a few photos to show what I did:
http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/480da ... 20Moonroof
It all went pretty well, took about 2 hours all in & guess what?....... I now have a fully operational moonroof
I think maybe I used a slightly large self tapping screw but it seems OK. Used a bit of loctite for some additional strength so we'll see how long it lasts. Most likely is that the other side will break now but hay ho that's what owning a 480 is all about
Anyhoo I thought let's strip it down & see if it's possible to do a repair or make my own pins
Below is a link to a few photos to show what I did:
http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/480da ... 20Moonroof
It all went pretty well, took about 2 hours all in & guess what?....... I now have a fully operational moonroof
I think maybe I used a slightly large self tapping screw but it seems OK. Used a bit of loctite for some additional strength so we'll see how long it lasts. Most likely is that the other side will break now but hay ho that's what owning a 480 is all about
Current:
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
Re: Moon Roof Pins
out of interest, have Volvo run out of these now? I managed to get mine from Volvo a few years back. Still not fitted them though....one day
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Hi Rachel,
Yes I tried the Volvo stealership & they don't do them anymore. They did give me a website address in Germany that appeared to have them online but they couldn't supply when I asked them. So I don't think they exist now.
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Dave
Yes I tried the Volvo stealership & they don't do them anymore. They did give me a website address in Germany that appeared to have them online but they couldn't supply when I asked them. So I don't think they exist now.
Re
Dave
Current:
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
Re: Moon Roof Pins
Ah, that's a shame - another part gone for ever.oldgitdave wrote:Hi Rachel,
Yes I tried the Volvo stealership & they don't do them anymore. They did give me a website address in Germany that appeared to have them online but they couldn't supply when I asked them. So I don't think they exist now.
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Dave
Someone on here made their own I seem to remember - can't quite recall who though so it doesn't really help does it.
Good luck Dave
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
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'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
it was a friend of one of our Polish members if I remember correctly.
Re: Moon Roof Pins
Ah yes, that's sounds rightglasgowjim wrote:it was a friend of one of our Polish members if I remember correctly.
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
I think I still have a pair of these, brand-new in my parent's garage. I seem to remember seeing them a couple of years back when clearing it out and doubt they got thrown away. Finding them again will be another matter entirely though! I'll have a look if I remember at the weekend.
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
Re: Moon Roof Pins
If we had a 'like' button I'd be hitting it nowBen Harris wrote:I think I still have a pair of these, brand-new in my parent's garage. I seem to remember seeing them a couple of years back when clearing it out and doubt they got thrown away. Finding them again will be another matter entirely though! I'll have a look if I remember at the weekend.
'95 Storm Grey 323 Manual Turbo, Richmod
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
----------------------------------------------------------
'95 Flame Red Celeb, Nos.191, 2 litre, LPG, used to be Adams ;) SOLD
'95 Vase Green Turbo~ Vanessa~ 'Serendipity' manual, Richmod. RIP
'90 Light Blue 480 Turbo auto....RIP
'68 VW Type 3 1.6 auto Lotus White,Swedish import. SOLD
Audi 80 coupe Gold...pimp my ride! RIP
'76 Bug, Ocean Blue, lowered, Empi wheels.RIP
'72 Bay window VW Camper 1600 twinport. Sold
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Hi, I'd be happy to take them off your hands if you don't want them, assuming you can find themBen Harris wrote:I think I still have a pair of these, brand-new in my parent's garage. I seem to remember seeing them a couple of years back when clearing it out and doubt they got thrown away. Finding them again will be another matter entirely though! I'll have a look if I remember at the weekend.
Current:
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
I went hunting in my parent's garage this weekend and I've found one. It's brand new, never been used. If you let me know your address, I'll pop it in the post for you.oldgitdave wrote:Hi, I'd be happy to take them off your hands if you don't want them, assuming you can find them
As they're now unavailable, I've also had a go at creating a 3D model of it. It's not something I've done before and I wanted to learn how, so the result is below. I've put the .STL file in my DropBox, so if anyone's got a 3D printer and wants to have a go at creating one, I'd be very intrigued to see how it turns out!
1998-2003 ... 1981 Austin Mini City
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
2003-2005 ... 1989 Volvo 480 ES (B18E)
2004-2006 ... 1994 Volvo 480 ES (B20F)
2006-2008 ... 1995 Mitsuibshi FTO GPX
2008-2008 ... 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Auto (with RichMod)
2009-Onwards ... 1991 MK1 Eunos Roadster
2013-Onwards ... 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 (Wagon)
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Re: Moon Roof Pins
Hi Ben,
You have a pm Thank you for the offer.
Intrigued by your 3d model. In my line of work I have some contacts in this field so I'll copy the file & see if I can get somone interested. I did wonder about making one in aluminium as it would be much stronger. Guess there's the risk of damaging the motor drive though if something sticks?
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Dave
You have a pm Thank you for the offer.
Intrigued by your 3d model. In my line of work I have some contacts in this field so I'll copy the file & see if I can get somone interested. I did wonder about making one in aluminium as it would be much stronger. Guess there's the risk of damaging the motor drive though if something sticks?
Re,
Dave
Current:
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480
1995 'M' 480 ES Auto S/R 'Dusty'
2010 RAV4
Previous:
2002 S60 2.0L Turbo Auto
1995 'N' 480 Celebration Auto 443/480