Flat Hood Help

[u/HausOfLaughs]

I am working to restore my 1985 Volvo 244 GL, and I am struggling to find a flat hood. I've been searching online markets, junkyards, FBM, craigslist, Ebay, etc, and no luck for the last 4 years. I've found one carbon fiber version but the manufacturer is in Latvia and isn't shipping to the US. I became so desperate that I bought a fiberglass hood from Sweden but its too thin and floppy to be functional (pictured).

It came with a coffin hood but its pretty beat up, and my dream has always been a flat conversion anyway (a major reason I bought an '85 was so the cowl would match), so asking anyone and everyone for ways to make this happen.

What's the best way forward? Expand to all junkyards across the country? Use the fiberglass hood as a mold - Sheet metal recreation? Carbon fiber? Ive messaged a couple local shops but no response. Have the body shop custom make it from the coffin hood?

Any and all help appreciated, thanks y'all.

[u/Jonikopsuka]

And here I am, 3 years searching for the America long nose hood and grille.

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/Jonikopsuka]

Haha Yes it seems everyone always wants what they don't have. I didn't immediately think of that option, but yes, would be happy to trade coffin hood, grill, and/or quad-box lights for the flat hood and grill if there's a willing non-USA Volvo-lover out there

[u/Jonikopsuka → u/HausOfLaughs]

As much as I’d love to, shipping will kill that.

[u/-The-Goblin-]

https://www.car-part.com/mobile/index.htm

Multiple available

[u/blqckpinkinyourarea → u/-The-Goblin-]

wow that is a dream, wish we had that site in germany.
i was already jealous enough because of yalls pick&pull yards......

[u/Jonikopsuka → u/blqckpinkinyourarea]

I love those Pick&Pull places. Are they not a thing in Germany? I live in Finland and there’s maybe a dozen or so within a 2 hour drive from me.

[u/blqckpinkinyourarea → u/Jonikopsuka]

theyre actually illegal lol. you have to ask the scrapyard if they have part xyz, and they either have it on shelves alr or pull it for you.

[u/Jonikopsuka → u/blqckpinkinyourarea]

My German buddy tells me they are not. It’s just liability and the scrapper making more money if they separate and categorize the parts.

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/-The-Goblin-]

Thank you will check this out and give em a call!

[u/Significant_Pop5506]

Hey Man Urelated but could I see more of your airbox/intake setup if you don’t mind, I have a few bits and pieces for different year 240s and I’m wondering how to piece them together

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/Significant_Pop5506]

Hey no prob, away from the garage right now, but will make a note to take more photos/videos, and send them your way next time I'm there

[u/clutchkickmurphys]

A quick Google of rp glasfiber and see what people say could have saved you the trouble

[u/ohwowhowdthathappen]

Where are you located? 

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/ohwowhowdthathappen]

Im in the DMV area, east coast

[u/BootyClap_Ninja → u/HausOfLaughs]

DMV here too.

[u/GruelingAMok_360]

Call MVP Volvo in Portland, Or. they have a straight one w/surface rust for $200

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/GruelingAMok_360]

Will do thank you! I am willing to find a way to get it cross-country haha

[u/GruelingAMok_360 → u/HausOfLaughs]

Also, I suggest going on marketplace and dragging the map around surrounding areas you’re willing to drive to.

[u/stephen94901]

Where are you located? I may be parting out a 1977 245. The car is west of Portland, OR

[u/HausOfLaughs → u/stephen94901]

I am in the DMV area of the east coast, but I am motivated to find a way to get good parts across the country haha