Right hand drive dash top (pad)

LaurelSGX · Post by **LaurelSGX** » 23 Aug 2023, 19:23

I am in the need of a right hand drive dash top for my 855r.
My dash not only split on the topside but the plastic on the bottom is crack in many pcs.

Thanks in advance.
Rory

Post by **scot850** » 23 Aug 2023, 20:36

I'm guessing a really expensive shipment from a RHD country like the UK/NZ/AUS/JAPAN

Even in the UK finding parts for 850's now is getting hard as so many have been crushed. I know a new one may still be available, but get that 2nd job now!

Neil.

LaurelSGX · Post by **LaurelSGX** » 24 Aug 2023, 08:38

Neil, I am just starting a restoration job on my wagon and would really like to know where to get a new one?

Thanks,
Rory

Post by **foggydogg** » 24 Aug 2023, 12:13

LaurelSGX wrote: ↑24 Aug 2023, 08:38 Neil, I am just starting a restoration job on my wagon and would really like to know where to get a new one?

Thanks,
Rory

Your chances of finding anything specific to the right-hand drive cars in the States is very close to the next whole number less than one.
"New" dash pads have been unavailable for quite some time, if that's what you really meant. Depending on how bad off yours is, you may need to sharpen up your fabrication skills.
Shipping from anywhere will be pretty obnoxious as well.
Try the UK forums.
www.volvoforums.org.uk/
www.volvoclub.org.uk/

Post by **scot850** » 25 Aug 2023, 17:28

What I would suggest is to contact the Volvo car clubs in the UK as the owners are usually superb in helping fellow enthusiasts. I'm having problems finding a dashboard part number for a right hand drive car. Can you PM me your Vin# and I will look it up on Vida and see if I can find a part number to do more searching.

The 2 main Volvo owners clubs are:

Volvo Owners Club

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/

and Volvo Enthusiasts Club

https://volvoenthusiastsclub.co.uk/

I know Salvage Hunters UK restored a Japanese import and had difficulty finding the right color used.

I wish you luck!

Neil.