Volvrarri: p1800 with tube chassis and v12

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Next I needed an engine to build everything around. The jag engines are easy to find and have the right look and sound when dressed up. I'm leaving it relatively stock, keeping the fuel injection, but will be building new intakes and exhaust manifolds.





I spent some time cleaning it up before mock up, new seals and hardware here and there. I will do more when it is further along.









Mustang v6 t5 and custom bellhousing. I can upgrade to a TKO later

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stripping down the shell










Replacing factory rear xmember with 2x3 tubular one





rockers made from 2x3 120 wall as well






now the fun part- cutting 10" out of the floor for the correct rear axle position

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Building the main frame rails...










Goodbye front clip











making gussets for the frame rails to rockers

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Front suspension install

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making a firewall

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electric power steering











not pictured- anchored the 3/4"dd shaft to the inside of the rail with 3/4" heim joints.

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narrowing the explorer 8.8

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A friend of mine bent some roll cage tube for me to connect the A pillars to the frame rails