Got Volvo?

[andrewb70]

[QUOTE=rustomatic;984374]

Quick update....been driving it, been smoothing 1/4 panels, and finally got some flares on.....pic is in grayscale to take away from the distraction of primer and paint on the car. Still a bunch more fitting, and trimming of the flares but its nice to not see so much tire!



I really hate how much I love the way this looks! What the hell is wrong with me?

There is nothing wrong with you. It looks killer!


Andrew

[Poopy]

Hahahah Trying to make something sort of ugly, cool. ;)

[Poopy]

Got some paint on the engine finally. My first attempt at ppg envirobase, it was pretty damn easy to work with. Came out a bit more blue than I was hoping for, but it really changes with the light. ;)

[rustomatic]

I hate to say it, but TRD has always grabbed me as TURD (minus the U). So "Poopy's" awesome Volvo (I won't mention anatomical naming similarities here, but if someone says "That ain't a Volvo," you may come up with another proximal region) has some TRD influence... It's just perfect!

[Poopy]

Thanks? i think?

[BirdsThaWord]

Thanks? i think?

LOL! I can't quite tell either!

[rustomatic]

Sorry--I love the car. I just wish Toyota's marketing people could find a more attractive acronym...

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Thanks? i think?

I wasnt sure what to make of that last comment either.. LOL

[Poopy]

Lol

[Mr.Markos]

I just registered for this car. Poopy how is your car doing? Is the project still alive?

[Poopy]

I just registered for this car. Poopy how is your car doing? Is the project still alive?

It is alive, sort of. It is currently sitting in my shop with the motor removed while I finish off the engine bay and get it painted. I just had an aluminum flywheel made for the new motor, so once painted it will all go in and get rewired and tuned with a new ECU. Then I will start picking away at the body work, I didn't have it on the road last summer and that was a let down for me. So this spring I hope to have it back together. ;)

Thanks for registering!

[Mr.Markos]

I do have a couple of questions:

- Is it also possible to use an LS400 instead of the SC400? The wheelbase is slightly different (LS400: 2,814 mm (110.8 in) and the SC400: 105.9 in (2,690 mm)) And also the width is larger (LS400: 1,821–1,829 mm (71.7–72.0 in) and the SC400: 70.5 in (1,791 mm)) And afaik the engines aren't that different. I thought the SC400 has a dry-sump and the LS400 doesn't?
- How did you fix the shortening the drivetrain? Cause it is a RWD right?
- Why did you make a custom petrol tank? Did you have to remove the original one because you had to shorten the whole car? Or because regulations with track cars? In other words, can the original tank be used as well?
- Are the original seats of the SC400 useable in the volvo?
- Where are the chassis numbers of both cars located? This because I would like to have it roadlegal (in the Netherlands)
- Is it possible to get the wheels more inside the car by using other ET-values rims (I dont know if this is called the same way in English). When you use rims with the center placed more to the outside of the wheel so it will be placed further inside the car. Maybe with some re-welding of the inner fenders (I have no idea how to call this, I hope it is clear what I mean)


I actually have a lot more questions because I love the project. But I'll keep it with these for now ;)

[Poopy]

I do have a couple of questions:

- Is it also possible to use an LS400 instead of the SC400? The wheelbase is slightly different (LS400: 2,814 mm (110.8 in) and the SC400: 105.9 in (2,690 mm)) And also the width is larger (LS400: 1,821–1,829 mm (71.7–72.0 in) and the SC400: 70.5 in (1,791 mm)) And afaik the engines aren't that different. I thought the SC400 has a dry-sump and the LS400 doesn't?

I would not use the LS400 just because of the width, the SC400 was hard enough to make fit. They use totally different suspensions, the SC is the same platform as the last generation Supra, so there is actually a bit of aftermarket for it.

- How did you fix the shortening the drivetrain? Cause it is a RWD right?

Yes RWD, and I just had the stock driveshaft shortened to match the amount I shortened the SC400 chassis.

- Why did you make a custom petrol tank? Did you have to remove the original one because you had to shorten the whole car? Or because regulations with track cars? In other words, can the original tank be used as well?

The SC400 tank sits high up behind the rear seats, not a great place for center of gravity, as well, I wanted an SCCA approved fuel cell, but otherwise the stock tank might have fit, if it cleared the Volvo package tray area. I didn't try it, so I am not 100% sure.

- Where are the chassis numbers of both cars located? This because I would like to have it roadlegal (in the Netherlands)

The volvo has a small riveted tag under the hood, the lexus is on the door jamb and on the dash i believe. I wanted all trace of lexus gone, so it is registered as a volvo.

- Is it possible to get the wheels more inside the car by using other ET-values rims (I dont know if this is called the same way in English). When you use rims with the center placed more to the outside of the wheel so it will be placed further inside the car. Maybe with some re-welding of the inner fenders (I have no idea how to call this, I hope it is clear what I mean)


I actually have a lot more questions because I love the project. But I'll keep it with these for now ;)

Yes a little bit, mine are ET35, so you could get a bit extra as long as the tire doesn't start contacting the suspension, or frame when turning.

Hope that helps!

One thing I would do different next time: Unbolt the front and rear suspensions from the lexus and just build a new frame, and put in all new sheet metal. Trying to join curvy lexus sheet metal to straight volvo bits was a tremendously frustrating task. It would have been faster to start from scratch with all flat steel.

[Mangohick]

This makes me wish I'd kept my 122 :/

[Streetrunner]

Love the build more pics updates !!!!

[bpmack16]

More updates please.

[jerome]

Got some paint on the engine finally. My first attempt at ppg envirobase, it was pretty damn easy to work with. Came out a bit more blue than I was hoping for, but it really changes with the light. ;)

Do you have any more info on the paint color? Really like the looks of it.

Thanks

[Poopy]

Sorry guys, this thing keeps getting delayed. I feel much guilt!

Paint color is Audi Nimbus Grey. ;)

[Godbolt]

No guilt. I understand the limits of time and funds. Absolutely awesome build. True hot rod spirit poopy!

Would love to see it on the road beating up tossers in Porsches or Ferraris. Update when you can as I am sure I am not alone in following this.

[Poopy]

Finally got the engine bay painted




New custom aluminum flywheel:



Engine and tranny mated:



YAY! motor installed: