1968 Volvo project Pure Volvocity

[68EFIvert]

That is the general look we are trying to get to. Here is a picture of the front as the body shop begins the modifications. The 1970 Camaro split bumpers should look pretty sleek. The lower valance is starting to take place. The curve on the valance is almost exactly to that of the Volvo sheet metal. It should make for a smooth transition.

[Stumpy]

This is a good image to use, to ask another question please, on your choice of wheel/tyre size?
I'm thinking of a general suspension lowering of c60mm from stock. I'm just looking into what size of wheel I can accommodate without too much interference on control arms/suspension etc? I'm happy with a 17" wheel, and maybe something not so wide as yours, perhaps a 8-8.5" wide wheel?

Do you know from your trial and error what size wheels can fit? Width/offset etc to help in the search for the right wheel?

[68EFIvert]

This is a good image to use, to ask another question please, on your choice of wheel/tyre size?
I'm thinking of a general suspension lowering of c60mm from stock. I'm just looking into what size of wheel I can accommodate without too much interference on control arms/suspension etc? I'm happy with a 17" wheel, and maybe something not so wide as yours, perhaps a 8-8.5" wide wheel?

Do you know from your trial and error what size wheels can fit? Width/offset etc to help in the search for the right wheel?

I am not sure how much help I will be with that question. I started out by modifying my car with a mini-tub. That moved the wheel wells all the way to the frame rails. I then had the body shop widen the rear of the car by about 5". I am also running an axle that is not the same as the stock one. My specs will not even be close to what you will need. I am running an 11" wide wheel on all 4 corners and a 315/30-18 tire.

I have heard people putting a 255 or 265 tire on the back of these cars but that will be a very tight fit with the stock wheel wells. If I were you I would ask some of the guys over at Swedespeed.com for their input. I have a build thread over there as well. Here is a link to the message board. http://forums.swedespeed.com/forumdi...ES-(1959-1973)

Good luck with the project. Keep us posted on your progress. It should be a really cool car when it is done.

The rear valance was originally formed by John Royal from Royalworks Speed Shop. I purchased his original metal mold and then highly modified it to fit my modified car. I am not sure he actually went into production on the fiberglass valance he wanted to make. I believe he closed his shop and went to work for someone else but may do this on the side. His business also goes by Anointed Aero. Here is a link to his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Anointed.Aero/posts/

[Stumpy]

Cheers bud...

[Stumpy]

The rear valance was originally formed by John Royal from Royalworks Speed Shop. I purchased his original metal mold and then highly modified it to fit my modified car. I am not sure he actually went into production on the fiberglass valance he wanted to make. I believe he closed his shop and went to work for someone else but may do this on the side. His business also goes by Anointed Aero. Here is a link to his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Anointed.Aero/posts/

Just as a follow-up, I've been in contact re the fibreglass valance with Anointed Aero. Just looking into shipping costs, over to the UK. Might not be economical due to its size...

[mc84_zz4]

The amount of modifications passed the staggering category many pages ago.
Kudos on all the progress, the car looks amazing!
Bonus points for the prancing Moose !

[Bozeforged]

Looks great Darreld! Glad we could help with the wheels.

Thanks

[68EFIvert]

Thanks for the compliments guys. I just hope it is done by next fall and if I am lucky can find a place to show it at SEMA 2017. With a bit more luck competing in an optima event in 2017 or 2018.

[migg400]

Looking good! She's sitting pretty!

[68EFIvert]

I am starting to get some parts in for the redo of the suspension. The UPS brought me the Torque Arm rear suspension components today. It mounts to the pinion of my 9" Ford housing and tabs are welded to the bottom to set the pinion angle. I will have to fab up a front mount when I get the car back from the body shop. Here are a couple pictures. It has a soling billet mount on both ends. Pretty stout unit!





The front valance is coming along nicely. There is a little bit of work to do on the outer edges to transition into the fenders. The boxy parts is to provide a shelf where the bumpers will be. It will be hidden by the bumpers.



We still have to find a place to mount the tranny and oil cooler but we will likely wait to do that until the new suspension clip is in.

[68EFIvert]

The front of the car is starting to take shape. Still have some fiberglass work to do but next will be the modifications to the grill opening.

[slightlyfamous]

[QUOTE=68EFIvert;1209940]The front of the car is starting to take shape. Still have some fiberglass work to do but next will be the modifications to the grill opening.

Great Chatting with you today Darreld, the build looks amazing. Thanks for the info and advice. Ill be starting my 68' P1800 soon!

[68EFIvert]

Thanks Jay. It was nice to talk with you as well. Let me know if you need some help with your build and good luck with it. Your dad will love it when you are done.

[Michaels 69]

Going to be a bad a$$ car when it's done.

Michael

[Centerforce]

This build has our attention for SURE. We've always taken a liking to these old Volvos, so it's great to finally see one getting the pro-touring treatment!

[68EFIvert]

Thanks guys! The valance is done and now we are looking at a bolt on splitter. It still needs to be narrowed but it sure add a little bit of aggression to the front of the car. I am not sure if I like it or not yet but a few bolts and it is easily removed.

[Bob in St. Louis]

I like!

[digitalsolo]

I love all the metal work. I did 1/100th this much on my Mustang and I was tired, haha. This is such an elegant, flowing design. I really like how all the pieces add up to something that is decidedly not stock, but nothing jumps out as "wrong". Great work.

[68EFIvert]

The gel coat is on the front valance. Now on to the grill area. In addition I have also started to look into a radar jammer/detector setup.

[JayinMI]

Personally, I like K40's stuff. I did Escort 9500ci's for years and always have to replace the rear sensor after about a year. The K40's have new design shifters that are updateable and can shift the new Dragon Eye guns, something the 9500ci cannot. Also, there is a new high end system out there from a company called Stinger, but I have no personal experience with them. I think Jeremy at JK Automotive Designs is a dealer.

Jay