1968 Volvo project Pure Volvocity

[68EFIvert]

Here is another version of the bullet mirrors mounted on the fender.

[brawls43]

The fender mounted mirrors are so odd, but on the cars that had them, they really look good.

[77tony]

Bullet mirrors^^are a GO. T

[GrayRaceCat]

#2 looks the best to me, suits the original car as well as the styling upgrades.

[Bugzilla]

I like # 1 the best. Big no for fender mounted mirrors.

[BMR Sales]

Definitely the Bullet Mirrors. I'm not sure of the Fender Mount, but it does give it an Aston Martin DB feel

[GrayRaceCat]

I've been repairing Volvos for over 35 years now and the one consistent thing I noticed about 1800 mirror placement is there is no consistent location for side mirrors, seems it was up to the buyer where they got mounted.

[sikbrik]

I'm in the weird camp, I guess. #1 is best, #3 is a close 2nd for me. The Camaro mirrors look too "heavy" and modern, I think, for this car. Not in love with the fender mount render. Of course, whatever you choose, I'm certain I'll love seeing and drooling over, forgetting completely what wrong thing I said about the mirrors.

[cornfedbill]

I definitely like the bullet mirrors on the fenders. Second would be the bullet mirrors on the doors.

They look more period correct for the car - especially when on the fenders.

[68EFIvert]

Thanks for all the help with the mirror selection. I think I will go with a Talbot (bullet) mirror on the car. I will mount them on the doors. I like the way it looks on the fender but feel it will get in the way of servicing the car and it also clutters up the look of the front a little more than I care for.

[GrayRaceCat]

Fender mount mirrors look good but DEFINITELY get in the way when working under the hood, and they are more difficult to use what with being so far from the driver.
Door mounted has 2 possible faults, too far forward and the vent window/window frame are in your field of view, too far back and it interferes with the vent window opening fully.

[68EFIvert]

Door mounting should be a little easier in my case. I am eliminating the wing windows. Fender mount does make the blind spot smaller but I think the cons outweigh the pros.

[ryeguy2006a]

Such a cool build. I can't wait to see more progress on it. My opinion would be option 3.

[68EFIvert]

Here are a couple pictures and a short video of the chassis strengthening and the front clip installation. There is still some extra bracing and plating to do but progress is being made.
https://youtu.be/Nimh7fquKYE



We need more space for the tires!

[Centerforce]

315s on a classic Volvo is going to be so good. We can't wait!

[grendel]

Make me want one... and there's a chopped one for sale on Craiglist near me... and I have a C7 Vette roller sitting out back...

[Dragonfly]

number 3 all the way, Camaro bullet mirrors just don't look right

[Z06killinSBF]

What about 65 Shelby R bullet mirrors on the doors?

http://store.cobraautomotive.com/mir...1-2-flat-lens/

[Bob in St. Louis]

We've got a couple twin turbos that would be fun as well.
Or the new 2.0 that's turbocharged AND supercharged would be fun too.

[68EFIvert]

I actually looked into a Volvo V8 as well as a Coyote engine. The Volvo was larger in every way than the Chevy and the Ford was just way too wide. The space in the engine compartment is very limited in the 1800. I just didn't think I could fit it in there and clear the crossmember and under the hood.

Another benefit of using the Chevy is the aftermarket support. To Make 600 hp in a Volvo V8 would be very expensive and would likely need the turbos Bob is suggesting.