1968 Volvo project Pure Volvocity

[RMMiller]

Thanks guys. I think the original car had great lines to start with. I hope the changes we have made enhanced the original car.

I agree, the original was a beautiful design but with what yours has become I will never look at them the same!

[Max_2018]

Did you consider using different coilovers in the front, that allow for a temporary lift (like KW makes them, for example) to clear speedbumps, curbstones and such?
Also, did you use the complete spoiler from the Crossfire, or just the mechanics and put a custom piece on there so it fits?

Max

[68EFIvert]

Did you consider using different coilovers in the front, that allow for a temporary lift (like KW makes them, for example) to clear speedbumps, curbstones and such?
Also, did you use the complete spoiler from the Crossfire, or just the mechanics and put a custom piece on there so it fits?

Max

A couple years ago I was considering some JRI ride height adjustable shocks but decided against it for cost reasons. That system is pretty expensive but would solve the problem. That was also when I was trying to use the old suspension system so they wouldn't have worked with this setup anyways. I will likely see how it is when the car is done before jumping to the new parts bin. I may be lucky and just be able to adjust my approach angles to steep driveways.

The rear spoiler only uses the mechanicals from the Crossfire spoiler. The sheet metal skin was fabricated to fit the contour of the body then fixed to the spoiler. There were a couple small mods that were made to the support bracket on the plate that mounts to the sheet metal. It was extended to give full support to the spoiler.

[68EFIvert]

The exhaust is done. It turned out great but I was not able to have the resonators next to the fuel tank. There just wasn’t space.

We are waiting for the radiator core to arrive. That is the last big item to finish up before coming home and doing some work here.

https://youtu.be/qRNKCX4-fmE

[68EFIvert]

Progress............. haven’t said that in a while. LOL! It may be ready to come home later this week for miscellaneous items before going back to the body shop.

https://youtu.be/vKT48AQGEPU

[Z06killinSBF]

Awesome man, so much nice work done on this thing. I love that moose!

[68EFIvert]

The story continues... Earlier today I made a deal on a Bosch M4 ABS setup. (Thanks Craig!) It is the same setup used by professional race teams. It is adjustable and totally customizable. It will take a little more effort and money to make the modification, but should be well worth it. The car will have traction control and anti-lock brakes. It will be fast, handle like no other and now stop on a dime with a nickel in change.




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[Peanut1959]

I hadn't researched it, but didnt realize there were stand-alone ABS kits. Good to know!

[68EFIvert]

The Bosch setup is pretty cool. I have decided to convert to a floater rear end to help with sensor accuracy for the ABS/traction control and safety reasons. It will be a better car when done because of it. A call to Strange Engineering and Wilwood and I am now waiting for parts.

A little more progress on the radiator. Still needs the steam vent, petcock and mount for my overflow tank but it is close.

You can see a little bit of the crossbar that supports the shock hoops. That will receive some triangulation to the firewall as well as some dimple die support. Really close to coming home for more work before paint.

[JayinMI]

Is that radiator bigger than I expected or are those some small fans?

I love this build.

Jay

[68EFIvert]

The fans are 10”. The radiator is 24” wide and not sure the height. Way bigger than stock or what I had before. This should be more than adequate for the car. In addition to the oil and transmission cooler hidden below the headlights I now will have a power steering cooler. I will need that for track days. It will be mounted in front of the radiator and below the condenser.

This car will be pretty chill.

[Bob in St. Louis]

That's some straight up porn, right there.

[68EFIvert]

How about some header porn. Such a tight fit but pretty close to equal length.

[Bob in St. Louis]

I follow a page on Facebook called "Weld porn".
This would fit there, quite well!!!

[68EFIvert]

The shock tower bracing is done. Pretty much ready to come home for me to work on it. I can’t wait to get my hands dirty again.

[68EFIvert]

Here is a cool blog post by the shop that helped me with the chassis mods on my car. They did so much work and did an amazing job. It is home now and I am setting up all the plumbing, wiring, e brake and a butt load of other items. I hope to be done with my part by the first of the year..

https://www.rhominnovations.com/sing...18/Volvo-P1800

[Project Bike Truck]

Here is a cool blog post by the shop that helped me with the chassis mods on my car. They did so much work and did an amazing job. It is home now and I am setting up all the plumbing, wiring, e brake and a butt load of other items. I hope to be done with my part by the first of the year..

https://www.rhominnovations.com/sing...18/Volvo-P1800

I have said it before and i will say it again. This build is so awesome. Its going to be a killer driver.

[Z06killinSBF]

I love it man, one of the coolest builds around and I'm not even a fan of the 1800's!!

[68EFIvert]

Thanks for the love guys.

I was able to make some progress this weekend on a couple items. I had to remake a transmission cooler bracket. There wasn’t sufficient space to hook up the lines to it. Retry boring stuff so no pictures there.

I was able to work out my emergency brake mount. I will be using an Estopp electric setup. I mounted it to the driveshaft tunnel and routed the cables from the rear end. The big benefit to doing it now was access to the rear end. It helps not having all the sheet metal there. LOL!




I also started to fabricate a bracket to hold the Bosch ABS setup. It will be mounted behind the front drivers wheel. It will be bolted into the wheel well in two pieces. Rivnuts make the job pretty clean. I will post some pictures of that at it progresses.

I also was able to layout the brake and cooler lines. The little things are starting to come together but there is a ton of work to do before it goes in for paint.

[andrewb70]

Looks great!

Rivnuts are my new best friends.

Andrew