[616racing]

Hey, figured I might as well put this on here. It started out as a rusty Volvo amazon, and a sh!t kicked gross SC400. I cut them both in half, and turned them into one.

Why? I like vintage style, I like modern performance, and I like race cars.

Here goes:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/sc400.jpg

Sick smoke show:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/sicklexus.jpg

turned that into this in a couple days:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/sc400minimized.jpg

cut out the whole rear drive train and floor pan:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5165.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5167.jpg

Built a little subframe to match the width of the inside of the volvo rockers and to keep everything together.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5173.jpg

Had to shorten the lexus 3" to get the wheelbase perfect:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5175.jpg

More trimming and now they are one!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5178.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5184.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5179.jpg

I am going to get the body dropped even more and build some fender flares sort of like this guy:



http://www.volvoadventures.com/122race3.jpg

Mini update, had a few hours on it.... managed to get it about 2.5" lower with dropping the body more. Next up is levelling, squaring, and basically making sure the body is back where it belongs.

I had some help :

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5191.jpg


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5195.jpg



After a couple week delay I got to here:

I have been really debating what to do for flares etc, and i hate the super high positive offset wheels on there.

These are some wheels I bought years ago that are doing nothing....

18x9.5 and 18x8.5 both +35 offset....If I have to get flares....I might as well get flares and build this thing to fit some tires. rears are 265 vs the stock lexus 205 or 225 whatever they were. Plus if I go this wide there is still room on the inside of the wheel to go in so I could in the future get some 11" wide wheels and some really fat tires if required as well as letting me fit almost any wheel style, the previous method only allowed me tuner type wheels.





Keep in mind this car is still jacked up like a 4x4 and it will be coming down 2" lower with coilovers and the flares will tuck the wheels nicely. So in total I have to cut 4" of the fender out to allow for 2" uptravel at its destined ride height.



http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5211.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5208.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5203.jpg







Onto the fenders, I went with pulled fenders, i just tacked the factory arch on to see what it would look like. I will find an arch off of some car at an auto wrecker that is about 2" wide and a bit bigger diameter.

I am going to alter both the curve of the pulled fender and the remaining curve on the body to make one gentle curve and blend it right in.

Im pretty excited about how its going to look.



http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5218.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5213.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5212.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5215.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5216.jpg

I ended up shaping a piece of plywood to make a mold to hold the sheet metal where i wanted it and forced it into position with various lengths of 2x4's on the back side. It worked really well.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5221.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5226.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_5229.jpg

the joys of sheet metal work:




http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/BWWelding.jpg

Rear end lowered to proper ride height, I just cut the springs for a quicky lower job, trimmed the fenders and now I can start on the wheel tubs. :)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/lowered.jpg

Starting to look like a car again, and made some coilover adapters to ditch the stock strut things.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/246ffb06.jpg

Coilover adapters to fit the lexus rear lower control arm:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/5d0f50fd.jpg



First coat of blue stuff! Finally! Not looking forward to sanding most of it off.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/beaca849.jpg

Wheel tubs started:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/ab266c69.jpg

Figuring out where to mount the fuel cell:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/eda0598c.jpg

Once I'm happy with all the body and structural aspects it's moving to Independent Speed Shop to let Bill wire, plumb and make it run.

Yay Parts!!!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/793bff0e.jpg

Did a bit of sanding to see what its gonna look like:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6247.jpg

Trunk done other than where the coilover mounts go...waiting for my DOM to come in:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6249.jpg

Ewwwwww, guess I have to build new rockers, and make them out of tube to make a perimeter frame now.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6269.jpg

Out with the old rusty sh!t:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6275.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6285.jpg

In with the new structural sh!t:

2x4 .120 wall, it will become my outer frame rail and something really solid to attach a cage too.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6282.jpg

Made new coilover mounts:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6322.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6323.jpg

Then on to the pedal assembly,
This...

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6311.jpg

to this...

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6312.jpg

to this...

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6320.jpg

Oh and best find of the week, these zip disks are by far the best I've ever used. 7" costs only $4.14 at Raider. They cut FAST!!! and last a long ass time. Great value.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/IMG_6309.jpg

Pedals hung....

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6327.jpg

New plan for the crap I cut off:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6325.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6324.jpg

Yay paint.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6338.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6337.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6331.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6330.jpg

Ok....it has finally rolled out of the shop sprung on its own springs. F*ck what a great feeling. ;)

Camaro hydraulic slave with custom line and quick disconnect:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6341.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6343.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6356.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6357.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6373.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6366.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6370.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6365.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6363.jpg

Corporate whore day:


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6466.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6457.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6448.jpg

Some of Bill at Independent Speed shops work....making me nice brake lines, plumbing and wiring everything. Dash is not installed so all the switches and buttons are just dangling.

Hydraulic Hand Brake, I need to make the lever next:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6446.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6433.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6432.jpg

Wilwood pedal assembly:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6443.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6435.jpg

Got a bit of a start on the cage today, all 1.75" .095 wall DOM to be legal for CACC GT class. And yes that is Flux Core....I'm just tacking it with a lil welder cuz mines to big to drag into this part of the shop.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6481.jpg

Got it to fit ultra tight.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6484.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/a04b5698.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/65483e7c.jpg

Just about done the cage:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/423732_10151372464995640_854525639_.jpg

Got the body back together:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/a76adf94.jpg


and started making fiberglass fenders:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/da94f39c.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/89af4987.jpg

First Drive!

First Drive! - YouTube

[nack]

OH LAWD :sweetjesus::sweetjesus::sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

[CorneringArtist]

HORY SHET.

[twixxer]

That is truly amazing. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[jstn86]

i literally could not wait to scroll down and press the thanks button.

[Super Dipper]

bad fucking ass!

[616racing]

Hahah Thanks!

[GabAlmighty]

Oh and btw my 242's running now, lemme know when you're free I'd love to come have a look at this beast.

[JSALES]

that is fucking amazing!

[616racing]

Oh and btw my 242's running now, lemme know when you're free I'd love to come have a look at this beast.

Oh right on! I'm around a fair bit now, I'm trying to get all the stuff necessary to drive on the street legalish done so I can give it a real test drive.

[murd0c]

I told ya everyone would be drooling over your build :D

I think this would have to be the best first post in Revscene history as well ;)

[kchan]

wow
huge props on the project

you are awesome!

[Firmware]

Holy shit

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu174/samandbailey/Gifs/applause.gif

[GabAlmighty]

I told ya everyone would be drooling over your build :D

I think this would have to be the best first post in Revscene history as well ;)

We're all subtely interconnected to a creepy extent...

[R&R]

SOUNDS FUCKING AMAZING :ahwow:

[JHatta]

Wow. first serious build thread I've seen on RS for AWHILE. Props OP!

About fuckin time someone did it right!

[murd0c]

We're all subtely interconnected to a creepy extent...

the local 4x4 scene is small and it's not all about trucks :thumbs:

[GabAlmighty]

the local 4x4 scene is small and it's not all about trucks :thumbs:

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Hahaha.

[616racing]

LOL the internets are just creepy in general.

[Gallardo]

Damn, that's badass sir!
I logged onto RS just to thank you :thumbs:

[s300ae]

Ah wow!



Subscribed this bitch meow
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[PiuYi]

http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mother-of-god-meme.jpg

super awesome!!

[HondaGuy]

Nicely done! Glad to see some real builds + workmanship

[StylinRed]

:sweetjesus::megusta::awwyeah::jizz:

[nlo]

I've ALWAYS wanted to do a kind of "shell swap" or whatever you call it. I applaud every little bit of work you've done , keep it up man!

[616racing]

Thanks, its a lot of work, but it can be done!

[TurboFC3S]

Very nice fab work! That's a one a kind build right there.

[Retrac]

Amazing work! Looking forward to the finished project!
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[CanadianJoker]

Amazing progress so far, I will definitely be following your project! I do have a question for you tho. What are the plans for the car? The reason I ask is because you mentioned your cage will be CACC GT legal but you also have a Hydro brake....

[MindBomber]

That's inspirational!

Do you mind if I ask what you do for a living?

It's rare to see work like this coming out of the best shops anywhere, and you're working out of a garage!

[The_AK]

I WANT MORE

[1exotic]

Is this real life

[impulseX]

definitely cant wait for more updates. looks amazing! keep it up!

[dogeatcookie]

Fuck, now I need to clean the jizz off of my keyboard

[murd0c]

You guys are lucky that you are seeing it at the stage it's at right now, I have been following this build since Oct,2010 but he sure has been having some progress the last couple of months. It's going to be wicked seeing this car drifting around the track :D

[616racing]

Amazing progress so far, I will definitely be following your project! I do have a question for you tho. What are the plans for the car? The reason I ask is because you mentioned your cage will be CACC GT legal but you also have a Hydro brake....


Good eye, it will be a multi purpose car.

Track stuff, solo, auto-x and lapping days at the various tracks in the PNW
Street legal and mostly daily driver
Casual drift car

I didn't want to be limited, it may not be the best at any of them, but I will be able to have fun at all of them.

[616racing]

You guys are lucky that you are seeing it at the stage it's at right now, I have been following this build since Oct,2010 but he sure has been having some progress the last couple of months. It's going to be wicked seeing this car drifting around the track :D

I can taste victory now.....its oh so close.

[616racing]

This was an exciting day:


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/9cf5a07c.jpg

[melloman]

That is one awesome fucking build. :thumbsup:

[white rocket]

truly excellent stuff!! Love all the metal work.

[91civicZC]

Tons of work there. Built not bought, well done sir.

[swfk]

Great build! Keep up the good work!

Reminded me of this EG with a GDB-C drivetrain
Project: First world Civic powered by Subaru - Honda-Tech (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2763036)

[CP.AR]

BEST. FIRST. POST. EVAR
OP THAT IS AWEEESOMEEEEE

[616racing]

I have to give a HUGE thanks to the man that made it Run, go, and stop.


Bill at Independent Speed Shop in Langley. He wired the 1UZ, wired the whole car beautifully, plumbed all the brake lines, the hydraulic hand brake, and basically made everything work.

If not for Bill, this project would be WAY behind, and lacking a ton of motivation. The guy is definitely one of the best around. He makes it look easy.

Thanks Bill!

The Independent Speed Shop | Custom Cars - Custom Wiring - Killer Tuning (http://www.indy-speed.com)

[RE-Jo]

I almost can't believe I am on Revscene after seeing those work you done... Simply amazing...
We have a MGB GT shell sitting around with small LandRover V8, interested in tackling a second project??

[ToneCapone]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/attachments/forum321/10478d1330733284-mother-gustajpg.jpg

I think this sums it up. Awesome job!

[616racing]

That's inspirational!

Do you mind if I ask what you do for a living?

It's rare to see work like this coming out of the best shops anywhere, and you're working out of a garage!

Ha thanks, I build waterfalls and drive machines....this is a hobby.

[616racing]

I almost can't believe I am on Revscene after seeing those work you done... Simply amazing...
We have a MGB GT shell sitting around with small LandRover V8, interested in tackling a second project??

Hmmmm sounds interesting. :hotbaby:

[ShyGuy]

wow..such a sick project...i love those old school volvos...can't wait to see the finished product!

[roastpuff]

Your project is odd...







Oddly arousing. :D

[wbean]

wow truly amazing work.

[Phozy]

Your project speaks volumes. Great job! Love it

[CorneringArtist]

Arash, if you still come here take note: THIS is how you build your own car.
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[busdriverman]

Wow OP

holy motherfriken shit your project is sick!!!
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[Mr.C]

So awesome, can't wait for updates too!

[616racing]

Were going to be thrashing on it this weekend to try to get it street legal for sunday....bit of a long shot, but I love a challenge.

[Code454]

Keep up the hard work Rob, hope to see some video this weekend:smug:

[C-unit]

I still rmb you came to my house and took the SC with your dump truck..LOL that was epic.


saw your car at Bill's couple weeks ago..Looks sick man!!!

[acrophobia]

My favorite thread in a long time, and looking forward to updates. Well done!

[spoon.ek9]

you've earned a spot on the list :D

http://www.revscene.net/forums/660853-revscenes-most-thanked-failed-threads-posts.html

good shit :thumbsup:

[punkwax]

One word. Beast.

[DiiCii]

absolutely amazing and definitely full of inspiration. you sir, have talent! :megusta:

[616racing]

you've earned a spot on the list :D

http://www.revscene.net/forums/660853-revscenes-most-thanked-failed-threads-posts.html

good shit :thumbsup:

WTF really? Thanks thats a short list too!

[616racing]

I still rmb you came to my house and took the SC with your dump truck..LOL that was epic.


saw your car at Bill's couple weeks ago..Looks sick man!!!

Ya its moved on to bigger and better things....lol

[brute_4s]

the old volvos are still soe of the coolest looking cars imo... this one reminds me of an older mercury but much smaller of course... cant wait to see it finished

[616racing]

From behind I always thought it looks like a '54 chevy, but much smaller.

[616racing]

Final assembly time!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/95319859.jpg

[godwin]

Hah in your cage photos / write up, you said you were using a "lil' welder" to tack weld because there is no room and it looks like it is some kind of Millermatic 2xx series.. so what is your main welder!?

[616racing]

lol no, I was using a POS lincoln 110v for the tacking, the miller 251 is the mother ship. ;)

[LIKEABOSS]

Props man! Keep us updated! :D

[616racing]

Just drove it....wow.....what a feeling. :) :) Thanks to Bill from Independent Speed Shop for hanging out and helping me get it all sorted tonight.

[Prolowtone]

Just went through the build. I think this is my favorite revscene post yet. Looks fucking mean! that was a lot of work :)

[Nightwalker]

One of the most impressive things I have EVER seen posted on RS. My hat is off to you sir! I love it!

[CharlieH]

thats fucking crazy dude

[noventa]

Hey 616racing,

Could you please tell us a little about yourself if you wouldn't mind sharing? I am particularly interested in how to acquired the skills required to perform such a complicated job.

[616racing]

I build ponds and waterfalls....drive machines....and use the power of the internets to learn stuff. I've been playing with metal for quite a while, learning as I go. Start off welding unimportant stuff....then when you know your welds don't break.... weld stuff like this:
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/truck-jump.jpg

Because eventually you're going to end up like this:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/racephotocopy-2.jpg

And that sh!t better not break.

[616racing]

Made a quick hand brake handle last night.... should work ok.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/bwhandbrake.jpg

[murd0c]

and building things to be able to go down stuff like this. Talk about a old video I just found on my comp...

http://youtu.be/xVAdJjPDu88

[616racing]

NO WAY!!!!!! OH That is OG fabwork right there....

[616racing]

Hahahaha that was funny times.

[murd0c]

I was just thinking how your fabwork has changed, no question good times!!!

[616racing]

After watching it, I remembered it has no paint on it and I literally thrashed on it every night to try to make that comp and that was first time i'd driven it.

[westopher]

You are batshit crazy. This is one of the coolest builds I have seen in a long time.

[GabAlmighty]

You gots pm

[616racing]

No, You do.

[616racing]

Tested my sound output today with an iphone 4 app that is supposed to be sort of accurate.....102dB at 50'......yikes

[Mananetwork]

BEST. FIRST. POST. EVAR
OP THAT IS AWEEESOMEEEEE

:ahwow:

[Overseas Auto1]

I helped on a project with a Ford XR4Ti body with Toyota Supra TT suspension and motor.

[616racing]

Drift diff:


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/0dff89c8.jpg

[616racing]

I helped on a project with a Ford XR4Ti body with Toyota Supra TT suspension and motor.

No way! when was that??

[Overseas Auto1]

about 10 years ago. The car raced at Mission on the road course

[616racing]

Little more detail in the glass fender creation:

Started with styrofoam and spray foam:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6500.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6498.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6499.jpg

Then many many layers of body filler to get the profile perfect.....then many coats of primer which gave me this plug:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6502.jpg


Wax it 10 times, add PVA mold release, then gel coat....then start laying glass and resin:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6505.jpg

after a few days of pissing around....its time to pop the mold:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/89af4987.jpg

[GabAlmighty]

Damn that thing is gonna be stupid light.

[616racing]

Glass fenders are probably 5lbs vs the steel ones that are 10 plus.

[Lowered_Klass]

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/17697000/ngbbs48f40c9723914.jpg



Just... wow. :bowjerk:

My new favourite thread on RS, hands down.

[Nvasion]

props bro! mad skills

[616racing]

lol...thanks


Narrowed and tucked the front bumper tonight....


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/5cc4ef61.jpg

[sixthgear]

Nice work sir.

[616racing]

Yay sun!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC07344.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC07351.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC07359.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC07357.jpg

[GabAlmighty]

You leaving the bumper like that or putting a lip of some sort on it?

[wontons]

mad props on the crazy craftsmanship, looking forward to more pics!

[616racing]

Took the wife for her first ride in the car....

Street drive number 1 - YouTube

[GabAlmighty]

Sounds like it's just loud enough.

[616racing]

Ya....yesterday it was horrible...glasspacks only I hated it. Added spintechs after the glasspacks and its really nice now.

[MindBomber]

I know exactly where you filmed that, one of my favorite spots to go for a drive.

[vitaminG]

my buddy saw you in langley yesterday, driving around with no hood.

you might be interested in this link

Amazing 788 Horsepower Ferrari-Slaying Volvo Wagon Seeks New Owner (http://jalopnik.com/5896181/amazing-788-horsepower-ferrari+slaying-volvo-wagon-seeks-new-owner)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8rBxG97SoQ&feature=player_embedded

[Mananetwork]

^ ** FAP FAP FAP

[jpark]

nice overtake on double solid yellow

[616racing]

nice overtake on double solid yellow

Ya I think that driver was drunk, driving erratically, it was safer to get around them.

[Lowered_Klass]

I pass by a (stock) volvo extactly like yours on my way to work each morning.

It's a daily reminder of the cool ass project I'm not working on at home :(

lol

[616racing]

LOL....

[murd0c]

I'm surprised you haven't said anyting about your new plans yet Rob:whistle:

[616racing]

I'm surprised you haven't said anyting about your new plans yet Rob:whistle:

Cuz I don't even know what plan i'm going with....



Ok, so I have this idea that if I go drifting in this car, I don't want to rebuild the 1/4 panels if I tap a wall.....

So I took what I know about building bumpers that survive short course racing....My truck bumpers are original, and I have personally destroyed or bent at least 3-4 rear bumpers from people in front of me

And applied it to this car, with a touch of hot rod, and a dash of concealment....


The tube:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6518.jpg

The plan:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6519.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6521.jpg

The application:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6523.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6530.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_6529.jpg

[The_AK]

Any updates? Want moar

[freakshow]

^Agreed. Never thought I'd say this, but I NEED MORE VOLVO!

[616racing]

Hmmmm....Just been driving around a bit, got an alignment done, and added mufflers....lol

Got insurance with no aircare somehow too!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/181fea8d.jpg

[Benz_05TSX]

love to see this in the summer meet!

[616racing]

love to see this in the summer meet!

You just might....

Slow and painful....but getting somewhere. I picked up some non rusty doors so that's why the overspray on the door. Still some work to do at the bottom around the rocker panel, but these 1/4's have been plaguing me since the beginning and I needed to get them smoothed and primed.


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/73c31d69.jpg

[4doorVIP]

coolest build on RS,

[616racing]

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!

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/3085c54e.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/604ab629.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/57d8e1f6.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/984e3b94.jpg

I just made a deal on this tonight....


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/richsparts5.jpg




450hp /415ftlbs Toyota 2UZ out of a desert race truck. This one is fresh, the class it was in was a spec class, so it has a low compression ratio, and they had a rev limit of 6000rpm. The motor builder said there is lots more power if you could spin it to 7000. :) :) These motors were $20,000 each when new.....I got 2.5 of them for a song....

I will change it back to EFI and run a Haltech on it. Should be fun!!!

[anti-vip]

where in the world you found that?...

[616racing]

I know a guy....now I have 1 mint one, 1 with a blown head gasket and one for parts. The crank is worth 6K alone. lol

[westopher]

:eek5r: This looks so fucking awesome!

[Phil@rise]

Whats "low"? Just wondering to make that kinda power.

[murd0c]

Great to see some more pics finally, I've been itching to see more!!

[Berzerker]

I know exactly where you filmed that, one of my favorite spots to go for a drive.

We call that the Abby test track..... haha

Berz out.

[616racing]

Whats "low"? Just wondering to make that kinda power.


You lost me at "Low" ??

[77civic1200]

^I think he is asking about the compression ratio

[616racing]

Oh I see what was done there...it's 9.5:1

[616racing]

Drifting fun, first time out, had to get someone to drive for me as I have two dislocated shoulders. Thanks to The Independent Speed Shop in Langley for renting the track!

The Independent Speed Shop track day - YouTube

[GabAlmighty]

Hehe, I have a funny feeling in my pants.

[westopher]

Drifting fun, first time out, had to get someone to drive for me as I have two dislocated shoulders.
How the fuck did you manage to do both at the same time? Thats brutal. Nice to see an update. This car gets me so stoked.

[616racing]

How the fuck did you manage to do both at the same time? Thats brutal. Nice to see an update. This car gets me so stoked.

Dirtbike at Mcnutt..... :(

[murd0c]

Looking good Rob, maybe you should stick to 4 wheels and a cage :whistle:

[616racing]

Ya....believe me I'm debating it. I do a lot better that way. lol

[westopher]

Dirtbike at Mcnutt..... :(
Gnarly. I know how you feel sort of though. I've dislocated both of my shoulders multiple times. Not at the same time though. Its certainly a pretty frustrating injury.

[616racing]

What kind of healing time for you?? I am 1 week tomorrow.

[GabAlmighty]

And just checked on TB. Score on the new motor!

[616racing]

And just checked on TB. Score on the new motor!

Yes, supposed to finally get it this weekend in Kamloops.

[Shikigami-GTR]

mad props for the crazy metal work

[falcon]

So you dirtbike. I thought I spotted this car at work a few weeks ago (holeshot).

[616racing]

So you dirtbike. I thought I spotted this car at work a few weeks ago (holeshot).

Ha, ya I was picking up some jets and brake pads.

[falcon]

We actually have the jets you needed? Lol... Every time I go over there to grab something for service they never have what I need.
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[616racing]

lol...barely, I think there was 2 Keihin pilots to be had.

[616racing]

New motor.....450hp 2UZ, billet crank, h-beam rods, web cams, and a bunch of other nifty stuff to make it go fast. Painted it nimbus grey....looks a bit more blue in the pics than in real life. ;)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125759_zpsab30f5e5.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125759_zpsab30f5e5.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125809_zpsb5b2a6db.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125809_zpsb5b2a6db.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125804_zps0f103795.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/20130421_125804_zps0f103795.jpg.html)

[Not really racist!]

finally an update

:fullofwin:

[El Bastardo]

Nice

[Machinehead]

Hi... I know this is a fairly old thread... but do you have any more recent pictures??? Absolutely LOVE your project here. I'm a major fan of the 122 Amazon, not faithfully restored, but Rodded right out... Please show me more! lol... you're an inspiration...truley. I only joined this site to post this... Show Me More!!! LOL... respect to you and all the Hard work you put into this :)

[616racing]

Hi... I know this is a fairly old thread... but do you have any more recent pictures??? Absolutely LOVE your project here. I'm a major fan of the 122 Amazon, not faithfully restored, but Rodded right out... Please show me more! lol... you're an inspiration...truley. I only joined this site to post this... Show Me More!!! LOL... respect to you and all the Hard work you put into this :)

Haha been on hold for a bit having another baby....getting more time now and a few other projects out of the way. Hopefully soon!

[underscore]

Thanks for bumping this as I've never seen it before. Holy shit that's a lot of thanks on the OP.

[616racing]

I did drag it out of the shop and move it to the hoist a few weeks ago...lol

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/IMG_20140420_074906_zps43cdca0c.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/IMG_20140420_074906_zps43cdca0c.jpg.html)

[616racing]

And almost a year later I finished painting that engine bay...

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0005_zpsbizttdfx.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0005_zpsbizttdfx.jpg.html)

Baby steps!

[616racing]

New custom aluminum flywheel:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_1332_zpssvpddhkj.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_1332_zpssvpddhkj.jpg.html)

Engine and tranny mated:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0025_zpsfbejzwkr.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0025_zpsfbejzwkr.jpg.html)

YAY! motor installed:

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0026_zps18vhoe8n.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0026_zps18vhoe8n.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0028_zpsk7hvpg4x.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0028_zpsk7hvpg4x.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0029_zpsbvgnzgrx.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC_0029_zpsbvgnzgrx.jpg.html)

[616racing]

Picked up some new wheels today..

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC02334_zpsryjam6te.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC02334_zpsryjam6te.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc202/Poopy62/Volvo%20122s/DSC02330_zps920qxtvq.jpg (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/Poopy62/media/Volvo%20122s/DSC02330_zps920qxtvq.jpg.html)

[multicartual]

Now this is multicartual!!!