Volvo X (1967 Pro-Touring Amazon) by Iamtheonlyreal1

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In trying to get some quick organizing done, I layed out alot of what is going into Volvo X, which are the bolt on components for the LS Conversion and suspension kits. I thought it was kind of cool, so I think I will do something like this again, once it is all there and coated.. There are a few items not pictured here, like the LS Motor Mounts, Tremec Transmission Crossmember, the Firewall Conversion Kit, the AC/Heat Kit, the 1 piece Door Glass/Power Window Kit, along with several other items, because they are sent out for final production fixture setup.

1-17-2013

Here is another body shop update.. Most of the Welding is done, but there is still just a bit more to do here or there.. Just like what seems fairly typical with these cars, we are finding that there was some previous body work done, and it was performed by just smearing bondo over the dent.. Are classic Volvo's alergic to Hammer and Dolley's? Because it sure seems that when work is done on these cars, people dont even bother to hammer them out first?

As you can see, the car is getting stripped down to bare metal for hammering and dolley'ing, so there will be nothing hidding underneath anymore. It looks like the Panel Fitment, Panel Gapping, Old Grille Facia Mod, and Rear Quarter Flarings are going to look great, and once this thing gets to the first stages of sealer primer there should be a remarkable difference in appearance.

1-18-2013

Not really sure what the question is.. The older renderings didnt have a side exaust, and had a smooth bumper, with the license plate placed on the trunk. On this particular build, I took the plate off the trunk, and relocated it as a flip up to be hidden, and have the smooth earlier bumper back. I am running the side exhaust for personal taste, but none of the earlier renditions had side a different version of side exhaust, so I am not sure of that comparison.


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1-19-2013

Here are some more updates of the new headlight progress.. They are basically sorted, and as you can see the hand made amber lenses are going to be a nice finish touch. All that is really left to do, is to make the mould for the new outer lense, and then attach the outer lense to the body, and seal it up.. You can also see that there are plenty of LED lights, which is way different than the cheap looking Ebay specials that are skimpy on the LED placement.. LOL