R32rennsport's Amazon Thread - Page 7

stick70 · 10-03-2019, 12:55 PM

That switch panel looks good, not out of place at all.

R32RennSport · 10-03-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stick70

That switch panel looks good, not out of place at all.

Thanks, I think it blends pretty well.

I changed the switch arrangement slightly to accommodate the the overdrive toggle and indicator to give it priority on the panel and also so the OD light would be more in my line of sight.

R32RennSport · 10-07-2019, 01:42 PM

Little photo dump from the weekend. Put another couple hundred miles on it up and down the coast. Had a great response at the local cars and coffee, lots of stories and questions were shared. The nice thing about finishing up this project was purging and cleaning out my workshop which took me the better part of Saturday and Sunday but now my space feels less chaotic. It's nice going from restoration to maintenance mode. Last picture is both my toys together. Enjoy!

matt b · 10-09-2019, 10:45 AM

If you ever want to mimick the Volvo 123GT tach without spending $300-$450, look at Smiths tachs on Ebay. They were on many British cars and can be scored cheap.

I love that last pic, makes me miss my last Amazon. Those front ends are just perfect.

R32RennSport · 10-09-2019, 12:23 PM

Thanks! I looked into the Smith's (there is even a local British retailer that stocks them) but the Autometer was close enough, very affordable and is very accurate/responsive. I don't need to be 100% accurate here, this is just my interpretation of what a Volvo should be obviously.

Yeah, nothing beats this front end, even the early first versions are not as nice in my opinion. I think Volvo nailed the proportions and look with this one.

R32RennSport · 10-10-2019, 02:00 PM

Sent the car down for a new headliner, roof insulation, wind lace, and had the front two seats webbed and lower cushions firmed up. Interior stuff doesn't interest me, I rather leave that to guys who do it every day.

doucheNozzle · 10-10-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by R32RennSport

Sent the car down for a new headliner, roof insulation, wind lace, and had the front two seats webbed and lower cushions firmed up. Interior stuff doesn't interest me, I rather leave that to guys who do it every day.

Who did that?

R32RennSport · 10-10-2019, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doucheNozzle

Who did that?

Had a local shop who has a reputation for trimming older cars. It wasn't cheap but in the industry we all know you get what you pay for. I justify it this way, it's literally the first time I've let anyone work on the car in 8 years.

doucheNozzle · 10-10-2019, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by R32RennSport

Had a local shop who has a reputation for trimming older cars.

Which shop? Mitch's Stitches?

R32RennSport · 10-10-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by doucheNozzle

Which shop? Mitch's Stitches?

You nailed it.

Toybox · 10-16-2019, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by R32RennSport

Interior stuff doesn't interest me, I rather leave that to guys who do it every day.

Well chosen. Of all the tasks where it's easy to detect a freshman effort, a cloth headliner is one of the least forgiving. Practice makes perfect, and lack of it shows off how quickly the skills get rusty. To me, shooting paint is almost as demanding. I'll stick with electrical (easy) and mechanical (fun). There are plenty of folks who enjoy the other tasks, so it's nice to be able to share the wealth.

What kind of roof insulation? Thinsulate?

Looking good!

R32RennSport · 10-16-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Toybox

Well chosen. Of all the tasks where it's easy to detect a freshman effort, a cloth headliner is one of the least forgiving. Practice makes perfect, and lack of it shows off how quickly the skills get rusty. To me, shooting paint is almost as demanding. I'll stick with electrical (easy) and mechanical (fun). There are plenty of folks who enjoy the other tasks, so it's nice to be able to share the wealth.

What kind of roof insulation? Thinsulate?

Looking good!

Thanks, I'd like to think I know how to pick my battles.

For roof insulation I used some 170mm high density self adhesive backed insulating foam sheets from Noico. I used there sound deadening mat for the floors as well. Best bang for your buck, get it off Amazon.

I had them spray the roof with adhesive after removing the remnants of the original stuff just to make sure it stays put. Definitely a huge improvement over what was there before, very noticeable. Curious to see what a difference it will make when it gets warm out again. Thinking about clear ceramic tinting all the windows next to protect the interior and reduce cabin temps further. I'm going crazy on this stuff because the car is black and I have driven it out to the desert on a 95+ degree day and it was absolutely miserable.

VQ · 10-17-2019, 09:08 AM

I finally got through the thread. Nice build, I'm definitely thinking I'll put a cable throttle on my 122 with twin 45s, even with stiff engine mounts the throttle input can be jumpy.

R32RennSport · 10-17-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VQ

I finally got through the thread. Nice build, I'm definitely thinking I'll put a cable throttle on my 122 with twin 45s, even with stiff engine mounts the throttle input can be jumpy.

Thanks! You won't regret doing a cable throttle, you just have to be creative in how to set it up.

R32RennSport · 11-04-2019, 09:00 PM

Time for a quick update. I've completed around 800 miles now on the car. A few longer drives and a bunch of commuting to and from work. On a related note I changed over my liability insurance to Hagerty for a stated value of $15k, didn't want all my hard work to go down the drain if I get clobbered. It was quick and easy and surprisingly affordable.

I had a coolant leak come up early on from the transfer pipe not sealing great which I fixed with a new seal, but it compromised my drive belt so I replaced that. Next and the more serious of the bunch is my head gasket never sealed properly after the whole ARP head bolt debacle which I sorted out with a stud conversion. I knew reusing the contaminated gasket was a risk even though it hadn't compressed so here I am, looks like I'll be replacing it. No coolant loss and great compression but I have a pretty good oil leak after every drive that puddles down by the starter. I'll check the block and head surfaces just to make sure but I find it kind of odd I'm only having an issue on the cold side. Third issue that has cropped up is the overdrive has failed. It was great for awhile and then after a few minutes would start surging and drop out. After much trouble shooting and inspection I've determined the operating pistons have failing seals and will be getting upgraded to the later M46 J Type style pistons.

Overall I'm enjoying the car and knew there would be issues to work out along the way which I'm sure will be sorted by the end of the year. I still have a few unfinished projects hanging over from the initial overhaul as well such as finishing the floor sound insulation and carpet as well as hooking up the driving lights (which will definitely come in handy since we've moved into eternal darkness aka daylight savings).

R32RennSport · 11-15-2019, 01:40 PM

Just enjoying it today.

stick70 · 11-15-2019, 02:14 PM

Love this car. Glad you've got is sorted and are enjoying it.

R32RennSport · 11-15-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stick70

Love this car. Glad you've got is sorted and are enjoying it.

It's especially fun baiting people on my morning commute. Chill in the slow lane until a newer sports car passes by, then flick on the OD and fill their mirror at 80mph and watch them move over in surprise

R32RennSport · 12-30-2019, 01:33 PM

Just some driving pictures from last weekend, romping it through the local canyons. The intake noise is intoxicating, really need to work on getting some video footage. Fairly deserted during the holidays which made for some sweet uninterrupted driving. I did drive it in the rain a few times earlier in the month which makes me really want a limited slip differential, with the extra Swedish ponies the wheel spin is easier to induce and hooning around corners isn't as smooth with the inside constantly spinning.

Vol242vo · 12-30-2019, 08:30 PM

I see your 122 on IG all the time, don’t get tired of it either. Sure is a great looking Volvo!

R32RennSport · 12-30-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vol242vo

I see your 122 on IG all the time, don’t get tired of it either. Sure is a great looking Volvo!

Hey thanks, like to keep everyone here up to date since I know a few aren't into those social medias.

R32RennSport · 01-15-2020, 07:46 PM

I should just start calling this my Amazon picture thread, I hardly do much but drive it lately. Ordered up some yellow fog lights to pair up with the driving lights that should come in next week. I am planning on taking the trans out soon to address the intermittent OD which I diagnosed last year as failing operating piston seals.

Canuck · 01-15-2020, 09:26 PM

Looks awesome - you've certainly got a great eye for photography.

R32RennSport · 01-16-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuck

Looks awesome - you've certainly got a great eye for photography.

Thanks for that. I've really enjoyed expanding my skills in amateur photography, part of the fun of any project is documenting it.

R32RennSport · 01-31-2020, 04:26 PM

Some additions to the rear of the car.

10-07-2019, 01:42 PM	#153
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Little photo dump from the weekend. Put another couple hundred miles on it up and down the coast. Had a great response at the local cars and coffee, lots of stories and questions were shared. The nice thing about finishing up this project was purging and cleaning out my workshop which took me the better part of Saturday and Sunday but now my space feels less chaotic. It's nice going from restoration to maintenance mode. Last picture is both my toys together. Enjoy! Last edited by R32RennSport; 10-07-2019 at 01:52 PM..

10-17-2019, 09:08 AM	#163
VQ Not such a PRVert Anymore Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I finally got through the thread. Nice build, I'm definitely thinking I'll put a cable throttle on my 122 with twin 45s, even with stiff engine mounts the throttle input can be jumpy. __________________ 264 GLE RIP 88 740T wagon 1964 122s 88 760GLE RIP

12-30-2019, 08:30 PM	#170
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	I see your 122 on IG all the time, don’t get tired of it either. Sure is a great looking Volvo! __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

01-15-2020, 09:26 PM	#173
Canuck Frozen Garage Hell Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lethbridge, AB, Canada	Looks awesome - you've certainly got a great eye for photography. __________________ - Craig 1966 Canadian (B5234T, C4 up front, Supra out back and a nut in the middle) http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=328003 1981 242 (B230FT, LH 2.4...and a few other things) YouTube channel covering Canadian build https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsx...n3CiBQFd4rMyXw

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10-09-2019, 10:45 AM	#154
matt b Board Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson	If you ever want to mimick the Volvo 123GT tach without spending $300-$450, look at Smiths tachs on Ebay. They were on many British cars and can be scored cheap. I love that last pic, makes me miss my last Amazon. Those front ends are just perfect.

10-09-2019, 12:23 PM	#155
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Thanks! I looked into the Smith's (there is even a local British retailer that stocks them) but the Autometer was close enough, very affordable and is very accurate/responsive. I don't need to be 100% accurate here, this is just my interpretation of what a Volvo should be obviously. Yeah, nothing beats this front end, even the early first versions are not as nice in my opinion. I think Volvo nailed the proportions and look with this one.

10-10-2019, 02:00 PM	#156
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Sent the car down for a new headliner, roof insulation, wind lace, and had the front two seats webbed and lower cushions firmed up. Interior stuff doesn't interest me, I rather leave that to guys who do it every day.

11-04-2019, 09:00 PM	#165
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Time for a quick update. I've completed around 800 miles now on the car. A few longer drives and a bunch of commuting to and from work. On a related note I changed over my liability insurance to Hagerty for a stated value of $15k, didn't want all my hard work to go down the drain if I get clobbered. It was quick and easy and surprisingly affordable. I had a coolant leak come up early on from the transfer pipe not sealing great which I fixed with a new seal, but it compromised my drive belt so I replaced that. Next and the more serious of the bunch is my head gasket never sealed properly after the whole ARP head bolt debacle which I sorted out with a stud conversion. I knew reusing the contaminated gasket was a risk even though it hadn't compressed so here I am, looks like I'll be replacing it. No coolant loss and great compression but I have a pretty good oil leak after every drive that puddles down by the starter. I'll check the block and head surfaces just to make sure but I find it kind of odd I'm only having an issue on the cold side. Third issue that has cropped up is the overdrive has failed. It was great for awhile and then after a few minutes would start surging and drop out. After much trouble shooting and inspection I've determined the operating pistons have failing seals and will be getting upgraded to the later M46 J Type style pistons. Overall I'm enjoying the car and knew there would be issues to work out along the way which I'm sure will be sorted by the end of the year. I still have a few unfinished projects hanging over from the initial overhaul as well such as finishing the floor sound insulation and carpet as well as hooking up the driving lights (which will definitely come in handy since we've moved into eternal darkness aka daylight savings).

11-15-2019, 01:40 PM	#166
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Just enjoying it today.

11-15-2019, 02:14 PM	#167
stick70 All the gauges Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina	Love this car. Glad you've got is sorted and are enjoying it.

12-30-2019, 01:33 PM	#169
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Just some driving pictures from last weekend, romping it through the local canyons. The intake noise is intoxicating, really need to work on getting some video footage. Fairly deserted during the holidays which made for some sweet uninterrupted driving. I did drive it in the rain a few times earlier in the month which makes me really want a limited slip differential, with the extra Swedish ponies the wheel spin is easier to induce and hooning around corners isn't as smooth with the inside constantly spinning.

01-15-2020, 07:46 PM	#172
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	I should just start calling this my Amazon picture thread, I hardly do much but drive it lately. Ordered up some yellow fog lights to pair up with the driving lights that should come in next week. I am planning on taking the trans out soon to address the intermittent OD which I diagnosed last year as failing operating piston seals.

01-31-2020, 04:26 PM	#175
R32RennSport Outlaw Amazonian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atascadero, CA	Some additions to the rear of the car.