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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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![]() Well it's long over due that I post up here, believe me I've attempted to start this thread many times and have been sidelined many times. I have mainly posted over at Swedespeed but after becoming reacquainted with Turbobricks again I think I should share over here as well, after all this car originally came from this forum many years ago via 122power.
That's where this story starts nearly 7 years ago. Pointed in this direction from my service writer at the time who had a 240 wagon, as I was in need of an old car in my life. I picked up this respectable 1966 2 door Amazon from forum member 122power never having owned a Volvo before let alone a vintage one. I believe it was a rescue for him as he already had a very nice 122S parked in his garage already, he will chime in here I'm sure. From what I gathered the car had sat in a side yard for many years, had a cheap respray at some point and had some moderate rust in a few areas. Alas, it was in one color, was 99% complete, drove, stopped and was registered. Oh yeah, and it was a great deal! ![]() ![]() The first few years with the car were spent learning it's quirks and Volvo's in general, fixing and replacing tired components, making due with what was working but mainly just enjoying it for what it was. I bought the car about the same time my wife and I started dating and in 2012 we got hitched and used the car as our honeymoon car, driving it over 800 miles round trip. Eventually I ended up putting some sport springs and shocks on it and picked up some widened steel rims. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Amazon largely remained this way for a couple of years as the car was lightly driven. Then at some point along the way the engine, the stock B18, started consuming coolant and overheating consistently. I would limp it to various events and around town for the next year or two knowing that eventually I'd have to do something about it. Then I had my first daughter. Around that time I made the totally rookie mistake of completely disassembling the car for an overhaul ![]() ![]() ![]() Family life has settled down in the last 6 months and I can honestly say I've made more progress on this car in the last 6 months then I have in past 6 years. I infamously call this my rattle can restoration as everything I touch ends up getting blasted and painted in Rustoleum, seriously, I should buy stock in the company. When possibly, I replace the hardware with new and anything rubber if it's available. Complete overhaul on the front and rear clips, underbody, interior, rebuilt M41 with driveline and a minty fresh big bore B20. Many small sub assemblies have been gone through and freshened up as well (steering box, heater box, bumpers, fuel system, etc.). Basically everything short of having the car resprayed which is out of my time and financial budgets. I figure if I still own the car in 20 years I'll consider it. I've taken care of structural rust along the way as well as modifying the trans tunnel for a P1800 remote shifter. I'll continue to post pictures as I go along and also some of my previous efforts over the past year. I really wanted this to come together this fall but as usual with most builds I'm more optimistic then reality will afford me. Hope you enjoy following along and as always I love good constructive criticism.
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: The Pitt, 15147
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![]() Looks good Kraft!
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Board Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Western Massachusetts
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![]() I am amazed at how the wider wheels and lower stance really changes the whole look of the car. Nice detailed work.
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1969 Triumph TR6 1986 BMW E30 325E, Auto, 2-door coupe. 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon Auto 1989 BMW E30 325iX 5-speed 1990 Volvo DL 240 Auto 1991 Volvo 240 Auto 1992 Volvo 240 GL Auto 1993 Volvo 245 5-speed. 2015 Volvo XC60 Platinum |
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Amateur hour!
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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![]() Badass dude! Glad you came back to the dark side. Swedespeed is dead.
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Board Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Pomona, CA
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![]() Noice! Keep it up! 10/10 for Rustoleum use lol.
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Happy playing the blues
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.
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![]() That looks wonderful! Great job.
Looks like a 911 under the cover. I used to have a 65. |
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dude
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Where have all the quad squares gone? VV,Ca
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![]() Ahhh yes this car. I regret selling it a little but it found a good home for sure. This car was at rusty's RPR in albany, CA for some time. He was closing his parts store and I saw it out back and threw him an offer and that's how I ended up with it. Black with red interior which is a real nice combo.
Good job on all the work you've done on it!
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Frozen Garage Hell
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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![]() Thanks for posting. Lots of great looking 122 builds going on right now on this forum.
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- 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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Keep it clean...
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Spokane, WA
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![]() Absolutely incredible, beyond impressed.
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: HORBURY, W. YORKS
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![]() Looks very nice, those rims transform its look perfect.
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junkman
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: The Ass Cheek Of History
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![]() what cam you're going to run with the 45s (?)
also thats a lot of massaging on that fender. wheel still fit ? if you decide to sell your front grill panel I would be interested |
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Board Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tucson
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![]() I think have bought and sold 5 Amazons since you bought yours but what you have done with yours continues to inspire me. Glad you're making progress on it again, it will be amazing I'm sure.
I know you told me already, but why was the passenger area of the engine bay hammered out ? Were you thinking white block and ITB's ? Are you still looking at dual Webers ? |
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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![]() Thanks everyone for the kind words. I really apologize for the delay in response, I have been locked out of my account since my first post but it looks like the admins got things sorted out as I could finally type this response today.
To answer a few questions: Yes, plenty of room to spare for tire movement. I did a dry articulation run without shock or spring on that side, you'd be surprised how much room is in there! I'm running a 1974 B20 8 bolt crank engine with IPD big bore kit making it approx. a 2130CC displacement engine. I'll be running 45 DCOE's on VCS replica long runner manifolds. The intake manifolds coupled with longer velocity stacks necessitated the need for more room on that side. |
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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![]() Here's a few goodies I've collected along the way...
Not sure if I'm going to leave these be color wise or have them powdercoated something fancy. I'm keeping the widened steel wheels for daily use but I wanted something stronger for autocross and rally days. 15x7 American Racing VN 309 -6mm offset, 3.7 inch backspacing (average $99 each all day long on the interwebs) ![]() Earlier this year I was doing some research on aftermarket steering wheels and after a bunch of leg work I found out some cool stuff that our cars have in common with early jeeps besides front differentials. Here's an excerpt from an article I wrote over on Swedespeed: Quote:
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All the gauges
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: North Carolina
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![]() Nice wheel! That's good information to know for sure.
You should have gotten the horn button with the clock! ![]()
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Happy playing the blues
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.
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![]() Looks like a great setup. Moto Lita also had adapters and wheels for these cars. They are also a bit more expensive than the grant setup but less than the 123GT stuff.
I bought the Moto-Lita stuff to put on my 123. that way I could stash the original wheel. but it looks the steering wheel being original will disintegrate if I try to take it off. Those American Racing wheels are the Classic Torque Thrust D if I recall correctly. Lots of Amazon racers and performance enthusiasts have used them since the 60s to put a lot more tire on their cars. |
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Outlaw Amazonian
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Atascadero, CA
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The idea for the rims came from my love of old vintage race cars which this will definitely lean toward when it's done. Definitely thinking about a removable half cage, side exit exhaust and race graphics to go for a period 60's Trans Am look. |
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Vermont
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A couple of things to keep in mind if you do build a side exhaust like the one I built: It will be LOUD when the engine is under a load and as there is only room for one muffler for street or track use if one is required for racing. You will need to build a baffle to insert in the end of the pipe. I am making one up for the street and for driving to and back from VSCCA race meets so I don't have to spend all the time needed to load it into trailer and get the rig all set up and ready to go. Since your wife and kids will likely ride w/you at times, when you are stuck in traffic or moving slowly, at times exhaust fumes will come thru both the the drivers and passenger side windows. Because of this issue systems like this are illegal for road use through out the country and you could get ticketed. Will be building a baffle as soon as I get back from the last race of the season at Lime Rock this upcoming weekend. If it does not quiet down the side pipe enough for street use I am planning to build an easily removable under the axle rear exhaust with a resonator this fall or over the winter for use on longer trips. |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tucson
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