U.S. Build P1800. LS1 (V8) 5-Speed, Flush Mount Glass Kit

[Neatbeard]

Just read through all this and I've got say it's freckin awesome!!

Love your work, keep at it and and forget the haters.

[classicswede]

Originally Posted by Mrjup

Hi, I so agree with bh858. The whole care is awash with beautiful curves and the airdam is just too angular. To my mind the proportion doesnt gel. Does it need an airdam?
You have done a brilliant job there. Thanks for all the instalments and I love all the descriptions, the longer the better. Thanks.
Jup

The P1800 does need an airdam. Volvo messed up with the front end on the 1800 and did not bring it down low enough. You can see all the suspension and steering links from the front in std form - not good. My E has a air dam with cow horn bumbers and the front end looks so much neater for it.

[Brickhouse858]

Just wondering on your thoughts for the rear end? You have mentioned you're going to work up a supplemental kit for rear coil spring removal, and an Adjustable Coil Over Retro-fit, but are you planning on staying with the dane30 with the LS engine setup? If so, I would think a truetrac or other limited slip unit would be needed/desired? Lastly, your fender mods have grow on me, and I think they compliment the cars design. Any thoughts on coming up with a sellable kit, precut, w/ detailed install inst.?

Great work.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Originally Posted by Brickhouse858

Just wondering on your thoughts for the rear end? You have mentioned you're going to work up a supplemental kit for rear coil spring removal, and an Adjustable Coil Over Retro-fit, but are you planning on staying with the dane30 with the LS engine setup? If so, I would think a truetrac or other limited slip unit would be needed/desired? Lastly, your fender mods have grow on me, and I think they compliment the cars design. Any thoughts on coming up with a sellable kit, precut, w/ detailed install inst.?

Great work.

For the rear end on this build, I am going to use the stock rear end for now.. That may change later, but I really want to develope a kit that works for the factory parts.. I am not taking the car out drag racing on the quarter mile, so I think it will hold up just fine.. I am working on a disc brake conversion kit, that bolt up to the rear end and hubs.. It will replace the rope axle seal cap, with a new press in seal, and will allow caliper brackets to attach to the axle housing.. I want all my brake components to match from front to rear, so I dont want to run the later volvo disc rear end.

If you guys can answer some details about the factory rear end and its properties.. What is the best year to run with a factory rear? What do I have Gear Ratio and traction wise? ect, ect.

Thanks on the fender mods, I figured they would grow on a few of you.. ha ha As far as a kit there, I dont know where to begin with that, so I will have to say no.. I had someone else ask me how long and how to do them, and it is very difficult to say.. I am afraid if someone bought one of these fender kits, they would have difficutly doing it. I like the direct bolt on stuff, and I go out of my way to make it happen, atleast when it comes to my own applications.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Originally Posted by dheming

I'm definitely interested in this, any idea on a ballpark price?

Ok guys.. Here is an update and clarification.. I was planning on using Paul Horton's Welder Series, they are great guys, but distance played a major issue.. We had talked about the possibility of a One Piece Crossmember Kit being manufactured and sold by them, but I Felt there would be too much tech support needed for the install if we went this direction. This kit will have to be offered in a Complete and assembled unit, because there was alot of other components that had to be made. It would not just be a Crossmember kit needed, I would have offer support for all the other components necessary

Instead, and I have said this in other parts of this thread, we are making everything and assembling locally. They will be sold as a complete unit, and will not be offered in pieces. Paul Horton's didnt have any part of the actual build of the New Design Crossmember, because it was never sent off to them for deconstruction or review. Again, nothing but time and distance played a factor in that decision, as they are a great company.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Originally Posted by Colonel Froth

What's actually being done to improve the geometry? Have you shortened the upper wishbones? Have Paul Horton's said what they're going to do exactly? Thanks

I wouldnt know what Paul Horton's would do at this time, my company had to shift gears and get everything done locally. Time and distance was a factor, so there wasnt a deconstruction and redesign by them. We felt that a single crossmember would be a tech assist nightmare, and leave everyone hanging in this case.. Too many things had to be made to support this system, and the conventional universal Mustang II set up would not mount or be product supported with ease..

We had to shift gears to produce and redesign components to support our crossmembers. Our product is completely unique and seperate from the basic Universal kit, because of all the components and features that allow a unique and easy install..

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Ok here is an announcement.. I have had too many people asking me what is going on, and why I am working on these Early Model Volvo Components, so here it is.. This is the reason for the components I am working on...

As you all know I have moved forward with the front suspension kits, and they
are on the Market now.. The interest has been high, and the interested have
stepped up for purchase. We have a few Major Volvo Parts Dealer's (You may be
Surprised Who) that have picked up the suspension lines. The rear kits will be
available in about the next 30-60 days, I will post info and picks later.

There has been alot of interest in other products that we are working on, and if
the same interest is there, I will put them on the market also. I would also
like to know what else you guys may like to have available.. I am not looking to
do reproduction parts, I am looking for updated parts or features.

Here is what we are working on at this time.


UNIQUE SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS Will Offer...


Front Suspension kit: is done, and on the Market

Rear Suspension kit: will be on the market shortly, and will include 3
variations.

First: A rear Coil over conversion kit, that will bolt to the Volvo Body and
rear end, and it remove the original Coil Springs and shocks.. This kit will
give you more ride dampening control, along with ride height control. It will
also eliminate the typical rear suspension sag.

Second: A complete new Rear End Assembly.. This is a Mod Light Ford 9in rear
end that is a direct bolt in.. It can use the factory coil spring and shocks,
but will give Gear Ratio Options, Traction Options, Brake Options, and be alot
more durable with plenty of parts support.

Third: A bundle of both packages for the best of durability and Adjustability.
The coil over kit is made to work with both the Original Volvo Rear end and the
New Design rear end we will offer.


CLASSIC AUTO GLASS INNOVATIONS Will Offer....

This company will be offering Flush Mount Windshields and Back Glass's. These
kits will remove the need for the Rubber seal that leaks and causes rust out.
Plus it gives the car alot cleaner look, with less bulk from the rubber.


SWEDISH SKUNK WERKS Will Offer....

This is a new company that is working on new products on several fronts..
Swedish Skunk Werks will be offering Restorations and Restored Vehicles for
sale. These vehicles are not Original, they will only be built with the
products stated above and below. We will have two levels of car:

A Resto-Mod version.. This car will appear original in appearance parked or
going down the road. However, it will not be original in
drivetrain/Suspension/Comforts. They will be a General Motors LS Series Based 350 Fuel Injected Horsepower with a Performanced Based and Durable 5-Speed,
and higher fuel economy than the original Volvo Platform.

A Pro-Touring Version.. This car will appear to be a bit different, with some
slight body mod's and clean ups. Flush Mount Glass Kits, A General Motors LS6 Series Engine at 500+ Managable (Daily Driver and Economic)
Horsepower, A performance Based and Durable 5-Speed, the best of the Adjustable Suspension and Large 14 inch brakes all
the way around. They will only come in certain colors with certain badgework.
They will have some Unique Options in Performance and Comfort, that the
Resto-Mod version will not offer.

SWEDISH SKUNK WERKS is working on these items as we speak..

A working direct bolt in AC/Heat unit.. Swedish Skunk Werks has joined with
Vintage Air to offer a quality package. This unit will be compact and more
efficient than the original add on.. If you are running the original motor, it
will take less effort to operate it.

New Updated Gauges. These guages will now be electronic, but they will be a
direct replacement to the original. The speedo will use a GPS signal, so there
will be no need for calibrations for tires, gears, ect. They will be original
in appearance, but we will also offer some classic Resto-Mod look guages as an
alternative.

Direct Bolt Power Windows.. These kits will eliminate the cable regulators that
the cars currently have, and replace it with a quality power window regulator.

New Interior Panels... We will have direct replacement door panels and other
interior panels.. These will be retro, but they will be updated in materials and
appearance. They will also offer the Power Window option and the standard crank
option. Also working on direct replacment seats with Headrest.

So there is what is in the works, and just like the Suspension Kits and other
products I have done for other vehicles, these products will happen for my
builds.. Now the only thing is, is there enough interest in these products to
set them up for Mass Production? Let me know if you are interested, and do let
me know if there is something out there you would like me to see if we can get
it done..

Thanks

Robert Jackson
DIVERSIFIED AUTO GROUP
Unique Suspension Solutions
Swedish Skunk Werks
Classic Auto Glass Innovations
580-263-0454
Classicautoglassinnovations.com

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Here are some pictures of the first round of the Rear End works.. It is a very
solid and heavy duty housing, but weighs less than 80 pounds minus the gear
set.. It looks larger, but the actual pumpkin housing is about an inch bigger,
which translates to a 1/2 lower clearance position...

I am still working on the final mounting plates, but this will give you the idea
of the quality that is going into it... It will accept the General motors
Calipers with the Emergency Brake feature with a 11 inch brake rotor...

These rears are also the largeer 31 spline quick change axles, and the gear set
will offer any gear ratio and traction option you could need.

[68EFIvert]

Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1

Here are some pictures of the first round of the Rear End works.. It is a very
solid and heavy duty housing, but weighs less than 80 pounds minus the gear
set.. It looks larger, but the actual pumpkin housing is about an inch bigger,
which translates to a 1/2 lower clearance position...

I am still working on the final mounting plates, but this will give you the idea
of the quality that is going into it... It will accept the General motors
Calipers with the Emergency Brake feature with a 11 inch brake rotor...

These rears are also the largeer 31 spline quick change axles, and the gear set
will offer any gear ratio and traction option you could need.

That looks like a pretty heavy duty unit. I am not sure if I would be intereseted in a quick change axles or what the benefits would be of having them. Do you have an idea what the expense would be for that rear end. Second question is what is the width of the axle from axle mounting point to mounting point?

Thanks.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

They are good to 800 horsepower, so yes they are heavy duty.. If you are asking for the track width, they come in 54 inch and 56 inch.. I like the 56 inch, because it opens up more wheels option due to a friendly wheel offset capability..