roofchop - Page 6

fugman · Jan 13th, 2012, 19:14

Had a bit of a rethink on the dash. Striped the old mods out and started again
Heres what it looks like now
rolled some tubes to mount some wolsey clocks in

They are kind of frenched onto the panel

Also cut and reshaped the dash ends to fit better with the door tops

Then welded up the old clock opening and smoothed out

The bottom piece has now been welded to the top half and primed up

Progress is due to recommence on the slamazon this weekend. I will keep you posted, Matt

Pint · Feb 25th, 2012, 15:30

Hi. I love the roofchop on the amazon. Can you tell me the brand and size of the 2 wheels you got on ebay? Thay look cool

golly · Feb 25th, 2012, 16:24

it loooks the dogs

bollocks cant wait to see it finished

Neatbeard · Feb 25th, 2012, 20:28

Gotta say I feckin LOVE this dude!!!

Please keep at it and posting progress pix etc. up.

classicswede · Feb 25th, 2012, 22:01

The name slamazon has been used before.

http://www.payhost.net/motormags/sho...mber_2000.html

I remembered the name from street machine years ago.

heckflosse · Feb 26th, 2012, 09:30

You are doing a great job there, are you going to have to enter it for a BIVA inspection?
I say that because some recent articles on the ACE /NSRA sites link to the DVLA 8 point rule.
This means substantial mods (roof chops and bulkhead cutting certainly come into it) might be a problem if you want to keep the cars tax exempt status.
As I understand it.
Please don't let this put you off, the car looks great, and a V8 can only be a good thing-
ready for this year's" Picnic in the Forest?"
Have fun, Regards, James.

fugman · Feb 26th, 2012, 17:35

Well thanks for the kind words chaps.

Pint, the wheels are american racing torque thrust 2s. 8x17 with a 4" backspace. They dont leave a lot of room at the back for tyre clearance.

Heres a few pics of some custom rear lights I have fabricated.

Bought some caddy rear lights and used some off cut off 3" exhaust to french them into. welded together then made the outside shape.

welded to car

All filled and smoothed out. Even managed to throw some primer at it.

Aim is to try to get it all in primer this month. Got a lot of wiring to sort out as the doors all have a solenoid to open them. The boot is going to be opened by a hydraulic ram from a golf convertible hood. May do the same to the bonnet. I dont think it will be out this year. Still needs lots of work and some air suspension + interiour + lots of bits. The list is endless, but good thing come to those that wait. Cheers Matt

tony lewis · Feb 27th, 2012, 12:46

lookin absolutley fantastic !!!!

Neatbeard · Aug 13th, 2012, 10:51

I' m LOVING this build, is there anymore progress to report?

classicswede · Aug 14th, 2012, 20:47

This is going to be very interesting when completed.

We do need some updates.

Jan 13th, 2012, 19:14	#51
fugman Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2014 08:30 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bury st edmunds	Had a bit of a rethink on the dash. Striped the old mods out and started again Heres what it looks like now rolled some tubes to mount some wolsey clocks in They are kind of frenched onto the panel Also cut and reshaped the dash ends to fit better with the door tops Then welded up the old clock opening and smoothed out The bottom piece has now been welded to the top half and primed up Progress is due to recommence on the slamazon this weekend. I will keep you posted, Matt __________________ Everything is an interference fit. I interfere with it till it fits. 67 Volvo Amazon 122s, 67 Volvo Amazon 121 with b20, 65 Humber Hawk, 64 Humber Super Snipe, 46 2 ton chevy stakebed, 79 Lotus Sunbeam, 86 Scimitar SS1

Feb 25th, 2012, 16:24	#53
golly voc member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2013 16:49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: salford View Photos By: golly	PV, 120 (Amazon) it loooks the dogs bollocks cant wait to see it finished

Feb 25th, 2012, 20:28	#54
Neatbeard Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2020 11:57 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norwich	Gotta say I feckin LOVE this dude!!! Please keep at it and posting progress pix etc. up. __________________ '64, blood red, 4 door, 2ltr with overdive.

Feb 25th, 2012, 22:01	#55
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	The name slamazon has been used before. http://www.payhost.net/motormags/sho...mber_2000.html I remembered the name from street machine years ago. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Feb 26th, 2012, 09:30	#56
heckflosse Premier Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: dereham	You are doing a great job there, are you going to have to enter it for a BIVA inspection? I say that because some recent articles on the ACE /NSRA sites link to the DVLA 8 point rule. This means substantial mods (roof chops and bulkhead cutting certainly come into it) might be a problem if you want to keep the cars tax exempt status. As I understand it. Please don't let this put you off, the car looks great, and a V8 can only be a good thing- ready for this year's" Picnic in the Forest?" Have fun, Regards, James. Last edited by heckflosse; Feb 26th, 2012 at 11:35. Reason: extra content

Feb 25th, 2012, 15:30	#52
Pint Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2012 17:08 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bray	Hi. I love the roofchop on the amazon. Can you tell me the brand and size of the 2 wheels you got on ebay? Thay look cool

Feb 26th, 2012, 17:35	#57
fugman Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2014 08:30 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bury st edmunds	Well thanks for the kind words chaps. Pint, the wheels are american racing torque thrust 2s. 8x17 with a 4" backspace. They dont leave a lot of room at the back for tyre clearance. Heres a few pics of some custom rear lights I have fabricated. Bought some caddy rear lights and used some off cut off 3" exhaust to french them into. welded together then made the outside shape. welded to car All filled and smoothed out. Even managed to throw some primer at it. Aim is to try to get it all in primer this month. Got a lot of wiring to sort out as the doors all have a solenoid to open them. The boot is going to be opened by a hydraulic ram from a golf convertible hood. May do the same to the bonnet. I dont think it will be out this year. Still needs lots of work and some air suspension + interiour + lots of bits. The list is endless, but good thing come to those that wait. Cheers Matt __________________ Everything is an interference fit. I interfere with it till it fits. 67 Volvo Amazon 122s, 67 Volvo Amazon 121 with b20, 65 Humber Hawk, 64 Humber Super Snipe, 46 2 ton chevy stakebed, 79 Lotus Sunbeam, 86 Scimitar SS1

Feb 27th, 2012, 12:46	#58
tony lewis Senior Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2016 14:03 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: conwy	lookin absolutley fantastic !!!!

Aug 13th, 2012, 10:51	#59
Neatbeard Junior Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2020 11:57 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norwich	I' m LOVING this build, is there anymore progress to report? __________________ '64, blood red, 4 door, 2ltr with overdive.

Aug 14th, 2012, 20:47	#60
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	This is going to be very interesting when completed. We do need some updates. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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