New Project! 1968 Volvo P1800 "Bullwinkle"

[68EFIvert]

I am still trying to decide if I want to put the roof glass on the car or just stick with flush mount glass. What do you guys think?

I taped off the lines to get an idea of what it would look like.

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[Fast68back]

That would be one piece of glass?

 

[68EFIvert]

Yes or perhaps a composite material. One supplier can do it in glass and the other would be out of a plastic.


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[Ponyman66]

Every person I've spoken with that had glass tops (primarily Edge and Crown Vic (55/56) owners ), have told me their cars were very hot inside. I'd say that's based on their vehicles being more in the daily driver realm though. Just something to think about.

With that said, it sure would be different....and pretty damn cool!

 

[Fast68back]

Would you put a retractable screen in it to reduce heat? Isnt that what the glass top mustangs have? It would be very damn cool

 

[janschutz]

It would be very damn cool

I agree!

 

[68EFIvert]

I talked with the interior guy and it doesn't sound like a retractable panel is going to be cost effective. Heat would have to be controlled via tint and AC.


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[68EFIvert]

The rear spoiler work has started. It looks like it is going to work of great. The spoiler has been cut out from flat stock and currently has 1/2" extra all the way around to form a flange to wrap wround the mechanicals.

The modifications to the headlights and front of the car will start shortly.


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[Fast68back]

Its gonna be like the crossfire and raise up at speed?

 

[68EFIvert]

Yep. Lingenfelter sells and adjustable switch that operates off the VSS. Should be pretty slick.


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[Fast68back]

Here I thought you were going to come back and say like the Porsche..... Very cool either way!

 

[68EFIvert]

I had some progress and a setback this week. The setback was some structural damage from years ago the twisted the front end slightly. It appears that the front end sheetmetal is pushed toward the drivers side about 1/2". That will have to be fixed before we can start on the front wheel arched and headlights.

We were able to get the new swaybar mounted along with some tabs to mount the oil accumulator. The oil cooler will be mounted in front of the Accusump. The grill panel will be repaired and reinstalled after the front end realignment is complete.

The rear spoiler is coming along nicely. The top of the spoiler is done and they are now working on the substructure. That should be done in a couple days. It should be pretty clean and stealthy when done.

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[Fast68back]

So cool!

 

[68EFIvert]

The spoiler is in. Still need to work on the gaps and inner structure but it is coming along.

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[RapidRabbit]

Way cool!

 

[Gigantopithecus]

Nice!

 

[Midlife]

This is one kewl custom car. What color are you thinking of? I can see I nice metallic green, similar to the original green color.

 

[68EFIvert]

Thanks guys! At this point I am thinking about charcoal outside and red leather inside.


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[Fast68back]

Can i go faster? These updates make my day!

 

[68EFIvert]

The rear quarter panels are almost done. We are going to extend the rocker panel down to the bottom of the pinch weld and will need to do that before we can finish it up. That should visually make the car look about 1" lower.

They started working on the outer wheel wells and the headlights. More pictures to come on that.

I am having a custom emblem made for the egg crate grill. It should be really cool. They sent me the first rendition and they will be making some adjustments to soften it up a bit. Overall I like the direction it is going and will add a little detail that nobody else will have. A 3D printer will likely be used to create the details we
Are looking for.

It should be a nice spin off the Ferrari grills of that time.

I have also decided to put a cage in the
car. It will be made as tight to
The sides as it can. 4 or 6 point with a removable harness bar. I plan on tracking this car and need to make sure it is as safe as possible. Here are some samples I pulled off Facebook that are being used as inspiration.

Darreld
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