|
PV, 120 (Amazon), 1800 General Forum for the Volvo PV, 120 and 1800 cars |
Information |
|
Project Thread - 1966 Amazon 121Views : 18081 Replies : 113Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Jun 29th, 2013, 00:30 | #1 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2017 09:11
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Aberdeen
|
Project Thread - 1966 Amazon 121
I guess it's time I start logging some of the work I'm putting in to my Amazon.
I'm pretty bad for forgetting to take any pics before I start things, but hopefully I'll get better. The specs of my car are: 1966 Amazon 121 - 4 door, B18A single carb with M40 box. Here she is: Lovely picture of some bins My first job was to replace the seat belts. Didn't like the fixed length ones & they didn't meet the WAF so they definitely had to go. Not too keen on the anchor point bracket, but it is secure enough. Will change it to a better looking bracket in future. I also fixed the horn which wasn't working (but forgot to take any photos). Problem was completely blackened rings, separated by a bit of foam which wasn't up to much. A polish up of the rings & some new foam got it up & running, although I think I might take Ron Kwas's suggestion of putting a relay in there once I've got the electrics in a better state. Read online about polishing up chrome using water & some aluminium foil & there were a few wee bits which just annoyed me so gave it a try. Right hand side before: And after: Quite a difference! Will give the bumpers a shine up tomorrow I think! Until my mechanic mate gets his garage finished or I can get one rented in my area I'm not going to be able tackle anything too major mechanically. Got an order through from Brookhouse today with my next couple of projects though. 1st off I need to sort this situation: Some grotty wood! So that's what it was hiding! Started to put the new webbing on, but have decided that the seat frame could do with a respray 1st, so wood went back on for now. I've also been playing about with a spare instrument panel I have. As the grey paint on it was flaking off, I thought it would be nice to strip it back & paint it up. It's turned in to one of these jobs you wish you didnt start. Yesterday after picking off the worst of the flaky bits & a brief go at with a dremmel. About another hour of solid dremmeling. I think breathing the paint dust started to make me go a bit loopy. Once I get it finished I'm going to spray paint it & will put it in later when I take the dash apart. Well, this post turned in to a monster so will save my adventures in electrics for another day
__________________
Cheers, Dave |
The Following 7 Users Say Thank You to random_noise For This Useful Post: |
Jun 29th, 2013, 13:12 | #2 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Yesterday 14:34
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chatham
|
Nice looking car. It's very satisfying getting these jobs done. You'll like the new webbing and you may like to consider just how tight you do it, maybe even different for driver and passenger side depending on how heavy each is. If it turns out too soft you can always pull it in a few inches but not the other way round.
If you reverse the bolts on the seatbelt mounts you can slip a piece of split rubber hose over them. Cheap, crude but neat and tidy if done right. Would be good to see what the reels look like fitted. Securon kit number #500/15? Carefully prise the indicator lenses out of the speedo frame, cut the heat pressed bits off with a scalpel, and then use paint stripper. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=wrinkle+paint |
The Following User Says Thank You to Derek UK For This Useful Post: |
Jun 29th, 2013, 14:02 | #3 |
Chief Bodger
Last Online: Today 08:36
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Aberdeen
|
Hi Dave,
The offer is open if you need a bit of workshop space to do a few jobs let me know, I have a pretty well set up workshop now as well. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Burdekin For This Useful Post: |
Jun 30th, 2013, 11:28 | #4 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2017 09:11
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Aberdeen
|
Derek-
Hose idea sounds like it would look much neater! I'll stick up some pics of the reels later on. The belts were from Amazon cars- cant remember the name off the top of my head. Thanks for the link for the instrument re-furb.. that way sounds way easier than what I've done. Might just do that to finish off. Mitch, I'll definitely give you a shout soon.. I really want to see your Estate for some inspiration! Got a few busy weekends coming up but if an evening suits you will pop round. Will PM for your details.
__________________
Cheers, Dave |
Jun 30th, 2013, 12:28 | #5 |
Master Member
Last Online: Nov 29th, 2020 01:42
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Newton Abbot
|
I thought the new replacement kits were a bit dear and surprisingly short so went off to the scrappies and got MK2 Sierra seatbelts, did some mods to the brackets and they fit the original lower bolts cut the stitched bit at the end, threaded the amazon catch on so i could retain the original chromed one between the seats then got the belt restitched by a local auto upholsterer who did it for nothing as it took all of 30 seconds and they have been excellent so far and cost just £20 to do.
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Tail For This Useful Post: |
Jul 2nd, 2013, 05:13 | #6 |
Bury me in my Volvo
Last Online: Oct 19th, 2017 00:16
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Calgary (again!)
|
That aluminum trick is pretty cool! I've no need on my Volvo, but that reminds me - I've got a very visible bit on my truck that might respond well to that.
__________________
James |
Jul 2nd, 2013, 22:04 | #7 | |
Amazoniste
|
Quote:
__________________
Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock. |
|
Jul 4th, 2013, 14:15 | #8 |
Member
Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 08:52
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Cape Town
|
Re the aluminium trick: How long do the results last?
|
Jul 5th, 2013, 00:06 | #9 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 23:07
Join Date: May 2009
Location: teesside
|
Very nice looking amazon,love the colour as well.
Keep the updates and photos coming mate |
Jul 5th, 2013, 12:13 | #10 |
VOC Member
Last Online: Yesterday 14:34
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chatham
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|