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Feb 5th, 2018, 12:43 | #1 |
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P1800S Bumper Juggling
Hi All, I am probably going to risk the wrath of the purists on the forum but I would like to know how feasible it is to change the straight bumpers on my P1800S 1968 car to cowhorn bumpers?
I can fabricate any brackets if that is the only way....... |
Feb 5th, 2018, 15:00 | #2 |
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Waddii;
Welcome to this Forum! There have been much more serious, horrendous, and sometimes inappropriate changes than installing the early curved bumpers on a later model...this automotive aberration comes to mind: ...presuming you can procure a reasonably priced set in good shape (my money would first go to a set of Anti-Sway Bars, 6" Minilites, and modern tires, but that's just me!), I believe the bracketry is the same. Cheers |
Feb 5th, 2018, 16:58 | #3 |
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Mmmm, not to my taste, but it takes all sorts!
I am concerned that the body shape hence bumper fit is not an issue. The manual seems to show different bracket shapes but they might have identical hole positioning. |
Feb 5th, 2018, 17:59 | #4 |
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I have done exactly this, not to the purists taste which I totally get, but looks so so much better.
You can get the bumpers from Brookhouse Volvo and yes the angle irons are different and I got these from Skandix. You will have to fabricate the back wings of the car in order to accommodate the further reaching round rear bumpers, I had Malton Coachworks do this for me as this was beyond my comfort zone. |
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Tint, that is really helpful, thanks. As a supplementary, I'm hoping to change the three spoke steering wheel to a two spoke. Did you do that? any snags....
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Feb 10th, 2018, 18:25 | #6 |
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Apologies just seen your further question. Yes I did and the steering wheel change was easy but you need to change the wiring for the horn which can be bought from Brookhouse Volvo. The steering wheel I changed myself but had the wiring done at Malton Coachworks whilst car was having some bodywork done. So not 100% sure what's involved other than is tricky because wire has to be threaded down cavity in steering column spline and I bet they used existing wire and pulled it through using that. Hope this helps.
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Feb 12th, 2018, 18:40 | #7 |
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Hi Tint
Here is the link to a post I made before Xmas about replacing a three-spoke with two spoke - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=275761 I have not yet attempted to put the new horn wire in place. I have received alternate views as to how hard it is to thread the new wire so I am thinking of cutting the old where it comes into the steering wheel one a soldering the mechanism from the end of the new on to the cut wire. this way I will not to have to re-thread thru the steering rubber halfway down and the box. I have also attached some before and after photos of my "restoration" of the wheel. I have also included a couple of replies i received to the same question on the 1800 Yahoo List:- If you have one end of the new wire without anything on it attach the new wire to the old wire with solder and make sure the connection will fit through the hole in the steering box pull the wire from the steering box and new wire should thread through the hole.....if it disconnects just get some solid core thin wire and push it up from the box to the wheel and try again.....Randy 67 1800S Not a big deal at all just push the wire through the hole in the steering box up towards the wheel.....when you get to the breakaway section on the steering column pull the wire and re-thread it to the upper part of the column no big deal at all....Randy 67 1800S t is a PITA to fish a new wire down the entire length of the steering wheel tube because you have to disassemble the rubber isolator from its mounting on the tube in engine bay. If you can solder a length of wire at the top of the tube to the existing wire and shrink wrap/insulate the connection in situ you are better off. JMO, bw, gordon late, great '65S. '61+4 |
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Feb 12th, 2018, 19:55 | #8 |
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Super helpful Fishboy, sure when Waddii reads your post will help him no end, I chickened out on the wiring part ",)
Take care Steve aka Tint |
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Personally I do not like the cowhorns but each to their own. |
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Feb 19th, 2018, 11:32 | #10 |
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hi thank you so much for sharing
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