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Volvo Canadian · Jul 2nd, 2013, 04:06

I can see the car is in good hands, good luck with the twins! Oooh, that didn't come out right. How about: no-doubt the car will be ready in time for you to focus your energies on the twins? Anyway, good-luck with both.

Gordon Hunter · Sep 26th, 2013, 21:52

All the metalwork on underside is now finished. I have shot blasted it to bare metal and spray-painted it with 'Rust Bullet'.

Underside-painted-small.jpg

Burdekin · Sep 26th, 2013, 22:00

Looking good Gordon, you must be thrilled.

Gordon Hunter · Sep 26th, 2013, 22:06

Thanks Mitch! Amazing how what started out as a 'just get it through an MOT' turned into a full scale resto!
I've bare metalled and painted the block too. More pics over the next couple of days...

Burdekin · Sep 27th, 2013, 12:48

What's next on the "to do" list for the old girl?

Gordon Hunter · Sep 27th, 2013, 22:21

I'm going to shot blast and paint the engine bay, boot and inside floor pans. Will seem like a nice job compared to the underside!

jimbo1593 · Sep 29th, 2013, 18:50

looking tremendous Gordon.
Now you have spent so much time on it have you any plans for what it will be eventually?
Standard concourse? Tuned and sporty? Keep or sell?

Gordon Hunter · Sep 29th, 2013, 22:27

Hi Jimbo,

It's going to be a 2nd family car, but I plan to copy the performance mods I made to my P1800 and install a Lambda sensor. I plan to buy an OBD oxygen / fuel ratio meter and modify the needles to try to get the mixture right (running twin SU's) through the whole rev range. Well at least that's the mid to long term plan. No plans to sell it.
I have some thoughts about the rims. If you'll forgive my rather crude Photoshop efforts, I quite like the idea of modifying the standard rims and hub caps to look like this (but with whitewall tyres too)... a bit more of a 50's look...

Amazon rim2.gif

222s · Sep 29th, 2013, 23:02

If it's any help, that looks pretty similar to a Cragar or Wheel Vintiques Smoothie. These are available in either chrome or primer (i.e ready for top coat) finish. In 15x6J flavour, these are either a 3 3/4" or 3 5/8" backspacing, so pretty much the same as the factory backspacing.

http://www.northhantstyres.com/main%...c/Smoothie.htm

http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-...ies-sizes.html

http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-...ies-sizes.html

http://www.northhantstyres.com/main%...0backspace.htm

Gordon Hunter · Sep 30th, 2013, 11:02

Thanks for showing us those Paul. They are just beautiful.
Not sure if my modest pocket can stretch to them as they'd need new rubber as well.
I might still try flattening an embossed standard hub cap in the wheeling machine and see how it turns out. As far as I recall, they are made from stainless steel, so may polish smooth without having to be re-chromed. If that doesn't work, then they may look ok with just the black paint removed. I was just going to weld up the oval vents in the standard rims and use the standard beauty / trim rings. That way the only cost is my time and I'd be able to go with the reasonable standard tyres I've already got. BUT having seen the chromed smoothies -it's just not the same! Ooh decisions decisions..

Jul 2nd, 2013, 04:06	#141
Volvo Canadian Bury me in my Volvo Last Online: Oct 18th, 2017 23:16 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary (again!)	I can see the car is in good hands, good luck with the twins! Oooh, that didn't come out right. How about: no-doubt the car will be ready in time for you to focus your energies on the twins? Anyway, good-luck with both. __________________ James

Sep 29th, 2013, 23:02	#149
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	If it's any help, that looks pretty similar to a Cragar or Wheel Vintiques Smoothie. These are available in either chrome or primer (i.e ready for top coat) finish. In 15x6J flavour, these are either a 3 3/4" or 3 5/8" backspacing, so pretty much the same as the factory backspacing. http://www.northhantstyres.com/main%...c/Smoothie.htm http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-...ies-sizes.html http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-...ies-sizes.html http://www.northhantstyres.com/main%...0backspace.htm __________________ 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.

Sep 26th, 2013, 21:52	#142
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	All the metalwork on underside is now finished. I have shot blasted it to bare metal and spray-painted it with 'Rust Bullet'. Underside-painted-small.jpg

Sep 26th, 2013, 22:00	#143
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: May 7th, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Looking good Gordon, you must be thrilled.

Sep 26th, 2013, 22:06	#144
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Thanks Mitch! Amazing how what started out as a 'just get it through an MOT' turned into a full scale resto! I've bare metalled and painted the block too. More pics over the next couple of days...

Sep 27th, 2013, 12:48	#145
Burdekin Chief Bodger Last Online: May 7th, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aberdeen	What's next on the "to do" list for the old girl?

Sep 27th, 2013, 22:21	#146
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	I'm going to shot blast and paint the engine bay, boot and inside floor pans. Will seem like a nice job compared to the underside!

Sep 29th, 2013, 18:50	#147
jimbo1593 Master Member Last Online: Oct 1st, 2023 14:39 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: leics	looking tremendous Gordon. Now you have spent so much time on it have you any plans for what it will be eventually? Standard concourse? Tuned and sporty? Keep or sell?

Sep 29th, 2013, 22:27	#148
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Hi Jimbo, It's going to be a 2nd family car, but I plan to copy the performance mods I made to my P1800 and install a Lambda sensor. I plan to buy an OBD oxygen / fuel ratio meter and modify the needles to try to get the mixture right (running twin SU's) through the whole rev range. Well at least that's the mid to long term plan. No plans to sell it. I have some thoughts about the rims. If you'll forgive my rather crude Photoshop efforts, I quite like the idea of modifying the standard rims and hub caps to look like this (but with whitewall tyres too)... a bit more of a 50's look... Amazon rim2.gif

Sep 30th, 2013, 11:02	#150
Gordon Hunter Ex 1800 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 29th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central Scotland	Thanks for showing us those Paul. They are just beautiful. Not sure if my modest pocket can stretch to them as they'd need new rubber as well. I might still try flattening an embossed standard hub cap in the wheeling machine and see how it turns out. As far as I recall, they are made from stainless steel, so may polish smooth without having to be re-chromed. If that doesn't work, then they may look ok with just the black paint removed. I was just going to weld up the oval vents in the standard rims and use the standard beauty / trim rings. That way the only cost is my time and I'd be able to go with the reasonable standard tyres I've already got. BUT having seen the chromed smoothies -it's just not the same! Ooh decisions decisions..

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