U.S. Build P1800. LS1 (V8) 5-Speed, Flush Mount Glass Kit - Page 5

Alf ista · Feb 12th, 2011, 18:17

A fascinating build! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Best of luck with it, Hugh.

Steve and his 244 · Feb 12th, 2011, 20:42

Wow, just wow! Projects like this amaze me and they are the type of thing i dream about doing as a future project in later life.

Please please please keep us posted!

S60D5-185 · Feb 12th, 2011, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by amazon69

It's his car, there's no need to be offensive.

Personally, I think it's fascinating, thanks for sharing.

classicswede · Feb 12th, 2011, 22:23

First time I've actualy read this thread well impressed so far.

Cutting up classics is only bad if you dont put them back together again.

I like this project as it is just udating the looks of the P1800, similar to a P1800 project I will be doing eventualy. Not so keen on the engine choice but fully understand why.

I would also have an interest in the flush mount glass kit for the P1800 as it would fit in with what I will be doing to my P1800 when I get to it. Have a felling shipping might kill it though.

Also out of interest will you be doing the same with the amazon? I'm sure a glass kit for the amazon would be popular

Dai

Boxy but good · Feb 13th, 2011, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alf ista

A fascinating build! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Best of luck with it, Hugh.

Hi, Sorry for jumping in on this thread. Could you please pm me regarding your Alfasud,maybe an email. As a new member I can't seem to send Pms.

Thankyou.

Alf ista · Feb 13th, 2011, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxy but good

Hi, Sorry for jumping in on this thread. Could you please pm me regarding your Alfasud,maybe an email. As a new member I can't seem to send Pms.

Thankyou.

PM sent.

Mrjup · Feb 15th, 2011, 10:48

I´m always in awe of people who can do these sorts of restaurations. Keep the pictures coming. Although I love Volvos, that TR6 is still the most beautiful cars ever designed.
Have you got a similat thread on the TR´s restore?

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 15th, 2011, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrjup

I´m always in awe of people who can do these sorts of restaurations. Keep the pictures coming. Although I love Volvos, that TR6 is still the most beautiful cars ever designed.
Have you got a similat thread on the TR´s restore?

Thank... I loved the 1976 TR6 also... It was really just a freshen up, it only had less than 40,000 miles on it and had been sitting for 1981. Here are a couple of pictures. This car was literally a strip down and shoot.. Absolutley no rust, and everything on the car worked. I bought the car for a 1000 dollars from a young guy that couldnt get it running.. It only needed a battery and the point contacts were corroded.. Of course, I replaced all the hoses, seals, fuel pump, gaskets, brakes, ect.. The interior was completely factory and in great shape, so I only replaced the dash pad, and carpet.

Mrjup · Feb 20th, 2011, 23:01

Robert.
Thanks for the pics of the TR6. Having owned several Triumphs in the past "everything worked" was an elusive state of affairs.
One the reasons for driving Volvos. Thanks again.
Jup
855 T5

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Feb 22nd, 2011, 20:51

Well I am working on the slanted headlamps, and to have a conventional sized headlamp with a sloped lense, there is alot of added surface area. I have trie to find later model composite headlamps that will work, but they are all mis-shapen to the fenders they are made to fit.

So here is where I am at... I am worried the light is way over-sized for the car right now, but it does appear that way in the rendition.. I am thinking that once I get the metal work completed where the only thing showing is the actual lense, it will dramatically shrink up the oversized appearance. Atleast that is what I am hoping.. ha ha Right now, turning back isnt really an option. It really does give the car that over-sized European Headlamp look from the 60's-70's

The way this headlamp system works, I can actually finish weld the ring to complete the fender, then blend it all in. The ring is the main part of the bucket system, so the mechanics of the light will attach to the back side of the headlamp ring. I believe I will only have to add a couple of support braces to the rear of the bucket for extras support.. Here are some updated pictures.. I will say that the light appears to be much bigger in the pictures for some reason, I guess it is the chrome ring blending into the lense.

Feb 12th, 2011, 18:17	#41
Alf ista Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 12:54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Co. Cork, Ireland.	A fascinating build! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Best of luck with it, Hugh. __________________ 1970 Volvo Amazon 131 with a B20A and an M40.

Feb 12th, 2011, 22:23	#44
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	First time I've actualy read this thread well impressed so far. Cutting up classics is only bad if you dont put them back together again. I like this project as it is just udating the looks of the P1800, similar to a P1800 project I will be doing eventualy. Not so keen on the engine choice but fully understand why. I would also have an interest in the flush mount glass kit for the P1800 as it would fit in with what I will be doing to my P1800 when I get to it. Have a felling shipping might kill it though. Also out of interest will you be doing the same with the amazon? I'm sure a glass kit for the amazon would be popular Dai __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Feb 22nd, 2011, 20:51	#50
Iamtheonlyreal1 Trader Last Online: Aug 1st, 2014 05:07 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madill	Well I am working on the slanted headlamps, and to have a conventional sized headlamp with a sloped lense, there is alot of added surface area. I have trie to find later model composite headlamps that will work, but they are all mis-shapen to the fenders they are made to fit. So here is where I am at... I am worried the light is way over-sized for the car right now, but it does appear that way in the rendition.. I am thinking that once I get the metal work completed where the only thing showing is the actual lense, it will dramatically shrink up the oversized appearance. Atleast that is what I am hoping.. ha ha Right now, turning back isnt really an option. It really does give the car that over-sized European Headlamp look from the 60's-70's The way this headlamp system works, I can actually finish weld the ring to complete the fender, then blend it all in. The ring is the main part of the bucket system, so the mechanics of the light will attach to the back side of the headlamp ring. I believe I will only have to add a couple of support braces to the rear of the bucket for extras support.. Here are some updated pictures.. I will say that the light appears to be much bigger in the pictures for some reason, I guess it is the chrome ring blending into the lense. __________________ Robert Jackson Classic Auto Glass Innovations Flush Mount Glass Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Feb 15th, 2011, 10:48	#47
Mrjup Jup Last Online: Feb 8th, 2019 17:37 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bryrup	I´m always in awe of people who can do these sorts of restaurations. Keep the pictures coming. Although I love Volvos, that TR6 is still the most beautiful cars ever designed. Have you got a similat thread on the TR´s restore?

Feb 20th, 2011, 23:01	#49
Mrjup Jup Last Online: Feb 8th, 2019 17:37 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bryrup	Robert. Thanks for the pics of the TR6. Having owned several Triumphs in the past "everything worked" was an elusive state of affairs. One the reasons for driving Volvos. Thanks again. Jup 855 T5

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)