Hello there!
Like usual, im not really good at making updates..
since last post there has changed a lot, for example the car is driveable! Currently without turbo but this can be fixed during cold winter evenings.
but lets start from where i last posted (i will put small picture in thread and big picture as link)...
added 40kg additional weight (1,5mm STP and double layers around gearbox and rear axle)
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=2932&mode=view
next step was to generate interior for that car, since original looked like that:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=4249&mode=view
there was almost nothing left to save... even iron tubes inside seats were totally rusted.
ofcourse i wanted that everyone know what car i have
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3233&mode=view
there was selected 3 different colours for interior: Black leather, Begonia leather and Red yarn, begonia was selected based on car external colour and to have some "spark" inside car.
For new seats as base to work with i choosed recaros, as those were sitting most lower position and seemed to fit with my requirements. This was first testing with selected materials:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3279&mode=view
Due i am also family guy, i needed back seats to be "real"
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3489&mode=view
added seatbelts from volvo 850 (removed some parts from spring mechanism to allow seatbelt to work in any angle.. FWD guys should know that on some weird car angle its not possible to pull also front V850 seatbelts)
and all assembled:
(for you it seemed like 1 second but it was actually 1 month work
)
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3633&mode=view
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3634&mode=view
next task was to start with wires. Due i am professional Megasquirt installer here, i can handle it by myself
https://www.upload.ee/image/5884817/IMAG0397.jpg
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3640&mode=view
As original dashboard gauges were filled with rust, i decided to upgrade those also. many evenings in network ended every time @ speedhut webpage and so these were choosen as best fit:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3893&mode=view
As P1800 does not have standard size gauges and my current one was having lots of "usage marks" , it was also needed to make new backplate for dashboard. For that we used something that is called "bear tongue" in estonia:
and testing on sample piece:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=4004&mode=view
and ready to go pieces:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=4001&mode=view
first look of dashboard:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3999&mode=view
and something interesting for hydraulic handbrake guys
first look to new hydraulic handbrake that has legit locking mechanism! ofcourse its now powederpainted to avoid my ugly friend, Mr Rust:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=4002&mode=view
all rubberparts were also needed to replace, for that i used VP autoparts from sweden:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3243&mode=view
and after 3 years.....
Current state of car:
https://www.upload.ee/image/6226483/DSC_01641.jpg
https://www.upload.ee/image/6226488/autumn_p1800.jpg
what is going to happen in winter? well i have some parts that needs to be installed:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3366&mode=view
Does anyone from here know something about those rods.. are those fitting in or is it needed to mill some meat out of B5234/B5204 block to have those move freely?
and turbo.. Garrett GT3071R with single entry heat side:
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3365&mode=view
http://foorum.volvoclub.ee/download/file.php?id=3363&mode=view
ofcourse there will be bigger injectors and correct fuelpump selected (currenty installed 550cc injectors and walbro 255 similiar fuel pump will be too weak for that install...)
anyways, Cheers!
BR,
Martin