Introducing: The Least Stanced Car on Stanceworks!

[CraigSnedeker]

I always loved those GTA wheels. Wicked wagon

[GroceryGetter67]

oh and I also picked up the center caps for the wheels (Thanks eBay!!) They're Trans AM GTA caps to stay true to where the wheels came from and I think they will go great with the black lug nuts and gold faces, which will be matched to the gold of the phoenix on the caps.

[GroceryGetter67]

After scouring the junkyards looking for a good hatch to steal, I stumbled upon a 1976 wagon that had BOTH bumpers tucked. I had only seen it done once by stanceworks user Carter and it's something I knew I would never get around to actually doing myself, so I was stoked to have found them! I snagged all the brackets that had been shortened and rewelded and threw them on. I was a little unsure at first since they were VERY tucked, but I love them now! It's something unique that you don't see a lot of Volvo guys with the commando bumpers doing. I'm going to try and see if the top rubber trim from the newer plastic bumpers will work since they go farther back on the sides, but for now it's still great.








and here you can see how much they were shortened

[GroceryGetter67]

Oooo an update!!

You're wagon is like the much better looking twin. Mine is the one that gets gum thrown in it's hair

don't worry, even the ugly duckling can turn into something beautiful! haha

[Z33_Taxi]

Oooo an update!!

You're wagon is like the much better looking twin. Mine is the one that gets gum thrown in it's hair

[MrViicc]

this is nice!

[GroceryGetter67]

It's getting closer! Picked up an aluminum belly pan, a front poly bushing kit, and a poly front swaybar bushing kit from the IPD summer sale!


and I also snagged a front swaybar from a turbo wagon and got it powdercoated to match


out with the old


and in with the new


got the rear bar installed as well, even though it's small, the car never had one originally so it definitely made a big difference in the corners!


also found a really straight hatch at the junkyard since mine has a huge dent in it




and while I was doing the swaybars I decided to test fit the wheels. I still have to trim the studs down so they will sit in 1/4" farther than where they are now which will be just about perfect!

[GroceryGetter67]

got the parts back from the powdercoater and pressed the poly bushings in and I gotta say, I love the white and blue look AND I ordered the front struts and rear springs/perches so it looks like I'll be all ready to assemble very soon!

[GroceryGetter67]

small update but still an exciting one, finally got my torque rods and panhard bar back from my buddy after he made them adjustable for me, I think they turned out great, and for $40, I can't complain! Now they're off to get powdercoated by another buddy...for FREE!

[GroceryGetter67]

This is going to be so good.

Looking good. Can't wait to see those wheels on.

I like this. Oregon Volvos for the win

Thanks! It's going to be a little slow going until the end of the term, but it will be done by summer!

I'm curious, when is it okay to cut springs? Half the time on this website I see people throw shit storms for cut springs and others people encourage it.

Regardless, loving it! That inspiration Volvo is sick too

Thanks! I can't really speak for other cars on cut springs, but as far as the volvo goes, cut springs aren't bad at all, I think it really depends on the car though. The ride quality is really not much different from before I cut them and I have 3 out of the front and 2 out of the back right now.

[Omnious]

I'm curious, when is it okay to cut springs? Half the time on this website I see people throw shit storms for cut springs and others people encourage it.

Regardless, loving it! That inspiration Volvo is sick too

[Ethor]

I like this. Oregon Volvos for the win

[Dueyferg]

Looking good. Can't wait to see those wheels on.

[mike-81-240d]

This is going to be so good.

[GroceryGetter67]

I have no such luck here in NY. Junkyards have no 240s in them. I'm the only one rolling around...So I feel obligated to do everything right. With great wagons come great responsibility

haha yea I swear you can't drive a block in SE Portland without seeing at least 1 or 2 wagons. I mean they're all owned by old hippies that have run them into the ground, but they're still everywhere