1967 Pro-Touring 122 Amazon (Project Volvo X)540 Horsepower LS6/Tremec TKO600 5-Speed

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Well I have been trying to get a lot of behind the scenes things done to get this build finished, so there really hasn't been any real note worthy updates.. I had decided to send the car out to get repaint again due to some patterning and blotchy appearance of the paint, along with the color not really being quite what I was going for due to the incorrect application of the liquid metal color.. My previous painter didn't have the experience with this color, along with this color not typically being used for an all over paint process, so there was a learning curve that didn't work out.. I had found a painter in the Dallas Texas area that took the time to figure out the necessary spray gun tips and air pressures, along with the process necessary for the all over application, and it appears we have finally gotten to where I had envisioned the color to be.. It is a lot more crisp in appearance, and has a more Metal/Chromey look, over the more silver paint appearance of the previous spray..

As you can see Colors by Corbett basically had to start all over, and here is some of the process.. The final pics are of the car rolled out of the paint booth, so it hasn't been color sanded or buffed yet, so it can only get better from here..

[TruTaing]

wow. I thought the old paint job was pretty good. this one is even better! definitely more 'metallic' looking.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

wow. I thought the old paint job was pretty good. this one is even better! definitely more 'metallic' looking.

It was pretty good, but I couldn't stand that I wasn't getting the pop out it I was suppose to, so that is why I decided to find someone who would take the time to learn the process, and I think it is worth it.. Pictures really doesn't do the color any justice, and it is absolutely blinding when the body accents catch the sun, and it is actually painful to stare at it. LOL

Volvo X is also going through another quick upgrade during the assembly process, but it is pretty straight forward.. As if the 540 horsepower 5.7l LS6 V8 wasn't enough, it is being upgraded to a 600+ horsepower 6.2l LS3 V8, so it will have over 500 horsepower at the rear wheels along with some obscene torque.. LOL

[drifte]

That color is amazing, as is the rest of the car.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

That color is amazing, as is the rest of the car.

Just wait till the bumpers and trim are actually installed on the car, because the Brushed Aluminum look that we did to them should fit right at home, due to all the trim being uniform and match the brushed aluminum wheels on the car. I don't really like it when a car has a mismatch of Chrome parts, along with stainless and aluminum parts, because there isn't any uniformity to the car bright work at all. Everything should start getting back on the car over the next week, and I am excited to see if it all comes out like I have envisioned it to.. LOL

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Here are some pics after the color sanding and buffing, and in some medium light..

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Here are some pics while under the unforgiving yellow Florence lights in the shop, and as you can see here, the patterning/blotch is gone now... The Grilles and Headlight rings are getting sent out to be redone with the rest of the bumpers and trim to be done in a couple of shades lighter brushed finish, and I think that will do the trick.

[Keith602]

New paint is perfect!

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

New paint is perfect!

Keith.. I have been eye balling your car, and I was considering stopping at the black stage when my ealier painter begged me to, because your car came out so nice in black.. LOL

[zebra]

Wow, the car looks awesome!

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[Randomofodication]

Freaking amazing! So cool

[Keith602]

Keith.. I have been eye balling your car, and I was considering stopping at the black stage when my ealier painter begged me to, because your car came out so nice in black.. LOL

haha! Its hard not to consider it right? I saw that stage from your pics and thought the same thing, but this color you have now is amazing. Especially with the paint work on the trim and the wheel choice. I love the direction you took this car. Looking forward to more build updates

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Well guys, here is a more exciting update.. I have said just a bit ago that Volvo X is being upgraded to a 625 horsepower 6.2l LS3, and my motor guy made a special delivery today, and he even delivered it with the run stand still attached.. LOL I can honestly say that this car is going to be crazy with power, but it is completely manageable and smooth horsepower...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHLHy...ature=youtu.be

[Titty]

Just. wow.

[MGW]

This thing looks mean.