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

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

I am not sure how many times Volvo X has been assembled and disassembled at this point, but it appears that we might be doing final assembly at this time. LOL I have swapped the 5.7l LS6 for the6.2l LS3, and now I am doing the body insulation and wiring, along with all the final bleeding of the hydraulics and fuel line installs. The modified Dash Board and upper door pieces are at the body shop getting finished up for Wed, so I hope they make it in, so all the wiring can get finalized. I still have to insulate the Trunk, Roof, and Doors, but the Hush Mat system is really pretty easy, so that will get knocked out quickly when needed.

I have two different valve covers on the motor at this time, because it turns out that I noticed that the Passenger finned valve cover was not perfect flat, so I was able to see a gap between the cylinder head and gasket, which was a lucky find before I actually tried to run the thing. Burnt oil is hard to clean.










Here are the rough in dash pics so it will give an idea of the outcome potential when it comes back from the body shop.. It is being done in the Liquid Metal color, and I have modified the door tops to meet up and match the now larger dash assembly.. I really wanted to try to keep to the original Amazon dash style, so I may have gone through more work than was necessary, because it would have been much easier to install a modern dash from another car but I didn't want to go that route. Hold back comments on the styling of the dash until it is painted and installed in the car, because items like this can surely be subjective to personal opinion. LOL I had found a way to also modify the inner windshield trim to work with my new cluster pod shape, and it also allowed me to keep the original defroster vent configuration.

[BMW BRAD]

I am addicted to this build! I just stumbled across this thread and read every word in every post. My God, I have never and doubt I will ever see a build to this degree. You sir, are the true definition of a master designer / builder to the nth degree! I am truly blown away by your engineering and skills shown during this project! WOW!

[PugLife]

Goddamn. 625 N/A horsepowers.
Could you share that beast's specs?

[Keith602]

Good god that thing is a beast

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

This thing looks mean.

Now it not only looks mean, but there is a mean streak under the hood.. LOL

[MGW]

This thing looks mean.

[Titty]

Just. wow.

[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

[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

[Randomofodication]

Freaking amazing! So cool

[zebra]

Wow, the car looks awesome!

•Tapatalk•

[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

[Keith602]

New paint is perfect!

[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.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

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