1966 Volvo 122

[Keith602]

Are you wanting something that looks period correct?

Not necessarily

[Earl]

Are you wanting something that looks period correct?

[Keith602]

Looking for ideas for new wheels. Still love the steelies, but im wanting to change it up a tad. Im kind of all over the place with what id like to see on there, so I will just leave it open to fresh input. Would like to stay 17" but 16" could work. Im running a 17x7 +22 wheel now with 32mm spacers in the front and 25mm spacers in the rear. Bolt pattern is 5x114.3, but I could do something different with adapters if need be. Trying to stay away from thrusts, minilites, and others that have been done on these before. They look great, but I would like to try something different. Also, cant really break the bank on these, so looking for inexpensive options. Possibly oem or something that can be picked up secondhand. Thanks for any input!

[99sil-teg]

Thank you sir! And by the way, thats so awesome you picked up that fastback. One of my favorite vw's of all time.

Haha thanks man, it will definitely be a learning experience.

[Keith602]

Looks so damn good

Thank you sir! And by the way, thats so awesome you picked up that fastback. One of my favorite vw's of all time.

[99sil-teg]

Looks so damn good

[Keith602]

More images from Lear Miller














A little ride height shot before moving to another spot


This is probably my favorite shot from that day

[baggedb16sentra]

awesome car! Might have to see about a trip to phoenix im only about 2 hours away would love to see this in person!!

[Keith602]

Well now you've gone & done it...I'm on the hunt for one & may soon part ways with the E28.

Yes!! If you do get one and it's anything like your e28, I'm going to have to step my game up!

[uvebeenrobd]

Well now you've gone & done it...I'm on the hunt for one & may soon part ways with the E28.

[Keith602]

Just read the whole build and I love the car. You've brought out the best in the car through some subtle changes as well as the more obvious bits and you've done well to maintain the original style throughout. I think it's proper cool in black with the black accents too.


ps. For reliability with your older ignition have you thought of swapping your points and condenser to the pointless system?

Thanks for the kind words! I have definitely looked into it. There are a few kits out there. I'll likely be doing that at some point soon. Still running the stock generator at the moment, and that will be replaced with a higher amp alternator as well.

[Keith602]

Yes, yes, yes. Take lots of pics of it in this phase, I think it is my favorite style for this car.

Oh dont worry about that haha! I am getting the photography bug again, so I plan on shooting a lot. I should probably find some other subjects though lol

[magnumleigh]

Just read the whole build and I love the car. You've brought out the best in the car through some subtle changes as well as the more obvious bits and you've done well to maintain the original style throughout. I think it's proper cool in black with the black accents too.


ps. For reliability with your older ignition have you thought of swapping your points and condenser to the pointless system?

[Miroteknik]

There are a few more things to worry about other than mounting the engine as I've seen it done, but to be honest, I think im happy with keeping it as close to factory as possible engine/transmission wise. Its really just a cruiser for me. I think if I was planning on making it fit for daily commuting I might get into the swap, but im not aiming for that at the moment. I plan on owning the car for a long time, so who knows what will happen down the road. I still have a decent checklist of things I have planned for it in the near future though.

Yes, yes, yes. Take lots of pics of it in this phase, I think it is my favorite style for this car.

[Keith602]

You can easily exchange the B18 engine for a B2XX (b230ft?) from a 240 series.

in a 240 serie they are mounted in an angle. If you put it straight you could even use your old bellhousing. You only need the oilpan of the b18 and an oilpump of the b20. And you should fabricate (or buy) custom engine mounts.

love the car though, and sorry for my bad English

There are a few more things to worry about other than mounting the engine as I've seen it done, but to be honest, I think im happy with keeping it as close to factory as possible engine/transmission wise. Its really just a cruiser for me. I think if I was planning on making it fit for daily commuting I might get into the swap, but im not aiming for that at the moment. I plan on owning the car for a long time, so who knows what will happen down the road. I still have a decent checklist of things I have planned for it in the near future though.