1966 Volvo 122

[Keith602]

Very nice, looking forward to the next incarnation for this car. I have those exact mirrors, you can buy them brand new via Nissan Japan.

Thanks! Thats kinda how Im looking at it. It will have a whole new feel to it. I'd like to get those mirrors asap, but price is holding me back. Hoping to find a less expensive clean used set if possible, but I know that could take some time.

[anth]

Very nice, looking forward to the next incarnation for this car. I have those exact mirrors, you can buy them brand new via Nissan Japan.

[Keith602]

Just trying to do a little updating. I picked up a set of 16x8 Work equip 05s that I will likely be rebuilding. Aiming to end up somewhere around et -5. Tire consideration so far is possibly a Yokohama 175/50/16 which is kind of a weird size but might suit my needs. I dont think I'd be able to run anything shorter. I'm already looking to either raise the car a little bit or shorten the oil pan as it's currently touching the ground with the 185/55/15 test wheel on the passenger side. There is more calculating and decisions to make in that department.

I picked up a 360mm Nardi classic today and now looking into ideas for gauges.




The choice I keep coming back to mostly because of the look is the Stewart Warner deluxe black set. Looks somewhat period correct in my opinion but at the same time updated. They are also very affordable.



Im still on the lookout for a set of fender mirrors. Specifically an old datsun set. They arent cheap so im taking my time hoping for a decent used set to pop up somewhere.





My buddy brought his 122 wagon over to my garage and we are in the beginning stages of a b230 turbo/ T-5 swap. Once his is moving along well, i'll start the same swap in my car. Not trying to go crazy, only looking for about 200hp, and with a solid 5 speed it should make for a much more enjoyable driving experience. Yes, I could do a m41 overdrive but ive always disliked the idea of those. The Phoenix area is a large grid with a big necessity for freeway travel. As of yet, I havent been able to drive the car comfortably.

[Keith602]

Bring that thing to nashville we will get your bolt pattern sorted out.

Too bad it's so far away, I'd appreciate the help

Have you looked into revolution style rims made by schmidt?
They are made in 15x9/8, any pcd, ET -12 to 25...

http://reifenschlag.de/RevolutionDesign.html

I think they would be perfect for what you want.

Those are decent looking wheels! Never heard of them

I'd never got bored of this car sitting on these steelies. Perfection.

Thanks man. If you looked at it everyday you might get bored though haha. I know the steelies dont look bad per say, but im not exactly getting to express any sort of creativity with those or change the look up at all. Not to mention I know of about six amazons with this exact steel wheel, 70's volvo cap combo now.

[Zacne_4]

I'd never got bored of this car sitting on these steelies. Perfection.

[OrangeBlue]

Im now looking into vintage jdm style wheels in 5 lug patterns which is of course not yielding much of a result.

Anyone have an ideas?

Have you looked into revolution style rims made by schmidt?
They are made in 15x9/8, any pcd, ET -12 to 25...

http://reifenschlag.de/RevolutionDesign.html

I think they would be perfect for what you want.

[Paulpooted]

I'm being too picky. Currently, I don't really want mesh and the 4 lug designs I want, do not have a center cap haha. Not really sure how to move forward, so I'll just keep researching options. I'd like to find more info on how I can change the bolt pattern. Couldn't find a shop locally that could do it. Not that there isn't one, I just haven't found them yet.

Bring that thing to nashville we will get your bolt pattern sorted out.


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[Keith602]

Look for some cool old 5 lug long champs or some epsilon mesh maybe... You could always find something 4 lug that has a center cap and have it redrilled.

I'm being too picky. Currently, I don't really want mesh and the 4 lug designs I want, do not have a center cap haha. Not really sure how to move forward, so I'll just keep researching options. I'd like to find more info on how I can change the bolt pattern. Couldn't find a shop locally that could do it. Not that there isn't one, I just haven't found them yet.

[aLaFleur]

Look for some cool old 5 lug long champs or some epsilon mesh maybe... You could always find something 4 lug that has a center cap and have it redrilled.

[Keith602]

why more steelie? was looking forward to some multipeacewheals

This is just a test wheel to get an idea on specs. Not the wheel going on the car.

[Miroteknik]

why more steelie? was looking forward to some multipeacewheals

[Keith602]

Tried on the test wheel. Its a 15x8 -19 and a 25mm spacer with 185/55/15 in the front. Pretty much right where I want it, but the rear had a little too much poke. Still some work to do

[Keith602]

I think the lip and mirrors put it spot on to more of an older "motorsport" look for the car along with those wheels. I would look into changing the bolt pattern. If you have a good machine shop local and can pull the hubs and rotors it shouldnt be hard at all to change them to what you want by redrilling a new pattern and pressing in studs.

^Exactly the way I was going to recommend tackling the lug pattern situation.

Made a bunch of calls around town, nothing panning out. Not sure im going to go that route anyways.

Im now looking into vintage jdm style wheels in 5 lug patterns which is of course not yielding much of a result.

Anyone have an ideas?

[Earl]

^Exactly the way I was going to recommend tackling the lug pattern situation.

[hinrichs]

I think the lip and mirrors put it spot on to more of an older "motorsport" look for the car along with those wheels. I would look into changing the bolt pattern. If you have a good machine shop local and can pull the hubs and rotors it shouldnt be hard at all to change them to what you want by redrilling a new pattern and pressing in studs.