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Modern Day P1800
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Re: (Walrus3)
Yeah; looks like it bottomed out going over that metal grate! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/eek.gif" BORDER="0">
Yeah; looks like it bottomed out going over that metal grate! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/eek.gif" BORDER="0">
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Re: Modern Day P1800 (wortuno)
I just repointed the link to the article on our front page. Check out the gallery (link at the bottom of the article) for a few new pics as well.
I just repointed the link to the article on our front page. Check out the gallery (link at the bottom of the article) for a few new pics as well.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Walrus3</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Needs different wheels and more ground clearance for street operation!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>I concur. The large wheels and low ground clearance is too "pimp-my-ride-ish." I think I would prefer a more conventional or traditional set of wheels that would fit the look better and maybe even an inch or two smaller.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Walrus3</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Needs different wheels and more ground clearance for street operation!</TD></TR></TABLE><p>I concur. The large wheels and low ground clearance is too "pimp-my-ride-ish." I think I would prefer a more conventional or traditional set of wheels that would fit the look better and maybe even an inch or two smaller.
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Re: Modern Day P1800 (wortuno)
...I think....yep, yep, I'm in love... <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"><p>-Steve
...I think....yep, yep, I'm in love... <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"><p>-Steve
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>KiotCloudkicker</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>I concur. The large wheels and low ground clearance is too "pimp-my-ride-ish." I think I would prefer a more conventional or traditional set of wheels that would fit the look better and maybe even an inch or two smaller.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>That thing is gorgeous. It could have black steelies and I'd still be in love! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0">
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>KiotCloudkicker</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><p>I concur. The large wheels and low ground clearance is too "pimp-my-ride-ish." I think I would prefer a more conventional or traditional set of wheels that would fit the look better and maybe even an inch or two smaller.</TD></TR></TABLE><p>That thing is gorgeous. It could have black steelies and I'd still be in love! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0">
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Stunning Design
<br>Luv the look...brilliant design..<p>However do you think ..The Front would meet the new European pedestrian rulings.. and would the bumper configurations have to be modified for US..NCAP<br>specs ..as well as the new Federal Guidelines for roof strength..<p>In other words, would the beauty be harmed the regulations..
<br>Luv the look...brilliant design..<p>However do you think ..The Front would meet the new European pedestrian rulings.. and would the bumper configurations have to be modified for US..NCAP<br>specs ..as well as the new Federal Guidelines for roof strength..<p>In other words, would the beauty be harmed the regulations..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>philisophe</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>Luv the look...brilliant design..<p>However do you think ..The Front would meet the new European pedestrian rulings.. and would the bumper configurations have to be modified for US..NCAP<br>specs ..as well as the new Federal Guidelines for roof strength..<p>In other words, would the beauty be harmed the regulations..</TD></TR></TABLE><p>It's going to be a resto... not a new car.<br>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>philisophe</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>Luv the look...brilliant design..<p>However do you think ..The Front would meet the new European pedestrian rulings.. and would the bumper configurations have to be modified for US..NCAP<br>specs ..as well as the new Federal Guidelines for roof strength..<p>In other words, would the beauty be harmed the regulations..</TD></TR></TABLE><p>It's going to be a resto... not a new car.<br>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>...<br>perhaps even the new twin-turbo D5 diesel for something more fitting with the times albeit less classic<br></TD></TR></TABLE><p><br>You have to be absolutly nuts to put a diesel in such gorgeous car! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/zeroforum_graphics/screwy.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>It's really beautifull! <br> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/cool.gif" BORDER="0">
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"><br>...<br>perhaps even the new twin-turbo D5 diesel for something more fitting with the times albeit less classic<br></TD></TR></TABLE><p><br>You have to be absolutly nuts to put a diesel in such gorgeous car! <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/zeroforum_graphics/screwy.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vortexmediagroup.com/images/banghead.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>It's really beautifull! <br> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/cool.gif" BORDER="0">
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Re: Stunning Design (BenES)
It's going to be a resto... not a new car.<p>I gathered from reading the article it was going to be a limited<br>production takeoff on an earlier series Volvo..regardless.... its a beautiful<br>"resto"<p>
It's going to be a resto... not a new car.<p>I gathered from reading the article it was going to be a limited<br>production takeoff on an earlier series Volvo..regardless.... its a beautiful<br>"resto"<p>
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My feeling is you can run the tires to maximum wheel well size! However, turning radius can be compromised some. Definitely smaller wheel size would enhance the turning radius. If you live in LA, Munich, Dubai, or Toronto to name but a few cities it would not be a real problem.<p>Put in an extra paragraph explaining tire sizing in the owners manual and leave it up to the customer - the tire warranty would take care of those that push the limit soon enough.
My feeling is you can run the tires to maximum wheel well size! However, turning radius can be compromised some. Definitely smaller wheel size would enhance the turning radius. If you live in LA, Munich, Dubai, or Toronto to name but a few cities it would not be a real problem.<p>Put in an extra paragraph explaining tire sizing in the owners manual and leave it up to the customer - the tire warranty would take care of those that push the limit soon enough.
Re: Modern Day P1800 (wortuno)
Well, I want to start off saying I *thought* I was a member here, so I apologize for the post count, but I have had my '66 P1800S since mid 99. Then an S60T5 for a bit. I parked the P at my bodyshop and have not done anything for 7 years after an "incident". It is back at square one, and I had been waiting for inspiration. This car concept did it for me.<p>Sure there are issues like the length, height, weel tubs, and the impossibly thin bumpers, but on the plus I see so many shades of the Zagato DB4s. I truly believe the car needs the same vents like the Astons had to break up that long span between wheelarch and door. Also the fins should rise a little, and maybe even round over with a spoiler like a Porsche 959 for a "sport model". Even sidepipes are a questionmark for me. Many thoughts running through my head. The headlight buckets are not doing it for me. I think the length feels a little too SLR.<p><IMG SRC="http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/997GT3212.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by TestShoot at 4:37 AM 5-13-2009</i>
Well, I want to start off saying I *thought* I was a member here, so I apologize for the post count, but I have had my '66 P1800S since mid 99. Then an S60T5 for a bit. I parked the P at my bodyshop and have not done anything for 7 years after an "incident". It is back at square one, and I had been waiting for inspiration. This car concept did it for me.<p>Sure there are issues like the length, height, weel tubs, and the impossibly thin bumpers, but on the plus I see so many shades of the Zagato DB4s. I truly believe the car needs the same vents like the Astons had to break up that long span between wheelarch and door. Also the fins should rise a little, and maybe even round over with a spoiler like a Porsche 959 for a "sport model". Even sidepipes are a questionmark for me. Many thoughts running through my head. The headlight buckets are not doing it for me. I think the length feels a little too SLR.<p><IMG SRC="http://www.autocult.com.au/img/gallery/997GT3212.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><BR><BR>
<i>Modified by TestShoot at 4:37 AM 5-13-2009</i>
Re: Modern Day P1800 (TestShoot)
Welcome to Swedespeed, Tim.<p>Any "Modern Day P1800" should avoid "tastelessness"...<p><A HREF="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/STWvXMUNfoI/AAAAAAABars/MurEiKpw8vM/s400/Volvo-P1800-21.JPG" TARGET="_blank">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXy...1.JPG</A><p>...and T-bird hood scoops...<p><A HREF="http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/p-1800-2.jpg" TARGET="_blank">http://images.cardomain.com/si...2.jpg</A><p>Below are links to a brazillion 1800 pics including stock, concept, proto's, etc.<p>Don't forget the SS Photography Forum...<p><A HREF="http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeroforum?id=98" TARGET="_blank">http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeroforum?id=98</A><p>George Dill<p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com</A>/<p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com/cust/cust.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com/cust/cust.htm</A><p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com/prototypes/prot.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com/prototypes/prot.htm</A><p>
Welcome to Swedespeed, Tim.<p>Any "Modern Day P1800" should avoid "tastelessness"...<p><A HREF="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/STWvXMUNfoI/AAAAAAABars/MurEiKpw8vM/s400/Volvo-P1800-21.JPG" TARGET="_blank">http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXy...1.JPG</A><p>...and T-bird hood scoops...<p><A HREF="http://images.cardomain.com/sites/cardomain/features/john/p-1800-2.jpg" TARGET="_blank">http://images.cardomain.com/si...2.jpg</A><p>Below are links to a brazillion 1800 pics including stock, concept, proto's, etc.<p>Don't forget the SS Photography Forum...<p><A HREF="http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeroforum?id=98" TARGET="_blank">http://forums.swedespeed.com/zeroforum?id=98</A><p>George Dill<p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com</A>/<p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com/cust/cust.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com/cust/cust.htm</A><p><A HREF="http://volvo1800pictures.com/prototypes/prot.htm" TARGET="_blank">http://volvo1800pictures.com/prototypes/prot.htm</A><p>
Re: Modern Day P1800 (gdill2)
Well you can't discount the P1800 in the year 3000! (edit: Irv's will still be running!)<p>@George, thanks, I have been trawling those boards/sites for a good 11 years or so and finally sent in my chasis number to the registry.<p><A HREF="http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=000231ql2.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8185/000231ql2.jpg" BORDER="0"></A><br><IMG SRC="http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/FrameGrabs/2ACV07/Grabs/pic00051.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/FrameGrabs/2ACV07/Grabs/pic00123.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Futurama</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sales Person: "Nothing makes you feel more like a man than a Thundercougarfalconbird. So how much were you thinking of spending on this Thundercougarfalconbird?"<br>Fry: "Sorry, I'm not here to buy."<br>Sales Person: "I understand and it's wonderful that you don't care whether anyone questions your sexual orientation."<br>Fry: "I care! I care plenty! I just dunno how to make them stop!"<br>Sales Person: "One word: Thundercougarfalconbird."</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well you can't discount the P1800 in the year 3000! (edit: Irv's will still be running!)<p>@George, thanks, I have been trawling those boards/sites for a good 11 years or so and finally sent in my chasis number to the registry.<p><A HREF="http://img48.imageshack.us/my.php?image=000231ql2.jpg" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8185/000231ql2.jpg" BORDER="0"></A><br><IMG SRC="http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/FrameGrabs/2ACV07/Grabs/pic00051.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/FrameGrabs/2ACV07/Grabs/pic00123.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD><i>Quote, originally posted by <b>Futurama</b> »</i></TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sales Person: "Nothing makes you feel more like a man than a Thundercougarfalconbird. So how much were you thinking of spending on this Thundercougarfalconbird?"<br>Fry: "Sorry, I'm not here to buy."<br>Sales Person: "I understand and it's wonderful that you don't care whether anyone questions your sexual orientation."<br>Fry: "I care! I care plenty! I just dunno how to make them stop!"<br>Sales Person: "One word: Thundercougarfalconbird."</TD></TR></TABLE>
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