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Member ID: 122dave

Location: Silver Spring, MD

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1968 Volvo 122

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1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
0-600sec
Top Speed-1mph
HP200
Weight2350lbs

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- Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
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Because I was moving the fire wall back I needed to widen the area between the battery box and the brake pedal mounting box. Here is a shot of the battery box after it was moved to the side about 1 1/2". I also set it at an angle, parallel to the hood hinge spring.

Another thing I wanted to do was rework the power brakes. Because I was narrowing the pedal mounting box to make room for the V8 I went ahead and reworked it to take a Ford booster and master cylinder. In this pic you see the new mounting plate set on the narrowed(1 1/2") box. It is set at an angle of about 17 degs.

Here is the power booster and master cylinder set in place. The car will now have 4 circuit brakes and inexpensive Ford parts.

I changed to a '90 Mustang master cylinder. It has a better bore size for my application. So it is three circuit brakes, the front each on their own and one for the rear. The rear line is in front and leads down to a proportioning valve and a residual pressure valve. The old Volvo proportioning valve didn't work (the back brakes would lock up with out even trying)and I couldn't find a replacement so I got this ajustable one from Jegs.

I also had to patch the rust out in the floor.

More floor patches. Ain't a wire welder a great thing.

Here is a view of the front of the engine showing the belts. The A/C compressor belt had to have that idler pully so the belt would clear the steering box.
Page 1--In The beginning
Page 2--First Moves
Page 3--Power Brakes & Battery Box
Page 4--Making Headers
Page 5--Bringing it Together
Page 6--V8 Volvos

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Posted by: democar00

09/16/2008 08:04AM

Dave your project is an inspiration. After reading your pages, I butchered mine up for the 351W I had sitting around.

Posted by: Lina_Inverse

06/11/2006 07:43PM

Amazing! All the cuts and welds were made by you in your house? You are invited to the Caribbean to give me some classes on the V8 proyects..hehehehe!! It looks like you had a lot of fun making this proyect, what is next?

Posted by: chevyrider95

06/07/2006 09:09AM

hey man killer ride, I own a buick with the 215 ci v8 in it..i was wondering what you did to find a four barrel carb to fit it as well as a good lace to look for parts for it..keep up the good work

Posted by: midnightrambler

10/23/2005 11:30PM

hey you lft my buddy a message bout his trunk latch so i fugured i check you out ....hah read your guestbook..... 15-18 mp[g you call shitty i call blessing...think i gt maybe 6 ....you ever watchtheshow pinks? you ever in lowere mainlkand bc gimme a message lets race our vehilcles fo pinks.holy fuck im goonnwd check out ma ride i think yours is sweet

Posted by: revline_boyz

02/27/2005 12:43AM

hey nice ride man, me and my dad were thinkinking of doing a v-6 swap instead of a v-8 because of the same reason, gas mileage. which v-6 would you recommend? which has better gas mileage? which has the best horsepower for its size,gas mileage, and weight? sorry about all the questions, its just im an aspiring master technician and i thought a little more knowledge wouldn't hurt. please write back to me on my page. under revline_volvo or the chalupa.

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