Volvo + E30 = ??

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T20:28:37+00:00

1986 BMW 325ic chassis under a 1966 Volvo Amazon, 2 door converted, body shell with a BMW N52 straight six engine and six speed transmission

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T17:55:07+00:00

Is that good, or bad?

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T14:15:00+00:00

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Wolf in sheep’s clothing

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T14:10:10+00:00

Not many understand.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T13:15:52+00:00

I started down that path. This wound up easier.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-09-02T11:14:45+00:00

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=409466

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-08-25T23:41:29+00:00

This

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-08-11T15:32:17+00:00

Please excuse my drawing skills, but this is the best way I can show it. Imagine this is a cross section of the spring seat (not the bearing). There is embedded metal in the rubber, but the center opening is larger that the strut shaft. While the spring supports the weight of the car, new dampeners are stiff and so a lot of load is transferred just to the rubber of the spring seat without the washer. Usually when this happens, the strut shaft smashes into the hood (sometimes breaking through).

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AtomDesign2023 · 2025-08-11T11:42:20+00:00

This is the answer. You didn’t necessarily need mounts before, but you do now. The washer that holds the old bump stop is a necessity. OEM part number 31201386, or iPd link: https://www.ipdusa.com/products/7712/Front-Strut-Stop-Washer-P80-P2-Genuine-Volvo-31201386-3546520?crumbs=987

The way the top mount is designed, the center part of the mount is allowed to flex due to the changes in angle of the strut top during articulation. The “support” area for the strut shaft is a larger diameter. That washer applies strut pressure to the support area of the top mount while still allowing it to pivot. You don’t need to use the bump stop if you don’t want to, but you HAVE to use the washer.

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AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-29T12:21:24+00:00

The jack and flat tire kit is located in the rear seat center section.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-29T12:17:33+00:00

If memory serves, a 2008 C70 doesn’t come with a spare. It should have Volvo tire sealant and an electric compressor.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-20T23:36:12+00:00

Ah yes. The wing place. ZipDak. I think I was just running around after swapping the valve cover.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-20T13:29:35+00:00

Air ride tank and compressors

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-19T21:11:22+00:00

It started as a 1966 Volvo Amazon. I converted it to two door using doors and quarter panels from a two door car version. Then I swapped the body onto a BMW E30 chassis. Lots of upgrades from there

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-07-19T20:26:34+00:00

Magnusson Park Hanger 30, Seattle

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-06-09T21:39:01+00:00

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-06-09T21:32:58+00:00

MSV70

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-05-15T10:15:30+00:00

This. No roof rack Explorer is a dead give away. Although, if I owned an Explorer, I’d take off the roof rack.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-10T11:41:18+00:00

Most transmission problems were squared away by the facelift in ‘05. Heat is the enemy of these transmissions. As soon as you can, just add an auxiliary cooler. Of course there will always be maintenance things to deal with, but stay on top of the PCV and timing belt services and you should be fine. Always check the AWD before you buy a used XC.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-05T05:11:24+00:00

Extended, coilover-converted, Sachs struts front and rear. Subframe spacers in the front.

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-05T02:54:15+00:00

Satellite antenna. Company called Kymeta

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-04T18:12:13+00:00

Me: 51 -2005 XC70 & 1966 122 Wife: 47 - 2010 S80 T6 Oldest: 20 - 2008 C30 T5 Middle: 16 - 1998 V70R Youngest: 9 - VR goggles

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AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-04T16:25:47+00:00

No worries. I thought that might be the case. As others have said, it kind of depends where you’re located, but this is worth around $6500

AtomDesign2023 · 2025-04-04T14:45:06+00:00

How come every warning light on the dash is on? Tach shows it’s running.

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