Volvo X (1967 Pro-Touring Amazon) by Iamtheonlyreal1

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Ok here is an announcement.. I have had too many people asking me what is going on, and why I am working on these Early Model Volvo Components, so here it is.. This is the reason for the components I am working on...

As you all know I have moved forward with the front suspension kits, and they

are on the Market now.. The interest has been high, and the interested have

stepped up for purchase. We have a few Major Volvo Parts Dealer's (You may be

Surprised Who) that have picked up the suspension lines. The rear kits will be

available in about the next 30-60 days, I will post info and picks later.

There has been alot of interest in other products that we are working on, and if

the same interest is there, I will put them on the market also. I would also

like to know what else you guys may like to have available.. I am not looking to

do reproduction parts, I am looking for updated parts or features.

Here is what we are working on at this time.

UNIQUE SUSPENSION SOLUTIONS Will Offer...

Front Suspension kit: is done, and on the Market

Rear Suspension kit: will be on the market shortly, and will include 3

variations.

First: A rear Coil over conversion kit, that will bolt to the Volvo Body and

rear end, and it remove the original Coil Springs and shocks.. This kit will

give you more ride dampening control, along with ride height control. It will

also eliminate the typical rear suspension sag.

Second: A complete new Rear End Assembly.. This is a Mod Light Ford 9in rear

end that is a direct bolt in.. It can use the factory coil spring and shocks,

but will give Gear Ratio Options, Traction Options, Brake Options, and be alot

more durable with plenty of parts support.

Third: A bundle of both packages for the best of durability and Adjustability. 

The coil over kit is made to work with both the Original Volvo Rear end and the

New Design rear end we will offer.

CLASSIC AUTO GLASS INNOVATIONS Will Offer....

This company will be offering Flush Mount Windshields and Back Glass's. These

kits will remove the need for the Rubber seal that leaks and causes rust out. 

Plus it gives the car alot cleaner look, with less bulk from the rubber.

SWEDISH SKUNK WERKS Will Offer.... 

This is a new company that is working on new products on several fronts.. 

Swedish Skunk Werks will be offering Restorations and Restored Vehicles for

sale. These vehicles are not Original, they will only be built with the

products stated above and below. We will have two levels of car:

A Resto-Mod version.. This car will appear original in appearance parked or

going down the road. However, it will not be original in

drivetrain/Suspension/Comforts. They will be a General Motors LS Series Based 350 Fuel Injected Horsepower with a Performanced Based and Durable 5-Speed,

and higher fuel economy than the original Volvo Platform.

A Pro-Touring Version.. This car will appear to be a bit different, with some

slight body mod's and clean ups. Flush Mount Glass Kits, A General Motors LS6 Series Engine at 500+ Managable (Daily Driver and Economic)

Horsepower, A performance Based and Durable 5-Speed, the best of the Adjustable Suspension and Large 14 inch brakes all

the way around. They will only come in certain colors with certain badgework. 

They will have some Unique Options in Performance and Comfort, that the

Resto-Mod version will not offer.

SWEDISH SKUNK WERKS is working on these items as we speak..

A working direct bolt in AC/Heat unit.. Swedish Skunk Werks has joined with

Vintage Air to offer a quality package. This unit will be compact and more

efficient than the original add on.. If you are running the original motor, it

will take less effort to operate it.

New Updated Gauges. These guages will now be electronic, but they will be a

direct replacement to the original. The speedo will use a GPS signal, so there

will be no need for calibrations for tires, gears, ect. They will be original

in appearance, but we will also offer some classic Resto-Mod look guages as an

alternative.

Direct Bolt Power Windows.. These kits will eliminate the cable regulators that

the cars currently have, and replace it with a quality power window regulator.

New Interior Panels... We will have direct replacement door panels and other

interior panels.. These will be retro, but they will be updated in materials and

appearance. They will also offer the Power Window option and the standard crank

option. Also working on direct replacment seats with Headrest.

So there is what is in the works, and just like the Suspension Kits and other

products I have done for other vehicles, these products will happen for my

builds.. Now the only thing is, is there enough interest in these products to

set them up for Mass Production? Let me know if you are interested, and do let

me know if there is something out there you would like me to see if we can get

it done..

Thanks

Robert Jackson

DIVERSIFIED AUTO GROUP

Unique Suspension Solutions

Swedish Skunk Werks

Classic Auto Glass Innovations

580-263-0454

Classicautoglassinnovations.com 

7/5/2011

Here are some pictures of the first round of the Rear End works.. It is a very

solid and heavy duty housing, but weighs less than 80 pounds minus the gear

set.. It looks larger, but the actual pumpkin housing is about an inch bigger,

which translates to a 1/2 lower clearance position...

I am still working on the final mounting plates, but this will give you the idea

of the quality that is going into it... It will accept the General motors

Calipers with the Emergency Brake feature with a 11 inch brake rotor...

These rears are also the largeer 31 spline quick change axles, and the gear set

will offer any gear ratio and traction option you could need.

7/17/2011

Here is an update of the rear end mocked up in the Amazon body.. I have some New Design Adjustable Aluminum Rear End Links and Panhard Bar being manufactured for this application, and for a stock arm replacement package. The custom link kit will directly bolt to the body and factory rear end assemblies also, which will help with replacement bushing issues for the factory links. This will also allow for all the possible adjustment I need, and allow this rear end assembly to go in all the models of Amazons and P1800's. This is mock up mountint is with the factory springs and shocks, to show that it is a direct replacement for the factory rear, but we also have a Coil Over Spring Conversion kit to eliminate the original coil springs and shocks. This will allow for better vehicle set up, and will also eliminate the pesky suspension sag these cars are plagued with.

These rear end assemblies will be offered in several packages.. Just the Floater rear end assembly that you can install any 9in ford carrier you may have.. A complete unit with carrier assembly already installed, and with your gear ratio and traction specs. With or with out the Coil over conversion. The links will be offered seperately for people that want to use them with the factory rear ends, but will have to be purchased with the New Design rear end assembly for ease of install.

Along with the gear ratio and traction options, these assemblie have numerous brake options up to 14 inch brakes. The pictures below, show the base level kit with general motor calipers. These calipers do have an emergency brake application, so nothing is lost there.

I am using either a 19x9.5 rear or an 18x9.5 rear.. Not real sure yet... 

Here are some preliminary renditions.. Ben is still working on the rear views, and there will be a couple of tweeks to them...

8/19/2011

Here are some pictures of our New Direct Bolt on Aluminum Rear Trailing Arms. These work with the factory rear end, or our New Design Mod-Light 9in rear end..