Better to go for it than to just talk about it. It's better than 90 percent of similar builds. What else do you want to know?
Better to go for it than to just talk about it. It's better than 90 percent of similar builds. What else do you want to know?
Toyman01 wrote: In reply to mad_machine: From the add. A complete 1992 Corvette and a complete 1967 Volvo 1800 were the starting point for this professionally constructed custom car. The body panels of the Corvette were modified and/or replaced with the Volvo 1800 body parts to create a vehicle that appears to be a modern looking Volvo 1800, but with all the amenities of a modern vehicle. This car is basically a Corvette that looks very much like a custom Volvo 1800 . It is titled and licensed as a 1992 Corvette. It's not like a '92 Corvette is a rare classic. As for the Volvo, I know where one is sitting now that you could pick up for about 5 bills. It's rusted enough that it would be a good donor for a project like this.
I didn't see the add... wonder how they got the 'glass to sit so well with the metal?
In reply to BlueInGreen44:
I'm definitely in the "kill it with fire" camp, but here you go.
CGLockRacer wrote: Next thing you know someone will be chopping up a P1800ES and a Miata to put them together...with a Ford powertrain even!
They would have to be off their meds to do something like that! When I first saw the tittle of this post, I thought someone might have just stumbled on to my project.
I have been aware of this Vette build, but never found a build thread for it. Anyone have a link? I can't decide if I like it or not and it demonstrates how hard it is to get styling right.
wearymicrobe wrote:Somebody must have spent a bunch of money on one of these and want out for pennies on the dollar. I really like that.
There is someone that brings one of these to a car show all the time around here.
oldeskewltoy wrote:
This one almost went so right but then went so wrong. I think that most of this car's ugliness (apart from those ugly-ass wheels) is in the side window and giant B/C pillar thing. Something is terribly wrong there but it's hard to put my finger on it. I'm not too sure about the '50s-ish rear strakes either. I don't think they belong on this car visually or chronologically.
Had a customer who spent huge dollars on a paint job for one of these:
And then spilled brake fluid on it. Like the idea or not, it was sad
I've seen the Volvette in person. The owner had it at the Carlisle Import & Kit show a few years ago. The workmanship is pretty good and it was definitely a lot of work. He had a build album on display with the car.
I'm sure there's somebody else out there who loves the car enough to buy it... now finding that somebody who happens to have his asking price available may take some time.
The Volvette just doesn't sit right on its wheels. Something bad about the stance.
Duke wrote: The Volvette just doesn't sit right on its wheels. Something bad about the stance.
The fenders need to be cut higher up into the body. The tires are tucked up into the fenders and yet it's not that low on ground clearance.
More pics of the build here:
http://p1800gt.se/build.html
^Now that's doing it right 
GameboyRMH wrote: This one almost went so right but then went so wrong. I think that most of this car's ugliness (apart from those ugly-ass wheels) is in the side window and giant B/C pillar thing. Something is terribly wrong there but it's hard to put my finger on it. I'm not too sure about the '50s-ish rear strakes either. I don't think they belong on this car visually or chronologically.
Yah. The windshield and roof lines are what ruin it for me.
BlueInGreen44 wrote:GameboyRMH wrote: This one almost went so right but then went so wrong. I think that most of this car's ugliness (apart from those ugly-ass wheels) is in the side window and giant B/C pillar thing. Something is terribly wrong there but it's hard to put my finger on it. I'm not too sure about the '50s-ish rear strakes either. I don't think they belong on this car visually or chronologically.
That is definitely the low point. The rest is pretty well done. I sure as hell couldn't do it.
NOHOME wrote:
Those wheels on that car are a sin against humanity.
In reply to Duke:
I think they were going for a modern version of these wheels:
Fix the B pillars and loose the vents behind the rear wheels and it would be fantastic but I would drive it as is. It works for me.
Bearded.Bird wrote:wearymicrobe wrote:There is someone that brings one of these to a car show all the time around here.
IF somebody has a link to the actual build of this car or who sells the glass I would be highly interested.
Ian F wrote: I've seen the Volvette in person. The owner had it at the Carlisle Import & Kit show a few years ago. The workmanship is pretty good and it was definitely a lot of work. He had a build album on display with the car. I'm sure there's somebody else out there who loves the car enough to buy it... now finding that somebody who happens to have his asking price available may take some time.
I prefer this Volvette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFrPjMVhP04
wearymicrobe wrote:Bearded.Bird wrote:IF somebody has a link to the actual build of this car or who sells the glass I would be highly interested.wearymicrobe wrote:There is someone that brings one of these to a car show all the time around here.
isn't it called the "7-8-9" or something like that? because it has stuff from 57, 58, and 59 Chevies...
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