SLAMMED 140

I found this car on turbobricks...

Apparently this thing has a 4" drop in the front... 

Even though the paint and body is all f*cked up, it still looks good.

Check it out here!

Clean parts 1

The parts are back from getting sand-blasted. I'm getting the bushings pressed out and then the poly bushings will get pressed in.  Then we'll paint them gloss black before the install. All new parts, can't wait.

Here's a detail of the paint ready surface of the lower A-arm.

IPD 1971 Volvo 142E

This exact 140 car sparked my love for these cars. I'm not super into the 70s Grille and GT mirrors but it's still super clean. The earlier grille is way nicer. More info here!

Craigslist: 1989 Volvo 780 Bertone Coupe Parts

My Brother is selling off all the stock parts we removed from our racecar before the buildup. Our car had a bent frame (that's why we raced it and not restored it), but other than the frame, it was in great shape and so are the parts. Check them out! All funds go to the buildup of the 140S.

Sandblasting

My brother is sandblasting all the parts. Just look at the difference, next we'll press out the old bushings, press in the new ones... paint and install. 

hovercraft

The rear suspension was a real pain in the ass to get out. Had to Sawzall the bolts off. 

While the calipers are off, might as well use this two part red caliper paint I've had burning a hole on my self.

Can't wait to get this cleaned up!

This photo was taken before I sawed out the last trailing arm

good times

Old and new front springs on the left, and old and new rear springs on the right. 

Crusty rear end


The underside looks like shit. I'm looking for a brush on undercoat paint... any ideas? 

UPDATE: I picked up some Rust-Oleum undercoat paint, and wow it looks like new. Stay tuned for more pics!