1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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and there is no turning, back full steam ahead boys. that is going to be so cool.
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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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Motor swaps are fun, I hope my next one is a turbo :)
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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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i took it to the car wash today..
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that looks like plenty of room for a 400 cubic inch small block :) with a couple turbos if you get creative. either way, nice to see ya tinkering again rats!
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built me some motor mounts, since the B23FT has much different mounts custom ones had to be built..
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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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uhh you think that's going to hold? You didn't even get it welded completely through.
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the pics actually are very deceiving.. i actually got very good penetration in my welds, so yes i do trust them to hold in my motor.

anyways i clearanced the passenger side frame rail to clear the turbo. im happy with how it turned out.
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alot more progress has been made.. and alot of crucial decisions have been made about how this car will look in the end..

BUT you all get to wait cuz im taking this build and putting it under wraps. all you fellas get is teaser pics till i feel necessary. :laughing: :ninja: :cool:
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Re: 1973 Volvo 142 coupe

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dick :) you commin down this weekend
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