*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

[adam.nonis]

*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

I’ll stick around. As long as it’s not frowned upon. Some groups can get sensi-poo around their favorite brands. That’s all. I’m not going anywhere

[Mike36]

Keep posing as an e30 and keep posting!

[Staszek]

It's still an E30 chassis, and dash, I say post as long as you want. Even if it wasn't, its a cool ass project, keep going!

[oekundar]

I'm with everyone else...keep on keepin on!

[LowR3V'in]

Even if it's not a bmw it's still a bad ass build.
very inspiring.
pls keep posting .

[adam.nonis]

*!Build of the year candidate!* Strange PNW Build: E30+Volvo

Might not be the most popular choice, but I’m thinking of using Alodine 1201 to “color” the block/head and some other misc aluminum parts. Alodine is a conversion coating for aluminum that is used in the aircraft industry. It’s sort of like anodizing in that it converts the surface of the aluminum to resist corrosion. I want sort of a vintage aircraft look to the engine and I think a combo of alodine, gloss black, texture black and maybe some gold or copper accents will be a good look.

This is what alodine looks like. Usually parts are soaked in it, and I’d probably need to use a spray bottle and spray the main setup. I guess even if I don’t like the result, it’s a perfect surface to paint at that point.

[parkerbink]

Please keep posting I love this thread!

Tha alodine looks cool!

[adam.nonis]

Please keep posting I love this thread!

Tha alodine looks cool!

I’m staying here. I just wanted confirmation it was ok with everyone.

Dash transition base is out.



I’ll have to mess with it later in the week. I have a same-day down & back to San Diego for work tomorrow.

Also figured out why my parking lights wouldn’t come on this morning. Not exactly sure why it happened though.

[adam.nonis]

This should be easier to weld to than that MDF.

[jhaurimn]

Holy....moly....

When I have the time, I'm going back through this whole thread. But what I have seen so far has been AMAZING.

[adam.nonis]

Made a little part while I was waiting on other stuff to get completed. An adapter to run an external oil cooler (Yes, yes, I know those are flare, NOT AN fittings, they’re just there for visual representation).



I think I can adapt to the OE E30 oil cooler with some M22-10 AN adapters.

[adam.nonis]

RWD 5 pot bellhousing acquired. Not an easy Pick N Pull part to grab.

[Metallated]

Good stuff with the bell housing Adam! I'm looking forward to seeing this mated to the 260 :up:

[adam.nonis]

Dash fiberglass with a rough trim.

[slum dog]

This is one of my Favorite builds, your fabrication skills Truly inspire me. Every time I make, modify something I think Adam's Volvo.
Because we don't post, doesn't mean we not watching your progress!!! or waiting eagerly for updates, glad you staying.

Great Stuff Adam.