volvo restoration project 045 (800x600)
pv jeep engine bay before restoring
Date: 10/07/06
pv jeep engine bay before restoring
volvo restoration project 102 (800x600)
pv jeep engine bay after restoring
Date: 10/31/06
pv jeep engine bay after restoring
volvo-restoration 021 (800x600)
back view of axle and springs
Date: 09/24/06
back view of axle and springs
volvo-restoration 025 (800x600)
after putting right and rebuilding
Date: 10/01/06
after putting right and rebuilding
volvo-restoration 072 (800x600)
dont get excited at these motor-varmer taps
Date: 10/18/06
dont get excited at these motor-varmer taps
volvo restoration project 060 (800x600)
woodwork renewedon baulkhead
Date: 10/07/06
woodwork renewedon baulkhead
volvo restoration project 009 (800x600)
rear chassis covered in rust and dirt
Date: 09/24/06
rear chassis covered in rust and dirt
volvo-restoration 041 (800x600)
after a bit off cleaning etc
Date: 10/07/06
after a bit off cleaning etc
volvo restoration project 102 (800x600)
another veiw of engine bay
Date: 10/31/06
another veiw of engine bay
volvo restoration project 010 (800x600)
another baulkhead shot
Date: 09/24/06
another baulkhead shot
volvo restoration project 153 (800x600)
just about complete. dash has home made data plates, but i will source originals in time.
Date: 01/20/07
just about complete. dash has home made data plates, but i will source originals in time.
volvo-restoration 029 (800x600)
springs cleaned, undercoat twice,painted once and then a coat of lubricant
Date: 10/01/06
springs cleaned, undercoat twice,painted once and then a coat of lubricant
volvo-restoration 030 (800x600)
more cleaning and painting
Date: 10/01/06
more cleaning and painting
volvo-restoration 066 (800x600)
it never ends this painting
Date: 10/18/06
it never ends this painting
volvo restoration project 150 (800x600)
maybe a better shot of tub
Date: 01/20/07
maybe a better shot of tub
volvo restoration project 104 (800x600)
nice and clean engine bay
Date: 10/31/06
nice and clean engine bay
volvo-restoration 096 (800x600)
after a coat of cleaning and paint
Date: 12/03/06
after a coat of cleaning and paint
volvo restoration project 202 (800x600) (800x600)
ok its german but it works, may swop for swedish later
Date: 03/21/07
ok its german but it works, may swop for swedish later
volvo restoration project 179 (800x600)
something for the entertainment of the police till i get a bofors
Date: 02/14/07
something for the entertainment of the police till i get a bofors
9 (800x600)
this is not very detailed but just an idea of the construction of a winterized top for a pv jeep.
Date: 04/20/04
this is not very detailed but just an idea of the construction of a winterized top for a pv jeep.
8 (600x800)
cut out window , the sheet steel is 3.5 to give impression of armour plate
Date: 03/08/04
cut out window , the sheet steel is 3.5 to give impression of armour plate
2 (800x600)
frame made of 65 x 50 box section welded
Date: 04/18/04
frame made of 65 x 50 box section welded
5 (800x600)
all the sections are then bolted to the frameand primed.
Date: 04/23/04
all the sections are then bolted to the frameand primed.
14 (800x600)
the frame drops in to the roll bar slots at the vehicle side and are secure with a pin
Date: 05/02/04
the frame drops in to the roll bar slots at the vehicle side and are secure with a pin
15 (800x600)
frane is made of 30 mm steel steam tube which has a wall gauge of 3 mm
Date: 05/02/04
frane is made of 30 mm steel steam tube which has a wall gauge of 3 mm
16 (800x600)
view showing showing detail of frame
Date: 05/02/04
view showing showing detail of frame
17 (800x600)
fixings were done without the need to drill any holes that were not there before
Date: 05/02/04
fixings were done without the need to drill any holes that were not there before
19 (800x600)
tapped for bolts, the top now can be lifted off in two sections if it gets a bit warm
Date: 05/02/04
tapped for bolts, the top now can be lifted off in two sections if it gets a bit warm
20 (800x600)
not a complicated construction but very strong and is as good as a roll bar.
Date: 05/02/04
not a complicated construction but very strong and is as good as a roll bar.
29 (800x600)
shows places where turn buckles were used
Date: 09/28/07
shows places where turn buckles were used
34 (600x800)
door construction was copied from willis jeep
Date: 09/28/07
door construction was copied from willis jeep
36 (600x800)
framework is made of 10 mm steel bar
Date: 09/28/07
framework is made of 10 mm steel bar
mirror 005 (600x800)
mirror was copied of my valp so it can be moved when you open door and then springs back when you shut the door. this top is a mk 2, the original idea was by jonas's mk 1
Date: 09/11/09
mirror was copied of my valp so it can be moved when you open door and then springs back when you shut the door. this top is a mk 2, the original idea was by jonas's mk 1