some news from sweden

yap, the springs are installed
the springs comes from http://www.johnrspring.com/
nice price and fits great.

now is the drivetrain job done.
the next weeks i will install silver volvo seats.
the seats comes out of a 965 station wagon from 1996.
it will be the first Pontiac Grand Safari with SIPS bags

lowlow
i live in Möklinta, 6mil till Västerås

greets
Klaus

 

That's TBI not a CCC

 

thats right ross, it´s a TBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Zlkz-NfPo&feature=share&list=UUz0gxqLg3owccTgtqnBQLoA

 

ok, the engine swap it´s done and ready.
with pontiac 400cui engine 25 liters /100km
with chevy 350tbi engine 12 liters / 100km
The car is much better to drive now, not a race car but fresher
1400rpm with 60 miles per hour
the last days was suspension time


the springs on the right side are Moog 7268 Dodge Truck springs
the car comes down nearly 2"
balljoints and bushings only from Moog


why moog ? all the other brands are happy chassis parts and nothing for me
bushing and shaft kit


and the result


i think the bonsai looks ok

 

nice stance!!

Thanks for the leaf spring site!

 

It looks great, forneby!

 

Fornby , thats lookin sweet job well done

 

now its time for some interior work
i hate this old original bench, also i need cool and comfortable seats.
the reason: Volvo 965 II from 1996


the rear bench was a lot of work, but is ready 1

the front bucket seats are little easier to install, but also a lot of thinking, i have now SIPS

its a great feeling

 

Those Volvo seats look right at home. Here in the states a lot of large GM car owners swap in the seats from a 90s-00s Pontiac Bonneville.

 

thanks
Volvo and Recaro build the best car seats.
and i will build the first B-body with SIPS

 

Awesome!! I thought you had a stroke or something when i read about the seat swap, but it looks great!

For the suspension part, i think you could save a lot of money by doing as i do.. Cut the spring in two so you wont need to buy more than one
Jokes aside, your car looks really classy, thanks for sharing!

 

Showing my ignorance here.....what does SIPS mean???:confused:

 

Side Impact something or another air bag?

 

Protection?

 

That is a good looking Pontiac. I appreciate your efforts to reduce the fuel consumption. All of the 70s cars, especially the wagons were known to suck up the fuel. As quoted below, K & N air filter and tire pressure make a big difference. Also, since you worked on your front suspension, make sure that you get a serious front end alignment. That is another area that can affect your mileage and of course, your tires.

All the best,
Dale
Cleveland OH