Our sole focus is to provide high quality period correct performance modification and restoration. The items shown here are those available for customer projects and - sorry - are not available for retail sales.
Chromoly Flywheels
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It doesn't add power. It reduces inertia. What?
If you don't know why someone would want a lighter-than-stock flywheel, google it. We'd be happy to discuss it, but this isn't the time nor place. We use these on lots of build levels, including otherwise stock spec engines. Stock flywheels tip the scales at 22+lbs, while these chromoly pieces range between 9 and 12lbs. Available in 6 or 8 bolt configurations and are compatible with oem clutches. |
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EARLY 445 Tail Light Lenses
The "later" style tail light parts are available, and relatively easy to retrofit into an earlier 445. But if you're one of the very few good people who own a Duett that predates those later lamps, you might like these.
Note that they're not concourse quality. These are solid driver level pieces that look just fine from a few feet away. One of the lenses in the pic to the left is an NOS piece; the other is one of our reproductions.
We sold these until we ran out. We'll likely cast another batch at some point, but demand - and thus, inclination - is low.
Note that they're not concourse quality. These are solid driver level pieces that look just fine from a few feet away. One of the lenses in the pic to the left is an NOS piece; the other is one of our reproductions.
We sold these until we ran out. We'll likely cast another batch at some point, but demand - and thus, inclination - is low.
Mangoletsi DCOE Intake Manifold:
DCOE carbs are the ideal blend of sexiness plus function. But ya gotta have a way to fit them onto your engine. The Mangoletsi intake manifold is longer than some of the other aftermarket manifolds (which is good for fuel atomization and flow) yet shorter than others (which is good for clearing the inner fender on 120 and 1800 series cars).
'Standard' form manifolds do well with most engine formats, and for more obnoxious engines, ported versions are available.
Lots of linkage options - rods and levers vs cable, etc.
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Similar to the 'Aux Air Valve block off plates' shown below, this plate is smaller, and fits those B series heads that originally had a provision for a factory oil cooler. Lots of those heads have their original steel plate in place, which renders our piece functionally useless yet still aesthetically superior.
Of course, if your plate is absent, this is the fix. Adds bling. |
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Okay, not exactly new - but new to us. Variations of these have been on (and off) the market for years. Sometimes they're lauded for improving cooling (seems unlikely). Sometimes we're told that they muffle valvetrain noise (we can't tell, but our engines are noisy anyway). Sometimes there are whispers and rumors about copyright issues due to the letters cast into the top (we'll let you know). We like them and we use them. If you like them, you can use them too. Pretty simple. Fits all B18 and B20 engines. |
Aux Air Valve block plates
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If we're converting a Djet head to run carbs, there's no longer any need for the Aux Air Valve nor Temp Sender II. You can leave them in place, or you can sell them to someone who still runs Djet. Then you can buy these and you'll still have lots of $$ left over. Includes blank plate for AAV, hardware and plug as shown. Plate on the left is as received and super cool for that 'manufactured patina' look that's popular among the vinyl wrap crowd; can be polished as shown on the right.
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Injector Plug Retainers
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Also for Djet heads that have been converted to carbs. People have been plugging injector holes with 7/8" expansion plugs for decades, and those plugs usually stay in place without any issue. But if one pops out, you have a serious vacuum leak that has to be addressed immediately.
These stainless steel plates ensure that the expansion plugs can't escape. Sold with mounting hardware. Of course, we install the plugs first. All injection heads that we convert to carbs get these lovelies as part of the deal. |
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Cog Pulleys -- CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
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V belts are fine for just about everyone. You probably don't need these. Running a cog belt system allows you to use far less belt tension than with a standard V belt, and this reduces wear on alternator and water pump bearings. That's not really significant on a stock application, but if you've increased your alternator output so that it can keep up with aux lighting or other electrical consumers you may find that the belt tension required is more than what you want your water pump and alternator to endure. Also great for Wow Factor.
Generator pulley fits OE Bosch alternator with minor adjustment. Also fits the 100amp Denso alternators typically found on 7/900 series Volvos. Sold with 2 belts; replacement belts are common and available at any auto parts store. We haven't been able to get these for a couple years, but we're still bugging the manufacturer. Stay tuned. 
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1957 Volvo 444
If you want one of these that's stock, or can be returned to stock, this isn't it. This is a substantially modified old Volvo.
Purchased in 1996 with the dream of participating in La Carrera Panamericana, this 444 became my daily driver and remained a daily driver through a number of changes and modifications that bring us to the present day.
For more details on the build, have a look here:
http://swedishrelics.blogspot.com/
Paint is mostly faded, with shiny areas in places that the car has been bumped. Driver's door, front section, trunk lid are all pretty shiny. The rest is not. I have chosen to not paint the car so that the buyer may fully inspect it as it sits without worrying about what I'm hiding. I'm not hiding anything and you're welcome to inspect the car as thoroughly as you wish.
The outside of the car looks like this:
Purchased in 1996 with the dream of participating in La Carrera Panamericana, this 444 became my daily driver and remained a daily driver through a number of changes and modifications that bring us to the present day.
For more details on the build, have a look here:
http://swedishrelics.blogspot.com/
Paint is mostly faded, with shiny areas in places that the car has been bumped. Driver's door, front section, trunk lid are all pretty shiny. The rest is not. I have chosen to not paint the car so that the buyer may fully inspect it as it sits without worrying about what I'm hiding. I'm not hiding anything and you're welcome to inspect the car as thoroughly as you wish.
The outside of the car looks like this:
Interior: oem reproduction installed in 2010. Headliner and rear shelf show water damage (the rear window seal used to leak). Seats, door panels excellent. Floor covering is generic diamond plate pattern rubber mat.
Engine: highly modified B18. B18 head has been ported and fitted with B20 valves, hardened seats and stiffer than original single wound springs and aluminum retainers. This engine revs easily to 7K. Forged pistons, approximately .060" over, H beam rods, balanced crank, 12lb chromoly flywheel, baffled oil pan, Schneider 274 cam. SU carbs, dual outlet exhaust manifold, 2.5" exhaust. This is one of the quickest pump gas compatible B18 engines you'll find.
M41 transmission from 1975 240. Works perfectly.
55amp Bosch alternator and adjustable charging regulator. Later model (740 or something) permag starter.
Rear axle: 1973 Volvo 142. 4.10 open diff, rebuilt calipers. Rear suspension is original configuration, fitted with Lesjofors sport springs and Bilstein shocks. This car does not have a parking brake.
Front crossmember/suspension/brakes/steering: 1973 Volvo 142, 450# front springs, ipd front sway bar. Steering is light and precise.
Front calipers were new, not rebuilt, when installed approximately 10K miles ago, Wilwood dual master cylinder is split front/rear with adjustable proportioning valve. Stainless flex lines. Note that the brakes are not power assist. They'll absolutely stop the car, but you gotta use more leg muscle than with whatever car you're driving now.
Urethane bushings throughought, Bilstein shocks front and rear
17 gallon fuel cell is not certified for competition. But it holds a lot of fuel, which is pretty handy for road trips.
Wheels are stock steel 5x108, secured with 2" Kaplhenke Racing wheel studs. 185 65 standard issue tires. Will include 6 spoke Naiad wheels (V70XC) and 205 60 15s as shown in photo above.
Very rare dealer installed popout rear side windows.
Cibie H4 headlamps with City Lights, wired through Bosch relays and tucked behind steel stone guards.
Cibie Tango fog lamps, wired through Bosch relay, on 3 position switch. Switch Up = always on; Switch Middle = always off; Switch Down = on with low beams.
The car is wired for another set of aux lamps - switch, wiring, relay - and it has mounting brackets in place, but you'll have to add your own lights.
You can run all or none of the forward lights an any combination you like.
3rd brake light: Cibie Tango fog with red reflector.
Reverse light: Cibie Tango fog. Operates when reverse is selected, with override switch on dash panel. So you can annoy tailgaters if you want.
4 way flashers, alarm siren.
Period "Fixlight" B pillar turn signals.
Aftermarket heater/defrost, momentary high beam flash, air horns, windshield squirters.
Pedal box from Volvo 122 to facilitate moving the brake master cylinder up high on the firewall and away from gravel or other road debris. Clutch uses a Wilwood master cylinder, stainless flex line and stock slave cylinder, also to get the clutch linkage mechanism up and away from road debris..
Stock speedometer is fairly accurate, but odometer is off by approximately 15%. Car is fitted with a TerraTrip 303+, Version 4 with sensors to each front wheel. Easily recalibrated should you fit different sized tires. Original temp and fuel gauges work well; original oil pressure and ammeter have been disabled but were working when brought out of service. Oil pressure gauge, Voltmeter and digital O2 monitor connected to 3 wire Bosch Oxygen sensor. Warning lights include Oil, Amp, Reverse lamp, cooling fan and spot light indicators.
Original hood hinges have been removed to accommodate oversized radiator. Original trunk hinges have been removed. Hood and trunk are lockable and easily removed for service.
For this car to be completed for LCP would require seats, a cage, a fire system and appropriate safety equipment (window nets, HANS, that kind of stuff).
This is a VERY FUN old Volvo. Gets lots of attention and happily cruises at 85. It would probably happily cruise at higher speeds, but I haven't really done that. It's not at all finicky and is easy to drive in regular traffic.
All listed modifications have fewer than 10,000 miles' regular street use. The engine is about half that.
$20K or nearest offer.
M41 transmission from 1975 240. Works perfectly.
55amp Bosch alternator and adjustable charging regulator. Later model (740 or something) permag starter.
Rear axle: 1973 Volvo 142. 4.10 open diff, rebuilt calipers. Rear suspension is original configuration, fitted with Lesjofors sport springs and Bilstein shocks. This car does not have a parking brake.
Front crossmember/suspension/brakes/steering: 1973 Volvo 142, 450# front springs, ipd front sway bar. Steering is light and precise.
Front calipers were new, not rebuilt, when installed approximately 10K miles ago, Wilwood dual master cylinder is split front/rear with adjustable proportioning valve. Stainless flex lines. Note that the brakes are not power assist. They'll absolutely stop the car, but you gotta use more leg muscle than with whatever car you're driving now.
Urethane bushings throughought, Bilstein shocks front and rear
17 gallon fuel cell is not certified for competition. But it holds a lot of fuel, which is pretty handy for road trips.
Wheels are stock steel 5x108, secured with 2" Kaplhenke Racing wheel studs. 185 65 standard issue tires. Will include 6 spoke Naiad wheels (V70XC) and 205 60 15s as shown in photo above.
Very rare dealer installed popout rear side windows.
Cibie H4 headlamps with City Lights, wired through Bosch relays and tucked behind steel stone guards.
Cibie Tango fog lamps, wired through Bosch relay, on 3 position switch. Switch Up = always on; Switch Middle = always off; Switch Down = on with low beams.
The car is wired for another set of aux lamps - switch, wiring, relay - and it has mounting brackets in place, but you'll have to add your own lights.
You can run all or none of the forward lights an any combination you like.
3rd brake light: Cibie Tango fog with red reflector.
Reverse light: Cibie Tango fog. Operates when reverse is selected, with override switch on dash panel. So you can annoy tailgaters if you want.
4 way flashers, alarm siren.
Period "Fixlight" B pillar turn signals.
Aftermarket heater/defrost, momentary high beam flash, air horns, windshield squirters.
Pedal box from Volvo 122 to facilitate moving the brake master cylinder up high on the firewall and away from gravel or other road debris. Clutch uses a Wilwood master cylinder, stainless flex line and stock slave cylinder, also to get the clutch linkage mechanism up and away from road debris..
Stock speedometer is fairly accurate, but odometer is off by approximately 15%. Car is fitted with a TerraTrip 303+, Version 4 with sensors to each front wheel. Easily recalibrated should you fit different sized tires. Original temp and fuel gauges work well; original oil pressure and ammeter have been disabled but were working when brought out of service. Oil pressure gauge, Voltmeter and digital O2 monitor connected to 3 wire Bosch Oxygen sensor. Warning lights include Oil, Amp, Reverse lamp, cooling fan and spot light indicators.
Original hood hinges have been removed to accommodate oversized radiator. Original trunk hinges have been removed. Hood and trunk are lockable and easily removed for service.
For this car to be completed for LCP would require seats, a cage, a fire system and appropriate safety equipment (window nets, HANS, that kind of stuff).
This is a VERY FUN old Volvo. Gets lots of attention and happily cruises at 85. It would probably happily cruise at higher speeds, but I haven't really done that. It's not at all finicky and is easy to drive in regular traffic.
All listed modifications have fewer than 10,000 miles' regular street use. The engine is about half that.
$20K or nearest offer.
