New Upgraded Crossmember/Suspension Kit (P1800/Amazon)

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Post by **Iamtheonlyreal1** » 09 May 2011, 18:54

I have a custom P1800 build (Project Changling) and I have developed a Bolt in Crossmember/Suspenion kit that others have asked me to duplicate and mass produce. I am working on this project and would really appreciate some feed back as to what Volvo Owners would like to have offered..

Right now, these are the features and options

Non Power Rack and Pinion Steering (LHD and RHD)
Power Rack and Pinion Steering (LHD and RHD)

Adjustable Coil Overs (Ride Height and Ride Dampening Adjustment)
Tubular Control Arms
Ford 9 Inch Brakes (With brake upgrade options from 11 inch Rotors up to 13 inch rotor (Drilled/Slotted) with 6 Piston Alloy Calipers)
Wheel Bolt Patters from the Early 5x4.5 to the later 5x108mm (With and Options 5x4.75 option for custom rear end cars)

Motor mounts for the Standard B18 Volvo engine (With upgrades for a later Volvo Drivetrain Transplant, and General Motors LS1 V8)

This is a direct bolt in kit.. Everything hooks up directly to your car, including factory steering column connections, factory and aftermarket Sway Bar Connections, Motor mounts, Brake lines, ect.. With the removal of the steering box and other steering hardware, along with the less bulky crossmember, it allows for alot of engine and performance options.

I really would appreciate any feedback as too options the Volvo Owners would like to have on their Amazon/P1800.. I have been asked to offer this kit, and I want to make sure it is done right.. There arent too many aftermarket products available for these cars, so lets get it right the first time, and make them stand with the rest. Below are a couple of links to the Project Changling build and the Crossmember/Suspension feedback thread.. Please feel free to make comments or suggestion, there are alot of pictures and information.

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... unt-Glass)

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... nsion-kits

Robert Jackson
Classic Auto Glass Innovations
580-263-0454
Classicautoglassinnovations.com

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Post by **Iamtheonlyreal1** » 08 Jun 2011, 23:43

Well I got our first production Crossmember and Control Arms in. It fits great, but I have changed the design of the Upper Coil Over mount.. Our kit is coming with a quick adjust ride height capability, I will post some picture of that set up when I have the complete unit togther this week.. I will have picture with the standard 11 inch brakes, and the optional Wilwood 14 inch drilled/slotted rotors and 6 piston calipers.

I have also added some punched holes to brake up a bit of the gusseting, and will be adding two gussets to the Upper control arm plate.. I have others point out the fact that the upper control arm bolts are in upside down, my guy put them in that way for transport, I dont know why.. LOL

The drawn squares and the marked hole locations in the square, is the location of the bolt in motor stands. I have opted to make various engine stands that bolt directly to the crossmember, that way you can have several options and can change engine configuration at any time. And with this type of mounting, you never affect the powder coating or painted surface if you ever decided to change engine configuation later. As of right now, we will be offering a standard Volvo B18 engine stand(Factory to the P1800/Amazon), the later model T5 Volvo Powerplant, and the General Motors LS Series engines. We will also offer a base plate that will allow you to build your motor appication stand on, so can always remove it as an option.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Post by **Iamtheonlyreal1** » 08 Jun 2011, 23:44

Here are some pictures of the 14 inch Wilwood Drilled/Slotted Rotor and 6 Piston Caliper kit.. The other 11 inch Drilled/Slotted Rotor is an upgrade also, which will be considerably less. The kit comes standard with the 11 Smooth Rotors.

I will have some updated pictures of the complete Front end kit later this weekd.

Iamtheonlyreal1 · Post by **Iamtheonlyreal1** » 08 Jun 2011, 23:46

I have been getting emails about some more pics of the Crossmember, here are a few more.. I am waiting on the tie rod ends and another ball joint for the bottom, so I can complete the other side.

Before I get comments on ball joint and geometry questions, keep in mind there is no LOAD on the suspension.. Once the load is on, there geometry and ball joint position is just right..

Vauts1800 · Post by **Vauts1800** » 31 Mar 2013, 16:58

Hi Robert just came across this after googling p1800 brake upgrade. It looks awesome. Can you please give me an idea of price ? I believe you are also doing a rear brake conversion?

I am looking at fitting a ford windsor alloy headed engine into my 66. I chose it because of weight and size.
Cheers
Rob
Prestige & Performance Cars

Kimchella · Post by **Kimchella** » 10 Jul 2017, 16:57

Hi, this looks like a great conversion, have you now installed and trialled, any issues, and have you got a cost of the complete kit?
Thanks,
Richard.

Post by **BlackBart** » 06 Dec 2017, 17:43

What ever happened to this project? Can the OP re-link the photos?

Thanks -

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 09 Dec 2017, 18:00

BlackBart wrote: ↑06 Dec 2017, 17:43What ever happened to this project?

A few years back, there was a con who was taking your money for a suspension setup.

I have no idea if OP was this person...

Jesus3 · Post by **Jesus3** » 24 Nov 2022, 05:49

Still making some would be interested.what would be the price

Post by **foggydogg** » 24 Nov 2022, 07:20

Jesus3 wrote: ↑24 Nov 2022, 05:49 Still making some would be interested.what would be the price

Close to a ten year old post. Nobody ever got a reply.
This was a scam from the beginning.