Surprise Floor Repair & Cowl Panel - Volvo Amazon 121 Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @TomShorrock
    @TomShorrock Рік тому +1

    looking good dude!

  • @philtucker1224
    @philtucker1224 Рік тому +1

    I’m liking it.👍

  • @andersaxelsson2196
    @andersaxelsson2196 Рік тому +2

    As a swede im sooooo happy that you got a Amazon to fix on. Great job and allways love the videos🌹👌

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Hey glad your enjoying this series I am really enjoying making it and working on the car 👍

  • @sandocheese45
    @sandocheese45 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant. Love it. Right engine help. Was in trade year's ago. I used Birkenhead engine exchange in wirral. They do all work in house, never had a problem and they have been trading many years. Give them a call 👍.

  • @togst
    @togst Рік тому +1

    Been an interesting series to watch so far. Very well done! I bought an Amazon one and a half years ago or so. It has so far been mostly solid, but the sills seem a bit suspect on my car. Both sides have been replaced at some point, but on the right side it does have two edges on the underside, indicating it is overlaid on the old one. Unfortunately this is beyond my skill to repair, so saved up money to have it, hopefully, professionally repaired at a shop soon. Hoping I can sleep better at night knowing any potentially hidden secrets are dealt with and not festering further.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Hey thanks for watching I wish you all the best with your Amazon.

  • @darrencottrell5541
    @darrencottrell5541 Рік тому +1

    Great progress in this one Marc, still so far behind, not tempted to fast forward.

  • @PeterMcAuslan
    @PeterMcAuslan Рік тому +1

    So glad to see progress!!

  • @johndaly2180
    @johndaly2180 Рік тому +1

    Flying it mate .. building the dream car .. great repairs tonight .. weather it was a week or 2 or months it's progress mate

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому +1

      Definitely buddy got some cars to clear out and we will be flying I want this nearing the paint stage asap.

    • @johndaly2180
      @johndaly2180 Рік тому +1

      @@SimpsonsClassics I'll race you to paint 😜

  • @alanothen3962
    @alanothen3962 Рік тому +1

    This is a really good project - well done. The B18 is a really robust motor, you might try just honing the bores yourself and putting it back together with some new piston rings and big end shells, it might well just work.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Hey thanks! I have heard its a robust lump, I plan to do the bare minimum really to retain the original side of the car as much possible, for now we will crack on with the body work.

  • @michaelhunt2369
    @michaelhunt2369 Рік тому +1

    another interesting vid on the Amazon, was watching a episode of "Bangers and Cash" which had two Amazon's for sale. One was an E reg which was fairly knocked about and went for £1.800 and the other was a one family owned from new in absolute lovely condition which I think from memory fetch between £10 -£12 thousand, so looking forward to seeing your one on its journey

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching glad your enjoying this series also. Yes I saw that episode as well. Prices if these really creepy up now.

  • @chhindz
    @chhindz 7 місяців тому +1

    This car sat since 1978, That is when I had my 122s 1964 white paint red interior. The standard engine went 100mph was good enough for me.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  7 місяців тому

      Yes they are a great engine as a standard car, I am excited to carry on with this and get the body work straight 👍

  • @RobNelson-vu8nr
    @RobNelson-vu8nr Рік тому +1

    Loved the video. Not my favourite car but each to their own

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it buddy appreciate you watching all the same

  • @Avtovaz21057
    @Avtovaz21057 Рік тому +1

    dunrite engeneering in warrington by M&M;s.
    i saw a volvo 4wd? with a trailer on with a brown volvo 340 about 4:45 maybe tuesday on the runcorn express way lol

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому +1

      Thanks buddy I will add it to list of people to ask about for work.
      Yes that would have been correct it left me around 16:00. Off to congleton to it’s new home.

  • @TVtwarn
    @TVtwarn Рік тому +2

    Cows were telling you they don’t like this car …. They wanted you to work on the udder one 😬

  • @jamesryan2377
    @jamesryan2377 Рік тому +1

    Quasar engineering in Stockport were recommended to me by a friend, might be worth a look

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Thanks Jimmy appreciate that 👍

    • @jamesryan2377
      @jamesryan2377 Рік тому +1

      @@SimpsonsClassics I was going to use them for the GT engine but they don't do gearboxes so went with Jim. They have a big workshop and looks like they do all their own machining

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      @@jamesryan2377 oh right cool I have heard of them so will give them a call see what they can do.

  • @scottb926
    @scottb926 Рік тому +1

    Not that you need another mini but there is a Morris Mini project for sale in Belfast at 3k. I recall you interest from the museum video.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому +1

      Haha don’t ever need more cars lol 😂 but thanks.

  • @EdwardThomas-mn5vd
    @EdwardThomas-mn5vd Рік тому +1

    If there is any rot in the front foot wells then you must check the chassis members that run down the bulkhead,.dirt and debris collects ,stays wet and rots the floor.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Cheers thanks for the tips! I have had a good look around those areas and it seems to be in good shape. Loads of treatments and protection products needed in the future. 👍

  • @lunkanx7804
    @lunkanx7804 Рік тому +1

    👍👍👍

  • @georgeclements2742
    @georgeclements2742 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for another interesting video. Is the black coating on the repair panel the type that you can paint over, or do you need to wire brush it off before the primer ? Greasy Fingers says in his videos that there are two different types.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it. On the classic mini panels the heritage ones the e-coating is really decent but after market ones it’s dreadful. Depends on the brand but I remove anything I can and put a better panel on. These panels come with a light zinc coating which is a decent.

  • @ronaldslow4764
    @ronaldslow4764 Рік тому +1

    What size welding wire are you using.

  • @rossdark713
    @rossdark713 Рік тому +1

    Did you use Roco cola to get the pistons out?

  • @barryford7135
    @barryford7135 Рік тому +1

    Try a fellow youtuber Barum engines. Lee is a really nice bloke & you might be able to collaborate with him. He has done it before with George Austers.

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому

      Oh that’s great thank you I will add him to the list of people to check out.

  • @recreativesigns4571
    @recreativesigns4571 Рік тому +1

    Nice job ticked off Marc. It’ll be nice when the front end is back on.

  • @RollinHeritage
    @RollinHeritage Рік тому +1

    I'm restoring my 69 121 on youtube, If you need engine stuff and a fully done cilinder head you could send TinusTuning a message. Dutch man wich is just the Master of volvo redblock engines. he has fully one heads ready on the shelf. Great build, keep up the work

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks yes I follow your channel also. Appreciate the offer of help I may just need a few bits in the future.

    • @RollinHeritage
      @RollinHeritage Рік тому +1

      @@SimpsonsClassics Cool! 😁👍

  • @harvey1166
    @harvey1166 Рік тому +1

    Bill Car engineering in shrewsbury are a local ish company for engine machine work,

    • @SimpsonsClassics
      @SimpsonsClassics  Рік тому +1

      Oh great thanks I will see what they can offer appreciate that. Thanks for watching 👍