Hey guys whatsup, new here. I recently picked up an '89 740 Non-Turbo. I was wondering(and don't laugh at this) is there any way I could swap the body of an exotic car onto the volvo frame. If the wheel base is similar, couldn't I just pick a ferrari/lamb body etc... and just swap it?
-What would be involved with a swap-easy or hard?
-Also, how much could you guys see this costing.
A show on Discovery I saw swapped a cars body and that gave me the idea.
So opinions???
Thanks,
Noonan
Exotic Car Body Swap?
Started by Noonan, Oct 21 2009 07:03 PM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:15 PM
Welcome but in all my time on the internetz this has to be the most ridiculous ways to introduce yourself on a new forum.
Why would you buy a old/slow ass Volvo and put a Lambo body on it?
Why would you buy a old/slow ass Volvo and put a Lambo body on it?
As for the cute little interest thing, i dont replace anything. Its called cleaning the system..
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:25 PM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:28 PM
If you want a cheesy exotic kit car, go buy a fiero and one of the various Lambo-Ferrari kits they make for them.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:34 PM
Well, the volv is what I'm stuck with plus couldn't really afford much more
I don't want a fiero-i don't buy american-and I don't think swapping bodies is cheesy. I think it's really cool. If people would think I had a Ferrari it'd be nuts!
I don't want a fiero-i don't buy american-and I don't think swapping bodies is cheesy. I think it's really cool. If people would think I had a Ferrari it'd be nuts!
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:38 PM
Well, the volv is what I'm stuck with plus couldn't really afford much more
I don't want a fiero-i don't buy american-and I don't think swapping bodies is cheesy. I think it's really cool. If people would think I had a Ferrari THEY'd be nuts!
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:48 PM
How will you afford the Lambo body?Well, the volv is what I'm stuck with plus couldn't really afford much more
How old are you?
As for the cute little interest thing, i dont replace anything. Its called cleaning the system..
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:55 PM
As for the cute little interest thing, i dont replace anything. Its called cleaning the system..
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:00 PM
I'm gonna be 18 in December, what does that have to do with anything??
Plus as far as a body, I figured I'd pick it up from a wrecked one in the junk yard. I could do the bodywork myself and save some money PLUS it would help me learn how to do it
Plus as far as a body, I figured I'd pick it up from a wrecked one in the junk yard. I could do the bodywork myself and save some money PLUS it would help me learn how to do it
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:04 PM
Right, because there are tons of wrecked Lamborghinis in junkyards across the USA! As common as a Chevy Malibu, for sure.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:06 PM
How will you afford the Lambo body?
How old are you?
That is one massive Face palm...when I do that it makes my hair stand up funny...It seems to be stuck up there at the moment.
To the OP, mods are cool but really, that is the kind you do first then show pics...
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:13 PM
Don't let them discourage you, that type of swap can certainly be done.
It will take some research to determine what exotic car body would work best on your current chassis.
You'll need some wrenching skills to get the unibody off the 740, and the unibody off said exotic car and place it on top of the 740.
You'll need some welding skills and probably some body work skills too.
You might need some paint skills depending on the condition of the new body.
Also you'll need some electrical and wiring skills to connect the 740 body electronics to your new body.
Probably need some interior and upholstery skills to so you can meld the interiors together.
So probably start by getting some experience with your current car and then you can move on to a larger project.
Turbobricks.com has a lot of experienced people who do stuff like this all the time. Check it out if you get a minute.
It will take some research to determine what exotic car body would work best on your current chassis.
You'll need some wrenching skills to get the unibody off the 740, and the unibody off said exotic car and place it on top of the 740.
You'll need some welding skills and probably some body work skills too.
You might need some paint skills depending on the condition of the new body.
Also you'll need some electrical and wiring skills to connect the 740 body electronics to your new body.
Probably need some interior and upholstery skills to so you can meld the interiors together.
So probably start by getting some experience with your current car and then you can move on to a larger project.
Turbobricks.com has a lot of experienced people who do stuff like this all the time. Check it out if you get a minute.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:13 PM
Am I the only 17 year old who isn't an idiot?
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:15 PM
What is this facepalm stuff??
If I do it I'll def post pics....right now I'm just looking into this. I'm looking for feedback and havn't gotten any?
If I do it I'll def post pics....right now I'm just looking into this. I'm looking for feedback and havn't gotten any?
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:18 PM
the shells of the exotics are going to be well out of your pricerange. i would image they would still cost tens of thousands of dollars for a clean one
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:37 PM
If you could do this, you could sell your services and just buy a new car. Your looking at 40-50k in labor and parts to do it right. If you can do it yourself, just open a shop.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:39 PM
Thanks for the advice lucky!!!!
I will look into this stuff and into learning more about the car. I'm also gonna start keeping an eye out for exotic bodies. I'm also going to look into getting a turbo b/c everyone here says my car is slow. I thought it was fast==> it got up to 100mph the other day!!! good pickup
I will look into this stuff and into learning more about the car. I'm also gonna start keeping an eye out for exotic bodies. I'm also going to look into getting a turbo b/c everyone here says my car is slow. I thought it was fast==> it got up to 100mph the other day!!! good pickup
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:48 PM
troll..
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 09:19 PM
Am I the only 17 year old who isn't an idiot?
i dont think im that big of an idiot
but really it could be done.... is it at worth it? HELL NO
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