Volvo T5 powered mid engined pick up

**lance** · Monday 20th October 2008, 10:34

Fantastic! I which I had the time and space for a mad project I have always fancied doing something silly with a skoda estelle or rapid!

**dannt5** · Thursday 30th October 2008, 21:47

Just a quick update on the pickup.Ive done a bit of adjustment on the subframe position & re-adjusted the ride height so it sits a little more like standard.The rear space frame is starting to take shape & with a bit of luck will be just about finished this weekend.

**LesRED850R** · Friday 31st October 2008, 08:32

Originally Posted by dannt5

I no what you mean about damper rates,Ive been trying to find someone that does coil overs for a T5 but they seem very hard to get hold of...& im only needing the fronts which makes it even more of a prob.Spoke to a guy from spax & he says he can send me 2 blank unbuilt coil over casings for me to weld my own hub mountings on & then send em back for them to powder coat & build up to my spec...good but not cheap,however its looking like the only option at the mo.

http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatec...de=hp_c-o-kits
http://volvospeed.com/Mods/diy_coilovers.html
Ave alook are old son. BUT i reckon at the pace you fab yur **** you are too busy to do a fiddly job like this........? Maybe once it all is working you may "finesse " it ? Must say though , you are an absolute ACE !! your skills would be sought after in any arena!! A true ARTIST !! Well done old son and i hope you can keep on posting cos the posting of pictures and video is what makes a GREAT forum !! Thankyou for ypur inspiration ...Les

**dannt5** · Friday 31st October 2008, 22:18

Thanks for that Les,it gives me another option when the build is at the fine tuning stage.

**dannt5** · Thursday 6th November 2008, 21:00

quick update...been busy this week so not that much happened apart from getting the N/S/R subframe mounting made up & attached,remains of the unwanted inner wing removed.

**dannt5** · Sunday 16th November 2008, 09:55

Been busy getting the o/s made up this week.

Its amazing how much room there is around the engine now the innerwings have gone.

Thought you may like to see how the rear mount looks.

With a bit of luck most of the structural work will be completed this week & then it onto the other bits & bobs lol...i'll keep you posted

**dangerstevie** · Wednesday 19th November 2008, 18:41

Awesome project dude, you should put that on the street, would be mental.

**powernut** · Monday 24th November 2008, 16:51

i can see us haveing some power caddy fun ,if ur up for a laugh at york or santa pod,,volvo t5 caddy vs mk4 4motion caddy ,,,,,looking bang on pal ,,,keep the updates flowing,,

**dannt5** · Sunday 15th February 2009, 23:30

Well its been a while since my last update on the pickup so just thought id let you all see what ive been upto.Been mostly trying to get the body sorted but not had much time due to work comitments,i'll keep you posted.

**dannt5** · Monday 16th February 2009, 15:23

Just click on link to see pic,not sure why its doing this as i could load all pics to the thread before?

**flyingbrick** · Monday 16th February 2009, 21:36

It dosent work...

Please get some pics up mate........

**dannt5** · Monday 16th February 2009, 23:10

cant seem to get the pics to load??!! dont no why,doing exactly the same as the previous posts....help anybody???

**dannt5** · Tuesday 17th February 2009, 07:54

i think the easyest way to see the pics is to click on my user profile & look in my drag car album,cant seem to get the pics to load to this thread?!

**powernut** · Saturday 7th March 2009, 17:27

looking bang on this pal ,u really ought to add to the caddy forium ,as they have been talking about it ,ps do u know who well these go ,,,trust me thers going to be defo,,,rear rubber burning with that in the rear ,, ,and a idea know the brakes what are u going to use the standard vented ones on the rear ,with some differnert calipars ,,as i made some mitshutishi rear ones fit onto the volvo hubs, and then what about the fronts ,as its nice to go bigger ,as i managed to get 334mm discs on mine and just clear a 17inch wheel ,but i reckon ull not have any weight in the front ,,,ill be watching this to the end ,,,,brilliant