1970 Volvo P1800E Restoration

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  • Slide show of my restoration of a 1970 Volvo P1800E
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  • @richard63
    @richard63 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Poor little Volvo. Didn't deserve to be left in ruins. Thank you for restoring my favourite classic vehicle. Well done.

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From a complete basket case to a brand new P1800!😱👍🏼👏🏼

  • @prabagardarman7553
    @prabagardarman7553 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guy's amazing work...rescue a beauty from grave...and kudos the owner who make right decision to life back the saint...

  • @ashitmistry6120
    @ashitmistry6120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even today after 50 years the p1800 looks beautiful

  • @davidspidell4270
    @davidspidell4270 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job and great that you put this classic back on the road.

  • @richardsmith9509
    @richardsmith9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The boy becomes a man and the P1800 becomes a car once again.....beautiful and quite extraordinary

  • @michael7324
    @michael7324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I just want to say thank you. Thank you for saving this beautiful vehicle, and for posting all your hard work. Amazing job sir.

    • @serafindiazsoto5773
      @serafindiazsoto5773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I GOT A 1970 VOLVO P 1800. TO GIVE IT AWAY .THE CAR IS VERY CLEAN IN AND OUT .

  • @duett445
    @duett445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    You. Are in a million that have the guts energies and money to restore a car that far gone. All I can say is Amazing.

    • @davethefishermanthefakefar959
      @davethefishermanthefakefar959 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really, I've seen plenty of people do this.

    • @svenrostin2843
      @svenrostin2843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And this is your first such project? Amazing!

    • @mohmoudfarah1897
      @mohmoudfarah1897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second that!

    • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040
      @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A million is probably how much he spent on restoring this vehicle.

    • @chhindz
      @chhindz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davethefishermanthefakefar959 Out of 8 billion people 8 thousand can do this . You say many more?

  • @Vespanation
    @Vespanation 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "This is my first car restoration" - You Sir are one brave man, WELL DONE! - Paul B.

  • @markspangler8573
    @markspangler8573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid. Had a P1800 as first car after college. Loved that car and kept it for years, although it had ongoing electrical issues mainly with the electronic overdrive. Eventually it got too much to keep up and sold it to a dealer. Still miss it.
    You did an amazing restoration. I wouldn’t try on something that far gone. Great job.

  • @sawq2121
    @sawq2121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I restored the same P1800E in 1988 but I haven't finished the project. SINCE 1988 the Body and the parts are waiting to ensembled.
    I seen the pics and I remembered at all. These car was a important part of my life, thank you!

  • @shakey2634
    @shakey2634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hella gutsy taking on a car that rusty. You’ve got some mad welding/fabricating skills. I used to work as a parts counter guy in a Volvo dealership. Always loved the P1800. Thanks for sharing.

  • @FreddemedV
    @FreddemedV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i am crying, that is so beautiful. Greetings from Sweden

  • @shaneraven2621
    @shaneraven2621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Out standing restoration a big thumbs-up 👍

  • @cyprusman5908
    @cyprusman5908 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    An excellent restoration ! and not an easy one to do with all that body/chassis corrosion. Well done sir !

  • @stenbergskij101
    @stenbergskij101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wonderful, love from Sweden. Fantastiskt!

  • @jsc1227
    @jsc1227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just kept them on the roads. I had what looked like a clean one in the 1990s in chicago, body on top looked good, interior was good, but frame rails were shot,shift gears and the rear end shifted, like driving a bowl of jelly down the road. I had a 1962 122s in chicago same situation, as well. In both cases we had to weld a new frame rail in ,which gave us a few more years on the road. But I never went through 1/100th effort you went threw, they werent worth that much in the 1990s. We were taking our lives into our own hands . Ah to be young and stupid again. Incredible effort.

  • @FugaziSB
    @FugaziSB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a rust bucket by definition! I would never have thought that could be transformed into that.
    Beautiful work and a beautiful car.

  • @stanleygraham4701
    @stanleygraham4701 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These cars don’t deserve to rot away, we’ll done, great job.

  • @ulfcarlson9264
    @ulfcarlson9264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very proper premium overhaul from Volvoland Sweden

  • @ralvin9365
    @ralvin9365 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I'm always so amazed and impressed when someone can take on such a mess. Those are so rare, and such a beloved little coupe. They were one of the most beautiful little cars. It's a resurrection from a grave of rust. It looks like the most important bits were there. First restoration? - wow, great job.

  • @alhamedi66
    @alhamedi66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing beautiful project clean work with passion well done excellent. 👍👍💐💐💐

  • @mibbarn
    @mibbarn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice! I love when people take care of old volvos especially people from other countries than Sweden share the same love for them!

  • @PatchTch
    @PatchTch ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely insane venture. Respect

  • @michaelgrabbe2803
    @michaelgrabbe2803 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still miss my '76 242DL, but I always thought the 1800's were beautiful cars. Wonderful job. Bravo!

  • @borisjulich2947
    @borisjulich2947 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very impressive, congrats!! Love the P1800

  • @jonathangunnarsson9261
    @jonathangunnarsson9261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put your work into the right car!!!

  • @mitzyismad
    @mitzyismad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful result from all that hard work.

  • @TheSwipeking
    @TheSwipeking 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job mate,,love those P1800s

  • @enriquelopez9124
    @enriquelopez9124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome restoration, a full rotisserie restoration of a P-1800, cars like these you seldom see on the road, when you see the quality & effort put into bringing this car back to life.

  • @432b86ed
    @432b86ed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stopped halfway to get my thoughts together - but only one word comes to mind . Heroic.
    Bet you'll never leave it parked outside with the windows rolled down again. ;) Fantastic job.

  • @jean-marcfraussen7170
    @jean-marcfraussen7170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo pour la restauration de la Belgique 👍

  • @superbird426
    @superbird426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Nicely done ✅
    Damn that p1800 was really bad.

    • @Swedenblues
      @Swedenblues 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Henrik Bergvall Volvo p1800 Es vc carbody

  • @yragleffus
    @yragleffus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    NIIIICE job. Did a '62 myself, and I know how much attention to detail you put into this one. Unfortunately, there are a lot of these cars out there in the condition you started out with, but not enough people out there with the determination and skills to put and keep them on the road. Kudos to you, sir.

    • @sherryanndurst4130
      @sherryanndurst4130 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be me. I have one and no clue how to get her back on the road.

  • @nicolasjanssens5127
    @nicolasjanssens5127 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing ! Big respect from a frenchie who will soon begin a restauration of a p1800

  • @sagdiforman
    @sagdiforman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So basically old shell was a guidance how to recreate P1800 with new pieces. Amazing work and dedication!

  • @paulbuckles5353
    @paulbuckles5353 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Very impressive' still feels like an understatement - trusting many hours of joyful journeying in your redeemed automobile.

  • @peolindstrom8570
    @peolindstrom8570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job mate such a beautyful car ❤️🇸🇪👍🇦🇺

  • @markforkun8678
    @markforkun8678 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just amazing, the dedication , frustration, the detail , hours and money. must be love.

  • @Paul_Crosbie
    @Paul_Crosbie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful job you have done and thanks for saving a classic vehicle 🚘

  • @bobkids009
    @bobkids009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing......No words can described your talent.....! Greetings from the Far East...

  • @douglaslawson733
    @douglaslawson733 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I sought out a video like yours to see what was involved in sill and wheel arch repairs to the 1800 body. While I have restored a couple of British cars I am on the fence regarding taking on an 1800 that is available to me. After watching your video I feel like a wimp for not jumping on the opportunity. Thanks for sharing your 4 years of beautiful and detailed work.

  • @craigmerrill3631
    @craigmerrill3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Nellie!!!!! Awesome blend of patience, determination, money and vision. As one of my stickers says"Life is too short to drive boring cars". And you ,my man, seem to harbor that notion as well! Now back to work on my"63 P1800s.

  • @mohmoudfarah1897
    @mohmoudfarah1897 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job.

  • @davemegerle
    @davemegerle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You Sir are a true craftsman. Outstanding job, metal work like that is an art and takes lots of talent and patience.
    Thanks for sharing such a cool timelapse and saving another classic from the junkyard. You have a beautiful classic to enjoy
    for a long time. Dave

  • @666webkungen
    @666webkungen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best looking cars ever. Well done sir!

  • @neilharrison7555
    @neilharrison7555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done, a fantastic job. My late brother had a red P1800S, and it "met it's maker", after rusting in all the places yours did. Enjoy!

  • @mrelkoholics
    @mrelkoholics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice work sir. I have a 1970 p1800e that I am working on , I don't feel as bad now after seen how rough shape yours was in! Great job

    • @maurits-janboer3985
      @maurits-janboer3985 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello, im considering buying a p1800. Do you think you could fit a modern Engine in the car and make it work? (4 cylinder preferabely toyota)

  • @robertcusack1447
    @robertcusack1447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave, just found your video. You have done a great FULL restoration of your Volvo. Congratulations on having the determination and commitment to restore your car over several years and not take short cuts. You can now proudly enjoy many miles of happy motoring. Fantastic job.

  • @dooleyfussle8634
    @dooleyfussle8634 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, a true labour of love. You did it right. A friend of mine's dad had the station wagon version of this in the 90's. Wish I had offered him some bucks to get it restored.

  • @DavidBello
    @DavidBello 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow truly a labor of love. And 1800 hours of labor! 😂 as quickly as I thought “just buy a less rusty car” I also though “I’m glad someone took the time to keep another from the crusher.” Thank you. I hope you’re still enjoying it!

  • @TranscenDaMental
    @TranscenDaMental ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal job! From start to finish you took care of that amazing piece of history! I hope you and your family get to enjoy the fruits of your labor!🫡

  • @nahiyan4564
    @nahiyan4564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work. That thing looks better than it did when it was brand new

  • @justincase6645
    @justincase6645 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant to see the old girl back to been Mrs beautiful
    Cracking job!! Love the p1800s

  • @RedRoverTW
    @RedRoverTW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible work. Such a major project, but you guys really pulled it off in fine fashion. Such a great classic car.

  • @stefangindl8374
    @stefangindl8374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this car...
    great job 👍

  • @manuelsilva8588
    @manuelsilva8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a nice job and so nice car. Bravo cher monsieur.

  • @bobnoxious88
    @bobnoxious88 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a proud owner of a 1972 P1800E a B2200
    Bosch F/I 4 sp/O.D.
    Best Car I ever had.
    Her name was Vennesa
    White over fire engine red.
    /

  • @patricksivertsen787
    @patricksivertsen787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say,you guys are brilliant engineers and having the patience taking on this huge challenge. Start of the video and seen all that rust, i thought never. Brilliant job well done,that Volvo looks spanky new.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @mikedeskins3305
    @mikedeskins3305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time in Depford I'll look you up see how the 1800E is doing too. My daughter lives there as well. I have a 1967 1800S in the PNW

  • @hanomagallrad9597
    @hanomagallrad9597 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work. i love this car.

  • @unknownunknown6243
    @unknownunknown6243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply Brilliant!!!!

  • @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn
    @EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did an awesome restoration, plus you are not afraid of taking challenges, no matter what, the end result proves it,👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏽

  • @bulletnutz6382
    @bulletnutz6382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Amazing job guys!!😵😃👍

  • @billm.819
    @billm.819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is inspirational. It really is.

  • @namenotavailable11
    @namenotavailable11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you can put 100,000 miles on it, in good health. Bravo.

  • @giabe8470
    @giabe8470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Beautiful

  • @rolandjohansson7428
    @rolandjohansson7428 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Salute to you, Sir.

  • @eddisc4205
    @eddisc4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    'helped do same on '70 145 back in Maine yrs ago. VERY well done, sir!!

  • @redbeak1453
    @redbeak1453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I restored a 1956 VW Bug-- body off chassis years ago, so I can appreciate what you did here. I Hope to see your treasure at some of the New Jersey Volvo club meets.

  • @simonfirth-bernard8733
    @simonfirth-bernard8733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fabulous job - P1800's are not an easy restoration ( no bolt on wings for starters) and it is difficult to get the shutlines spot on. Very well done Dave!

  • @mikeanderson2730
    @mikeanderson2730 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely astonishing restauration, good job! Interesting to see someone take on such a long gone object, a true classic absolutely, but nevertheless. If this was you´r first car to renovate, then you Sir, have found you´r call. Thank you for resisting against LS swap, digital instrument and so on..

  • @WEDEL01
    @WEDEL01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
    @JoeSmith-nu8oo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Holy Crap!!!That car was swiss cheese for real

  • @yves3560
    @yves3560 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took a look at your blog, what a impossible work you´ve achieved ! Superb job !

  • @kellypaws
    @kellypaws 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you had done a series of videos of that because I see what you've done (HUGE respect), but I can't conceive of the skill you had to employ to do it.

  • @jameshogan9529
    @jameshogan9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous job and an incredible amount of work. Worth it though as the P1800 is a stunning, iconic car

  • @helihoot
    @helihoot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that is some craftsmanship there. Well done!

  • @realvolvofreak
    @realvolvofreak 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Insane and hat off in front of you not giving up on this car!

  • @janeencalaway1862
    @janeencalaway1862 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned to drive in one of these. Helped my dad drop a Capri V6 in it and boy was that a wall to wall fit. Had to rebuild the trany twice after that. Haven't driven anything that handled as well since.

  • @floridaroadracerguy
    @floridaroadracerguy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done (do) a lot of rust repair. This is a big job. Well done.

  • @herbkaiser3274
    @herbkaiser3274 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best restorations ever! Nice work!

  • @TheGeeHak
    @TheGeeHak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just scored a 70 1800e in fairly better shape than this, and this video gave me some serious confidence in it. Showed me a lot of things I need to do and gave me an idea of how to do it. Thanks!

  • @rabaham
    @rabaham 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same car with little rust only on the hood hinges and the trunk and was worried about required work. You encouraged me to take it on. Hopefully will make a video like yours.

  • @kajaskov6270
    @kajaskov6270 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best looking car ever made!!!

  • @michaelclark2625
    @michaelclark2625 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice job ,real metal instead of a filler and rub over job. Look forward to your next project.

  • @christianlindell4573
    @christianlindell4573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulation Dave- a master piece. Thank you for saving this iconic Volvo P188

  • @hakansundstrombmwsweden7645
    @hakansundstrombmwsweden7645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! nice work. HAKAN in Sweden

  • @supastah68
    @supastah68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! It looks absolutely beautiful. I’m only seeing this 3 years late, but I am very impressed.

  • @berndlubcke1121
    @berndlubcke1121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fantastic restoration job!Excellent!One of my favourite cars!
    Thank you for posting this👍!

  • @wurlitzer895
    @wurlitzer895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A quite extraordinary achievement, Dave. Congratulations on your patience and craftsmanship. Your sense of satisfaction must be enormous. To say 'well done' is a wholly inadequate compliment. Peter from London.

  • @henrikfriberg5410
    @henrikfriberg5410 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, what a pleasure to watch! Incredible work giving this beautiful car a new life, well done!

    • @karlarmstrong
      @karlarmstrong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the saints are looking down nice one.

  • @crustycobs2669
    @crustycobs2669 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful job Dave. Fantastic car, always love them. This one is in the very best shape thanks to your TLC

  • @patrickhector3850
    @patrickhector3850 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing job..absolutely amazing!! Well done..

  • @johnfleury5430
    @johnfleury5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo! Nothing else can be said

  • @johnlogan1333
    @johnlogan1333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent workmanship that man, well done!!!!!!!

  • @jsc1227
    @jsc1227 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible effort you have 5000 times the patience I have, I kept the 122s on the road but thats about it, I painted one 122s wagon, inside and out and I definitely made mistakes

  • @Phenixzero
    @Phenixzero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This will be my new most wanted piece of work!
    Excellent work!

  • @kukkuud2105
    @kukkuud2105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That car is sooooo beautiful
    Amazin job man

  • @jsc1227
    @jsc1227 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thats a big job, mine were never in that state, but its possible to bring them back, incredible effort