Well hello everyone! I've been going about my build for a while now with no threads/pictures/posts on anything except instagram (@eric_samuelson), soOoOoO I figured it was about time that I put together a thread with everything I have done so far and for everything that is to come! I'm going to list current mods and a current photo right off the bat and then try to post as many pics as I can of my process since day 1 in the first couple posts and we'll see how far we get
2005 XC70 white bought with 115K miles in October 2016 (Longmont, CO)
Visual:
-Gloss sandstorm vinyl wrap
- 17x8 method race wheels MR502 5x108
- Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 225/65/17
-Yakima Roof box
-Yakima slim shady awning
-rhino rack narrow roof basket
-shovel/axe mount
(all on OEM Volvo cross bars)
-custom grille with 1" square steel mesh and 245 hatch badge
-Elevate Volvo hood vents
-Genright off-road Jeep center vent
-custom built rear spare tire carrier swing out
-R wing
Suspension:
-Bad Swede 2" spring kit
-CCP 2" puck kit
-CCP .5" subframes pacers all 8 corners
-XC90 front axle swap (with spacers)
-IPD HD front endlinks
-IPD skidplate with custom extension
Engine:
-IPD boostability silicone piping
-dual funnel air filter with water repellent cover
-Forge recirc valve
-Viva upgraded TCV
-IPD oval tube catback bumper side exit (just resonator)
-IPD billet oil cap
-R turned XC fuel rail cover (not R swapped)
- do88 full silicone coolant lines on their way
Interior:
-Executive gauge cluster
-executive wood steering wheel (with working radio controls)
-R gauge cluster shroud
-custom boost gauge pod molded into gauge trim
-altimeter for altitude awareness
-Cobra CB radio
-Cobra radar detector hardwired
-custom switch panel for auxiliary lights (soon to be upgraded)
-kenwood stereo
-R shift knob (color matched vinyl)
-fire extinguisher in passenger footwell
-custom sewn rear overhead 'attic'
-vinyl wood print flooring in rear cargo area
-custom built collapsible bed frame with matching flooring
-boss 10" removable subwoofer
-WWII case first aid kid
-Vintage tool box with all necessities
-rear hatch mounted machete/hatchet/surplus shovel
Lights:
-Element LED overlander XS up front on Swedish market P2 bracket
-Element LED side shooters amber ditch lights on custom brackets
-Element LED amber cannon Fog light retrofit
- Element LED 2" cube lights in front bumper air flow slot
- eBay 13" slim bars on both left and right side roof rail
-Element LED micro pods wired to rear fog switch on the rear roof rail ends
-Element LED optix mini 6" wired to backup lights on spare tire carrier
-Lasfit LED low beam bulbs
I will include more process photos in the next couple pics. Thanks for following along!
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2005 XC70 white bought with 115K miles in October 2016 (Longmont, CO)
Visual:
-Gloss sandstorm vinyl wrap
- 17x8 method race wheels MR502 5x108
- Yokohama Geolandar MT G003 225/65/17
-Yakima Roof box
-Yakima slim shady awning
-rhino rack narrow roof basket
-shovel/axe mount
(all on OEM Volvo cross bars)
-custom grille with 1" square steel mesh and 245 hatch badge
-Elevate Volvo hood vents
-Genright off-road Jeep center vent
-custom built rear spare tire carrier swing out
-R wing
Suspension:
-Bad Swede 2" spring kit
-CCP 2" puck kit
-CCP .5" subframes pacers all 8 corners
-XC90 front axle swap (with spacers)
-IPD HD front endlinks
-IPD skidplate with custom extension
Engine:
-IPD boostability silicone piping
-dual funnel air filter with water repellent cover
-Forge recirc valve
-Viva upgraded TCV
-IPD oval tube catback bumper side exit (just resonator)
-IPD billet oil cap
-R turned XC fuel rail cover (not R swapped)
- do88 full silicone coolant lines on their way
Interior:
-Executive gauge cluster
-executive wood steering wheel (with working radio controls)
-R gauge cluster shroud
-custom boost gauge pod molded into gauge trim
-altimeter for altitude awareness
-Cobra CB radio
-Cobra radar detector hardwired
-custom switch panel for auxiliary lights (soon to be upgraded)
-kenwood stereo
-R shift knob (color matched vinyl)
-fire extinguisher in passenger footwell
-custom sewn rear overhead 'attic'
-vinyl wood print flooring in rear cargo area
-custom built collapsible bed frame with matching flooring
-boss 10" removable subwoofer
-WWII case first aid kid
-Vintage tool box with all necessities
-rear hatch mounted machete/hatchet/surplus shovel
Lights:
-Element LED overlander XS up front on Swedish market P2 bracket
-Element LED side shooters amber ditch lights on custom brackets
-Element LED amber cannon Fog light retrofit
- Element LED 2" cube lights in front bumper air flow slot
- eBay 13" slim bars on both left and right side roof rail
-Element LED micro pods wired to rear fog switch on the rear roof rail ends
-Element LED optix mini 6" wired to backup lights on spare tire carrier
-Lasfit LED low beam bulbs
I will include more process photos in the next couple pics. Thanks for following along!
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