VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
9/16/22 10:54 p.m.

So, after building the "World's Scariest Volvo" I thought that I would give Mechanical Engineering a try after previously dropping out of Pre-Geology and Pre-Med.  I couldn't get through Calculus II and after a Semester, I dropped out of that major also. This was also after majoring in Interior Design in order to create a portfolio in order to apply to ArtCenter College of Design, the world's premiere car design school in Pasadena, CA. Unfortunately, I didn't follow protocol about what size my artwork had to be and they rejected all of my drawings because they where too large and the models and car didn't count at all.

Anyways, after doing a half a block burnout out of their parking lot in a fit of rage while the entire car design class had discovered and was gawking at my car, I went home and designed and built this with the leftover drivetrain and suspension from my Volvo project. I had the entire suspension and drivetrain finished including brakes and fuel and only needed to finish the wiring to have it drivable. I even had a friend tow me down a gravel road where I drove in the ditch and was jumping approaches. It road great but after much reflection, I decided that finishing it would surly result in my ultimate death. Presenting my Yard Art:

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand Reader
9/16/22 11:09 p.m.

 

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand Reader
9/16/22 11:13 p.m.

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
9/16/22 11:35 p.m.

3 things.

1. Does this still exist today?  Some of those pictures look recentish

2. If yes to one, how much for it?  This needs to be a challenge car.

3. Is a large portion of that steering shaft Rebar?

 

It looks reasonably well constructed and the look sure is very intense sort of like the original Batman Tumbler.

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
9/16/22 11:47 p.m.

Yes, 32 years later, it is still there, please note the tree growing through it. smiley Yes that is rebar welded with low hydrogen stick welding rod, (I forget the designation). It weighs a LOT, it would cost a fortune to ship. frown It would be slow nowadays. And yes, way before Batman (1980). surprise

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
9/16/22 11:51 p.m.

It all started out as the world's heaviest and slowest Sports D racer. But where could I ever race it from North Dakota?

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
9/17/22 1:52 a.m.

I would guess that the only expense invested into the thing is however many feet of 1.5"x.120" 11 gauge square tubing is in it at 1980s prices. smiley

TurboFource
TurboFource Reader
9/17/22 7:18 a.m.

Is the Volvo still around?

VolvoHeretic
VolvoHeretic GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
9/17/22 9:45 a.m.

In reply to TurboFource :

Yep, buried in my garage waiting for some maintenance. It hasn't been started in about 6 years.

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