"Snuze: Needs another Swede" (markg)
06/26/2020 at 14:41 • Filed to: None
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"Snuze: Needs another Swede" (markg)
06/26/2020 at 14:41 • Filed to: None | 2
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I fired the parts cannon at the 240 this morning. Ordered everything I need to do a timing belt, water pump, ignition system, and got some coil springs to return it to stock ride height. I will eventually re-lower it but I think it will be much easier to move around and work on at stock height, and when I re-lower it I will evaluate how the current lowering was done (jankily) and do it correctly, possibly with coilovers, possibly attached to a Ford 8.8" rear. With an LSD. Because reasons.
While I’m thinking of it, I know some of you r un YouTube channels. Any advice? I’ve been kind of kicking around the idea of starting a channel about my adventures with this Volvo. My wife always says I should be a teacher, and with my engineering background and experience, I think maybe I could teach some people some stuff. I already have some ideas about what I want to focus on . I guess my main questions are w hat do I need to get started (cameras, gear, software, etc.) and what’s involved on the back end? I know nothing about video editing and if I’m being honest the thought doesn’t thrill me. I’m sure I could slog through it , but I don’t want it to turn into a thing where 10% of my time is actually doing car work and 90% of my time is shooting/re-shooting and editing. Should this be a sign that maybe this isn’t for me and that I’m not destined to be the next YouTube car star?
Sovande
> Snuze: Needs another Swede
06/26/2020 at 14:55 |
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I don't know anything about how to make videos, but I'm excited to see the progress!
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Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Sovande
06/26/2020 at 15:03 |
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I’m excited to get working on it. I also just remembered I forgot to order new struts for the rear hatch. Crap!
Aremmes
> Snuze: Needs another Swede
06/26/2020 at 15:57 |
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Sweeeet. I really look forward to it turns out. Your 240 has so much potential to go in so many different directions.
As for YouTube, you shouldn't worry about gear yet. Some of the channels I watch regularly make do with a cheap camera and a tripod and don't bither much with serious editing. IIRC Mustie1 uses a GoPro, which other than being water-resistant doesn't do anything than a modern smartphone can't do. I'd recommend recording yourself wrenching on the car first, and then reviewing the resulting footage after the work is done. This will let you decide if the material merits publication (it will for us).
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> Aremmes
06/26/2020 at 16:31 |
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Thank you! I’m really excited about it. And thank you again so much for letting me stash it at your place. I’m sorry it’s been there so long.
Regarding filming, that’s a good point. I have my Go Amateur as I like to call it (cheap knock off GoPro) that I can use. I’ll do some initial wrenching videos, maybe try narrating them or something. But I don’t want to get bogged down making how-to videos. There’s already tons of that stuff out there .
What I’m envisioning, and it will really pick up once I get the basic service work done and get more into the resto-mod side of things, is more about “systems engineeri n g” a project car. Developing a project goal, sorting out and prioritizing those goals, doing AOA (analysis of alternatives), and then figuring out how to tackle them in a way that minimizes overlap & repeat work.
Example: I will need to upgrade my rear to cope with my desired power level - but I also want to run bigger brakes, and different wheels . After research I decided on a Ford 8.8" rear axle, but that has different brakes, is narrower than stock, and is a different bolt pattern . How do I make this work? Also, when I go to install it, I know I have rust to bust in the rear. But I need to remove the interior to get at some of it. I also want to put more sound deadening in the interior, and do some stereo stuff. So maybe it’s a good time to address wiring that up.
To me that’s the fun part of this, mixing and matching parts and making stuff work. I’m a huge fan of only getting custom made parts when necessary - I want to show people how, if you take a measured and thoughtful approach, you can make a lot of stuff work you wouldn’t expect.