mhub91 Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hello all, Wanted to share one of my DIY front lips. I think it looks much, much better than a DIY home depot lip that some of you may be familiar with. I went to the local pick and pull and looked for a 1980's Volvo 240 DL. There were many there but only 1 had it's front lip! I'm sure all the Celica Supra and 240sx guys have already picked them! Anyway, this mod is pretty simple.... ------------------------------------- Tools / Supplies Needed: -Ratchet -10mm socket -Efficient clean cutting tool (to make clean, straight cuts.) I used a 3in. cut-off tool http://www.harborfreight.com/120-volt-3-high-speed-cut-off-tool-68523.html -Zip ties! (no flaming on this one!) - 1980's Volvo 240 DL Lip -------------------------------------- After you get your lip take this time to thoroughly clean it and re-spray it black! It's worth it! Next, before you cut anything, test fit the lip under your datsun with zip-ties. I have a '79 HLA10 Sedan so I have a some what wide wheel base. I had to shorten the lip in length by ~about~ 4" If you are using a 240 DL lip and you are going to shorten it -- look carefully and the length in comparison to the vents... the appear to be centered but they are not! You must cut (if necessary; which it is....) on the driver side of the vents. there is more length to the lip on that side. After you cut the desired chunk from lip (SEE PIC) it's time to X-stitch your zip ties. (You can get really crafting if you're capable and use plasti-weld or something.... but i didnt care. I drive a bucket and proud of it!) Drill some holes on both cut edges of lip and lace up like some shoes! Zip tight! Done! Now mount onto Datsun, have a beer and enjoy. It seems to me like this would only work well if you still have your front bumper still attached. I am also unsure if this would look decent on your PL510, but it looks alright on a HLA10, granted PL510 guys have a cool BRE option for a lip B) Pics of my lip very, very soon! Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 any pics of it installed or just bad pics of a mspaint edited volvo? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Will post pics soon.... Got a new phone and... cant take pics :poop: Got to use girlfriends phone, Will post very soon! Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ok, ok ok... I guess I'll post these REALLY shit quality ones from my laptop webcam... Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great pictures of grass. Quote Link to comment
nismosilvia Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Anothet option is the s10 lip from the 80s/early 90s ones Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yeah the s10 was actually going to be my first choice. But i was wandering thru pick and pull and liked to 'flare' look of the volvo lip. Quote Link to comment
nismosilvia Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Get some better pics up so we can admire your work 1 Quote Link to comment
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