OK. The winter break is over and it’s time to continue the project. It hasn’t been completely dead though, I’ve managed to find time to do a little bit stuff… The 900i has turned out to be a very nice car. No technical problems (yet) – even though it has …
This is my “new” daily driver (bought January 2008). It’s a pretty common 1988 3D Combi, with just a few extras. It has tinted windows (“smoke”), wind deflectors on doors, opening rear windows, power steering and a rear spoiler. I don’t actually know which came standard with the injection model …
Saab Turbo 30 vuotta näyttely Lielahden Metro-Autossa 23-25.11.2007. The local Saab dealer organized a little display of Saab Turbos with the help of Saab Club Of Finland. SAAB 99 TURBO 1980 SAAB 9000 TURBO AERO 1997 SAAB 900 TURBO AERO 1993 SAAB 9-5 2.3T SEDAN LINEAR PILOT A5 – Performance …
Old magazine scans of Saabs in action. Mostly rallying.
Saab Club Finland at the Botniaring race track 16.9.2007 All Images © Tommi Järvinen 2007
Today we finally finished welding the passenger side of the car. Just a few pieces left. First I cut off the rusted side panel bottom section. Fitting a patch for the beam: Patched! There will be three layers of sheetmetal at places, so no need for 100% welds. On to …
We keep marching on… 😀 I tried using citric acid in cleaning some parts. I also zinc coated some of them myself. Worked out pretty good too! I think with some further testing I can clean and zinc coat (galvanize) all sorts of pieces myself. Here are the parts in …
The side panel bottoms need replacement. Here’s how we did it: The tricky part in doing this repair is that too much heat will warp the panel. Here I have cut off the bottom section of the panel. Making the patch – first bend it to match the shape. Then …
Ok, I this was my first try at cleaning parts using electrolysis. It was such a huge success that I will most certainly use it in the future. But first, a couple of SAFETY ISSUES , before I continue: – The process will release small amounts of hydrogen, which is …
Julian from UK send me these photos of his 1975 Saab 96. Here’s what he has to say about it: “My car is a 1975 model. She still has the original engine in but I have rebuilt a new engine which I hope to fit in the next month. The …
