Damn! I just got the B105 running again and had an accident only a couple of days later. Well, just a little “fender bender” but totally my own fault. Actually it was quite a “lucky” accident in the sense that, even though I rammed my friends 1975 Saab 95, the damage to the 95 was… Continue reading The accident
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Part 26. Repairing the doors
Passenger side I started to fix the doors, just to have some variation. Welding the body is getting a bit boring… So, having not done any of this before, I just cut the old door skin off. …Well, ofcourse I had to figure out how it’s attached, but it turned out to be quite simple.… Continue reading Part 26. Repairing the doors
Timing gears and gearbox
Well, I have to get the “B105” running again (shot timing gears and some gearbox trouble), so I started by removing the engine and gearbox. Also washed the engine bay. I then removed replacement engine and gearbox from one of the 95’s. I took the engine apart to get the timing gears and installed them… Continue reading Timing gears and gearbox
Saab 96 two stroke 1964
Kevin from US send me these photos. He is restoring a 1964 Saab 96 with his son. Thanks for the photos Kevin!
Part 25. More parts fixed – brake drums
We finally had some sunny days again! I now have all the front suspension parts completed. Here are some photos of the front brakes and brake drums, and the driveshaft (only primer in photos, they will be black):
US spec 96 V4 1973
Ray from USA sent me these pictures of his US model Saab 96 V4 1973. Info from Ray: “I bought this car already painted that color but not done well which necessitated body work and respray. V4 engine, transmission, clutch all custom rebuilt (less than 300 mi) by SCCA Pro Rally car builder and Saab… Continue reading US spec 96 V4 1973
Part 23. 1965 engine test run!
The engine works! The engine is finally put together and we tested it a bit. There’s some problems to solve: The fuel pump seems not to work so we had to pour gasoline straight into the carburetors. Also there’s some issues with timing. But the engine runs! The test rig Great fun! (Actually there was… Continue reading Part 23. 1965 engine test run!
Part 22. 1965 engine
We have been working on dismantling the spare parts ’66 longnose, but also the engine is nearing completion. Here’s couple of the latest pics. We are expecting to hear it run pretty soon! Again I have to apologize for the picture quality, these cellphone cameras are pretty useless. (update 2007-01-10, better photos added) There will… Continue reading Part 22. 1965 engine
Saab 96 V4 1968
James from Scotland sent me these pics of his very nice 1968 Saab 96 V4. The car was sold as new to Germany and from there it was imported to Scotland. James bought it just this summer. It’s in original, very good condition. Thanks for the photos James!
Saab 96 1966 for spares
More spares A couple of pics of the 1966 stroker I just bought for spare parts (It was not expensive, the guy was happy to get rid of the “junk”). The body is shot, but a great deal of the interior is usable. That’s the main reason I bothered to go and get the car.… Continue reading Saab 96 1966 for spares