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Using Shrinker/Stretcher to repair Saab 99 brake dust shields

I started to shrink along an edge which forces the other edge to curve. I used a little too much force which caused some big ridges. Smaller increments would have been better.

I bought a Shrinker Stretcher machine. I have seen them used on some Youtube channels and they looked pretty handy. They seem to help a lot in making tighter curves and radiuses. The English Wheel is handy also, but the Shrinker Stretcher seems to speed up some operations a lot. Also – at my skill… Continue reading Using Shrinker/Stretcher to repair Saab 99 brake dust shields

99T part 8 – Spare tire compartment re-build

There wasn't a whole lot left of the original piece. Some metal work needed.

Some more metal work – The spare tire compartment floor was badly corroded on the 99 Turbo. At first I thought about making it one piece with hammer and dolly and the english wheel, but it was just a little too complex a shape for my skill level. So, I ended up making it in… Continue reading 99T part 8 – Spare tire compartment re-build

Building an English Wheel

The anvil wheels I got from UK through eBay (Just search for English Wheel anvil wheels or bottom rollers).

I’ve been wanting an English Wheel for a long time, but they are pretty costly pieces of equipment, and I didn’t have room for one earlier. But some suitable scrap metal came my way and I decided to use it to build one – thus saving a a little money. Of course you can get… Continue reading Building an English Wheel