Saab V4 Rally – working on the exhaust system, done!

The rear section. All the bolts will be ground short to reduce the chances of them being torn away.

We got the exhaust system done. It’s been strengthened and also some protective plates added to places that are going to be hit by gravel and stones from the front wheels. The next order of business is putting the car on its wheels and move on to the interior and engine. Mounting points: Putting the… Continue reading Saab V4 Rally – working on the exhaust system, done!

Saab V4 Rally – working on the exhaust system

And the exits under the car.

We started to make the exhaust system as it is much easier to do now that the car is still suspended on the “grill”. After we get it done it’s time put in rest of the suspension, drop the car on it’s wheels, and start putting stuff in (like the dash, heating, etc.). The exhaust… Continue reading Saab V4 Rally – working on the exhaust system

Part 11. Small steps

Just a few pics of painting the suspension etc. Sorry about the picture quality, I didn’t have a camera with me so I used the cellphone. The painting was pretty straightforward. Regular primer (single component) and black paint on that. I’m brush painting everything with a two component primer as I move forward. The bare… Continue reading Part 11. Small steps