Well it doesn’t always go as planned. I proceeded to paint the bonnet and the rear hatch and other smaller pieces. Unfortunately some contamination from painters tape got on the bonnet and the hatch so there was pretty much no other options than to wash it all away and start fresh. Thankfully I noticed the… Continue reading Painting bonnet and the hatch – didn’t go as planned
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Hatch corrosion repair
There was some corrosion issues with the “good” trunk hatch also. After removing all the accessories it was clear some welding needed to be done around the window frame. It’s one of the usual spots to rust. The shrinker/stetcher tool was used to make the repair pieces curve a little to fit the shape of… Continue reading Hatch corrosion repair
Saab 96 V4 Rally – engine build part 3.
The ’69 Rally is progressing, although I had to take time remove the fuel tank from the 99 Turbo as it started to smell of fuel. So no more fuel tank in the Turbo. Here’s a little progress report on the V4 Rally: Assembling the clutch Water pump Installing the engine Starting to look like… Continue reading Saab 96 V4 Rally – engine build part 3.
Saab 96 “V4 Xtreme”
I just stumbled upon this somewhere (can’t remember where). Anyway, I think this “96 V4 Extreme” looks pretty awesome! And by the pictures it looks like there’s a tech upgrade coming that will make it truly “extreme” 😀 Cool car, check the rest at Garaget.org: http://www.garaget.org/?car=121513&image=1721976
Nice rides
When the board members of the Saab Club Of Finland get together there are always some nice rides to see… Vesa, our cashier, had bought a new ride (Saab 9-3 XWD) and Juha, the president, brought his beautiful 900 Aero. Vesa is also behind MapTun Finland so the 9-3 has a little something extra under… Continue reading Nice rides
Saab 99 Turbo 1978 For Sale
THIS CAR IS NO LONGER FOR SALE. A friend of mine is putting for sale a 1978 Saab 99 Turbo with some pretty rare extras. Description and images from the seller below. – Rare 99 Turbo M78 for Sale – Original 245000km only – “Fits number” Engine and Gearbox – With all those speciality which… Continue reading Saab 99 Turbo 1978 For Sale
Saab 900 T8 Special in Google Streetview
Haha! I’m in Google Streetview… I noticed the Google car, but didn’t think it any further then. But as I just went through some other Streetviews I decided to check if I’m on it also…
Macross’s Saabs
“Macross” from France sent me the photos of his Saabs – nice going!
Saab 96 V4 Turbo
I have forgotten to upload this clip of a Saab 96 Turbo I saw at a Saabclub event last year. Very nicely executed sleeper 😉
T8 Special For Sale (Sold!)
I have put the T8 Special for sale. I really love it, but I have too many cars and not enough time and space for all of them. Sad to see it go, but I really want to focus on the two stroke – V4 department. I really hope it finds a very good home… Continue reading T8 Special For Sale (Sold!)