I had the wheels repaired for curb rash and had them powder coated. The new tires are Michelin Primacy 195s. It was fairly expensive to have this done, but at this point it seemed like the right thing to do. Pictures show before and after.
August 31, 2012
August 12, 2012
gifts from Sweden and progress
I’ve made a trade deal with another SAAB friend in Sweden and was able to get a few Old New Stock items. Today we installed the wheel arch trim which was tricky due to 3 of the wheel arches needing significant reshaping. The wheel arch splash area have all been sprayed with undercoating. The rear and hide-a-way trunk have also been sprayed.
The new locking gas cap / filler is hooked up, the blower box and wiper are in place, the EMS steering wheel is installed, the emergency brake housing is painted and the 1976 shifter knob is installed. For the blower box, I used two layers of 1/4″ foam rubber insulation on either side of the upper firewall. I recommend that anyone that goes this far with a tear down go ahead and replace all the foam rubber where needed. It was basically musty and dusty in this car.
August 4, 2012
Putting it back together
Got the blower box back in .. so much easier getting it in than taking it out. Again, the key to taking it out you’ll need to take it apart completely by removing the fan motor, cover and the heater core/valve assembly. When replacing it, I used 1/4″ rubber foam insulation on both. The hood is back on, the hatch is back on. Some of the rubber is back in place.
August 3, 2012
painting completed!
Finally, painting is completed. Now cut and buff with some touch up. The doors go back on tomorrow.
