The first of many parts! I'm repairing a Saab 99 Turbo for someone, and it's actually rustier than my 5 door. Big apologies for sound quality, mic issues
i have a 2 door 99t ive been working/accumulating parts for, for a few years now where do you get your repair panels from all i can find is the wheel arches and the driveshaft tunel. enjoyed the video thumbs up.
Thanks! I get the repair panels from Saabits, but the only other bits you can apart from arches and tunnels are the rear shock absorber tops and rear suspension support arm mounts. The rest you have to make with willpower
I use Parts cars which I stored over the years in my own backyard . .the steel has the original thickness an dimension in all kind and curves .and also you can always have a quiet look at a better car to sure to make it the original way you do the welding repair
@@GlossaME Renault 12 looks laid down boring with no friendly curves to me. Saab 99 looks well rounded and straight in line with the roof and sidepanel. Well made also in steel also
I think you shouldn't cover the wheel arch edges with plastic. It is a perfect foundation for moisture and dirt to collect. You will have much better success in keeping it clean and dry without that crap on.
For the sake of originality they'll be having the plastic trims put back on but with plenty of waxoyl behind. Also on a classic, people are generally much more conscious about keeping them clean
@British & Swedish Resto I understand. If I remember correctly the lower small plastic parts are riveted to the arch, but I don't remember if the larger curved plastic are press fitted?
You should fill the plastic trim with vaseline and it should be taken off and cleaned and new vaseline added on a yearly basis. In Finland there is a company that makes an aftermarket trim from PVC that is easier to install and remove, sold by the meter.
