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08 February 2014 #31
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
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- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
Spring is in the air if you count a foot of snow as spring. I have not been able to do a thing to the car in a few months. I am thinking of having the shell and metal work professionally done and am looking for shops somewhat near me who can or have done vintage SAAB work.
Know any?
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11 February 2014 #32
Mike Moderator
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- 30 Jul 2010
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- Rochester, New York, USA
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Might be worth calling Chip Lamb. He used to run West of Sweden Saab in Richmond Virginia. Unfortunately he closed down a year or two ago. He has a contact link on his site still. He might know some people.For Sale - www.wmsbrg.com
There is also Jack Lawrence out of Jamestown, NY. I have no idea how to contact him though...Free SaabWorld Stickers
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11 February 2014 #33
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Posts
- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
I have Jack's contact information from the Vintage Saab Club. Good idea.
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09 April 2014 #34
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Posts
- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
Long hiatus and back at it. My dad passed away in January and I am still cranking through the estate, but got an hour in the garage this evening and started to pull the springs. I figure another 20 hours or so till the shell is totally stripped.
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22 April 2014 #35
- Join Date
- 19 Nov 2010
- Location
- Northern VA
- Posts
- 200
- Saab(s)
- '11 9-4X, '07 9-5 Combi, '99 Viggen, '88 900t, '87 ASFT, '85 SPG, '72 96
Sorry to hear.
I hadn't had any luck with any acme screw people. I did talk to Mark Ashcraft when I ordered my body welts. He just uses stainless 1/2 20 screws in the 3/4 inch length. I have tried searching for something with a .625 diameter head but not really had any luck. He said to use lock nuts underneath and a 3/4 bolt in the rears as needed. I do think I can get lucky on the correct diameter washer for in the door channels.
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13 May 2014 #36
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Posts
- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
I'm throwing in the towel on this project. Way to busy and need the space. Is anyone interested in it?
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28 May 2014 #37
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Posts
- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
Car is moving to a new home in Lancaster, Pa next week
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05 June 2014 #38
- Join Date
- 06 Mar 2011
- Location
- Westport, Pennsylvania, United States
- Posts
- 410
- Saab(s)
- 93 9000 CSE, 85 900T
Car has been all packed up and picked up by its new owner who is enthusiastic about completing the project.
I hope he continues or creates a new build thread here