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I really like that a lot. I used to have a 900 Turbo same as your model but a little bit older. One of the best cars I ever had.
Would love to have one again. Glad to see you look after this girl.
Rust is such a big thing in your side of the world. I hardly look for rust when I buy a car here.
I have a 1989 BMW that is 100% rust free. Not one spot. Paint is extremely sun damaged but no rust...
Good luck and keep us updated.
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jelmerc31
Part of things
Ja mar ik bin net benaud!
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I really like the 900's! But the should be rwd!
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1983 Datsun Laurel C31 3.0 V6 24v turbo--> 4.5 V8 32v
1986 Nissan Laurel C32 2.8 diesel
1984 Nissan Patrol 160 2.8i L6
1984 BMW E28 3.8 M5 sold
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 T.S sold
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 3.0 V6 sold
1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1978 Dodge D300 Cummins turbo diesel sold
1985 Nissan Patrol 3.3 TD sold
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 2.5 V6 sold
1993 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8i.e sold
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 1.8 turbo sold
1984 Nissan Patrol 3.3 D sold
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Apr 17, 2017 10:45:08 GMT
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Love it, such a desire for a T16 EXACTLY like yours to compliment the 9000s. Well done for getting the work done properly and ensuring the car's future rather than covering the non-essentials back up. The work at Abbott must have cost a pretty penny
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Project Diary1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5
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Apr 17, 2017 10:53:11 GMT
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Thanks for the positive comments, keeps me motivated!
Oli- yes the Abbott bill will be rather large but on the flip side I know the car will be sorted, solid and good for many years to come. I couldn't enjoy the car if I knew I had just masked loads of imperfections! Shame I couldn't stretch to the full windows out respray but looking at home much fresh paint needs to go back on it won't be far off!
Next jobs to do are less painfully expensive. A mild power tweak to 195bhp, some new rear speakers and head unit, fix a hole in the carpet and find somewhere to retrim the front seats. That will be the lot then!
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Last Edit: Apr 17, 2017 10:53:37 GMT by johnc74
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I really like the 900's! But the should be rwd! I like the whole package, I was never bothered about them being fwd. Also made them great winter cars. Saab never made a rwd car. They had equal length dirveshafts too which helped reduce the torque steer. lol. Some people in the states have converted them though, using a mustang base... |
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'98 e36 316i lux
'97 mx5 harvard
'87 Saab 900 T16s
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Sinky
Posted a lot
Run Baby Run......Please!
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Apr 17, 2017 16:17:19 GMT
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Niice. very jealous  |
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2001 Volvo XC70 wagon
2003 Piaggio X9 Evo
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Apr 17, 2017 17:59:50 GMT
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Love it! Looks great and well done getting hold of the rust.
I've got one too and that a full bare metal respray a few years ago. Still has a few bits that need occasional love.
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Apr 17, 2017 18:53:53 GMT
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Lovely black 900 turbo that a guy in the next village to me uses as a daily, always parks near me in the station car park and I'm always jealous
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Apr 18, 2017 15:39:24 GMT
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Always loved the shape of these cars. I had an '84 900S with around 340,000 miles on it for my first car. I can't wait to see yours in fresh paint!
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Last Edit: Apr 18, 2017 15:59:00 GMT by euroshark
'84 308 GTS /// '88 528e /// '88 M5 /// '89 944 Turbo /// '98 E430
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Apr 18, 2017 21:41:57 GMT
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Love the unmistakable lines of the Saab 900, .. Will look amazing when all the works finished.
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May 30, 2017 20:31:43 GMT
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It's back....   |
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May 30, 2017 20:33:37 GMT
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I will post some of the resto pics tomorrow as I know everyone likes to see the gory details. There was so much rot in the end that I could not stretch to a full window out respray. Still looks nice apart from a slightly misaligned bonnet on the drivers side, tricky to get everything perfect on a car this old.
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May 30, 2017 21:41:04 GMT
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That looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures.
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May 30, 2017 23:14:08 GMT
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I love Saabs in general, but I think these are my favourite. Great looking car! Look forward the the other pics
Cheers,
Drew
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2001 Mk4 Golf - Not retro yet but getting there
Some cars I've owned:
'91 Renault Clio 1.4 RT
'96 Peugeot 306 2.0 XSi (the one that got away)
'96 Vauxhall Astra Euro'96 Gold edition
'97 Renault Laguna 2.0 RT
'98 Mk3 Golf GTI Colour Concept
'00 PT Cruiser
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That looks fantastic now. Well worth the effort. Enjoy
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May 31, 2017 13:24:06 GMT
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Ok a couple more pics now with the Carlsson side vents fitted. Work completed so-far: Full major service all belts changed Suspension refresh: Abbott Racing Springs, Koni adjustable dampers, new tie rods, new ball joints Carlsson side vents 16" Carlsson alloys with Toyo Proxes Short Shift kit fitted at JamSaab New gear-leaver gaitor, new nappa leather gear knob Steering Wheel refurb in nappa leather at Royal Steering Wheels New front speakers A riduclous amount of bodywork: all arches renewed, rear hatch rot cut out and replaced, new bonnet, paintwork resprayed/tidied up Jobs to do: New rear brake lines Adjust wonky body kit on drivers door Fix holes in the carpet- booked in with trim technique next week Fix broken rear wiper mechanism cover Machine polish, glaze, wax Re-fresh the front seats (just some dye and conditioner) The last 3 items I will do over the next week. Will picture my completed work.    |
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Last Edit: May 31, 2017 13:40:24 GMT by johnc74
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K E. E P. I T. F O R E V E R.
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K E. E P. I T. F O R E V E R. with my car turnover this will never happen! |
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I have one of these in Grey
This is really nice work !! Thought it looked ok with sunroof spoiler !
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Aug 12, 2018 15:32:55 GMT
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Love this car!
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