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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts |  Posted - 10 Sep 2009 : 22:30:21  
| 2-3 months back i stopped to see if i could help a broken down 96..it was local and i had never seen the car before.
The car sounded terrible and i thought that the timing gear had gone.
I left my details with the owner as he was waiting for the RAC and told him to (A) come say "hello" on this forum and (B) give me a call if I can help.
I didn't hear a thing so presumed he had sorted things out.
Earlier this week i took a call offering me the car. I had to say "no" as i have no more storage space (one space in reserve but i will let pchristy tell you about that  )..then the words FREE were mentioned  .
Today this arrived..it's got a great history but lived on the beach for 5 years...not too bad that it has to be scrapped but enough work to make it another project.
There are a few interesting mods..
High level brake light..Scandinavian seaways sticker..window rubber faded but painted silver 
It came with a Kenlow fan..lot's of extra dials and very unusual wing top side indicators..(they look like they should be there)
It needs a very good polish...my mate said i should leave it but that's not the way i like my cars..
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Edited by - john-saab on 10 Sep 2009 22:35:31 |
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pchristy
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1790 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2009 : 10:20:10
| Wow! What a find! Even better than the one my son has turned up!
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Pete
"Duct tape is like the Force: It has a light side and a dark side, and it binds the Universe together!" |  |
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Derek
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2192 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2009 : 10:34:05
| This sort of confirms my comment on Popular-Classics. Should have looked here first. The side markers are required in Denmark.
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Edited by - Derek on 11 Sep 2009 10:35:38 | |
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Genty
V4 Mad
628 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2009 : 20:37:34
| Good work. A friend in need is a friend who may one day give you a car for free!
Don't fret about the paintwork. If you are following -=FUBES=-'s rosie project on the other forum check out the state of his car when he got it and a few hours later after some serious hard graft with a selection of potions and rotary polisher! That car could come out a treat with a bit of elbow grease!
Another one lives!
Genty
www.performance96.co.uk
www.realfirstaid.co.uk | |
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madwelshman
Starting Member
United Kingdom
29 Posts | Posted - 11 Sep 2009 : 22:27:00
| Wow, you are lucky. Looks a totally different car now.
Wish I could find one thats as/nearly that cheap.
Will | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 12 Sep 2009 : 07:18:56
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Originally posted by madwelshman
Wow, you are lucky. Looks a totally different car now.
Wish I could find one thats as/nearly that cheap.
Will
Pay attension at the back there..the 2nd picture is a different car | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 12 Sep 2009 : 07:26:07
| Here's what a polish can do...i bought this a few years back..it was a mess...
A mornings polishing and a bit of bumper black..
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 12 Sep 2009 : 19:45:08
| | I may have an engine for this car now..a donor car will provide it and a few other spares. |
Edited by - john-saab on 12 Sep 2009 19:47:01 | |
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rhampsheir
V4 Fanatic
United Kingdom
235 Posts | Posted - 05 Oct 2009 : 15:34:08
| | Hi John, will you be using those orange / brown seat covers on this project? | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 06 Oct 2009 : 08:04:29
| No..i have another brown set to go in.
if you are still interested in the orange seats can you drop me a line and i will get back to you. johnpaulgreen@btopenworld.com
I'm interested in seeing how this car handles..it's wearing 185 profile tyres! |
Edited by - john-saab on 06 Oct 2009 08:07:07 | |
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john-saab
Administrator
United Kingdom
2679 Posts | Posted - 09 Oct 2009 : 11:29:15
| I went to collect the spare gearbox and other parts that came with this car..was glad to see a few NOS items like CV boots, rear exhaust silencer, hand brake cables and this..
I already have one so it's on Ebay if anyone needs it!
And how rare are these..a set of radiator muffs for the later plastic grilled cars..
And all of the locating plugs are there..
I won't be selling these! |
Edited by - john-saab on 09 Oct 2009 19:36:40 | |
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Woody
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
2764 Posts | Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 00:24:46
| | I take it the hole for the saab badge to be seen has been cut by a former owner. My own 69 set has the Aeroplane logo on it. | |
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john wyatt
V4 Guru
United Kingdom
1031 Posts | Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 09:26:39
| | What a treasure trove, those hub pullers are worth their weight in gold, I have a split new set of grill covers for the bullnose, have been reluctant to fit in case I lose a bit! | |
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Morticus
V4 Beginner
United Kingdom
81 Posts | Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 09:49:45
| | Hi John, I'd be very interested in the hub puller. You can email me on kenneth dot brill at btopenworld dot com. | |
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Morticus
V4 Beginner
United Kingdom
81 Posts | Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 09:54:22
| Ooops! Pressed submit reply too soon.
I'm in Scotland, but my firm's in Camberley, if that's any help.
Let me know what you want for it if it's still available.
Cheers,
Kenny | |
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Morticus
V4 Beginner
United Kingdom
81 Posts | Posted - 10 Oct 2009 : 09:57:10
| Ooops again. Too early in the morning! I didn't read your post properly.
I'll go the Ebay route like everyone else! | |
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