Yearly Archives: 2015



Erik Carlsson Wins 1962 Monte Carlo Rally
The SAAB community has lost its most iconic personalityThis is for the few of you who might follow this blog but don’t follow other Saab news. Erik Carlsson has passed away after a brief illness. It will be one of my greatest regrets that I never took advantage of opportunities […]

R.I.P. Erik Carlsson


Finished Firewall and Passenger Floor Patches 6
After finishing the back end of the body, except for some cosmetic work, it was time to turn my attention to replacing the left front wheel housing. However, a good bit of prep work is necessary before I can consider mounting the donor. The left-rear of the engine compartment floor […]

The Little Things Take a Lot of Time



The Finished Rear End of the Car 4
A Couple of Comments First, I want to thank those who have taken the time to comment, and those who have subscribed. Although small in number, as I expected, it’s definitely motivating to know that others are watching. Second, I hope nobody is having trouble leaving comments or subscribing. In […]

Nice Solid Naked Heinie


Completed Wheel Well Repairs from Inside 3
Replacing Shock Absorber Mount The right-side wheel housing was in much better shape than the left side. The shock absorber mount had rust and was best replaced. Additionally, the top, front corner of the wheel house was rusted and needed work. I first turned my attention to the shock absorber […]

Repairing Right Rear Wheel Housing


Welded Wheel Housing Sections from Inside 1
Patching Rear Partition Panel Before welding the donor spring support and shock mounting section in place, it was necessary to replace some additional rot in the rear partition panel where the wheel housing was spot welded to the panel. The first photo shows what I cut out. I did almost […]

Repairing Left Rear Wheel Housing