Splash Guards
This is a short post showing the last few bits of underside work before media blasting and application of coatings. Figure 1 shows a donor splash guard for the driver’s side. The original was a bit too crumbled to be reworked. Having surplus 304 stainless sheet, I decided to cut off the short mudflap mount and replace it with stainless steel. Figure 2 shows it installed on the car, and Figure 3 shows the modified passenger side splash guard.
1. Adding 304 Stainless to Donor Splash Guard
2. Donor Splash Guard Reinstalled on Driver Side
3. Stainless on Passenger Side Splash Guard
Repairing Seat Belt Mounts
Figures 4-8 show the floor seat belt mounts being repaired. The floor metal surrounding the mounting bolts had rusted so I had to remove the anchors and replace small rectangular sections as shown in the photos. I am confident that the repairs are solid and safe.
4. Repairing Cabin Floor at Set Belt Mountings
5. Repairing Cabin Floor at Set Belt Mountings
6. Prepping for Seat Belt Anchors
7. Seat Belt Anchors Prepped for Welding
8. Seat Belt Anchors Welded in Place
Jack Mounts
The final step was to install the original jack mounts on the new rocker frames. I had no idea where to weld them but I was lucky enough to have another original Saab 96 sitting in the barn for reference. Figure 9 shows one mount and Figure 10 shows the mount being tested for fit to the jack.
9. Jack Mount Reinstalled/Welded
Figs 9-10