1992/J Classic 900i convertible black
Brief history:
This car came to us after being laid up for a few months following gearbox problems.
A black 900i convertible with a very solid shell but mechanically challenged!
The gearbox would not hold reverse gear at all, and also had loud bearings. The engine leaked oil like a sieve (maybe why the chassis is so rot free?!)
The hood was torn and the paintwork very flat. The steel wheels had only 3 wheel trims!
Initially purchased by us as a spares car, once we examined the body/chassis closely we were amazed at it's condition. One of the most solid cahssis weve seen on a convertible for a very long time.
This car came to us after being laid up for a few months following gearbox problems.
A black 900i convertible with a very solid shell but mechanically challenged!
The gearbox would not hold reverse gear at all, and also had loud bearings. The engine leaked oil like a sieve (maybe why the chassis is so rot free?!)
The hood was torn and the paintwork very flat. The steel wheels had only 3 wheel trims!
Initially purchased by us as a spares car, once we examined the body/chassis closely we were amazed at it's condition. One of the most solid cahssis weve seen on a convertible for a very long time.
Initial condition:
Once the engine/gearbox was removed we could asess the engine bay and front structure. all very good! The windscreen was removed due to some delaminating at the edges, and the windscreen frame was also found to be very nice, with just very small area of corrosion was found on the o/s lower corner but that was just minor surface damage.
Mechanically as stated above, the engine/gearbox assembly was u/s so removed for spares. The suspension looked good and even the brakes were reasonable, however we always suggest replacing the brake components due to age if not wear.
The hood was worn and torn but the frame was very good and the hydraulic/electric operating components were in very good condition. The cloth interior was in good condition apart from some minor staining resulting from the torn roof material. The carpets were very good.
Once the engine/gearbox was removed we could asess the engine bay and front structure. all very good! The windscreen was removed due to some delaminating at the edges, and the windscreen frame was also found to be very nice, with just very small area of corrosion was found on the o/s lower corner but that was just minor surface damage.
Mechanically as stated above, the engine/gearbox assembly was u/s so removed for spares. The suspension looked good and even the brakes were reasonable, however we always suggest replacing the brake components due to age if not wear.
The hood was worn and torn but the frame was very good and the hydraulic/electric operating components were in very good condition. The cloth interior was in good condition apart from some minor staining resulting from the torn roof material. The carpets were very good.
Shedule of work required:
The customer who is buying this car had some specific requirements in mind when ordering:
Must be black with a black leather interior and black hood. Must be a 900i not a turbo. No aero bodykit. Must be a manual gearbox and wanted 15" super aero wheels fitted.
This was the ideal rolling shell to base his ideal car on!
A very good gearbox will be used, taken from a known good car with low miles. The gearbox will be opened up and inspected, and fresh oils used. The engine will have its sump and strainer cleaned. Bores and pistons inspected. Head removed and skimmed. Timing chain and guides replaced. Valves reground and stem oil seals changed, camshafts removed, cleaned and inspected. Oil pump removed, cleaned and inspected, oil pressure valve removed and cleaned, new water pump fitted, new core plugs and water heater boss fitted, all gaskets changed including headgasket. New clutch fitted.
Engine bay and all bodywork will be resprayed in the original Saab Black. New windscreen fitted. New black hood fitted. Leather interior fitted in Buffalo Grey (very dark grey -almost black). New brake components fitted - discs, pads, calipers, hoses and pipes. Suspension components/bushes etc only repleaced if required due to wear/age or MoT requirements.
15" Super Aero wheels fitted. Fresh number plated fitted and New MoT obtained.
The customer who is buying this car had some specific requirements in mind when ordering:
Must be black with a black leather interior and black hood. Must be a 900i not a turbo. No aero bodykit. Must be a manual gearbox and wanted 15" super aero wheels fitted.
This was the ideal rolling shell to base his ideal car on!
A very good gearbox will be used, taken from a known good car with low miles. The gearbox will be opened up and inspected, and fresh oils used. The engine will have its sump and strainer cleaned. Bores and pistons inspected. Head removed and skimmed. Timing chain and guides replaced. Valves reground and stem oil seals changed, camshafts removed, cleaned and inspected. Oil pump removed, cleaned and inspected, oil pressure valve removed and cleaned, new water pump fitted, new core plugs and water heater boss fitted, all gaskets changed including headgasket. New clutch fitted.
Engine bay and all bodywork will be resprayed in the original Saab Black. New windscreen fitted. New black hood fitted. Leather interior fitted in Buffalo Grey (very dark grey -almost black). New brake components fitted - discs, pads, calipers, hoses and pipes. Suspension components/bushes etc only repleaced if required due to wear/age or MoT requirements.
15" Super Aero wheels fitted. Fresh number plated fitted and New MoT obtained.
PICTURES AND BUILD PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE ADDED SOON
W/C 21/09/09
Engine/gearbox and all ancilleries removed from the engine bay. all exterior trim removed (mirrors, lights.bumpers, rubbing strips, door locks and handles, door glass, hood spoiler trims, badges wipers, etc etc..) Interior gutted, seats, carpet, door trims, seatbelts, dashboard etc all removed..
Rolling bodyshell transported to Mick and Mick at TOPCOAT bodyshop in Southampton for a full respray.
Engine/gearbox and all ancilleries removed from the engine bay. all exterior trim removed (mirrors, lights.bumpers, rubbing strips, door locks and handles, door glass, hood spoiler trims, badges wipers, etc etc..) Interior gutted, seats, carpet, door trims, seatbelts, dashboard etc all removed..
Rolling bodyshell transported to Mick and Mick at TOPCOAT bodyshop in Southampton for a full respray.
W/C 28/09/09
The engine bay has been grit blasted and the whole bodyshell prepaired for painting. A couple of small corrosion areas were revealed by the grit blasting and these have been cut away and fresh metal welded in and rust proofed prior to painting. Also a couple of other areas of very minor corrosion were found (door bottoms and windscreen surround), again fresh metal was welded in and rustproofed.
The gearbox has been prepaired and the engine dismantled prior to its rebuild.
The engine bay has been grit blasted and the whole bodyshell prepaired for painting. A couple of small corrosion areas were revealed by the grit blasting and these have been cut away and fresh metal welded in and rust proofed prior to painting. Also a couple of other areas of very minor corrosion were found (door bottoms and windscreen surround), again fresh metal was welded in and rustproofed.
The gearbox has been prepaired and the engine dismantled prior to its rebuild.
W/C 05/10/09
The head has been sent for skimmimg, oil pump removed for inspection along with pressure releif valve. Block painted and engine components ordered (timing chain/guides, head gasket set, water pump, hoses etc etc..)
Engine bay has been painted along with door shuts, inside boot etc..
The head has been sent for skimmimg, oil pump removed for inspection along with pressure releif valve. Block painted and engine components ordered (timing chain/guides, head gasket set, water pump, hoses etc etc..)
Engine bay has been painted along with door shuts, inside boot etc..
W/C 12/10/09
The head has been returned from skimming and the engine is in process of being reassembled.
The bodyshell now is fully repainted, along with doors and bonnet.
New windscreen fitted and rolling shell returned to our workshop for refitting.
New hood material ordered.
The head has been returned from skimming and the engine is in process of being reassembled.
The bodyshell now is fully repainted, along with doors and bonnet.
New windscreen fitted and rolling shell returned to our workshop for refitting.
New hood material ordered.
W/C 19/10/09
The engine/gearbox and associated parts are fitted, interior fitted out with leather seating, good carpet, crack free dashboard and good door cards.
W/C 26/10/09
New brake components fitted, including new discs, pads, calipers and hoses.
Hood mechanism refitted, fresh fluid used and system bled. New hood material fitted, including rear section. New tyres fitted to the 15" Super Aero wheels (style requested by customer). Car now basically finished pending MoT. Car passed MoT and now ready for handover to customer.
Hood mechanism refitted, fresh fluid used and system bled. New hood material fitted, including rear section. New tyres fitted to the 15" Super Aero wheels (style requested by customer). Car now basically finished pending MoT. Car passed MoT and now ready for handover to customer.
W/C 02/11/09
Car finished and collected by customer on 03/11/09