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by BigB
Mon Oct 29, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

Re: 75 99 build

OK back in the game and now stuck a bit. Went to a lemons race over the past weekend and got hang with a few Saab Racers. All great guys and very helpful. A saab 900 was one of the fastest on the track with low compression turbo. Have now moved to a commitment to put in a 16valve 900 turbo engine I ...
by BigB
Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

Re: 75 99 build

It's been a long time since I have posted but I have been busy. Finished the body of the 99 and had a month to paint while engine was out. Did the paint job with tons of back and forth and got it right in the end. Buuuutttt engine and trani was toast. rebuild too much for the overtaxed budget. So pr...
by BigB
Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

Re: 75 99 build

Took and early 900 tail piece that stretched the width of the truck and didn't seem right. Tried to cut down a 99T whale tail. Have not decided i like it enough to keep going with it. Opinions welcome.
by BigB
Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

Re: 75 99 build

Finished all rust repair with solid metal replace and welding. Shaved side lights and took some 96 metal bumpers stretched and brought in. Tried to take the only poor line off the 99 rear end which looks like a loaded diaper without a bumper. Cut it with inset bumper ( pic) Looked at flush mounting ...
by BigB
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

Re: 75 99 build

Looking for input on weather to commit to changing rear axel with hubs and brakes of a 900 or stay with originals? My thoughts below about heading in combining a 86 parts car with my 99 body/engine Would love input!!!!!! as I have a week or so before body is ready for paint and thinking about doing ...
by BigB
Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:27 pm
Forum: Projects and Build Threads
Topic: 75 99 build
Replies: 16
Views: 8761

75 99 build

Started my dream car. bought 3 99's and found the 75 ems had the best body. Started digging in this week and am doing OK with finding my rust. Actually usual places in shock mounts etc are pretty good.
by BigB
Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: FOR SALE / WANTED
Topic: 99/C900/9000 parts (updated)
Replies: 17
Views: 6539

Re: 99/C900/9000 parts (updated)

I have a 75 99ems in full repair mode and an 86 c900T will either of the louvers you have fit these if so interested, BigB. Can have someone pick up from Poughkeepsie NY.

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