Intro/steering Wheel removal
Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:52 am
Hi All,
I've been looking at this site for a while so I've seen a lot of everyones posts and on going projects but I have yet to introduce myself. My name is Jon and I'm a designer who works and lives in Boston. I'm originally from Maine and my first 4 cars were saabs. I've had a 1983 900, '86 SPG, '86 900T, '86 9000T, and then a long time without a saab until recently when I just purchased my favorite style saab, a 99.
Its a '74 base model (I think) that was originally from california and owned by a saab mechanic until recently when I purchased it. It has a 5 spd conversion and a rebuilt head. I would like to do a 16T conversion soon but I'm waiting to first find time to get it on the road. It needs an e-brake and a windshield for inspection. With a busy summer its hard to find time. I've recently picked up a Sport and Rally steering wheel that I'd like to put on but I'm having a little trouble getting the current steering wheel off.
My question is if there are any tips/tricks to getting the wheel off. I dont want to ruin anything. I've also noticed that when I pull the steering wheel with force, the entire shaft pulls forward about a half inch or so, without the wheel separating from the splines. Is this normal? The dash is all apart as well because I'm replacing the dash pad that someone used roof cement to attempt to hold down... ugh.
Heres a pic of the car half polished the day I after I picked it up. Shines alright but will need paint eventually. Also picked up a set of Ronal mini lights for $100. I'd like to get a set of Shelbys if anyone has some they'd part with...
Nice to meet you all - this is a great site and Luke's work is inspiring. Its nice to see somewhat local guys with the same passion.
I've been looking at this site for a while so I've seen a lot of everyones posts and on going projects but I have yet to introduce myself. My name is Jon and I'm a designer who works and lives in Boston. I'm originally from Maine and my first 4 cars were saabs. I've had a 1983 900, '86 SPG, '86 900T, '86 9000T, and then a long time without a saab until recently when I just purchased my favorite style saab, a 99.
Its a '74 base model (I think) that was originally from california and owned by a saab mechanic until recently when I purchased it. It has a 5 spd conversion and a rebuilt head. I would like to do a 16T conversion soon but I'm waiting to first find time to get it on the road. It needs an e-brake and a windshield for inspection. With a busy summer its hard to find time. I've recently picked up a Sport and Rally steering wheel that I'd like to put on but I'm having a little trouble getting the current steering wheel off.
My question is if there are any tips/tricks to getting the wheel off. I dont want to ruin anything. I've also noticed that when I pull the steering wheel with force, the entire shaft pulls forward about a half inch or so, without the wheel separating from the splines. Is this normal? The dash is all apart as well because I'm replacing the dash pad that someone used roof cement to attempt to hold down... ugh.
Heres a pic of the car half polished the day I after I picked it up. Shines alright but will need paint eventually. Also picked up a set of Ronal mini lights for $100. I'd like to get a set of Shelbys if anyone has some they'd part with...
Nice to meet you all - this is a great site and Luke's work is inspiring. Its nice to see somewhat local guys with the same passion.