Picking up "my" 99

Postby **Jordan** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:38 pm

Did you guys see the first comment that was left? :lol: :lol: :lol:

DeLorean · Postby **DeLorean** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:03 pm

jordan wrote:Did you guys see the first comment that was left? :lol: :lol: :lol:

yeah was that a joke? :lol:

GRMPer · Postby **GRMPer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:47 am

Yea, that was a joke on an old messageboard discussion.....geek humor, GRM style.

The budget is little odd...we use the sale of older project cars to fund the new ones and of course, we have advertiser that like to help out. I certainly don't get paid for the nights and weekends.

GRMPer · Postby **GRMPer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:06 pm

I just found three Saab shelby rims for $150...locally! Now I just need 2 more to start.

Per

The Red Baron · Postby **The Red Baron** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:17 pm

I saw some shelbys (set of 4) on ebay earlier today, but they weren't cheap:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SAAB-900 ... enameZWDVW

Just a thought...

Postby **Luke** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:45 pm

Nice find Per!
Just make sure they are the real shelby branded ones and not the RONAL versions that are super weak. The ones in the auction someone posted are the ronal version.

GRMPer · Postby **GRMPer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:58 pm

It was these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saab-She ... dZViewItem

If they are the ronal versions, I'll use them for street use now and the soccers for rally.

Postby **Luke** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:04 pm

Yep those are the real deal shelbies! You can tell by the bolt holes they don't use a std taper seat like a ronal, they use the same nuts as the soccerballs.

Postby **Jordan** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 1:07 pm

It's hard to tell what they are from the pics (besides the bolt holes).. but real Shelbys will have this

GRMPer · Postby **GRMPer** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:36 pm

Yep, they're shelbys..still have the remains of the original "salmon" like silver. Now..where to find 2 or three more.

also,

I started reforming the LR fenderlip this evening. Not sure why I started there, but that lip is about 1/2 done. Even though this car will have a cage/etc and get some dents along the way, I'm fixing the rust w/ a welder and not a spatula.

Postby **matt** » Wed Apr 18, 2007 10:42 pm

filler would probably last through one event before coming apart. REAL METAL FTW (for the WIN)

GRMPer · Postby **GRMPer** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:26 am

Yep...steel ftw (I used that on today's update)

Per

Postby **Jordan** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 9:49 am

Those wheels actually look like they are in pretty nice condition...hopefully if they stayed in FL they didn't come in contact with road salt... or sap in my case.

I just got some tarmac 15x7 wheels off ebay quite cheap... let hope the center bore is correct and they actually send them

of course they won't see action for a while since i just got tarmac tires that fit on the shelbys...

Postby **Luke** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:26 am

Nice work on the body work, looks like its coming along well.

Those shelbies look to be in great shape! I've seen single shelbies pop up on ebay from time to time, keep your eyes peeled.
I have two ronal 8 spokes that I will trade to someone for shelbies. The finish on the ronals is actually much nicer they just arent nearly as strong. I am also looking for 2 more original saab minilites (the yellow ones) so I can have two full sets.

99Super · Postby **99Super** » Thu Apr 19, 2007 1:54 pm

Hey Per!
Did you get my PM? You guys did a sidebar on my car a few years ago and I had a few Q's for ya...

john

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