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bubbajoexxx JUL 05, 02:28 AM
speed sencer
Fiero2m8 JUL 05, 04:51 PM

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Originally posted by bubbajoexxx:

speed sencer



Great thanks - I'll extend it down to the rear of the transaxle.
Fiero2m8 JUL 13, 11:19 PM
Old rotted sunroof tracks are removed ready for new tracks and Fiero Store sunroof seal.
Fiero2m8 JUL 22, 12:04 AM
Finally got some time to put the sunroof tracks in so I can reattach the roof panel.


I used rivets like the factory did as both the roof panels I had attached this way.


Masked and painted flat black.


Ready for new sunroof seal.


Was able to convince Speedy Glass to sell me their final roll of butyl tape for $5 since I promised it was not for the windshield.


Also dropped off door handles to painter (other ones went missing...) but these ones are going to be shaped to match smooth molding.

Let me know where I can get new torsion springs for the handles as one is missing and other is rusty.

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Gokart Mozart JUL 22, 11:30 AM

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Fiero2m8 AUG 17, 01:31 PM
Sorry just getting back into the project now that I'm back from vacation where I was tinkering with my new daily driver toy.
It's a 02 SAAB 9-3 Viggen Convertible (exactly like the one my brother had and these are pretty rare in Canada).



If you don't know what a "Viggen" was, more info here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_9-3

More updates on the newest project very soon.
Cheers,
Fiero2m8
Fiero2m8 AUG 21, 01:12 AM
Roof panel and sunroof seal installed:


Windshield trim re-installed:


Engine hatch was reassembled by first installing the glass on the hinges.


Then the rear decklid was aligned and grafted to the glass with butyl and nuts/bolts:


Heat grill to be fabricated for new opening before rear spoiler can go on:


Lock cylinder, latch and struts are back on too.
kennn AUG 21, 02:22 PM
It appears to me that the engine compartment vent area will be in a high pressure area given that the spoiler will be adjacent. It seems that the high pressure would negate the scavenging of the engine compartment air. What do you think? Perhaps if the vent were located behind the spoiler (a negative pressure area) it might function better. Just some thoughts. I'm looking forward to your machine getting on the road and getting sorted. It's a terrific design.

Ken

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'88 Formula V6
'88 GT TPI V8

Fiero2m8 AUG 21, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by kennn:

It appears to me that the engine compartment vent area will be in a high pressure area given that the spoiler will be adjacent. It seems that the high pressure would negate the scavenging of the engine compartment air. What do you think? Perhaps if the vent were located behind the spoiler (a negative pressure area) it might function better. Just some thoughts. I'm looking forward to your machine getting on the road and getting sorted. It's a terrific design.

Ken




Thanks Ken, glad you like the design!

The air path while car is in motion is through the side scoops and out the rear just below the bumper.
I agree that the scavenging will only work when stationary as the vent is directly above the hot exhaust so the warm air will have a path out.
The other use for the decklid vent was to allow warm air to be forced downward towards the rear vent while in motion.
Engine temp and under glass temps were not an issue when it was last on the road.
In fact my LT1 Roadster was much warmer in the engine compartment probably due to the cramped engine bay (no 12" wheelbase stretch in that one).
I guess I could try a video with air streamers to check the theory one day, but now that everything is painted, body mods will be minor going forward
Fiero2m8 AUG 21, 10:55 PM
Time to put the front fenders on now that roof panel is on...
Started with mounting the moldings to the fender as they were painted separately:


I am enjoying using all the new clips and hardware I got from the Fiero Store rather that messing around with old stuff:


The stock wheel well liners fit no problem with the 88 suspension installed:


Found that left over butyl stops these from falling off


Next the cowl cover can go back on - I used new stainless hardware:


Guess I need some new wipers but the washer tubing is installed:


I still plan on being able to store the sunroof in the front so the trim is back on but I will need to mount the front rests in a new location:


Now the front bumper cover and hood are next...