Well the SAAB has progressed closer to being ready for registration but there is still a lot of work to be completed. I purchased a second car to replace the headlights and headlight wiper components that were damaged and got much more than I expected from my $300- donor vehicle. The donor is a non turbo 1986 4 door hatch so most parts are the same.

SAAB interior picture showing mods required.

The first lucky find was the near new headlining in the 4 door car fitted into the 2 door turbo hatch but I will have to make some customised rear pillar trims to match and the interior light is relocated from the centre to the passanger side. Unfortunately I will have to mount an aftermarket light because the cutout in the roof steel doesn’t accomodate the light from the 4 door car.

I am currently swapping the entire dashboard unit, this complete unit incorporates the glovebox. When the dash is refitted the interior will be complete and in much neater condition than it was previously. There are a few tricks to refitting the vacum switch connector and the temperature control actuator rod. Leaving the dash speakers and stereo head unit out until everything else is in place provides access to refit heater control components.

Tags: interior, roof lining, saab, turbo

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