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2-15-2012
Here's some more pics: http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/Turbo911_photo/SaaB%2095%20V4%20Van/?albumview=slideshow
I wouldn't worry too much about the yellow van and rather build one myself. That's what I'm actually doing. Coming together slowly but nicely:
Three out of four side windows will be blinded with 1.5mm water jet cut metal panels. Still haven't done the CAD-files, but once done anyone interested can have the files to have sheets cut for their own van conversion.
I made the fencing out of mesh. The 'spoke tensioners' are just welds. Mesh and tubes were zinc coated, that's why the welds look a bit dirty. I'll have the trellis sand blasted and powder coated or sprayed.
Shocks have already been changed on this one by a previous owner. He's used the triangular conversion plates mentioned elsewhere on this board and adjustable Konis. I've only driven this car once in a field and the rear end felt pretty sturdy then.
No fuzz with insurance regulations in NL (car is on Dutch plates still) as it's tax exempt and not used commercially. I built up the conversion following Danish van specs (hence the fencing) to be able to get (commercial) 'yellow plates' here in DK, but I decided against importing it because this would cost me far more than the car will ever be worth (bloody Danish import fines). Would be interested in hearing how it works in the UK, as we might move there again within a couple of years.
There's a lot more welding to do on the car, but hope to have it back on the road next summer (also said that last year). No intention though to make it a showroom car.
