Did some work on the Lighting Blue Viggen

Today was my first day actually working on the Viggen since fall... I figured I would have worked on it more this winter, but that I never happened. I figured I'd install the fuel pump today (Jay Racing 340LPH pump -- found here: http://www.jayracing.com/fuel-pumps-c-2_5/jay-racing-pro-series-342-fuel-pump-pt342-340-lph-high-pressure-p-2619.html) but that didn't go so well. When I started digging into it I found that my gas tank straps are rusted out, and in need of replacement. So instead of taking the tank out and leaving it sit on the ground while I'm waiting for the new tank straps (and fuel filter that I should have ordered before) to come in I'd leave that all in.

This past weekend I ordered new front and rear brakes (stock size front - 308MM and 9-5 Aero rear 300MM with new calipers) since my brakes were shot. I had some time, unfortunately haven't received either my brake rotors/pads [O'Reillys], calipers [O'Reillys special order] or hoses [Genuinesaab.com], so I figured I'd start taking the rear brakes apart. I'm very happy I ordered calipers off the bat. The rear calipers are trashed, and the rear brakes are more than ready for replacement.

While I was under the car I found some rust... This bothers me, and it doesn't. This car is my Viggen "restoration" project, however I didn't realize how much rust it had when I bought it... Luckily I have it and I'll be able to rescue another Saab... Plus it'll make a good track car that I won't be worried about being "perfect".

Now I'm at a standstill on the project waiting for parts. This seems to always happen. At least I can complete my Windows 7 reinstall with Saab WIS and EPC on my garage computer...

And for some pictures of the fun, and carnage.

I feel like this Lightning Blue Viggen loves jack stands... lol

The rust...