"Hela bilen kunde brunnit upp"

Summary

In this episode of 'Motornörd', we revisit Friedrich, a passionate enthusiast of custom cars from the 80s and 90s, boasting one of Sweden's finest collections. Friedrich shares his love for driving, attending meets, and the joy of restoration, despite occasional frustrations. The episode features the 'Gullefjun rodden' and the 'Måsvingen', showcasing unique vehicles like a T23a with a plastic body, a V8 engine with a 671 supercharger, and custom cars with broad wheels and no doors. Friedrich emphasizes the importance of preserving vintage cars, not for profit but for passion, highlighting the craftsmanship involved in customizing cars like his Saab 99 with gullwing doors. His dedication to his hobby showcases the depth of his automotive passion and the vibrant community of like-minded enthusiasts.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The speaker is passionate about cars, particularly enjoying the driving experience and attending car meets.
• 🔊 Enjoys the restoration and maintenance process, finding satisfaction in polishing and cleaning cars.
• 💻 Featured in a new episode of 'Motornörd', the speaker, Friedrich, is known for his love of custom cars from the 80s and 90s, boasting one of Sweden's best collections.
• 💰 Friedrich emphasizes that his car collection is not about making money, but about preserving the history and joy of old vehicles, despite the significant investment involved.
• 🔨 The script mentions a specific car, Gullefjun, a rod based on a T-Ford body but made of plastic, showcasing the creativity and customization in the car community.
• 💨 Describes the thrilling driving experience of Gullefjun, highlighting its powerful V8 engine and the visceral joy of driving a unique custom car.
• 💸 Discusses the challenges and costs associated with custom car building and maintenance, acknowledging the hobby's financial and practical difficulties.
• 💿 Introduces another custom vehicle, a Saab 99 with unique modifications, including gullwing doors, indicating a wide range of interests within the custom car scene.
• 🛩 Touches on the history and journey of the Saab 99, from its construction to its time in Denmark and the eventual purchase by Friedrich in 2017.
• 🔧 Reflects on the challenges and setbacks faced when restoring and maintaining custom cars, such as mechanical failures and even a fire incident.

Q & A

What kind of cars does Friedrich collect?

Friedrich collects custom cars from the 80s and 90s and has one of the best collections in Sweden according to the narrator.

Why does Friedrich collect these old custom cars?

He collects them not to make money by reselling them, but to preserve the old styles and because he is passionate about them.

What car is Gullefjun rodden based on?

It's based on an old T-Ford chassis and body, but made of plastic rather than metal.

What's special about the wheels on Gullefjun rodden?

It has very wide rear wheels that are difficult to find tires for. The rims are old magnesium wheels that are very light.

What engine and other modifications does Gullefjun rodden have?

It has a stroked 327 V8 with a Vortec supercharger, 4 Weber carburetors, a built frame, Jaguar rear end, and more.

Why did the builder make custom doors on the yellow Saab 99?

He made custom gullwing doors, often called måsvinge (seagull wings) in Swedish, to give the car a more unique and custom look.

What happened on the first drive after restoring the yellow Saab 99?

The battery short circuited and caused a fire in the rear cabin. Thankfully the rest of the car was saved.

How wide is the yellow Saab 99?

It's 197 cm (6.5 ft) wide, almost the full width of a car trailer, making it difficult to transport.

What engine does the yellow Saab 99 have?

It has a tuned B engine with Weber sidedraft carburetors, making a great intake sound.