An ominous phrase: “now is when the real work actually starts…..”
You’d think Jan-Ake is ready to taper off, wouldn’t you? But he’s right. What they’ve been doing up ’til now is entertaining the guests. Now that one of those guests has moved in, it’s time to really get to know one another.
And just before I toss you the links to the video, here’s something I noticed while watching it that I hadn’t seen before:
The SAAB stamping on the internal panel, at the top of the wheel arch. Click to enlarge and you should see it OK.
Cool.
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JAJ is my favorite.
Looks like he’s keen to get into the ‘real work’.
JAJ rocks. A super-cool Swede with a head for business who obviously thrives in a tough situation.
We all appreciate everything you are doing for Saab, Mr. Jonsson!
JAJ’s energy and commitment are truly admirable.
I hope JAJ takes a bit of a break soon. He will undoubtably need his strength for the coming months. Swade should invite him down to Tassie!
Swade – is the video on any of the official Saab sites?
thnx
PT
JAJ was telling it like it is, Saab is fragile and weak and has a tough road ahead.
Man… He deserves a raise!
I agree…… but for the moment I think he’ll settle for still having a Saab company to run
http://newsroom.saab-web.com/
Ha, I thought I noticed that SAAB stamp too, but didn’t rewind the video to double check. Very cool.
Damn, how can you not love JAJ ?!?
I vote to make him King of Sweden
I’m no carbuilder but isn’t that a foam padding just placed over the external panel to protect it from scratches while working on the car?
JAJ is cool, i admire him a lot:)
I´m out for a day, and the most important thing in SAAB contemporary history happens on that day
AS JAJ says, the work has just begun. And it would be amazig if they get a mock-up for Frankfurt of the next 9-3, kind of symbolism to show where SAAB will be going to.
JK, Swade, what you see is not the stamp but a protection foam mat. A few seconds back in the video you see this on a close-up.
Where’s the video on the site, I’ve just got two pics of the Saab on the side.
Pyscho Dave, that’s the internal panel, so the outside side of the engine bay, before the final layer of metal as been put on top. The bonnet’s put on first to get a good fit between that and the body panels.
There are many CEO’s out there that could learn how to manage and lead by JAJ’s example….He is passionate and places the best interest of the Company and its stakeholders 1st…
I’m with Me and Psycho Dave. I think that the “SAAB” is in the foam pad that protects the car during the assembly process.
At 2:14 you can see that it is the same dark green color on a white car, and you can see that the foam has a hole in it where the side marker light will get installed to the front quarter panel.
I too find JAJ to be a reassuring presence in the Saab company. He’s as cool as the other side of the pillow.
~P
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