Saab 9 3 Custom Boot / Trunk Panel

In this video, I create a custom replacement boot / trunk panel for my 2001 Saab 9-3. As shown in my last two videos, water got into the rear of my OG9-3 and ruined the carpeted panel that covers up the spare tire. Since I can't buy a new one, I decided to make my own using 1/4" (6 mm) plywood and carpet that I bought from a camping supply store (Vandalised).
Here are links to my previous two videos:
• Saab 9-3 Power Antenna...
• Saab 9-3 - Stopping a ...
And here's a link to the carpet I bought:
vandalised.co....

[@kennetheasley]

Good job! I have the same problem with my 2002 9-3.
Did replacing the seals on the taillights stop the leak?
I'm about to replace the seals on mine and it looks like there is an additional leak from higher up - from the gutter, at a seem in the metal, inboard of the antennae.

[@randomtasks]

This helped a bit, but I also had/have the problem with water coming in via the seem. I used some silicon on both sides and managed to fix on the left side, but I still have the problem on the right. I might have fixed it yesterday. I removed the rubber gasket going on the right side of the gutter and noticed that the metal was bent down, which could have allowed a path for water. I fixed it and reinstalled it. It rained last night, so I need to go check for water . . .

[@kennetheasley]

Thanks for that additional information about the seam. Too cold in Connecticut right now to use silicone or other sealer so I put some of that silver tape (the thin aluminum tape used for insulation) over the seam on the side that leaked and that stopped it completely. I had previously sealed up the taillight but still had some leakage. @@randomtasks