Jan 24 2006 update
Thanks for the support and enthusiasm about my “new” Saab. This weekend
after a fairly satisfying autocross practice I started to clean it up. I
vacuumed and washed the car, and disassembled the disgustingly dirty
center console and ran it through the dishwasher before replacing, which
did wonders for it. I also fixed a broken headlight mount and removed
the broken headlamp washer assembly that was below it. I learned how to
double-clutch shift the transmission so it doesn’t grind going into 2nd
gear.
Next on the list (besides finishing the deck railing on our house with
my dad) is oil change, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, etc. I’m
waiting for the repair manual I ordered from Amazon.com before
attempting those maintenance items. Eventually I’ll get the power
windows working, and remove the busted fog lights and remaining headlamp
wiper.. those items are not at the top of my list.
It’s actually starting to feel like a real car. Hard to believe it was
just $800. I’m keeping a log of how much I’m actually spending to bring
it up to spec… we’ll see how expensive it becomes.
I’ll keep you all posted on the progress-
