Swede for a swede for a swede! Fixed!

[DodgyBastard]

Saw this advertised a month ago.

 

1976 Saab 99 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_4657 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_4667 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

I had to sell a car to fund it so sold Derskine another of my hand painted cast offs...

 

DSC_3032 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

 

Should be getting it picked up on Friday from the arse end of nowhere at a cost of £200 for the car and £200 for the transportation.

 

£400 all in seems good.

 

It's an auto, starts and stops, needs light recommissioning then it'll be ready for road...

[DS20]

Very like

[vulgalour]

It needs light recommissioning then it'll be ready for road...

See red 1981 Princess for just how much of an understatement that can be.

[Volksy]

I love the headlight wipers on these. 

[Jim Bell]

Very like.

The choice for all modern* go getting pilots.

[danthecapriman]

I'm normally a Volvo man when it comes to swedes but that Saab is awesome! I love the colour of it too. Please don't repaint it or get rid of the rusty scabby bits!

 

Looking forward to more pics and collection.

[derskine]

Think it needs a coat of matt black, a roof rack and a couple of pineapples.

[fordperv]

Think it needs a coat of matt black, a roof rack and a couple of pineapples.

Now sit in the corner and write out "I will not encourage scene modifications even if it was meant sarcastically" 1000 times any further crimes and the old school ford tax enforcement officers will impound your cortina for a month

[derskine]

I'm too scene for writing I only stickerbomb.

[vulgalour]

There ought to be a new range of humorous* greetings cards in the style of the old Love Is... ones.

 

Derskine is so scene...

[DodgyBastard]

It's coming tomorrow, cant wait!

 

DSC_4654 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_4666 by srblythe, on Flickr

[320touring]

Thats a turnip for the books..

[Shep Shepherd]

Marvellous! 

[Craig the Princess]

So super it even says super on the boot.

[Richard]

Is it going to the unit?

[DodgyBastard]

Is it going to the unit?

 

It is indeed, did you want to come for a look?

[Richard]

I might look along in the evening if you'll still be around.

[DodgyBastard]

Probably going to be there all day taking apart the fso...

[dollywobbler]

I'm so looking forward to a headlamp wiper video, though I'm already having sleepless nights as they look to be out of position. Please don't be broken!

[DodgyBastard]

I've got some bad news regarding the wipers, They don't appear to work... Neither do the windscreen wipers or the heaters so here's hoping it's something simple to fix...

 

The worlds shittest jump leads by srblythe, on Flickr

 

The battery was too flat so used the one from the Proton.

 

Twin carbs by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Saab 99 Renault 18 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Had it running for a while, the battery light came on so will need the alternator looked at, It was firing on 3 cylinders to begin with but when it warmed up it ran fine, Possibly dampness etc. The exhaust is hanging off making it difficult to drive without it scraping the ground. It sounds lovely and seems to select gears fine. There were a few strange noises at times, I think they were coming from the carbs... A few weekends of work should see some progress on it.

 

DSC_4733 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

I wondered who the workie was who turned up in the transit and parked at a funny angle...

[Richard]

I was going to park properly but I saw the camera and tried to park out of the way to avoid unwelcome 21st century content in the pictures .

 

I'm wondering if the alternator and all the other non-working things are because a wire is off somewhere.

[Justin Case]

Well bought, especially in that hideous colour (opal green ?) I had a 96L of similar vintage in the same colour, a photo doesn't do justice to it   The finishing touch would of course be  EMS soccerball alloys, assuming it is the one with the handbrake working on the front calipers. I just happen to know someone who has a set in shed  which may just be available for a nominal price

[DodgyBastard]

Well bought, especially in that hideous colour (opal green ?) I had a 96L of similar vintage in the same colour, a photo doesn't do justice to it   The finishing touch would of course be  EMS soccerball alloys, assuming it is the one with the handbrake working on the front calipers. I just happen to know someone who has a set in shed  which may just be available for a nominal price

 

If you could find out that would be great, I'm really not liking the look of the steel wheels.

[DodgyBastard]

No real progress, ran a multimeter over the battery and it was reading 13.5 volts with the engine running. Also took the under dash panel off to reveal a few odd wires not going anywhere, some of them live...

 

Moe pics!

 

DSC_4773 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_4775 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_4782 by srblythe, on Flickr

[jonathan_dyane]

Looks utterly marvellous, I have much wantage!

[dollywobbler]

Gorgeous.

[danthecapriman]

Nice!

 

So, when's it going for mot!?

[DodgyBastard]

Monday!

[DodgyBastard]

[vulgalour]

That really is ace.  Lime green car, burgundy velour interior, it's a winning combination.  Good luck for the MoT!