Wgl Sporadic Tinkering - one in...... one out?

[Wgl2019]

I like reading about other people's misery in trying to fix old shite so thought I should really start my own thread ......

I promise little in the way of regular updates but will do my best to keep a log.

[Wgl2019]

[mitsisigma01]

Success, looks like you've turned the Saab the right way up 😬

[Wgl2019]

For the avoidance of doubt these are two different vehicles.

1st Saab job ..... Ignition switch is temperamental. I suspect that the contacts are a bit fuzzy. Obviously the switch is buried beneath a few* other parts.....

[Wgl2019]

Now apart, time to clean it up.

[Wgl2019]

aaaaaaaand it works.

Of course the real test is if it still functions at 5am when I need to leave for work.

[Missy Charm]

Is that a Holden Commodore?*

 

*Serious guess: Scimitar coupe.  

[Wgl2019]

10 minutes ago, Missy Charm said:

Is that a Holden Commodore?*

 

*Serious guess: Scimitar coupe.  

Nope. 

Tbf I wouldn't be able to guess from that picture, and I know what it is!

[Missy Charm]

1 hour ago, Wgl2019 said:

Nope. 

Tbf I wouldn't be able to guess from that picture, and I know what it is!

Mk2 Escort?   

[Wgl2019]

Maybe a side profile would assist if it's the right way up.

[Wgl2019]

Or maybe not, pics from when I bought it a couple of years ago.

They flatter it quite a lot ....... still very green though.

2.0 carb, not quick but a nice cruiser.

After doing some basic servicing I realised that a bit of hot metal glue action is required, welder has been purchased now just need to find the time to get some practice in.

Needs sills replacing and a rear suspension mount making, nothing too extreme but a good learning experience for me!

[Missy Charm]

3 hours ago, Wgl2019 said:

Or maybe not, pics from when I bought it a couple of years ago.

They flatter it quite a lot ....... still very green though.

2.0 carb, not quick but a nice cruiser.

After doing some basic servicing I realised that a bit of hot metal glue action is required, welder has been purchased now just need to find the time to get some practice in.

Needs sills replacing and a rear suspension mount making, nothing too extreme but a good learning experience for me!

Love the colour and interior and thank you!  

[sutty2006]

I had merc in my head before I saw that pic. I love these old mercs and I still need to “tick that box”

[Wgl2019]

Stage 1........

This can mean only one thing.

 

[Wgl2019]

And home..... 

Thanks to @Kiltox

[Wgl2019]

1.0 3cyl Up! Is actually quicker than the 280bhp lightly tweeted Saab Aero.......

(to wash).

Bodywork is decent, usual swirl marks but this gives me a chance to play with a da polisher I have had for a while. Will need to get the wheels off and give the inner arches a good clean, VW decided rear arch liners were not required and so there can be a load of crud leading to corrosion issues. Liners can be purchased cheaply so in due course a set will be going on.

I've also ordered all the bits to do a full service (air, oil and cabin filters plus oil and 3 spark plugs).  After this I can't see that the brake fluid or coolant has been changed since new, there is some debate about when these should be done but I like to have a clean sheet.

My mates dad has potentially got an interest in the Saab however if this doesn't happen expect a slightly reluctant for sale advert appearing.

Is anyone interested in seeing routine maintenance on a small newish car on here?