Features
Technical
Custom-made armrest and cup-holder
Classic 900 Whaletail Restoration
DIY Headliner replacement (from twinsaabs)
DIY Seat reskinning (from twinsaabs)
DIY Antenna mast replacement (from Townsend)
DIY Convertible top replacement (from Townsend)
DIY Convertible rear window replacement (from Townsend)
DIY Convertible headliner replacement (from Townsend)
Convertible window and top adjustment (from Townsend)
Pat Price's Convertible top FAQ (from Townsend)
In case anyone wants to add SPG panels, here's the SAAB tech sheet.
Transmission swap—In case anyone has a classic 900 that needs a transplant.
SEM Plastic Repair and Refinishing Procedures instructions and materials specs for flexible bumper restoration. (use SEM 39273 Charcoal Metallic Bumper Coater Aerosol for good OEM color match).
Online SPG panel installation guide with photos.
Soft tonneau cover: Installation instructions, and fitment instructions.
Rebuilding a 5-speed transmission
DIY 2-stage Water/Meth Injection diagram
Convertible top rod ends—McMaster-Carr sells eyelets to replace the fragile ones on the hydraulic cylinder ram ends. If your's have broken, order part #60645K341, right-hand thread.
Engine block freeze (expansion) plugs—Dorman part #555087 in steel —1 5/8". 2 needed per car.
Distributor rebuild kit—Bosch part #1 237 011 108. Has hall effect sensor, but not internal oil seal.
Distributor internal oil seal—If there is oil in your distributor cap you need to replace this part. The distributor will need to be disassembled to do it. NAPA part number 4912 is a substitute for the no-longer-available original seal. Get 2 and stack them in place of the original. A basic guide (newer model distributor used in this how-to).
Automatic transmission complete fluid change
DIY APC Tweek—Make your own red box spec APC.