Anyway we are preparing for "her" arrival. The previous owner took good care of "her" storing her inside for starters. She's had a recent tune-up, and oil change but no major work.
I'm guessing tires, shocks and brakes will be mandatory. Strictly R&R for now.
Eventually, I'd like to rebuild the stock 390 co and 4speed transmission but we're not ready for full body restoration.
Initial Hit List
- R&R front disc brakes
- R&R rear drum brakes
- inspect all cylinders seals including master
- inspect tires for wear, flat spots from sitting
- charging system check (alternator, battery)
- cooling system check (radiator, heater) no air conditioning
- suspension check - I know it needs shocks (air in rear) inspect rear leaf springs
- new optima batter
- full tune-up, wires, all new filters (air, fuel)
- new optima batter
- full tune-up, wires, all new filters (air, fuel)
This is my initial short list besides getting the front seats redone ASAP. They are pretty trashed.
We are still about a week out before she arrives. Totally excited and a bit afraid. It's been a while since we've owned a real car. Over the past 20 years we had a Dodge Caravan, Chevy Lumina, Ford Tempo, Ford Ranger, Mitshubishi Outlander, and Dodge Durango. All A to B vehicles. Before that we or I had 78 Trans Am (6.6 liter), 67 Mercury Cougar (351W), 71 Fiat 850 Sport Convertible, 65 Chevy C10, ACM Gremlin (258), 71 Chevy Malibu, 77 Trans Am (6.6) with t-tops and my first car 1969 AMC Javelin SST 343. Day and night right.
Get a haircut and get a real job come to mind. Lol.
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