Hey all, I just bought my 2nd classic Mustang and will be picking it up in a few weeks. It's a 70 coupe with a 302, all original, 31K miles. It's sat in a garage for the last 3 years, not being driven at all. What should I do to get it running without damaging it?
Oh and here's a link to it, do you think it was a good deal for $3,000?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320112564115


Thanks!

 

You will need to change all the fluids. Gas, oil, brake fluid, radiator, tranny, rear end. Put a fresh thermostat in. Check the vacuum lines to see if they are cracked. You can change the tranny and rear after you get it rolling and can take it to a Jiffy lube. You need to take the plugs out and turn the engine over by hand after you squirt some mystery oil in each cylinder. Just a little. Clean and regap the plugs to about 0.035 then put them back in. Check the points gap to about 0.017. Plug the battery up to a charger.
Change the gas line filter and the air filter. Get the tires aired up to about 28 psi. Crank it and let it idle for about 15 minutes or so. Then take it out for a slow drive for a few miles only while you are listening to hear what needs repairing and to get the engine up to operating temperature.
She looks like a really nice car that just needs a tad of TLC. I love the color.

 

Exactly the reply I was looking for, thanks!

 

Haven't seen you on here in a while Camo. You been busy?

 

Yeah, new house, new job, fun stuff like that. Finally able to get back into it and with the new addition you'll probably see more posts.

 

Got two yeller ones, huh? Good color choice.

 

Absolutely!

 

wow...only like 30k orig miles. looks like a great project.

 

Damn man!! you scored, nice ride, 70 coupe is one of my favs. there is one on my block for 2,500 but its pretty beat up. have fun with your new ride!!

 

looks great for the price do what soaring said and a little cleaning youll have a great mustang