OK...it's not a mustang...but I'm assuming the process is pretty much the same.
A friend just gave me a '59 MGA. It appears to be in great condition and was driven regularly before it was parked in a garage about 7 years ago. The Battery was unhooked. That's all the prep that was done. The tires appear to still hold air. I am having it towed to my house on Saturday. Here is what I am planning on doing to get it going. Anyone have any other thoughts on what I should do/be prepared for?
-Change oil and oil filter
-Gas tank is dry, change gas filter and refill
-Take out plugs, inspect and clean or replace
-New battery
-Check and top off brake fluid
-after oil change, put in fourth gear and push the car around a bit
-It has manual steering
-If the brakes are frozen, drive a little bit and then hit the drum with a rubber mallet?
-spray some of that carb stuff to prime the carbs up.
-have a fire extinguisher handy /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
Greg
A friend just gave me a '59 MGA. It appears to be in great condition and was driven regularly before it was parked in a garage about 7 years ago. The Battery was unhooked. That's all the prep that was done. The tires appear to still hold air. I am having it towed to my house on Saturday. Here is what I am planning on doing to get it going. Anyone have any other thoughts on what I should do/be prepared for?
-Change oil and oil filter
-Gas tank is dry, change gas filter and refill
-Take out plugs, inspect and clean or replace
-New battery
-Check and top off brake fluid
-after oil change, put in fourth gear and push the car around a bit
-It has manual steering
-If the brakes are frozen, drive a little bit and then hit the drum with a rubber mallet?
-spray some of that carb stuff to prime the carbs up.
-have a fire extinguisher handy /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Any other thoughts?
Thanks,
Greg