thats just awesome!! whats the plans?

 

Well, in order of importance...at least to me.
*this spring*
brakes
front suspension
rear suspension
wheels and tires

*next fall*
body and paint

*next spring*
interior

Now, it has a sparse interior, so it can be driven. Needs carpet, armrests and seat belts but I am not gonna pop for that until it is painted.

The suspension is 41 years old and feels it. I just ordered a complete front end rebuild kit. As soon as the weather breaks I'll install that and then bushings for the rear springs.

Has manual drum brakes and I am cool with that. I will just replace everything with new parts.

 

If it has drums up front I would really suggest changing them for safety. Under hard braking the gases released can cause the shoes to float as the gases cannot escape as easily as they can with discs. I used to work at a shop with a bunch of old mechanics from the 70's and they saw a lot accidents where people died when their brakes failed.

 

I'd consider upgrading to power front discs at some point. Not that drums won't stop that old beast...