Howdy Arkansas
im a UA Grad from last century .. i too drive a HOG,, 93 Ford Bronco ,,
but have an old MGB that squeezes fuel pretty good .
used price on those fuel squeezers is gonna go up i bet.
but $1300 for a machine starts and runs sounds ,, OK..
the tranny question sounds problematical but maybe just a fluid and filter change and some snake oil would heal it..
little old cars are just like any old car , its gonna need some TLC and lots of wore out soft parts , [fuel lines , brake lines etal]
i bet there are many here run that or similar equipment and can assist you.
a 5 speed manual would be better but one gets what is available ..
just responding to a Fellow Arky and offering Moral support
heres the window sticker on that thing..
good luck
