I recently sold a Pontiac Grand Prix because it had many problems and only got 19 MPG, and also sold a Jeep Liberty because it will develop problems and only got 18 MPG. The wife drives the Acura, my dad drives the truck, and I'm left with Lafawnda (Honda motorcycle).
While I look for a gen3 Prius, I've decided to fix up a 1976 Buick Riviera and do my short commute with it when it rains. The beast hasn't moved in 20 years, and has sat in a lean-to carport. None of the fluids were drained and it sat on the wheels which are now flat.
What is the minimum you suggest I do to get the thing running again? So far, I am thinking to:
- Drain fuel tank
- Clean carb
- Replace tires
- Replace coolant
- Flush\bleed brakes
- Replace power steering fluid
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace hoses\rubber\wiper blades as needed
- Battery
- Check air filter
The car had very little exposure to sunlight, so there should not be any UV damage. Also, the fuel lines have never had E10 in them, and I'm uncertain if they can survive it. What else should I check or replace?