Hi, listers. I've had this 1970 Spit in the garage for about a year and a
half, and I think it's time to get it ready for the road. The PO put in some
new floor pans, filled in some dings and then painted it fire engine red (of
course). It has been run up and down the driveway, out in the street a
little, but nowhere else for probably ten years. It seems to run pretty
well. I would like to make it my semi-regular driver (I actually prefer
public transportation here in Washington, DC, my hometown), but I don't
have the money or the patience or the skill to do a restoration. Phase
One will be the brakes and shocks: new shoes, pads, wheel cylinders,
rebuilt calipers. Do I need new wheel bearings? Which shocks are
recommended? Are new brake lines recommended if the old ones look
okay? What else should I take care of while the car is up on stands?
Thanks in advance. If you like, you can e-mail me directly at
FamilyMaresca@compuserve.com.
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