Thanks anyway. I was oversimplifying the "bolt in" part.
I go up on Saturday to get the car. I've already been running though a mental to do list
Here's what I think so far. Item will be added or deleted pending inspection on dis-assembly.
First, assess how good or bad the drivetrain is.
drain and flush gas tank, check for leaks as they are prone to rust out
check brakes, order replacement bits
perform the long sitting engine startup procedure. See how well it runs, how much it smokes, yada yada yada
Take it for a few laps around the neighborhood.
*** Decision point*** If the engine is pure crap, start planning the GS1100 or a Honda car engine swap
Gut the interior
pull the engine and trans
pressure wash everything inside and out and let dry for a couple of days
assess body repairs needed. I know it at least needs 3 small patch panels
Bodywork and Paint
Fender flares
upgrade electrical to small modern alternator, 6 fuse box setup, halogen lights, stereo and amp
upgrade the suspension. I haven't decided between new rubber cones or springs and shocks.
12 or 13 inch rims
maybe a 6 point roll bar to tie everything together
upgrade the seats. Thinking about some modern seats on custom bases up front, recover stock in the back.
carpet
door cards
headliner
Right now the budget for parts is $3000. Should keep me paying attention to costs yet yield a really nice resto-modded finished product.
target is pretty darn close to this
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