my project reborn

[silverknight]

well, i decided today with the help of my freind j-rod to start fixing up the 1962 caddy thats been sitting for 4 or 5 yrs. goin to get it runnin and driveable.

the motor is a 390 ci v8 that hasnt been started in 4-5 years. so were goin to do new plugs and wires, oil change, battery, and whatever other engine crap needs to be done. hopefully all will turn out well on that part. the suspension is pretty much dried up, but as long as nothing is goin to fall off of it ill be happy. i think the tranny needs a new rear seal and hopefully that will be it.
anyone have any tips on resurecting old cars? i know i will need new gas, and to shoot some stuff into the carb when starting. since the tranny is goin to get a new seal, i know im goin to need to add some fluid, cause its all old, but is it recommended to change it completly? what about rear end? Power Steering... i think it has it? im sure ill have to redo the brakes too. they are gigantic drums. and anyone know where i can get some nice "cheaper" whitewall tires?
i really want this thing good for some simple crusing, no racing. i mean... its a 6,000lb car or something. i just want up to 45mph to go cruising around town and an occasional 90mile round trip to gratiot and woodward and some other car cruises.. oh, which reminds me.. what do i do with the radiator? flush and fill?