Daily driving an A-body

DarTT said

That's one of the main reason I'd rather have an A-body then my current car. Way too much complicated junk. And electrical is just a major headache. And also, that's my plan, to see how good it runs first and drives hopefully. Any advice on getting her to fire up? Besides pouring gas down the carb, should I bring some new plugs and wires?

Thats some pretty good advice 72bluNblu. Thank you :cheers:

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No problem. And just so you know, I put about 10k a year on my Challenger. Like Joe said, that matters too. If you're a "super commuter" it may not pay dividends to have the old car.

As far as starting it up, at the minimum I'd bring a 5 gallon can of fresh gas, about 6 ft of fuel line (in case you have to run it off that can), starter fluid, and maybe a fresh battery. Any tune up items that you want to bring will help too, just depends on your plans. If you just want to hear it run, you probably won't need them. If you want to drive it home, I'd bring a full tune up with me, plugs, wires, points and condenser, air and fuel filters, as well as some spare oil, atf if its an auto, and brake fluid.

Also keep in mind that if you take a car that doesn't run and make it run while its still in the owner's garage, the price might go up.