BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Barn find with 50k original miles Options

[Matty900]

Looking forward to working on this project so I can drive my own car to WCR 2016

[veekry9]

All of the suspension rubber is likely beat and deteriorated.
If they are in workable condition,a longer term schedule can be made for replacement and or upgrading.
Some '72s didn't come equipped with antiroll bars,a feature most desired up front.
Careful with that engine,do not attempt to turn it without an internal scope inspection.
Any rust in the bores will break the piston lands upon startup,one cylinder has been open for 23 years.
The lubes must be re + re'd,being kinda funky by now.
Having a look at the clutch condition and its cable is a must,avoiding headaches later.
All of the drivetrain cv joints and bearings need inspection too.
The FI system is a task for an expert,the pinouts on the electrical harness critical to it's function.
Good looking car,a thorough going over will reap good results.
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If the distributor has been removed,and the hole unplugged,check for squirrel stashes internally.
No kidding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Matty900]

All of the suspension rubber is likely beat and deteriorated.
If they are in workable condition,a longer term schedule can be made for replacement and or upgrading.
Some '72s didn't come equipped with antiroll bars,a feature most desired up front.
Careful with that engine,do not attempt to turn it without an internal scope inspection.
Any rust in the bores will break the piston lands upon startup,one cylinder has been open for 23 years.
The lubes must be re + re'd,being kinda funky by now.
Having a look at the clutch condition and its cable is a must,avoiding headaches later.
All of the drivetrain cv joints and bearings need inspection too.
The FI system is a task for an expert,the pinouts on the electrical harness critical to it's function.
Good looking car,a thorough going over will reap good results.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

If the distributor has been removed,and the hole unplugged,check for squirrel stashes internally.
No kidding. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The engine was actually rebuilt when the owner got the car from his mom after she had it in storage all of those years. That's where the engine mods came from. Ithe has about 5k miles on the engine since then but has been in the sons barn/ shop for probably at least 5 years. But it was always parked inside when it was driven.
He said he had pulled the shocks out and checked them not too long ago and they were still working well. I would like to keep this car stock but want good performance from the suspension. He said that the adjusted the suspension to give it a better stance because he didn't like the factory look. There is no more fuel injection after he had it bored out and the heads done he put the Dual Dellorto's on.
Thanks for the tips