MikeW

The first step will probably be a new battery. You'll want to drain the old gas. I've done this by hooking a long fuel hose to the output of the fuel pump and putting the other end in an empty gas can. Turning the engine over will use the fuel pump to drain the gas tank. Hopefully it's almost empty already. You may want to replace the fuel filter (mounted to the inside right fender near the fuel pump). Once you have fresh gas you may be able to get it cranked after spraying some starting fluid into the carbs (after removing the air cleaner and cover plate). I bought my '72 in 1985, drove it for 5 years/40,000 miles and then basically let it sit in the garage for 12 years (after buying a new 240SX in 1990). However, about 4 years ago I went through the above steps to get it running again. I also had to replace the fuel pump, master cylinder, brake booster, and clutch master cylinder. I drove it a little but the suspension needed a little work and I kind of gave up on it again. Just last week I charged the battery again, added about a half gallon of fresh gas to the almost-empty tank and got it started fairly easily. I made a bumpy and vibration-riddled 5 mile drive to my mechanic and left it with him. This time I'm just going to let someone else do some of the long-needed work. I'm guessing new struts, springs, and suspension bushings (and perhaps new wheels and tires) will get the suspension in good order at which point I'll probably see what I need to do to the engine. I'm not interested in a show car but rather just something I can occasionally have fun driving. After all, that's the whole point ...:classic: