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Voxguitar

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I have a 1969 Coupe 302-2V on it's way to me from Colorado. It has had mod work done on it, and all I know for sure is that the engine runs fine, it has an Edelbrock manifold, dual glas pak exhaust, new transmission, and the electrical is all working fine. I know a rear quarter panel needs work, the interior needs some stitchwork and it's gonna get a very nice paint job. My question, when I get 'er in my driveway, what would be the first things you would check out?

By the way - it may sound like I got a 'pig-in-a-poke' with such scant details, but this car is a gift from my terminally ill brother-in-law. He's moving to California to be with our family and I'm going to finish his dream for him and hope he makes it to that first cruise.
 

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I'm sorry to hear about the situation.

There are so many things to check, but first I would check for rust so you know what needs to be repaired.
 

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Check the floor pans see if they are intact or need replacing.
 

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Yup, pull up the carpet and check the torque boxes. Also take a close look at the wheel wells in the trunk. Things you'll want to address before paint.
 

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The first thing I would do is check the brakes.
 

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My '73 Cougar is a DSO51 (Denver Sales District) car. Floors are ok; but anyplace ice/snow could "pack"; like up in the wheelhouses (especially rear) along the hood and trunk channels, etc - yeah, rust. Anyplace the nasty white-or-wet stuff could take up temporary residence is suspect.

I'm guessing poor Kathryn lived with people who didn't believe in garages
 
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