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So...grandpa's 1961 bugeye has been sitting since 1987 when my dad moved it from one garage to another(about 1/4 mile). It ran and shifted and stopped well...Before that, it had last been run in 1969.
My grandfather bought the car in 1963 from the original owner.
Not sure of the specifics on the engine other than it has a Judson supercharger on it (the orig carbs are in a box in the garage).
I'm wondering what I will need to do to get this thing running again. I intend to drain and replace all of the fluids, but I'm not sure what to replace them with:
Engine - which weight/viscosity should I use?
Transmission - not sure...ATF?
Rear-end - really not sure...
Fuel - Can I run unleaded?
Coolant - 50/50 mix i assume...
Also, can I just hook up a 12 volt battery to this car or is a different voltage system?
The car is in ok shape...just a small amount of rust in the usual spots, interior is all there, but needs replacing...
My last question is does anyone know a reputable british car mechanic on Long Island, NY?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Sean
My grandfather bought the car in 1963 from the original owner.
Not sure of the specifics on the engine other than it has a Judson supercharger on it (the orig carbs are in a box in the garage).
I'm wondering what I will need to do to get this thing running again. I intend to drain and replace all of the fluids, but I'm not sure what to replace them with:
Engine - which weight/viscosity should I use?
Transmission - not sure...ATF?
Rear-end - really not sure...
Fuel - Can I run unleaded?
Coolant - 50/50 mix i assume...
Also, can I just hook up a 12 volt battery to this car or is a different voltage system?
The car is in ok shape...just a small amount of rust in the usual spots, interior is all there, but needs replacing...
My last question is does anyone know a reputable british car mechanic on Long Island, NY?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Sean