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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Mike,
Thanks again for the further details, yes, that does make perfect sense as to the matting and it's raw condition.
Sorting could be as simple as some new fluids and seals, or could be a little more in depth, such as brake and clutch lines, a complete flushing on the fluids , checking for electrical shorts or breaks, to a full body off chassis tear down. The first question would be a simple one, how long as the car remained dormant, and when was the last time it had a state safety inspection?
Bill S
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The car was driven a about a year ago and the motor was started last week. In California, state safety inspections are not required, only smog certifications every two years. In the case of this car, it's titled as a 1965 Cobra so no smog is ever required here.
By sorting out, I was referencing the changes I listed within my earlier posting from this morning along with changing fluids and detailing the car. There are likely a couple surprises here and there, but the motor, transmission, rear end and brakes appear to be trouble free. I do not know how much attention the original owner gave to brake bias, fuel sending unit calibration, etc. so I expect the new owner will need to focus some attention on these items. Easy stuff.