Thanks for all the input OS&U. Good luck on your restoration also. I did prime it with oil and turned it by hand just to make sure it wasn't locked up. I probably need to replace some gaskets before I try to fire it up. I can see one of the valve cover gaskets is broken. It is a 2bbrl and has the Turbo 400 auto trans so bullet proof is always good. I don't mind it being an auto. First 5 or 6 cars I owned were all manuals and I can't say I miss it. I am a little concerned about the gas tank. Smells like shellac. Got any pics of your bird? Thanks again for all the good info.
