I am checking out a nice 74 280 on ebay that looks really nice and the owner has obviously taken much pride in the vehicle. 2 questions- The owner states the car uses about 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles and it smokes a little at start up and after freeway jaunts. Does this sound like a valve stem guide issue or something much more? Also what is the rubber carrier for the driveshaft? He claims that could use replacing. Aaron you out there buddy??? Anyone?

Thanks for all input!

later

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