First get it running to original specs with everything working. Only take apart the minimum to repair an item. Put it back together then move to the next thing. Many perfectly good cars end up as parts cars because someone got happy taking it apart for a "restoration". Avoid the WhileI'mAtItItis. Paint is last. Clean, leak free engine compartment, working climate control, smooth shifting trans go a long way.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.