"Nate Nagel" > wrote in message
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> replace ALL fluids (oil, coolant, gear oil, brake fluid)
>
> plan on replacing brake hoses, calipers, wheel cylinders, master cylinder
> as required
>
> pull the spark plugs and put a little penetrating oil or ATF down the
> holes...
>
> repack rear wheel bearings (the fronts are hopeless, they're sealed,
> they're either good or they're not at this point)
>
> check CV boots
>
> I'd do all this, at a minimum the oil and pulling the spark plugs,
> *before* attempting to start the engine...
>
> expect problems with anything that rotates, i.e. alternator, starter,
> heater blower, water pump, etc.

Replace the tires regardless. Even if they hold air they're probably dry
rotted and will fail once they warm up when the car is driven.