[djmtsu]

As an FYI-

My Cosmo sat for 15 years, but was running when it was parked. I put some MMO in the spark plug holes, and the next day it spun freely. Since it didn't have any 'seal issues' it just needed a very good cleaning once it was cracked open.

However, I have gone through every system on the car before it hits the road. New brakes, rubber brake hoses, clutch master and slave, and new clutch line, new wheel bearings and seals with new grease. New seals on the trans, new clutch, new fuel hoses and pump, clean (well, about to clean) fuel tank, new battery cables, rebuilt the carb, switched to electronic ignition......

Long list, and I'm sure I'm missing some things. All this just to make sure it starts, stops and turns properly BEFORE I worry about anything cosmetic or non-essential to normal operation. Only place I splurged was new wheels and tires!!