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Originally Posted by Old Red
the reason i wanted disc brakes was because this is my daily driver. im 16 and this is my first car. All of the repairs are waay too technical for me so we found someone to do it. ill talk to the guy and tell him everything that you guys just told me. i think im just going to have the system repaired. Besides i just ordered a new carb and manifold so im a little short on money lol.
thanks to everyone for all the replies!
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First things first, young grasshopper. Make car stop first, go second.
Spend your money on making your car safe first. Go thru and repair or replace parts in the brake system, steering and suspension, lights and signals, U-joints, belts, hoses and then a tune-up. No need to slap on a "Holley 750 double pumper" on a worn out V-8. (hint= stick to the original carb and have it rebuilt. better on gas and less backyard engineering to figure out!)
If this is your daily driver, use this list and do it in order that it is written. Also, buy a shop manual -AND- a Motor manual for the year of your car. Read them cover to cover, then read them again. Be prepared to get into it and getting dirty, this will save you mounds of money, plus these cars are very simple to work on and maintain.
You will get more satisfaction fixing up your old car yourself than taking it to a shop every time something goes wrong. (hint #2, old cars need LOTS of maintenance! )
Welcome to the old car hobby, let me know if I can help you out !