I started by re fitting the starter motor and a fully chrged battery. After turning it over a couple of times it fired right up and ran sweet as a nut, a true testiment to the pinto engine. I left it running and then checked all the fluid levels and topped up where needed.
While I was running the engine I looked at the oil pressure, at idle it was above half way and when reved the pressure went higher.
Then i gave it a good wash which made such a difference. I also re bumpered the car with spares I had in the garage, the last owner said the originals were stolen from his garden when he was painting them.
While doing all this I noticed that there is very little rust on this car and the chassis seems to be solid. All looks good for the mot.
All in all I think it is a fantastic car, just hope the MOT man thinks the same and gives the green piece of paper we all long for.
