This is my first restoration, so bear with any stupid questions. My goal is a mild restoration with the upgrades being safety related only. A full frame off is a possibility as the frame needs some repair, but the car definitely needs a new color.
I am assuming these old cars are chock full of nasty chemicals, like asbestos, lead, cadmium, benzene, etc, but where though? I figure the firewall and brakes are loaded with asbestos. I don't want to be excessively paranoid and wear safety equipment all the time.
Possible safety upgrades:
Seat belts - no brainer
Electrical - Is it best replace the wiring harness or can you put in a megafuse only on the old system?
Brakes - The current system works great, but the single cylinder is an awful design concept. What are the best options for improving brake safety?
Firewall - What modernization can be done?
Is there anything else I am missing?
Thanks in advance.
I am assuming these old cars are chock full of nasty chemicals, like asbestos, lead, cadmium, benzene, etc, but where though? I figure the firewall and brakes are loaded with asbestos. I don't want to be excessively paranoid and wear safety equipment all the time.
Possible safety upgrades:
Seat belts - no brainer
Electrical - Is it best replace the wiring harness or can you put in a megafuse only on the old system?
Brakes - The current system works great, but the single cylinder is an awful design concept. What are the best options for improving brake safety?
Firewall - What modernization can be done?
Is there anything else I am missing?
Thanks in advance.
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