Re: What are the most common problems for 120's?

Posted by David Grubbs On 2014/7/19 7:30:29

Interesting question - here's what I carry in my kit
1. basic tools - wrenches, screwdrivers, elec. tape and a few spare bulbs and fuses.
2. Coil
3. Points and rotor
4. Fan belt
5. Hoses (I've been driving 55 years, and only needed a new hose once, but it made an impression on me)
6. quart of oil, and water jug
7.Check the air in the spare tire. It will be flat only when you need it.
8. If I were to be driving to CA, a spare fuel pump and maybe a water pump.

The cars are pretty reliable if you do the routine maintenance, which includes changing brake fluid, changing the oil, greasing the several hundred zerks and repacking the bearings. I've looked at the 120's you've been looking at and none of them look scary to me. Just buy the best one you can afford, and enjoy it! I wouldn't get a show car - I like one I can drive without worrying if a stone chip is going to ruin my zillion dollar paint job. I do like my cars to look good, but more important, they have to run well.