Well- let me start by saying I know just enough about mechanics to get me in trouble, so I will probably be asking a few questions as I go.
My Goal: I bought this car about 15 yrs ago and was a daily driver for a few years, it’s basically set in my shop since 98. My goal here is to restore it enough to make it a dependable weekend driver so my wife and I can pretend we’re teenagers again. I’m not too concerned about originality, and don’t have the funds to be to particular.
Interior: I have taken out all of the interior except for the dash and gauges. The bucket seats were not original E –body (I will probably modernize with SRT8 style). The rear seat will need to be re-covered (Looking at Nicks
http://nicksclassicparts.com/), needs new carpet (looking at Nicks), the panels were originally green, but have been painted by the previous owner, dash pad needs replaced (looking at Nicks- Legendary), headliner is 10 yrs old and is ok. Everything else seems to be in tack, floor pans are good (will re-seal/paint with POR-15 kit)
http://www.por15.com/FLOOR-PAN-TRUNK-KIT/productinfo/FPTRK/Exterior: Paint looks good, but some minor rust on both lower rear quarters to be repaired, vinyl roof is good, wheels are not original (I will probably modernize), front lower valance was dinged up pretty bad (I have removed and finally got it fairly straight) everything else seems to be in good condition.
Trunk; surface rust with about minor 4 pin holes rusted through (repairing with POR-15 kit).
Brakes/Suspension: I've not torn into this yet, but the leaf springs are toast (sagging).
Engine/Trans: Original 340 w/manual transmission. The plan is to rebuild and replace all components.
Questions:
There were wires/connectors pre-positioned under the bucket seats- I'm assuming the seats weren’t powered, so any ideas?
Recommendations for new bumpers?
Recommendations for new leaf springs?
Is there much benefit in converting the rear brakes to disk?
Recomendations for headers (these are aftermarket and beat up pretty bad)
Any other specific things to look at?
Other Parts needed: lock/latch for center console, Rt rectangle chrome trim on front grill, Lt and Rt small L-shape chrome peices on rear quarters (facing trunk).
Here's a link, its a new web page; brand new site, but I'll be adding new picture periodically. Thanks for any assist!
http://cuda72.webs.com/apps/photos/photo/prev?photoid=56050773 
