AZMeade

Well I received a packet from my grandfather yesterday that has all the information about the car in it. It included the original owner's manual, chassis service book, window sticker, and every maintenance including oil changes since 1963. A little TLC and I think she'll be a champ again.

Thanks for all your suggestions. I need to go out of town to pick it up and bring it home so I can take a better look at it. One other question you might be able to help with is that when I start it up it has a really fowl smell. Do you think it is just old gas or a much worse problem? My dad thinks its old gas but he is not sure either.

Not sure what exactly it needs. Last time I rode in it was a few years ago, since then my grandfather has driven it a couple of times and bought new tires. Everything except the paint is still factory original. I need to check the brakes and perform a basic tune-up, then I will needs replacement parts from there (as needed from possible findings during the tune-up). I also know that my grandfather has possibly stained (blood) the original upholstery. I don't want to replace it for a small stain, so I will look for delicate fabric stain treatments. I want/need a manual as a starting point for the tune-up.

Thanks for the information, I will start checking the sites you suggested.

I just received a 63 Buick Electra 225 from my grandfather. He is the original owner and is still very proud of his car, despite its "needs TLC" status. He has passed it onto me because he is no longer able to drive. Where should I begin? I want to get it into good running order before my grandfather passes and possibly take him for a drive. Where can I find parts easily and cheap? I live in Arizona, if anyone can make online or in state suggestions. Are there any good manuals/books? Thanks! Matt