1980 AMC Spirit General Question about an old car

1980 AMC SPIRIT
28,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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UNCLERAYSRIDE1980
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I recently bought a 1980 AMC Spirit from my aunt. It was garage stored (not driven) for five years. My question is a fairly general one: I don't want to do repairs as problems occur. I'd like to make the car dependable RIGHT NOW. So, as 29-year-old cars go, of this type, what repairs would you focus on? So far I've:

--replaced the fluids
--replaced the Carter with a 2100 Motorcraft

Mainly I've been wondering if I should start replacing all rubber parts, such as brake piston seals, brake cylinder seals, etc.

Thank you!!

--Matt
Aug 19, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes wheel cylinders, master, Radiator hoses, belts. Have you done tune? Shocks O.K.? Electrics good? if yes gas her up and cruise. replace as stuff falls off.
Aug 19, 2009 at 10:17 AM
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