New owner has questions,

[RJRavalli@xxxx]

[MODERATOR's NOTE: Richard's e-mail address is RJRavalli(at)aol.com]

I just bought an 81 with over 100k miles on it. Body is in great
shape but the engine looks like it's going to need some work. Yeah, 
I'm one of those owners who doesn't know a WHOLE lot about
the car or cars in general, but I'm willing to learn.

Now yes, I'm leaking coolant (more cliches). The hoses look new and
I can't tell where it's leaking from. Since I'm not a car person myself,
(and the only thing I'm familiar with are 1980s Fords) any 
suggestions on where I should take it or what might be wrong?

Since this is probably a very common question that gets posted here
alot, let me ask something more specific: I live in Modesto, CA...are 
there any owners in the central valley area who would be willing to 
offer some kind of personal advice on repair issues? It also needs
a good deal of interior work,

Any help would be appreciated...please respond or e-mail me at
RJRavalli@xxxxx

Richard


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Thanks,