The engine in my 46' Ford Coupe has not been turned over or started for 6 or 7 years. I really doubt it had been 'winterized' let alone preserved for sitting. Are these old motors pretty stout? Could i just pull the plugs, dump oil in the engine until it comes out the intake, let it sit a week or three, drain, and give it a go? Or am i seriously asking for trouble (read $$$$$) if i do that?

Also, the little carb on this thing, though it may be 'appropriate' for it's era does little to tickle my funny bone. Any hope of slapping on a standard motorcraft or similar carb on there from the 60's or 70's (pre emmissions)?

And a little of topic, the clutch has no feel (the pedal is sitting on the floor), do i need to get that working before i try to turn her over and getter running? (i'd like to get it running just to give me a little kick in the pants to get going on this project).

And also, is upgrading to 12volt just a matter of a new alternator/generator (like i've done on old tractors) or are there other pieces/parts (aside from guages.... auto-meter) that will need to be changed as well? (like the starter, starter solenoid, whatever other 'electronics' might be hiding in there)

Thanx in advance and sorry for being so wordy!