Virtually nothing other than things that you'd expect from a 32 year old car.
This car was old when I got it, and needed cosmetic work, but mechanically was A-1. So, I had the paint and bodywork done (original Metallic Lime with White padded half roof) and set off on a journey of eleven THOUSAND miles across the USA, all on two lane highways so I got to meet the locals and see what this country is really all about! The car performed flawlessly, except for some brake work in San Diego and a water pump in Jacksonville, Florida. Although it got only 9 mpg average (ugh!) it was comfortable and reliable. After leaving Cape Cod for a short side trip, I picked up my dad in Baltimore and we headed for Chicago to do Route 66. On 66, as we drove through Clinton, Oklahoma, we saw a dog playing on the road. She had no collar or tags, and after 4 attempts to find out who she belonged to, we put her in the car, and she has now been with me going on six years. Me, my dad, the dog, and the '76 Olds - the four musketeers! The car's now considered a family heirloom and is the star of every reunion. BEST CAR EVER!!!
9 mpg highway is horrendous even for an old boat like this. You must have a serious lead foot... maybe you should let the dog drive :)
That's a really good story, cruising the US and State highways in an old car. I do the same thing with my '73 Dodge. I wonder why you only got 9 mpg. I would have expected low teens at the very minimum, even with hilly, curvy, inconsistent speeds on those old roads. Maybe you had some tune-up needs (spark plugs, air filter), or maybe a leaking or unhooked vacuum hose. Has the mileage improved?
9 MPG on the highway! That is 40 cents a mile for fuel alone! crazy!
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