The car has 95% original parts; only things that aren't original are stereo, power steering and anti-theft alarm. I'd like to keep it as stock as possible. However there are a few things that I am thinking of changing,
1. Front disc brakes
2. Either a 3 or a 4 point harness system
3. Fuel tank (safety reasons) or install tank armor.
4. Either steering wheel and/or front two seats (I have long legs and I can barely hit the brake pedal with the current setup I'm 5ft 11)
I do not know much about engines, and transmissions, Is there anything I should look for, listen for, that indicates possible faultiness?
The entire car shakes when the engine is on, it smells like a go cart when standing next to it, and continues to smell like gas after you turn it off.
The engine starts up instantly, needed one pump of the gas after 3 days of sitting idlely.
There is a leak, I haven't figured out what it is yet, it is somewhat yellowish, it is a very slow leak.
The car has the original transmission and engine.