If you get it driving you'll fall in love with it and want to keep working on it. If it becomes too much work before you even get to drive it, you may end up pushing it in the corner and ignoring it. At least that's my theory.
So many projects for sale saying "lost interest".
Brake line question what should I use?
Clean up the factory ones do custom ones go after market??
Brake fluid absorbs water. Lines can rust from the inside out. 53 year old brake lines probably should be replaced. They are a pretty cheap item to replace given the safety factor of them.As long as the factory ones are in good shape, use em.
Endorse. With the right tools, it’s one big weekend of work to run oil, fuel, and brake lines. If it’s accessible now, it might be worth the time.Start fresh, front to back. Factory style flex lines. Make your own hard lines.