[Dead Parrot]

Before any turning or cranking, I would change the oil and filter and check for water and/or coolant. And drain whatever used to be coolant and replace with water first. If it runs good, you can swap in the proper amount of antifreeze. Leave the cap off and check for oil in the water during your test run. You really don't want to put pressure on 40 year old hoses.

Take the distributor cap off and clean the cap contacts plus give the points a quick light sanding. A thin nail file or strip of fine sandpaper works great.