20 year hibernation, she lives to tell another tale! (1/13/13) Options

[dfelz]

The engine in my 72 1.7L hasn't been driven in 20 years, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) and I want to start prepping the engine to come back to life! I have a general plan to get it running and want to share it, but would really like tips and to-do's while i get this under way since i have never taken on a project like this before.
My plan so far:
New gas tank, SS lines, fuel pump, fuel filter (order and on the way)
Rebuild kit with new gaskets and such for each carb, will thoroughly clean them out in that process as well
New Bosch spark plugs and spark plug wiring set
New distributor, (looking at AAs R0231178009)
New battery and battery terminals
Oil change and new oil filter

If anyone thinks that there is some thing must be added to this list prior to me even attempting the first crank please let me know! All suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[dfelz]

Alright, So I have a problem but need your help figuring out what. The engine cranks over but slowly. When I checked one of the spark plugs it wasn't showing any sparks when turning over the engine. I took off the distributor cap and looked at the points and contacts and they all look very clean and intact.
On the starter coil am i my missing a wire? I have the green wire going to the positive from the distributor to the starter coil and one wire on the negative being grounded, and then of course the middle spark wire on the distributor going to the middle terminal on the coil.

Where should I trouble shoot next???

Jamie, are you free today at any point!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smiley_notworthy.gif) Ill shoot you a text too.