[nyncompute]

First off I would make sure all the safety equipment is in tip top ie: brakes, steering, seat belts etc. But beyond that I agree with the previous poster. You came to the right place to ask. Use the search function here liberally. It's all been asked before I'll bet!
Get you're son to do a lot of research and wrenching with you. You'll never regret that time together. Good luck to you.