1970 short wide 350. Help!

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first off this site is great!

i just purchased my first antique car, and every time i look at it i find another problem! wanted to release my situation to the veterans and see what answers we can come up w/.

thanks in advance!

#1. engine starts easy, but smokes even after warm up. smoke is white, kinda smells like oil (darnet). btw it is a 350 w/ a 3 speed on the floor.

#2. how big of a job is a rear main seal leak? ive been a ford guy untill now, so im not sure if the motor needs to be pulled or what...

#3. rockers were conviently covered with rivited aluminum tape, then rattle can painted primer. my untrained eye didnt catch that... is $19.95 too much to pay for a new rocker? any avice on the install?

#4. every rubber seal is rotten. any guidance?

#5. what can you do about holes in the lower front fenders? ive heard patch plates can do it, but where do i get em?

thanks again guys. im sure this will become a great resource for all...