It has a 383 in it, it has the original air conditioner in it. It has not been registered since 1992. The last time we know the engine was started was 2005, and that was very briefly when gas was poured directly into the carb. supposedly it had been parked since 1992.
This promises to be a long and slow project because we are low on time and money, but we have resolved to make steady progress along the way.
The body is in surprisingly good shape, very few dings. It is a New Mexico truck so it has no rust issues on the body nor frame. The gas tank is another story, but I can deal with that.
So far I have removed the gas tank and dumped out the "gas" that was in it, it was dark red and smelled like turpentine. It was about the consistency of a really thick cup of coffee.
Here is my plan of attack...
1. clean out gas tank.
2. clean out gas line
3. replace gas line hoses
4. drain and change oil,
5. flush and replace coolant.
6. new plugs and wires
7. clean out carb (possibly have it rebuilt?)
8. replace air filter and pcv
9 change transmission fluid
10 New battery.
11... fire it up!!!?!?
eventually look into:
Tires?
Brakes?
Buff the paint?
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This is what was in the gas tank...
I will post more as we make progress! any suggestions are appreciated!
I know just enough to be dangerous, and my bro-in-law is no mechanic!!