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Thanks guys for all the info, and plans for it im not sure yet. Im going to school here soon in the fall so i at least want to get it started and running. i checked underneath the car and it looks like the tranny has been leaking, maybe all of its fluid but other than that it looks pretty clean. If i had a plan for it, it would be to probably keep it all original and the shell is questionable, cause' I think it gives it a unique look, but for sure want to work on that 454 and get it around 400-500 horse like it was meant to, different head, carb, etc.. and then use it to haul and tow stuff. as in lifting and lowering probably neither for now and i like the idea of a sleeper but i dont want to go crazy and drag race or anything. As far as the GVWR it is 8,200.
You should pull the distributor & prime the engine, turning the oilpump with a drill until you have oil pressure on the gauge. It would be best to pull the valve covers & watch for oil to come out each pushrod before firing. You will need to rotate the engine 1/4 turn a couple times to get good oil flow to all of the lifters.Be sure to check/change all of the hoses & have a fire extinguisher handy. Lorne
I have a question, what should i do or prepare for when i start the car? I know its been sitting about 10 years and to drain the gas and a new battery and make sure that there is actually oil in the engine but should i know anything else to get this beast started?
Quote from: dabeats9 on July 07, 2015, 02:53:56 PMI have a question, what should i do or prepare for when i start the car? I know its been sitting about 10 years and to drain the gas and a new battery and make sure that there is actually oil in the engine but should i know anything else to get this beast started? Also - If it's all original with a points distributor, check to make sure the points are not stuck closed.
Well, as my first official post, I have a stupid question, haha! I have a 1974 as well, and the VIN comes up as a 1/2 ton but there are a LOT of features that are normally only found on 3/4 tons from the era. What makes a truck a "Camper Special"?