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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks => Topic started by: audrima on January 21, 2011, 06:36:00 am

Title: hey :D
Post by: audrima on January 21, 2011, 06:36:00 am: Hello to you all, My name is Mariah. ^_^ I'm acquiring my Grandfathers 1978/79 2/3 ton GMC reg cab 2wd 3speed(with granny) (don't know the engine it's BIG!) pickup (think it says sierra on the side) it's been sitting in grass for 3-5 years. my grandfather is ill and my grandmother has to sell off assets to pay the medical bills. but they are giving me (or might have to pay something small) for this wonderful truck.

my question is what should I expect when I go and pick up this spring? The floors,cab corners,and rocker panels plus bed have been replaced and maybe a fender too all repainted in 99/2000. what engine should it have? the int is vary basic, no a/c or power anything. not even tilt wheel. he used it mainly to haul coal to his house (coal powered heat) and to pull his travel trailer( a rather big one!) I believe it has a 8foot bed. I will get some pictures next time I am down at his house.

thanks! :)
Mariah
Title: Re: hey :D
Post by: Grim 82 on January 21, 2011, 09:25:07 am: Welcome. Does it run? Take some pics.
Title: Re: hey :D
Post by: Irish_Alley on January 21, 2011, 09:39:43 am: If you post the vin we can tell you all/most about what's the truck came with stock
Title: Re: hey :D
Post by: audrima on January 21, 2011, 10:42:26 pm: heh hu I have no clue, she been sitting for about 5 years so, well I hope she will start right up with some fresh gas and battery. :) will not know until spring, pictures as soon as I can.

uh vin I'll try n get that. might run out there next weekend.

thanks :)
mariah
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Post by: 1980c10 on January 21, 2011, 11:41:07 pm: a new fuel filter would also be a good idea before trying to start the engine.
also an oil change should be in short order.
It would be a good idea to give this engine a new cap and rotor and a new set of spark plug wires.
shortly after getting it running, however you may need them just to get it going.
you may also need to free up the brakes after sitting that long.
sometimes you'll have to do a lot to get them going, and you may not need to do anything.

found this
http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/engine/154_1003_starting_up_an_old_engine/index.html (http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/engine/154_1003_starting_up_an_old_engine/index.html)
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Post by: bake74 on January 22, 2011, 09:26:23 pm: Welcome to the site from California, and read the JP article, it is very helpful..
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Post by: beastie_3 on January 23, 2011, 05:29:37 pm: Dont forget pics!
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Post by: audrima on January 23, 2011, 07:07:57 pm: thanks for the information. :D pictures will have to wait until I can get out to there house sometime in February. >.< if I can get out there earlier I will get you some pictures and the vin ^_^

Mariah
Title: Re: hey :D
Post by: audrima on February 13, 2011, 09:09:11 pm: as promised pictures, I just got the truck today. a new battery and some fresh gas in the carb and she took off after 6 years sitting. :D

so pictures.
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0152.JPG)
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0156.JPG)
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0154.JPG)
some plate stuff.
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0161.JPG)
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0165.JPG)
where it was :)
(http://audrima.net/wp-content/gallery/My%20Car/IMG_0163.JPG)

^_^
aud
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Post by: bake74 on February 13, 2011, 09:23:01 pm: Your plate pics are upside down, but in all it looks great for sitting 6 years without moving, and bravo for getting fired with just a battery and gas. That is great.
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Post by: Irish_Alley on February 14, 2011, 06:26:03 am: well it does/should have the 350 in it
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Post by: audrima on February 14, 2011, 04:40:47 pm: hehe ya they are upside down sorry. yes the option says 350 so it has that yay!!! :D

now to make a work log ^_^

mariah
Title: Re: hey :D
Post by: Irish_Alley on February 15, 2011, 03:36:00 am: Well I was going by the plate but being a gm it could also have the 305. should be the 350 unless it was swapped out and someone put a smaller motor in it. About the plate all I had to do was turn my computer upside down then it was right side up
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Post by: N2TRUX on February 15, 2011, 09:16:54 am: Welcome to the forum Mariah. It looks like you have a good solid project to work with. Keep us informed on your progress.
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Post by: beastie_3 on February 15, 2011, 09:50:38 pm: Quote from: Irish_Alley on February 15, 2011, 03:36:00 am
About the plate all I had to do was turn my computer upside down then it was right side up

X2...
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Post by: audrima on February 16, 2011, 03:48:20 pm: thanks everyone ^_^ sorry about the pics, iphone pictures n all.
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Post by: Gilby959798 on February 16, 2011, 08:57:00 pm: welcome... good luck with the truck its always great to see someone fix a family truck... hoping to get the family truck to go along with mine.