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Offline SpeedFed

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Howdy
« on: November 17, 2010, 10:26:36 pm »
Howdy everyone,

I'm a new guy from BC and joined for some advice.  I haven't run my truck in years, it's been sitting for 8+ years.

What do you all think?  

'81 GMC Sierra Shortbox
Lowered in the front
Bored out 350 with mild cam, headers, carter carb, chrome valve covers, chrome alternator
295/50/15's on back, 265/50/15's on front
TH 350 Tranny with low hours, mild shift kit
Custom interior

Image gallery at: http://picasaweb.google.com/110109605129976348405/81GMCPickup?authkey=Gv1sRgCJnS1Iij7JexfQ&feat=email#

Here's some pics:






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Offline zieg85

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2010, 10:47:51 pm »
Nice color, welcome from NW Indiana.
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Re: Howdy
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2010, 11:16:02 pm »
Your truck is beautiful!

Welcome!
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Offline bake74

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2010, 11:20:39 pm »
Welcome from California.
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Offline Layne

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010, 11:33:29 pm »
Welcome!
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Offline SpeedFed

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2010, 06:00:10 pm »
Hey everyone, thanks for the welcome.

Amazingly the tranny fluid looks fresh, oil seems good, the gas smells good too.  I'm wondering if I should throw some fresh gas in and try to crank it.  

Anyone have any advice what would be a good heavy duty battery to use in it?  

Also, if I was going to hand crank it to prime it anyone know if I could do that with a wrench or will I need a long ratchet with some torque?  Can you do it with the belts on?


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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: Howdy
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2010, 06:08:43 pm »
Welcome from Maryland. Even thou the fluid looks good replace it. I wouldn't worry about priming it just put a charger on it and be easy on the starter don't over heat it
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