Thanks drummin89!
That's the basic process I was thinking needed to be done. This truck will be a HUGE learning experience. I've never done anything to a truck/car, other than basic maintenance and minor stuff like valve cover gaskets, starter/alt replacements and stuff like that.
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Originally Posted by drummin89
...take and post some pictures.
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Oh I will! the bummer is that I can't get the truck until August
The way I see is that this thing WILL get a new IFS, a v8/700R4 swap, and a new rear end and suspension - so what's the harm in trying to get the stock engine/tranny running, right?? I just worry the bearings and rings and such are so old and rotted that trying to start the motor will destroy it...
It's a 100% stock truck that's been in the family since new, so making a hot rod out of it will make a lot of people smile - and it will teach me a ton considering I will be doing as much of the work as I can myself!