Inherited 86 Chevy from Grandpa

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Originally Posted by billnorman

Now THAT'S funny!!! I wonder what the referee had on his resume? The State in all its glory, underqualified and overpaid. You shoulda said "I don't know, but it runs on gasoline".
You are to be admired for trying to keep your grandfather's truck alive as a memory. You might see if there are any car or hot rod clubs in your area. And when I say "hot rod" I don't mean Japanese econoboxes with a muffler the size of a bathroom trash can tied to the back bumper, sounding like a bumblebee trapped in a can. Real hot rods, with Iron engines and carburetors. They will be glad to help.

Joining a car club is a really good idea...but you have no idea how much I'm "out of my element" here. I really am clueless about auto-mechanics. I'd rather look stupid on-line than in person. Know what I'm sayin'? A bit cowardly, I know.

That's why I'm hoping to get some of my really basic questions answered here. Hopefully over time I'll get better at it and become more proficient with fixing it myself.