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PKelly · 04-26-2006, 07:54 PM

OK, So I've taken your feedback on my dad's 68 Longbed C20 to heart and have decided to restore it. I suspect it's going to be a long, long term project. The first step is to get it started. It hasn't been started for 5 years...ever since my dad parked it at the family farm.

Is there anything special to do or just hook up a fresh battery and crank? Would you suggest changing the fluids first? I suspect that might be wise.

I plan to keep the 396 that's in it so I certainly want to "protect" it as much as possible when trying to get it started.

04-26-2006, 07:54 PM	#1
PKelly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 30	Starting engine 1st time in 5 years OK, So I've taken your feedback on my dad's 68 Longbed C20 to heart and have decided to restore it. I suspect it's going to be a long, long term project. The first step is to get it started. It hasn't been started for 5 years...ever since my dad parked it at the family farm. Is there anything special to do or just hook up a fresh battery and crank? Would you suggest changing the fluids first? I suspect that might be wise. I plan to keep the 396 that's in it so I certainly want to "protect" it as much as possible when trying to get it started. Last edited by PKelly; 04-26-2006 at 07:55 PM.



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